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UPF 2: Second Strike PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Hines Jr (ranked 5003 p4p, 509 weight class) and Harold Meechum (ranked 4664 p4p, 483 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Hines Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harold Meechum!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum.
Hines Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hines Jr misses with a leg kick
and Meechum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hines Jr wants to stand up but Meechum is controlling him.
Meechum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meechum postures up.
Meechum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meechum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meechum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meechum won't allow Hines Jr to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Hines Jr.
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
Meechum fails to land the takedown.
Meechum shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hines Jr is trying to defend but Meechum finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meechum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hines Jr to stand up.
Harold Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meechum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hines Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy Hines Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
Hines Jr missing with a left hand there. Meechum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hines Jr scores with the left hand. Meechum knows he should have avoided that one.
Hines Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Meechum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meechum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meechum controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines Jr is trying to stand.
Meechum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hines Jr defends it well.
Hines Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Meechum seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hines Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meechum is pressing down on Hines Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hines Jr is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meechum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hines Jr is just riding it out for now. Meechum eventually gives up the hold.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harold Meechum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum'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.
A big right from Hines Jr misses.
Hines Jr throws a lazy right hand but Meechum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hines Jr tests Meechum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meechum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hines Jr pinned against the cage. Hines Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hines Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum.
Meechum shoots for a double leg takedown but Hines Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Meechum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randy Hines Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hines Jr. No joy for Meechum on that attempt.
Hines Jr looks to land a left hand but Meechum moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hines Jr.
Meechum walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meechum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hines Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Hines Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meechum is able to avoid easily.
Meechum darts in looking for a takedown but Hines Jr gets double underhooks and turns Meechum into the cage.
Hines Jr throws a big counter combination but Meechum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meechum with a poor takedown
and Hines Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy Hines Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Meechum is breathing heavily.
Hines Jr misses the jab.
Meechum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hines Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hines Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meechum is controlling him.
Meechum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines Jr wants to stand up but Meechum is controlling him.
Meechum postures up.
Meechum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hines Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Meechum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hines Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Meechum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines Jr wants to get back to his feet but Meechum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meechum stands up from Hines Jr's guard - Meechum perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hines Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum.
Meechum takes one to the chin there.
Hines Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hines Jr.
Randy Hines Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hines Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meechum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hines Jr gets caught flat footed, as Meechum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hines Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meechum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hines Jr trying to control the position.
Meechum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meechum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Hines Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
That's time! Hines Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hines Jr tries to clinch up.
Meechum fails with a takedown attempt.
Hines Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hines Jr leaves Meechum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meechum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hines Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines Jr takes a swing at Meechum's ribcage but misses.
Meechum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hines Jr!
Hines Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meechum working for a choke but Hines Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meechum avoiding Hines Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Meechum slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines Jr is trying to stand back up.
Meechum is looking for the choke from the back position but Hines Jr is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meechum is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hines Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hines Jr is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meechum has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Meechum not allowing Hines Jr to control his hands.
Meechum throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hines Jr trying to get back to his feet but Meechum is in full control for now.
Hines Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Meechum misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meechum trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hines Jr doesn't escape.
Meechum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hines Jr covering up well under a series of strikes from Meechum.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meechum controlling from the back.
Meechum throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Meechum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meechum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Meechum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raquel Juarez (ranked 5717 p4p, 626 weight class) and Craig Patton (ranked 4775 p4p, 558 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Patton's choice of entrance music: Heart of a Champion - Nelly. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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174 lbs
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174 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raquel Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Patton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Juarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patton pulls Juarez in close to prevent any damage.
Juarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Patton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patton pulls Juarez in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving.
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving.
Patton pulls Juarez in to control the position.
Patton keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Patton has Juarez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juarez tries to clinch there but Patton circles away.
Patton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juarez with a body shot.
Juarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patton is trying to defend but Juarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Patton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez trying to control from Patton's half guard. Patton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving.
Juarez is fighting to break Patton's control of his arms but Patton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Patton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patton holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Juarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Patton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Patton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Juarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juarez gets a double leg takedown into Patton's guard.
Patton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton looking for a guillotine here but Juarez defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Juarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patton is adopting a defensive guard.
Juarez trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Craig Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juarez is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patton is pulling down on Juarez's head to control his posture.
Juarez trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juarez is aware though and is defending well.
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Patton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Juarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez moves to clinch but Patton breaks away
and Patton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Patton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Patton successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton is looking for a triangle but Juarez pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton managing to control the position.
Patton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patton holds on and takes a little breather.
Patton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Patton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juarez gets a double leg takedown into Patton's guard.
Patton controlling the position.
Patton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Patton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juarez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Patton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Patton managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patton clinches up against the cage.
Patton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Patton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Juarez is fighting to break Patton's control of his arms but Patton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Patton.
Patton working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Patton trying to control the position here.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patton working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Patton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juarez defends well.
Craig Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patton is pulling down on Juarez's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Juarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juarez is looking to clinch.
And Patton responds with a good body kick, but Juarez manages to step out the way in time.
Patton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Raquel Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patton is looking for a triangle but Juarez pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Patton!
A very excited looking Craig Patton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Bull (ranked 3662 p4p, 459 weight class) and Milorad Djapic (ranked 21507 p4p, 774 weight class). Bull kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage. Clubber Bull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milorad Djapic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull tries for a takedown but Djapic circles away easily
and Djapic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Djapic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Djapic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Djapic. No joy for Bull on that attempt.
Djapic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djapic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bull on the side of the head.
Djapic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bull drives through with a takedown into Djapic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bull is fighting to break Djapic's control of his arms but Djapic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bull is fighting to break Djapic's control of his arms but Djapic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Djapic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull tries to get to full guard but Djapic has control of the leg.
My spies in Superior Training inform me that Djapic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bull is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bull tries to get to full guard but Djapic has control of the leg.
Djapic controlling the action here.
Bull is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Djapic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bull throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Djapic is taking a breather. Bull 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.
Bull is trying to get back to full guard.
Bull wants to control but Djapic is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Djapic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Djapic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bull moves out of range as Djapic throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Djapic feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Djapic.
Bull fails with the takedown
and Djapic counters with a thumping low kick.
Djapic throws the kick towards the body but Bull avoids it.
Bull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Djapic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bull moves away from the strike by Djapic.
Bull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Djapic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bull shoots and misses
and Djapic counters with a good low kick that Bull was not able to check.
Bull fails with the takedown
and Djapic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull dives in for a single leg takedown but Djapic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bull backing away here, and Djapic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Djapic swivels and escapes.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Djapic leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Djapic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull gets a takedown into half guard.
Djapic is trying to stand back up but Bull is controlling him
Djapic gets full guard.
Djapic has Bull pulled in close to control his posture.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Djapic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Milorad Djapic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bull throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Djapic to regain full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bull's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Djapic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.
Djapic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bull striking off his back but it's not causing Djapic any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djapic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Djapic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milorad Djapic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bull looking to control.
Bull is really struggling to control Djapic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Djapic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bull is retaining full guard.
Djapic preventing the sweep.
Djapic stays in close to Bull's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Djapic counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Djapic as Bull shoots in.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djapic.
Bull takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Djapic's waist but Djapic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bull off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djapic connects with a body shot that sends Bull's belly button to the back.
Djapic lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Djapic.
Djapic misses the shot to the body.
Bull takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djapic throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
Bull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Djapic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bull somewhat.
Bull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Djapic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull shoots for a takedown but Djapic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djapic.
Bull darts in looking for a takedown but Djapic gets double underhooks and turns Bull into the cage.
Bull blocks the body kick.
Djapic connects with a jab.
Clubber Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djapic scores with a one two! Bull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bull tries for a takedown but Djapic circles away easily
and Djapic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Djapic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bull has time to react.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Djapic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull moves out of range as Djapic throws a body kick.
Bull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Djapic defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djapic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Milorad Djapic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djapic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Djapic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Bull with that takedown attempt.
Djapic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bull misses with a takedown
and Djapic counters with a head kick.
Bull moves forwards but Djapic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and Djapic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull shoots for a takedown but Djapic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Milorad Djapic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Djapic is trying to maintain the position but Bull is very close to passing his half guard.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Djapic's head.
Djapic taking some punishment here, with Bull in his half guard.
Djapic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bull throwing shots but Djapic is blocking nicely.
Bull throwing shots but Djapic is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bull is looking to take a break and control but Djapic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Djapic is controlling Bull's trapped leg to prevent Bull from advancing to side control.
Djapic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bull is working away from the top position though.
Djapic taking some punishment here, with Bull in his half guard.
Bull is trying to control the action in half guard but Djapic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Djapic controlling the position for now.
Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Djapic is trying to control but can't.
Djapic is doing well to control the position and prevent Bull from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Djapic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Djapic tries to bum rush Bull with a series of wild strikes but Bull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Djapic counters with an outside leg kick.
Bull dives in for a single leg takedown but Djapic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djapic looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.
Djapic misses with a body kick.
Djapic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bull avoids the head kick by Djapic.
Bull shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Djapic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Djapic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djapic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Djapic connects with a body shot that sends Bull's belly button to the back.
Djapic stuffs the takedown.
Bull on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Djapic.
Clubber Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull moves forwards but Djapic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Djapic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Djapic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bull's head.
Djapic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Djapic.
Bull has a takedown stuffed.
Djapic counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djapic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bull avoids the head kick by Djapic.
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown. Djapic tries to sprawl out of it but Bull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Djapic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Djapic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Djapic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Djapic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Milorad Djapic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Djapic moves out of range as Bull strikes.
Djapic tries a quick counter leg kick but Bull is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milorad Djapic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Djapic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milorad Djapic!
In defeat, Clubber Bull stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's a really great win u got there and I am honoured to fight and have to respect what u did today.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nilfheim (ranked 4538 p4p, 473 weight class) and Kilk Morrison (ranked 4495 p4p, 465 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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259 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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289 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Nilfheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kilk Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nilfheim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilfheim tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Nilfheim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilfheim wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Chris Nilfheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilfheim tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Nilfheim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morrison looks for the body kick but Nilfheim saw that one coming.
Nilfheim closes the distance and clinches.
Nilfheim lands an uppercut.
Nilfheim working aggressively here.
A short right from Morrison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilfheim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilfheim lands a left hand.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Nilfheim's ribcage. Nilfheim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilfheim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilfheim controls his hands.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nilfheim is breathing heavily.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
Nilfheim tries to circle away but Morrison has him pinned against the cage.
Nilfheim takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chris Nilfheim has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Morrison.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilfheim is rocked!
Morrison throws a big uppercut that drops Nilfheim! More strikes from Morrison and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nilfheim lies dazed against the cage as Morrison celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilk Morrison!
Kilk Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Morgan (ranked 2913 p4p, 377 weight class) and Disyphlan Lovelair (ranked 5010 p4p, 559 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Waste My Time - Krept & Konan. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Disyphlan Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovelair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan tests Lovelair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Disyphlan Lovelair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovelair.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Lovelair looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Morgan.
It looks like Disyphlan Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovelair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovelair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Lovelair slips the punch.
Lovelair doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Lovelair moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Morgan misses with a hook. Lovelair ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lovelair wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side
and Lovelair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Lovelair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Lovelair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Lovelair takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Morgan lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Lovelair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovelair gets a clinch.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Morgan throws an elbow but it misses.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Morgan misses its target.
Lovelair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovelair staying out of range there.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovelair.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lovelair doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Lovelair wants to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Morgan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Lovelair tries to clinch up.
Lovelair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovelair clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan can't get the takedown.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan has Lovelair pressed against the cage.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Lovelair darts in trying to clinch
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Lovelair's head but Lovelair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovelair moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Lovelair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovelair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage.
Morgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lovelair is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Morgan throws a jab when Lovelair was well out of range.
Lovelair moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Lovelair moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Lovelair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lovelair checks a leg kick.
Lovelair tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lovelair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Disyphlan Lovelair's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lovelair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovelair clinches with his opponent.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan lands with a light punch inside.
Disyphlan Lovelair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan lands a right hand.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Lovelair looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Morgan is working Lovelair over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovelair or not.
Lovelair is breathing heavily.
Morgan taking a breather.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelair is looking to clinch.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lovelair checks it well.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Lovelair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan catches Lovelair with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan misses the jab.
Morgan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lovelair can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Morgan and Lovelair drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Morgan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Morgan!
Chase Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 2042 p4p, 240 weight class) and Antonio Ramos (ranked 2939 p4p, 325 weight class). Proudfeather's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come and Get Your Love. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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264 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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258 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudfeather scores with a push kick.
Proudfeather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ramos looks winded!
Proudfeather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Proudfeather.
Proudfeather has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Proudfeather scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Proudfeather lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramos's sensitive parts.
That kick from Proudfeather tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Proudfeather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramos will feel that in the morning.
Proudfeather throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
Ramos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Proudfeather - the referee stops the clock and Ramos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Proudfeather. Ramos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Proudfeather throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Proudfeather. That's going to slow Ramos down.
Proudfeather misses with a body kick.
Proudfeather throws a low kick, looking for Ramos's leg but Ramos calmly moves out of range.
Proudfeather throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Proudfeather avoids it with no problem.
Proudfeather throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proudfeather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramos will feel that in the morning.
Proudfeather misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Ramos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Proudfeather. That's going to slow Ramos down.
Leonard Proudfeather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudfeather pushes Ramos away with a front kick.
Proudfeather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Proudfeather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather lands with a nice body kick.
Proudfeather dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramos. That did some damage!
Proudfeather pushes Ramos away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Proudfeather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Proudfeather lands a big head kick that sends Ramos tumbling to the mat! Proudfeather takes a step backwards and waves Ramos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Antonio Ramos has been cut.
Proudfeather cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Proudfeather lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos! But no joy.
Proudfeather lands a big head kick that sends Ramos tumbling to the mat! Proudfeather takes a step backwards and waves Ramos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ramos is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Proudfeather - that's a beauty! Ramos is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Proudfeather can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonard Proudfeather!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Proudfeather thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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