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NJMMA #19: Power v MacGowan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blazing Bob (ranked 24018 p4p, 725 weight class) and Gordon Miles (ranked 8796 p4p, 702 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by Born to be wild. Miles has chosen Can't Stop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blazing Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Miles!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles darts in looking for a takedown but Bob gets double underhooks and turns Miles into the cage.
Bob with a poor takedown
and Miles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bob's knee momentarily.
Bob throws a leg kick that misses.
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob gets tackled into the cage by Miles. Miles maintains the clinch.
Miles tries for a takedown but Bob manages to get underhooks.
Miles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bob gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blazing Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Miles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles can't get the takedown.
Bob lands a body punch.
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miles moves out of range as Bob throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bob moves into the clinch.
Miles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miles looks winded!
Bob has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miles is trying to keep an underhook but Bob manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bob winds up and cracks Miles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bob has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bob seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if Bob is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bob winds up and cracks Miles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob controlling the pace.
Bob has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bob maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Miles could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bob has cracked it and Miles is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blazing Bob!
Our winner, Blazing Bob, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pinched Nerve (ranked 6900 p4p, 503 weight class) and Christian Cyborg (ranked 7957 p4p, 534 weight class). Christian Cyborg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pinched Nerve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg tries to clinch up.
Nerve is looking to counter punch.
Nerve cracks a nice hook into Cyborg's ribs.
Cyborg moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Cyborg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nerve.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Nerve throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cyborg swinging wildly here.
Nerve works the jab nicely.
Cyborg scores with a decent looking hook.
Nerve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cyborg shoots for a takedown but Nerve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nerve scores with a hook to the body. Cyborg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cyborg wants to clinch up but Nerve keeps it at a distance.
Nerve lands a nice shot that snaps Cyborg's head back.
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!
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nerve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg is looking to clinch.
Pinched Nerve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Cyborg.
Nerve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyborg has time to react.
Nerve lands a body shot.
Nerve misses with an uppercut.
Cyborg tries to clinch
and Nerve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cyborg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nerve throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Cyborg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cyborg doesn't manage to clinch there - Nerve circles away.
Cyborg tries to clinch but Nerve is having none of it.
Cyborg misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg misses with the combination.
Cyborg dodges the punch combination from Nerve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerve dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Nerve lands a really nice looking cross but Cyborg seems unphased.
Cyborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cyborg throws a series of punches but Nerve avoids them all with ease.
Cyborg throws a series of strikes that have Nerve backpedaling.
Nice shot by Nerve.
Nerve throws a shot to the body.
Cyborg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nerve.
A shot to the body from Nerve misses
and Cyborg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nerve scores with a jab.
A big left from Nerve misses.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerve jabs at Cyborg's body.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown but Nerve shows good takedown defense.
Cyborg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nerve avoids it really well and circles away.
Nerve throwing a counter right hand but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
Pinched Nerve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cyborg.
Cyborg takes one on the button.
Cyborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerve throws out the jab.
Cyborg takes one to the chin there.
Nerve lands a right hook to the body.
Nerve is looking to wear down Cyborg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyborg has time to react.
A cross from Nerve lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Nerve as he connects with a hook.
Nerve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyborg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Nerve - just one landing.
Cyborg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Nerve.
Nerve scores with a hook.
Nerve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cyborg ducks right into an uppercut from Nerve.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cyborg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Nerve misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nerve misses with a hook to the body
and Cyborg counters with a two punch combo.
Cyborg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cyborg is looking to clinch but Nerve is avoiding it.
Cyborg slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinched Nerve dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cyborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cyborg is looking to clinch.
Nerve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nerve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cyborg ducks under a wild hook from Nerve.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cyborg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nerve has got the better of the exchanges.
Nerve lands with an overhand left.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Cyborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cyborg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Nerve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cyborg can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg lands a glancing blow to the side of Nerve's head.
Cyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cyborg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Nerve.
Nerve misses with a hook. Cyborg ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Nerve does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nerve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyborg.
Nerve digs a good hook to Cyborg's body.
Nerve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Cyborg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Nerve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cyborg throws a combination that misses
and Nerve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyborg moves out of range as Nerve strikes.
Cyborg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cyborg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyborg has time to react.
Cyborg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cyborg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nerve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cyborg is looking for the big counter here.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Christian Cyborg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyborg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerve cracks Cyborg with an open hand slap.
Cyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cyborg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Cyborg.
Nerve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinched Nerve is winning the standup battle so far.
Cyborg ducks under a wild hook from Nerve.
Cyborg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nerve.
Cyborg throws a big shot that misses.
Cyborg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
Nerve misses with a looping right.
Nerve looks to throw the jab but Cyborg is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cyborg misses.
Donk. Nerve catches Cyborg right on the button with a cross.
Nerve lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Nerve as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nerve lands a head shot.
No joy there for Nerve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cyborg looks to land a combination but Nerve avoids it well.
Nerve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyborg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nerve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cyborg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cyborg tries to bum rush Nerve with a series of wild strikes but Nerve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nerve scores with a nice right hand.
Cyborg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyborg misses with a body shot.
Cyborg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cyborg is breathing heavily.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nerve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cyborg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cyborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerve throws out the jab.
Nerve swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyborg.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nerve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cyborg moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Cyborg takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nerve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cyborg fails to land with a series of punches.
Nerve scores with a body shot.
Nerve misses with an uppercut
and Cyborg counters with a series of strikes. Nerve will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cyborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve scores with a decent looking hook.
Crunch! Nerve slams his shin into Cyborg's torso.
Nerve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cyborg at a distance.
Nerve connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinched Nerve dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nerve connects with a body shot that sends Cyborg's belly button to the back.
Cyborg is looking to clinch.
Cyborg takes one to the side of the head.
Nerve throws a hook but Cyborg blocks it.
Cyborg tries to move into range but Nerve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cyborg takes one on the button.
Nerve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nerve throws a shot to the body.
Nerve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerve connects with a nice looking jab.
Cyborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nerve is just out of range.
Nerve dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws out a loose jab but Nerve uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nerve misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Nerve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerve throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Nerve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cyborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Cyborg moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Nerve misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg staying out of range there.
Cyborg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nerve keeps the fight on the outside.
Nerve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nerve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Nerve.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyborg throws a lazy uppercut
and Nerve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nerve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nerve works the jab nicely.
Nerve throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Christian Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinched Nerve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Nerve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve looks to throw the jab but Cyborg is out of range.
Cyborg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cyborg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nerve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Cyborg moves away and avoids it.
Cyborg walks into a left hand.
Nerve throws a leg kick
and Cyborg counters with a two punch combo.
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nerve sprawls well. Nerve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cyborg gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyborg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Cyborg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cyborg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nerve throws a hook but Cyborg blocks it.
Nerve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cyborg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cyborg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nerve was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyborg.
Nerve lands a really nice looking cross but Cyborg seems unphased.
Nerve scores with the left hand. Cyborg knows he should have avoided that one.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Cyborg.
Nerve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nerve throws a hook to the side of Cyborg's head but Cyborg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cyborg looks to land a combination but Nerve avoids it well.
Cyborg looks to land a combination but Nerve avoids it well.
Cyborg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyborg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nerve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nerve scores with a jab to the head.
Cyborg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nerve scores with a jab. Cyborg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cyborg misses with a looping left.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
Cyborg misses with a double jab.
Nerve lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Nerve.
Nerve punishes Cyborg's body with a nice straight punch.
Cyborg tries to move into range but Nerve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nerve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve lands with an overhand left.
Cyborg throws a body punch but Nerve moves out of range.
Nerve misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cyborg counter with a right hand.
Nerve swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinched Nerve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nerve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinched Nerve!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernandinho Da Costa (ranked 4213 p4p, 440 weight class) and Ogier Okalu (ranked 8625 p4p, 682 weight class). Okalu has chosen Botswana boy - Do you have it? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernandinho Da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogier Okalu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okalu throws a front kick that sends Da Costa stumbling back into the cage.
Da Costa misses with a hook.
Okalu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okalu scores with a shot to the body.
Okalu scores with a hook.
Okalu lands a leg kick that knocks Da Costa off balance momentarily.
Da Costa digs a good body shot into Okalu's ribs.
Da Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Costa moves in looking to clinch but Okalu pushes him off.
Da Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okalu.
It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut.
Da Costa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Costa misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okalu lands a jab-cross combination.
Da Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Okalu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Da Costa if he has to take too many more of those.
Okalu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okalu breaks from the clinch.
Da Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okalu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okalu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okalu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Da Costa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okalu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Da Costa's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okalu throws a wild body kick that Da Costa sees coming a mile off.
Da Costa punishes Okalu's body with a nice straight punch.
Okalu cracks Da Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okalu throws a nice looking combination but Da Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Costa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okalu counters with a left to the body.
Okalu swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Costa.
Da Costa takes the fight into the clinch.
Okalu blocks a body shot from Da Costa.
Okalu trying to land knees to the body.
Da Costa avoids the elbow strike from Okalu, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Costa.
Da Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Da Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okalu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Costa avoiding damage as Okalu throws knees to the body.
Okalu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Costa's defenses.
Okalu has a couple of punches blocked by Da Costa.
Okalu lands a shoulder strike.
Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is getting worse.
Okalu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Costa throws a head punch that misses.
Da Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Okalu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Costa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okalu can turn it around.
Okalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okalu lands an elbow inside that Da Costa shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Okalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Costa gets an underhook and turns Okalu into the cage.
Okalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okalu blocking some punches.
Okalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okalu blocks a body shot from Da Costa.
Da Costa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okalus head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa.
Okalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okalu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Okalu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Costa tries a body shot but Okalu blocks it.
Da Costa blocks an elbow strike from Okalu.
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a body punch.
Okalu looks winded!
Da Costa presses Okalu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okalu or not.
Da Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Costa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Da Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Okalu controls the action.
Da Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okalu.
Da Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a right hand.
Okalu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Da Costa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okalu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa.
Okalu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Costa is defending well for now.
Da Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Da Costa on the inside.
Da Costa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A hook to the body from Da Costa.
Da Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Fernandinho Da Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernandinho Da Costa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Da Costa misses with a body shot.
Da Costa throws out a loose jab but Okalu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Costa slips a straight right by Okalu.
Okalu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Costa.
Okalu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Costa finds it's way round the side to connect with Okalu's head.
It looks like Ogier Okalu has been cut.
Da Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Costa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okalu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Costa looks to clinch
and Okalu counters with a stiff right hand.
Okalu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Da Costa finds it's way through Okalu's defenses.
Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa misses with an uppercut.
Okalu tries to bum rush Da Costa with a series of wild strikes but Da Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Costa throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range.
Da Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okalu manages to avoid it.
Okalu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Da Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa is looking to clinch.
Da Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okalu.
Okalu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okalu keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Costa looks to land a left hand but Okalu moved out of range nicely.
Da Costa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Da Costa tries to clinch but Okalu is having none of it.
Da Costa throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range.
Da Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Okalu.
A swing and a miss from Okalu.
Okalu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okalu lands a really nice looking cross but Da Costa seems unphased.
Okalu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Costa throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range.
Da Costa misses with a body shot.
Da Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okalu keeps the fight on the outside.
Okalu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Costa tries to clinch but Okalu moves out of range.
Da Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okalu throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Costa counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Costa blocking some punches.
Okalu tries a body shot but Da Costa blocks it.
A short left from Okalu.
Da Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa.
Okalu throws a head punch that misses.
Da Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okalu is breathing heavily.
Da Costa pushes Okalu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Da Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Da Costa lands a nice uppercut.
Da Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Okalu controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Da Costa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa lands with a left to the head.
Da Costa pushes Okalu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Da Costa.
Da Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Da Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okalu can do to turn this around?
Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Da Costa tries to work over Okalu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Costa drops Okalu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okalu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Okalu is rocked!
Da Costa lands with a right to the head.
Okalu is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Costa finish him?
A short right from Da Costa on the inside.
Da Costa drops Okalu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okalu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Da Costa works on Okalu's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Costa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okalu to his knees! Da Costa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernandinho Da Costa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyreke Mechanic (ranked 3567 p4p, 426 weight class) and Pete Wheeler (ranked 5158 p4p, 553 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pete Wheeler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyreke Mechanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Wheeler.
Mechanic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mechanic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pete Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mechanic throws a poor cross that misses
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mechanic.
Wheeler throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mechanic.
Wheeler throws a hook but Mechanic blocks it.
Mechanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wheeler tries to clinch up.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Mechanic moves out of range of the strikes.
Mechanic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wheeler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mechanic throws a shot from downtown. Wheeler moves away and avoids it.
Mechanic swats away the attempt to clinch by Wheeler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler misses with a right hand
and Mechanic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Wheeler misses.
Mechanic scores with a hook to the body. Wheeler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mechanic manages to avoid it.
Wheeler lands with a nice combination. Mechanic backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Mechanic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wheeler momentarily.
Wheeler thuds a left hand into Mechanic's body.
Wheeler wants to clinch but Mechanic slips to the side
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler misses the jab.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.
Mechanic throws a hook but Wheeler avoids it easily.
Wheeler lands with an uppercut that bounces Mechanic off the cage and back into range.
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!
Mechanic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mechanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
Wheeler looks to clinch
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
Wheeler misses with a wild body shot.
Mechanic throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Mechanic lands a nice looking body shot.
Mechanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler avoids the body shot from Mechanic.
Mechanic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wheeler.
Wheeler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wheeler takes a swing at Mechanic's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mechanic throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Mechanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mechanic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wheeler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wheeler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mechanic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mechanic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wheeler scrambles back to his feet.
Wheeler is rocked!
Mechanic punishes Wheeler's body with a nice straight punch.
Wheeler lunges at Mechanic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mechanic's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mechanic lands with a good body shot.
Mechanic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mechanic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wheeler doesn't seem bothered though.
Mechanic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mechanic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wheeler throws a series of strikes that have Mechanic backpedaling.
Mechanic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wheeler on the side of the head.
Wheeler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mechanic finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic blocks a jab.
Wheeler seems to have recovered his senses.
Wheeler swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic lands with a right hand.
Wheeler misses with a straight right.
A big right from Wheeler misses.
Wheeler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wheeler looks winded!
Wheeler misses with a body shot.
Mechanic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wheeler. Wheeler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Mechanic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mechanic thuds a left hand into Wheeler's body.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and Mechanic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mechanic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wheeler's hands.
Mechanic lands with a big left! Wheeler is wobbled badly! Mechanic comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Wheeler to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyreke Mechanic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyreke Mechanic waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hampton (ranked 3462 p4p, 373 weight class) and John Tabatabai (ranked 2573 p4p, 290 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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260 lbs
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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 London, Carlos Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Tabatabai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton scores with a jab.
Tabatabai wants to clinch up but Hampton keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hampton misses with a hook. Tabatabai ducked under it nicely.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hampton avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Danga de danga de dang - Hampton scores with a four punch combination!
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Hampton.
Hampton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Carlos Hampton has been cut.
Hampton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tabatabai.
A nice combination there by Hampton.
Hampton gets tackled into the cage by Tabatabai. Tabatabai maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hampton wants a takedown but no success here.
Hampton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hampton pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton is working for takedown but Tabatabai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hampton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tabatabais head.
Hampton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tabatabai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabatabai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hampton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hampton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tabatabai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabatabai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hampton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tabatabai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hampton is trying to drag Tabatabai to the mat but Tabatabai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hampton wants a takedown.
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
Hampton blocks an uppercut.
Hampton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabatabai prevents it.
Hampton is working for takedown but Tabatabai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hampton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Hampton avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Tabatabai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hampton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tabatabai is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabatabai misses with the head strike.
Hampton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tabatabai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
Tabatabai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hampton is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Hampton controls the action.
Hampton wants a takedown.
Tabatabai gets underhooks to prevent Hampton's takedown attempt.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Hampton pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tabatabai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Hampton is rocked!
Tabatabai throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Hampton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tabatabai working aggressively here.
Hampton blocking some punches.
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Hampton blocks an uppercut.
Tabatabai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hampton.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tabatabai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tabatabai lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hampton tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Tabatabai!
John Tabatabai 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Azumah (ranked 2816 p4p, 271 weight class) and Kenny Kawaguchi (ranked 4880 p4p, 405 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kenny Kawaguchi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Azumah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Kawaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azumah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kawaguchi misses.
Kawaguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azumah missing with a left hand there. Kawaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azumah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawaguchi missing with a left hand there. Azumah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawaguchi punishes Azumah's body with a nice straight punch.
Azumah just misses with a punch to the body.
Azumah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azumah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azumah throws a nice looking combination but Kawaguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawaguchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azumah. That's going to slow Kawaguchi down.
Azumah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawaguchi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azumah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Azumah.
Azumah moves away from the strike by Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Azumah counters with a leg kick.
Kawaguchi throws a jab when Azumah was well out of range.
Azumah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azumah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azumah clinches up with Kawaguchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azumah pressing his opponent against the cage.
Azumah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azumah.
Kawaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kawaguchi fails to land.
Kawaguchi blocks a body shot from Azumah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawaguchi.
Azumah blocks an uppercut.
Azumah scores with a shot to the side of Kawaguchi's head.
Azumah has a couple of punches blocked by Kawaguchi.
Azumah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azumah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azumah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kawaguchi blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawaguchi misses with an uppercut
and Azumah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azumah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawaguchi swings for the body but Azumah moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azumah avoids the body shot from Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Azumah's shoulder, as Azumah tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azumah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azumah lands a nice shot to the body.
Azumah works Kawaguchi's body with a nice hook.
Azumah loads up on a big right hand but Kawaguchi slips the punch.
Kawaguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Azumah cracks Kawaguchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azumah throws a shot to the body.
Azumah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azumah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawaguchi slips under a jab.
Azumah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawaguchi.
Azumah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Azumah.
Azumah throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Azumah does no damage.
Kawaguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azumah.
Kawaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Azumah slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azumah lands a nice hook to Kawaguchi's body. Kawaguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Azumah moves away and avoids it.
Kawaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Azumah takes one to the side of the head.
Azumah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azumah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawaguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawaguchi walks into a jab.
Azumah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawaguchi's hands.
Azumah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azumah slips under a jab.
Azumah just misses with a punch to the body.
Azumah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azumah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kawaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Azumah.
Azumah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Azumah.
Kawaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Azumah.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Azumah presses Kawaguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Azumah lands with a left to the head.
Azumah is struggling to control the position.
Azumah tries to break free but Kawaguchi pushes him back against the cage.
Azumah lands a body punch.
Azumah'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.
Kawaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Azumah controls the action.
Kawaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Kawaguchi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Azumah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azumah blocking some punches.
Kawaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Azumah.
Kawaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Azumah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Azumah swings for the body but Kawaguchi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawaguchi misses the target.
It looked like Azumah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawaguchi misses with a right hand
and Azumah counters with a straight right hand.
Azumah moves into the clinch.
Azumah avoiding damage.
Azumah scores with a shoulder strike.
Azumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Azumah lands a jab to the head.
Azumah lands with a shot to the body.
Azumah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Azumah.
Jerry Azumah is winning the standup battle so far.
Azumah throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azumah, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Azumah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azumah avoids the body shot from Kawaguchi.
Azumah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azumah throws a nice looking combination but Kawaguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawaguchi missing with a left hand there. Azumah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawaguchi takes a swing at Azumah's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kawaguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Azumah pushes Kawaguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Azumah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Kawaguchi working aggressively here.
Azumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azumah slips under a jab.
Kawaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azumah throws out the jab.
Azumah cracks Kawaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Azumah.
Jab by Azumah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Azumah's shoulder, as Azumah tries to avoid the shot.
Azumah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawaguchi throws a hook but Azumah avoids it easily.
Azumah throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azumah throws a good cross that connects.
Azumah throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawaguchi throws out a counter right but Azumah avoids it with no problem.
Azumah misses with a hook. Kawaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Kawaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azumah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawaguchi! But no joy.
Kawaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Azumah is just out of range.
Azumah misses with a body shot.
Kawaguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawaguchi manages to avoid it.
Azumah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azumah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kawaguchi throws a hook but Azumah avoids it easily.
Azumah misses with a straight right.
Azumah digs a good hook to Kawaguchi's body.
Kawaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Azumah ducks down to avoid it.
Kawaguchi sizes up Azumah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kawaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azumah loads up on a big right hand but Kawaguchi slips the punch.
Azumah slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azumah ducks under a wild hook from Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi misses the jab.
Kawaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
A little jabbing left from Kawaguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azumah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Azumah works over Kawaguchi's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawaguchi misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Azumah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azumah manages to avoid it.
Kawaguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Azumah lands a really nice looking cross but Kawaguchi seems unphased.
Azumah throws a shot from downtown. Kawaguchi moves away and avoids it.
Azumah takes a swing at Kawaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Kawaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azumah misses with a hook.
Azumah darts in and clinches Kawaguchi up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Azumah.
Azumah misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Azumah.
Azumah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azumah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kawaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azumah throws a lazy right hand but Kawaguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawaguchi swings for the body but Azumah moves out of range.
Kawaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawaguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Azumah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azumah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawaguchi at a distance.
Kawaguchi throws the left hand but Azumah avoids the punch easily.
Azumah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Kawaguchi misses.
Kawaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kawaguchi misses with a body shot.
Kawaguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azumah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azumah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawaguchi at a distance.
Azumah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawaguchi.
Azumah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azumah loads up on a big right hand but Kawaguchi slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Azumah dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kawaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Azumah ducks down to avoid it.
Kawaguchi throws out a loose jab but Azumah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azumah throwing a counter right hand but Kawaguchi manages to avoid it.
Kawaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Azumah closes the distance and clinches.
Azumah lands a body punch.
Azumah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawaguchi misses with a straight right.
Azumah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawaguchi.
Azumah slips a jab from Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kawaguchi looks to land a right hand but Azumah moved out of range.
Azumah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawaguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on Kawaguchi's shoulder, as Kawaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Kawaguchi misses the jab.
Azumah lands a leg kick that knocks Kawaguchi off balance momentarily.
Azumah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawaguchi can do to turn this around?
Azumah throws a hook but Kawaguchi avoids it easily.
Azumah throws a right hand that Kawaguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawaguchi also avoids with ease.
Azumah moves away from the strike by Kawaguchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azumah lands a jab.
Kawaguchi slips a straight right by Azumah.
Kawaguchi misses with a looping left.
Azumah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi jabs Azumah right on the nose. Azumah blinks but takes it well.
Azumah looks to land a left hand but Kawaguchi moved out of range nicely.
Kawaguchi slips under a jab from Azumah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azumah.
Azumah slips a jab from Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi misses with a hook.
Azumah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azumah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azumah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azumah lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Azumah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azumah.
Kawaguchi misses with a straight left.
Azumah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenny Kawaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azumah throws a one two combo.
Azumah misses with a looping right.
Kawaguchi lands a body shot.
Azumah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Azumah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azumah scores with a body shot.
Azumah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kawaguchi avoids the body shot from Azumah.
Azumah lands an overhand right.
Azumah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Azumah slips the punch.
Azumah moves out of range as Kawaguchi strikes.
Azumah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azumah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawaguchi.
Azumah ducks under a wild hook from Kawaguchi.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawaguchi moves away.
Kawaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Azumah slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Kawaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azumah lands with a cross.
Azumah throws a body punch but Kawaguchi moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Azumah.
Azumah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawaguchi.
Azumah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azumah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azumah connects with a body shot that sends Kawaguchi's belly button to the back.
Azumah scores with the left hand. Kawaguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Jerry Azumah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azumah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azumah scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azumah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jerry Azumah has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Azumah.
Kawaguchi throws a hook but Azumah avoids it easily.
It looked like Azumah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azumah misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azumah in his tracks.
Kawaguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawaguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azumah looks to land a left hand but Kawaguchi moved out of range nicely.
Azumah lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawaguchi's head.
Azumah moves out of range as Kawaguchi strikes.
Kawaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azumah.
Azumah misses with a double jab.
Kawaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azumah connects with the punch.
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawaguchi manages to avoid it.
Kawaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kawaguchi dodges the punch combination from Azumah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Azumah's shoulder, as Azumah tries to avoid the shot.
Azumah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawaguchi.
Azumah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kawaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Azumah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azumah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Azumah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Runar Runarsson (ranked 3578 p4p, 428 weight class) and Cyrill Troy (ranked 3507 p4p, 421 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runar Runarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrill Troy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Runarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Troy blocking some punches.
Runarsson prevents a body shot from Troy.
Runarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Runarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Runarsson.
Runarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Troy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Runarsson.
Runarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Troy.
Runarsson tries a body shot but Troy blocks it.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Troy.
A right hand to the body from Runarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Troy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Troy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Runarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Runarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Troy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Runarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Troy misses with some punches.
Troy throws a punch but it's blocked by Runarsson.
Troy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Troy blocking some punches.
Runarsson working aggressively here.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson tries to work over Troy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Troy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Troy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Troy.
Runarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Troy controls his hands.
Runarsson works on Troy's body with a couple of short punches.
Troy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Runarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troy's elbow.
Runarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troy blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
Troy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Troy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runarsson.
Runar Runarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Runarsson blocks an uppercut.
Troy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runarsson gets a clinch.
Runarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Troy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runarsson's elbow.
Runarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Troy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
Troy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runarsson tries to work over Troy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Troy misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Runarsson.
Troy misses with a punch to the body.
Troy misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Troy controls the action.
We've been informed that Troy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Runarsson tries a body shot but Troy blocks it.
Troy blocks a body shot from Runarsson.
Nice body punch from Troy.
Runarsson cracks Troy with a nice body shot.
Runarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Troy.
Runarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Troy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Runarsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runarsson.
Troy blocks a body shot from Runarsson.
Troy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Troy misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runar Runarsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Troy swings for the body but Runarsson moves out of range.
Runarsson clinches with his opponent.
Runarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Runarsson working aggressively here.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Troy backwards.
Runarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Troy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
Troy lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Troy.
Troy manages to break the clinch.
Runarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Troy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runarsson misses with a body punch.
Runarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Runar Runarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Runarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runarsson gets through Troy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runarsson lands an uppercut.
Runarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Troy can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Troy.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Troy blocking some punches.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy tries to throw a body punch but Runarsson avoids it by throwing Troy back against the cage.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Troy struggles to land a body shot inside as Runarsson controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Troy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
Runarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Troy.
Runarsson tries to work over Troy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Troy cracks Runarsson with a nice body shot.
Troy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Troy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runarsson misses with some punches.
Runarsson prevents a body shot from Troy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Troy backwards.
Troy has a couple of punches blocked by Runarsson.
Troy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Troy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Troy pushes Runarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Troy takes a shot to the head.
Troy is rocked!
Runarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Troy is still on wobbly legs! Can Runarsson finish him?
Troy takes a shot to the head.
Runarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Troy.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Runarsson dips a shoulder and cracks Troy with a mighty uppercut! Troy falls back against the cage and Runarsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Troy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Runarsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Runar Runarsson!
After winning the bout, Runar Runarsson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 1913 p4p, 186 weight class) and Rick Douglas (ranked 2983 p4p, 285 weight class). Douglas has chosen Problems lil scrappy as his entrance music. Justin Sane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sane fails with the takedown
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas throws out a powerful jab.
Sane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sane trying to control from half guard but Douglas is working away.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane is pressing down on Douglas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Douglas is holding on for now.
Sane wants to take a breather but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas trying to control but Sane postures up.
Sane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Douglas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sane wants to pass to mount but Douglas is defending the position.
Sane wants to control but Douglas is keeping him busy.
Douglas tries to get to full guard but Sane has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sane wants to take a breather but Douglas is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglas swivels and escapes.
Douglas throws a hook but Sane blocks it.
Sane moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Sane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Douglas manages to circle out of the way.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
letting Douglas counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglas misses with a hook. Sane ducked under it nicely.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sane was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas cracks Sane with an open hand slap.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sane.
Sane slips a jab from Douglas.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sane is just out of range.
Sane looking to score a takedown here. Douglas is defending well but Sane drives through and ends up in Douglas's guard.
Sane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Sane from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sane pushes down on Douglas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sane trying to mount his opponent but Douglas defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sane works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sane takes Douglas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Douglas is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Douglas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Douglas swings for the body but Sane moves out of range.
Sane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Douglas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sane slips under a jab.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sane.
Douglas scores with a nice strike.
Sane walks into a straight right hand from Douglas.
Sane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane shoots for a takedown but Douglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Douglas leaves Sane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Sane moved out of range nicely.
Justin Sane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas lands with a hook. Sane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Sane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglas swivels and escapes.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sane has been working on his balance at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Douglas.
Rick Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Sane's head but Sane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Douglas.
Douglas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Sane's head but Sane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglas clobbers Sane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sane tries for a takedown but Douglas circles away easily
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Sane saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a right hand that Sane ducks under and follows up with a left that Sane also avoids with ease.
Douglas connects with a body shot.
Sane slips under a jab from Douglas.
Sane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sane dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Sane's head and hops out.
Sane shoots in and gets a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Douglas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sane forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas won't allow Sane to pass to mount.
Sane trying to control from half guard but Douglas is working away.
Sane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Douglas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Sane sits in half guard.
Sane works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sane.
As Douglas tries to get set, Sane tries to push him back and clinch up but Douglas manages to avoid the attempt.
Douglas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Douglas scores with a one two! Sane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sane moves out of range of the strikes.
Sane moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Sane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douglas defends well and Sane ends up having to push Douglas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sane moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sane shoots and misses
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Sane's head and hops out.
Douglas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Douglas throws a body punch but Sane moves out of range.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sane was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Sane with an uppercut!
A jab from Douglas does it's job there.
Douglas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Douglas as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sane.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas throws a jab when Sane was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Douglas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas stuffs the takedown attempt from Sane. Sane gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas punishes Sane's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Sane's head and hops out.
Sane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Douglas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Douglas throws a hook but Sane blocks it.
Sane staying out of range there.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sane has his takedown stuffed
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane has his takedown stuffed
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Sane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Sane ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Sane has his takedown stuffed
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas throws the left hand but Sane avoids the punch easily.
Sane misses with a takedown
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Douglas really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sane gets the takedown into side control.
Sane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Douglas, who protects the arm well.
Sane staying calm.
Sane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane staying calm.
Sane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sane is trying to get an arm triangle but Douglas is defending well.
Justin Sane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sane is trying to get an arm triangle but Douglas is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Douglas tries to improve position but can't.
Sane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Douglas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Douglas tries to buck Sane off but Sane is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane trying to control the position but Douglas is working away.
Sane is working to tighten his grip on Douglas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Douglas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sane is really squeezing tight and eventually Douglas passes out! Sane breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justin Sane!
Justin Sane retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Justin Sane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russel Bufalino (ranked 3423 p4p, 323 weight class) and Damien The Omen (ranked 2412 p4p, 227 weight class). Russel Bufalino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russel Bufalino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bufalino connects with a nice looking jab.
The Omen connects with a looping right hand.
Bufalino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Omen eats them both and turns towards Bufalino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Omen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bufalino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Omen blocks an uppercut.
The Omen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bufalino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bufalino.
The Omen pushes Bufalino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Omen misses with the head strike.
The Omen scores with a hook to the body.
The Omen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bufalino backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bufalino lands a shoulder strike.
Bufalino can't find room to land a body shot as The Omen controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Bufalino as the two fighters clinch.
Bufalino avoiding damage.
Bufalino'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen misses with a punch on the inside.
Bufalino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bufalino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bufalino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bufalino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bufalino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bufalino misses with a body punch.
The Omen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Omen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bufalino was well out of range. Poor timing from The Omen.
Bufalino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Russel Bufalino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bufalino missing with a left hand there. The Omen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Omen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like The Omen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Omen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bufalino.
Bufalino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bufalino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Omen manages to avoid it.
The Omen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bufalino misses with the combination.
A big left from Bufalino misses.
Bufalino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Omen at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bufalino sizes up The Omen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bufalino falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Omen counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Bufalino does it's job there.
Bufalino misses with a right hand
and The Omen counters with a one-two to the body.
The Omen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bufalino's head.
Bufalino looks to score with a jab to the body but The Omen is just out of range.
Bufalino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Omen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino misses the body punch
enabling The Omen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bufalino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Omen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Omen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Omen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bufalino was well out of range. Poor timing from The Omen.
The Omen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bufalino is looking to counter punch.
The Omen avoids the body shot from Bufalino.
The Omen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bufalino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Omen moves away.
The Omen throws a nice looking combination but Bufalino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Bufalino misses the target.
Bufalino throws a body punch but The Omen moves out of range.
As Bufalino backs off The Omen throws a huge counter combo but Bufalino manages to avoid it all.
Bufalino misses with an uppercut
and Bufalino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Omen throws a hook but Bufalino avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bufalino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bufalino throws the left hand but The Omen avoids the punch easily.
The Omen lands a nice hook to Bufalino's body. Bufalino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Omen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bufalino manages to avoid it.
Bufalino misses with a body shot
and The Omen counters with a straight right hand.
Bufalino lands a really nice looking cross but The Omen seems unphased.
Bufalino takes a swing at The Omen's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Omen! But no joy.
Bufalino lands a right hook to the body.
Bufalino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Omen throws a counter combo.
Bufalino throws an off balance right hand
and The Omen counters with a one-two to the body.
The Omen moves out of range as Bufalino strikes.
Bufalino misses with a body shot.
Bufalino lands with a straight right. The Omen didn't see that one coming.
The Omen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bufalino walks into a straight right hand from The Omen.
The Omen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bufalino in his tracks.
Bufalino looks to land a left hand but The Omen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from The Omen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien The Omen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bufalino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bufalino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bufalino lands with a good body shot.
Bufalino throws an overhand right that lands on The Omen's shoulder, as The Omen tries to avoid the shot.
The Omen throws an overhand right that lands on Bufalino's shoulder, as Bufalino tries to avoid the shot.
Bufalino throws a body punch but The Omen moves out of range.
Bufalino scores with a shot to the body.
Bufalino blocks a jab.
Bufalino swings for the body but The Omen moves out of range.
Bufalino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Omen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bufalino misses with a jab to the body
and The Omen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bufalino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Bufalino misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bufalino swings widly with a right hand
and The Omen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bufalino lands a jab to The Omen's midsection.
The Omen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bufalino on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bufalino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bufalino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Omen.
Bufalino throws a lazy uppercut
enabling The Omen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bufalino connects with a nice looking jab.
The Omen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Omen slips a jab from Bufalino.
The Omen slips a straight right by Bufalino.
The Omen throws out a counter right but Bufalino avoids it with no problem.
Bufalino doesn't manage to clinch there - The Omen circles away.
The Omen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bufalino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bufalino throws a looping overhand right but The Omen ducks down to avoid it.
Bufalino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bufalino misses with an uppercut
and The Omen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damien The Omen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bufalino cracks The Omen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Omen slips a jab from Bufalino.
The Omen unleashes a big counter combination but Bufalino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bufalino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Omen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bufalino lands with a straight right. The Omen didn't see that one coming.
Bufalino throws a poor cross that misses
and The Omen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Omen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bufalino moves away.
The Omen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bufalino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Omen.
Bufalino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Bufalino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Omen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bufalino misses with a left hand
enabling The Omen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bufalino is rocked!
The crowd cheers as The Omen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bufalino doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Bufalino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bufalino walks straight into a right hand from The Omen - that's dropped him! The Omen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bufalino from any more punishment! Bufalino complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damien The Omen!
A relieved looking Damien The Omen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 1919 p4p, 262 weight class) and Shane MacGowan (ranked 1661 p4p, 226 weight class). MacGowan has chosen The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane MacGowan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGowan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Power staying out of range there.
MacGowan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power walks into a straight right hand from MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacGowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGowan swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacGowan scores with a hook.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
MacGowan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power lands an overhand right.
MacGowan lands a jab to the nose.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from MacGowan misses.
MacGowan moves out of range as Power strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power blocks a jab.
MacGowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacGowan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Power wants to clinch up but MacGowan keeps it at a distance.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power throws a looping overhand right but MacGowan ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
As MacGowan looks to move away, Power throws a big counter combo but MacGowan just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - MacGowan circles away.
MacGowan works over Power's head and body with a nice combination.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacGowan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.
MacGowan tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for MacGowan to work.
MacGowan jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but MacGowan is tightening it up a little... Power has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Power reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Power taps out! Nice BJJ there by MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane MacGowan! Shane MacGowan retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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