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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Castro (ranked 7936 p4p, 654 weight class) and Mickey Flannerry (ranked 6465 p4p, 611 weight class). Castro comes into the arena with You're Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Flannerry!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannerry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Castro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Flannerry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castro to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Mickey Flannerry has been cut.
Castro throws a jab when Flannerry was well out of range.
Flannerry moves away from the strike by Castro.
Castro throws a hook but Flannerry avoids it easily.
Flannerry lands with a nice combination. Castro backs away looking to recover.
Castro tries to clinch but Flannerry moves out of range.
Flannerry throws out a counter right but Castro avoids it with no problem.
Castro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flannerry's head backwards.
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flannerry.
Flannerry works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flannerry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannerry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Flannerry.
Castro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flannerry lands with an uppercut that bounces Castro off the ropes and back into range.
Flannerry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Flannerry duly obliges.
Flannerry misses with a body kick.
Flannerry swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Flannerry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro lands a nice hook to Flannerry's body. Flannerry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flannerry defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannerry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joe Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannerry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws an overhand right that drops Flannerry like a sack of potatoes! Castro dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Castro!
Joe Castro gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Jhune (ranked 5642 p4p, 590 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 8547 p4p, 691 weight class). Ross Jhune 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Jhune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jhune cracks Rodrigez with an open hand slap.
Jhune gets tackled into the ropes by Rodrigez. Rodrigez maintains the clinch.
Jhune breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigez takes one on the button.
Rodrigez tries to clinch up
and Jhune counters with a one-two to the body.
Jhune tries for a takedown but Rodrigez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jhune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Jhune.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jhune shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigez tries to sprawl out of it but Jhune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rodrigez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jhune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodrigez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodrigez is thwarting Jhune's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is taking a breather. Jhune says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodrigez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Rodrigez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodrigez lands a nice short elbow.
Rodrigez is looking for a kimura but Jhune is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigez to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Rodrigez seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jhune is just riding it out for now. Rodrigez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodrigez dives in for a single leg takedown but Jhune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rodrigez is looking to clinch but Jhune is avoiding it.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown
and Jhune counters with an outside leg kick.
Ross Jhune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Good leg kick by Jhune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodrigez shoots for a takedown but Jhune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jhune's guard.
Rodrigez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jhune!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Jhune dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jhune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigez misses with an uppercut. Jhune saw that one coming.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jhune pinned against the ropes. Jhune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jhune looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ross Jhune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Jhune moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jhune thuds a left hand into Rodrigez's body.
Jhune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jhune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jhune scores with a head kick. Rodrigez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jhune to counter with a crisp jab.
Ross Jhune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jhune scores with a spinning back kick!
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
and Jhune counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigez backing up. Rodrigez nods at Jhune to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigez is breathing heavily.
Jhune changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigez tries to avoid it but Jhune manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigez to the ground. Rodrigez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jhune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jhune scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Jhune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Jhune shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Jhune finds it's way through Rodrigez's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigez misses with a takedown attempt - Jhune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jhune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ross Jhune is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jhune thumps Rodrigez with a low kick.
Rodrigez takes one on the button.
Jhune tests Rodrigez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhune throws a series of strikes that have Rodrigez backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Jhune. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigez gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodrigez wants to take a breather but Jhune is having none of it.
Emanuel Rodrigez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodrigez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhune is staying active underneath Rodrigez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodrigez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jhune has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigez is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodrigez in particular looking to stall.
Rodrigez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jhune defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Jhune dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Rodrigez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodrigez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez distracts Jhune with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodrigez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodrigez trying to control but Jhune is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jhune can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jhune knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigez on the ground.
Jhune blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodrigez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodrigez wants to control but Jhune is keeping him busy.
Rodrigez stalling.
Rodrigez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jhune is just riding it out for now. Rodrigez eventually gives up the hold.
Jhune is refusing to be controlled, as Rodrigez sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodrigez controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigez has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jhune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhune scores with a kick to the body.
Rodrigez moves into the clinch.
Rodrigez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodrigez gets control of Jhune's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodrigez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigez, not yet.
Ross Jhune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigez trying to keep a closed guard but Jhune is proving a slippery customer.
Jhune content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rodrigez has locked up a guillotine! Rodrigez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jhune is holding on here and Rodrigez must be using up a lot of energy. Jhune has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rodrigez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emanuel Rodrigez!
An out of breath Emanuel Rodrigez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rhodes (ranked 4860 p4p, 152 weight class) and Alexey Egorov (ranked 5003 p4p, 155 weight class). Alexey Egorov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dusty Rhodes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dusty Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexey Egorov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egorov tries for a takedown but Rhodes circles away easily
and Rhodes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Egorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rhodes has double underhooks.
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes throws a sloppy head kick and Egorov moves out of range easily.
Egorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhodes.
Egorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rhodes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dusty Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Egorov.
Rhodes has Egorov up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egorov is trying to push Rhodes away but Rhodes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egorov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rhodes blocks a head kick by Egorov.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhodes checks a low kick from Egorov.
A low kick from Rhodes is predictable there
and Egorov counters with a shoot takedown. Rhodes fights it but they end up in guard.
Egorov forces his way into half guard.
Egorov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rhodes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Egorov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Egorov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yi Ruogang (ranked 2863 p4p, 285 weight class) and Kenji Nakamura (ranked 24378 p4p, 613 weight class). Kenji Nakamura is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yi Ruogang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Nakamura !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Ruogang moves into the clinch.
Nakamura jumps guard but Ruogang turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura jumps guard but Ruogang turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Yi Ruogang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Nakamura .
Ruogang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Ruogang turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ruogang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruogang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Ruogang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruogang really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ruogang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruogang moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nakamura .
Ruogang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruogang working away.
Ruogang is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruogang wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Nakamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruogang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nakamura 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nakamura is trying to buck Ruogang off.
Ruogang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Ruogang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakamura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruogang connects with a decent elbow.
Nakamura tries to bench press Ruogang off him but Ruogang keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruogang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakamura is not content to let Ruogang control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruogang moves into full mount!
Nakamura is squirming around, avoiding Ruogang's attempts to control the action.
Ruogang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nakamura ?
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Ruogang maintains control.
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!
Ruogang tries to control but Nakamura wriggling away.
Ruogang scoring with strikes but Nakamura is staying in there.
Nakamura is rocked!
It looks like Kenji Nakamura has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Ruogang pushes him away.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Ruogang finish him?
Ruogang lands a big elbow - Nakamura is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nakamura is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3743 p4p, 331 weight class) and Masamune Date (ranked 24179 p4p, 594 weight class). Date has chosen Peak Times by Switch as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masamune Date!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Date.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dhelan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Date finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dhelan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Date with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Date wants to get back to striking at distance but Dhelan won't allow it.
Date tries to break free but Dhelan pushes him back against the ropes.
Date pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Date throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Date tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dhelan avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dhelan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dhelan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date trying to land knees to the body.
Dhelan tries to stall but Date uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dhelan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dhelan dodges an elbow strike from Date.
Dhelan has Date pressed against the ropes, preventing Date from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Date tries to land a knee to the head but Dhelan blocks with his arms.
Date is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dhelan is defending well for now.
Dhelan avoids the elbow strike from Date, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Dhelan to work.
Dhelan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Date looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dhelan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Date!
Date is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dhelan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dhelan has hold of Date's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Date manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dhelan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date tries to buck Dhelan off but he can't manage it.
Dhelan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Date looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Dhelan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zhan Dhelan!
After the fight, Zhan Dhelan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irshaad Sayed (ranked 3024 p4p, 286 weight class) and Gun Seok Bak (ranked 1749 p4p, 184 weight class). Bak has chosen Leader, Just Give Us Your Order! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irshaad Sayed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Seok Bak!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Bak.
Sayed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sayed in his tracks.
Sayed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Sayed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sayed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayed misses with the combination.
Bak loads up on a big right hand but Sayed slips the punch.
Sayed throws a series of punches but Bak moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bak. That snapped Sayed's head back.
Bak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irshaad Sayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sayed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Bak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bak.
Sayed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bak.
Nice uppercut there from Sayed.
Sayed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bak misses with a double jab.
Sayed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak staying out of range there.
Bak unleashes a big counter combination but Sayed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sayed misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Bak.
Sayed looks to land a right hand but Bak moved out of range.
Bak throws out a counter right but Sayed avoids it with no problem.
Sayed misses with a double jab.
Sayed throws a nice looking combination but Bak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Bak.
Sayed slips a jab and a cross from Bak.
Some wild striking there from Bak.
Bak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bak 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.
Bak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sayed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayed dodges the punch combination from Bak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bak, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bak's hands.
Sayed takes one to the chin there.
Sayed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bak gets a clinch.
Sayed can't break the clinch.
Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sayed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sayed to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Sayed throws a jab when Bak was well out of range.
Sayed swinging wildly here.
Bak works the jab nicely.
Bak has closed the distance and engaged Sayed in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sayed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayed is trying to push Bak away but Bak has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bak is trying to maintain a safe position but Sayed gets an underhook and turns Bak into the ropes.
Sayed has had enough of the clinch but Bak keeps him there for the moment.
Bak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sayed's efforts to push away.
Bak keeps control of Sayed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bak keeps control of Sayed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sayeds head.
Bak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sayed or not.
Bak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sayed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bak thuds a left hand into Sayed's body.
Bak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayed connects with a leg kick. Bak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bak moves into the clinch.
Bak lands a shoulder strike.
Sayed has had enough of the clinch but Bak keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak lands with a short shot to the head.
Bak has Sayed pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayed.
Sayed throws a head kick but Bak moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sayed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sayed has time to react.
Bak slips under a jab from Sayed.
The fighters circling - Bak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayed misses with a combination
and Bak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sayed throws a series of punches but Bak moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayed takes one on the button.
Bak lands a body shot.
Bak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Sayed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Seok Bak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Bak there.
Sayed throws a right and a left that Bak avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Sayed misses.
Sayed throws a leg kick but Bak moved away.
Bak throws an off balance right hand
and Sayed counters with a three punch combo that has Bak backing up. Bak nods at Sayed to acknowledge the strikes.
Bak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sayed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sayed misses with a series of wild punches.
Bak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sayed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bak lands a jab to the head.
Sayed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bak lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sayed at a distance.
Bak scores with a nice head shot.
Sayed misses with a combination
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Bak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sayed.
Bak digs a good body shot into Sayed's ribs.
Bak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sayed.
Bak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sayed scores with a punch to the head.
Bak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sayed defending well as Bak loads up on a big left hand.
Sayed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bak.
Sayed walks into a stiff left hand from Bak.
A combination from Sayed does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak cracks Sayed with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bak avoids the head kick by Sayed.
Sayed misses with a straight right.
Bak throws a combination. Sayed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sayed avoids the body shot from Bak.
Sayed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Bak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bak misses with a straight left.
Bak cracks Sayed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bak blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Sayed misses.
Sayed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayed tries to bum rush Bak with a series of wild strikes but Bak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sayed misses with a double jab.
Sayed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sayed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bak dodges the punch combination from Sayed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bak! But no joy.
Irshaad Sayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sayed misses with the combination.
Sayed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bak lands with a shot to the body.
Sayed throws a head kick but Bak moves out of range.
It seemed like Bak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sayed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bak counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Bak.
Bak connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Sayed's head but Sayed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayed misses with a combination
and Bak counters with a left and a right that stings Sayed.
Bak throws a lazy right hand but Sayed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sayed throws a leg kick which misses Bak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bak tries to avoid it.
Bak avoids the body shot from Sayed.
Sayed misses with a double jab.
Bak digs a good hook to Sayed's body.
Donk. Bak catches Sayed right on the button with a cross.
Bak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bak blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bak wants to clinch up but Sayed keeps it at a distance.
Bak thuds a left hand into Sayed's body.
Sayed throws a series of strikes that have Bak backpedaling.
Jab, jab by Bak - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Seok Bak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sayed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sayed misses with a shot to the body
and Bak counters with a three punch combo that has Sayed backing up. Sayed nods at Bak to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Irshaad Sayed has been cut.
Sayed throws a nice looking combination but Bak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bak wants to counter the offense by Sayed and move into the clinch position.
Bak throws a series of punches but Sayed moves out of range.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sayed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sayed walks into a stiff left hand from Bak.
Bak with a hook.
Sayed misses with a jab to the body
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sayed is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Sayed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bak scores with a punch to the head.
Sayed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bak counters by clinching up.
Bak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sayed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sayed.
Bak cracks Sayed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Sayed misses.
Sayed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bak comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sayed stumbles back against the ropes, looking to regain his senses but Bak is on him like rabid pit bull! Sayed slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Barone (ranked 1530 p4p, 44 weight class) and Carlos Shirahama (ranked 2623 p4p, 62 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrea Barone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barone throws a front kick aimed at Shirahama's knee but Shirahama avoids it well.
Shirahama tries to clinch up.
Shirahama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Andrea Barone has been cut.
Barone avoids the body shot from Shirahama.
Shirahama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barone.
Barone misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos Shirahama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shirahama avoids a kick to the body.
Shirahama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barone misses the shot to the body.
Barone scores with a decent looking hook.
Barone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Barone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama works the jab nicely.
Barone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shirahama.
Shirahama tries to move into range but Barone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrea Barone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barone avoids the body shot from Shirahama.
Barone lunges at Shirahama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shirahama's hand.
Barone moves away from the strike by Shirahama.
Shirahama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shirahama is looking to clinch but Barone is avoiding it.
Barone misses the shot to the body.
Barone moves out of range as Shirahama strikes.
Barone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shirahama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barone cracks Shirahama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shirahama moves out of range as Barone throws a body kick.
Shirahama throws out a loose jab but Barone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shirahama connects with a jab.
Barone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut. Barone saw that one coming.
Barone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barone is rocked!
Barone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barone lands with a shot to the body.
Barone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barone scores with a hook.
Shirahama looks to land a left hand but Barone moved out of range nicely.
Barone throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
A nice side step and Shirahama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Barone! Shirahama dives in looking to finish! Barone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Shirahama!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Shirahama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 2024 p4p, 279 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 2178 p4p, 300 weight class). Viktor Soshnyanin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessandro Rizzuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzuto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizzuto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soshnyanin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzuto moves away.
Soshnyanin connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzuto moves to clinch but Soshnyanin breaks away
and Soshnyanin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzuto checks a low kick from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto tries to land a front kick but Soshnyanin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzuto looks to land a left hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range nicely.
Soshnyanin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soshnyanin misses with a straight left.
Soshnyanin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soshnyanin wants to land a leg kick but Rizzuto is out of range.
Soshnyanin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viktor Soshnyanin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzuto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soshnyanin lands a jab.
Soshnyanin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin connects with a jab.
Soshnyanin misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Rizzuto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Soshnyanin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzuto with a nice cross.
Rizzuto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soshnyanin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soshnyanin wants to land a leg kick but Rizzuto is out of range.
Rizzuto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soshnyanin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soshnyanin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin tries to land a leg kick but Rizzuto saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzuto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soshnyanin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Soshnyanin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzuto gets a double leg takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Rizzuto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizzuto stopping the sweep attempt from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto wants to control from the top but Soshnyanin keeps moving.
Soshnyanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Soshnyanin, not yet.
Soshnyanin controlling the position.
Let's hope that Soshnyanin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rizzuto stopping the sweep attempt from Soshnyanin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Soshnyanin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto clinches up with Soshnyanin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Soshnyanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Soshnyanin.
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzuto throws a head punch that misses.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin controlling the action here for a moment.
Rizzuto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Rizzuto being controlled against the ropes.
Rizzuto misses with a punch to the body.
Soshnyanin stalling.
Rizzuto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rizzuto - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soshnyanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soshnyanin avoids it.
Rizzuto blocking some punches.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soshnyanin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soshnyanin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soshnyanin.
A punch combination from Soshnyanin misses.
Soshnyanin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzuto tries to clinch there but Soshnyanin circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzuto shoots in and bounces Soshnyanin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rizzuto advances position into side control!
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzuto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto tries to score with some ground and pound. Soshnyanin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soshnyanin is trying to improve his position.
Soshnyanin parries the strikes from Rizzuto easily there. Rizzuto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soshnyanin to escape.
Rizzuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soshnyanin keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soshnyanin is trying to improve his position.
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizzuto prevents Soshnyanin from improving his position.
Alessandro Rizzuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soshnyanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soshnyanin wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzuto is pressing down on Soshnyanin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soshnyanin is holding on for now.
Soshnyanin is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzuto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Soshnyanin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soshnyanin misses with a leg kick.
Rizzuto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soshnyanin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rizzuto is looking to counter the offense by Soshnyanin and move into the clinch.
Rizzuto throws the left hand but Soshnyanin avoids the punch easily.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Soshnyanin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Soshnyanin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzuto wants to pass the guard but Soshnyanin is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzuto is one step ahead there.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Rizzuto from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soshnyanin is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Soshnyanin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soshnyanin cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Soshnyanin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soshnyanin connects with a crisp jab.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick that misses.
Soshnyanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Soshnyanin scores with the left hand. Rizzuto knows he should have avoided that one.
Soshnyanin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzuto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin fakes the leg kick and cracks Rizzuto in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Soshnyanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rizzuto doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto throws a nice looking combination but Soshnyanin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rizzuto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soshnyanin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soshnyanin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soshnyanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Soshnyanin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto misses with a head kick.
Rizzuto checks a leg kick nicely.
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soshnyanin blocks a low kick nicely.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Soshnyanin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soshnyanin.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin lands a head shot.
No joy there for Rizzuto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzuto has time to react.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soshnyanin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soshnyanin connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.
Soshnyanin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rizzuto looks to land a combination but Soshnyanin avoids it well.
Rizzuto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rizzuto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzuto looks to land a right hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range.
Rizzuto walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzuto scores with a jab to the body.
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzuto has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzuto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soshnyanin manages to circle out of the way.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzuto fails to land the takedown.
Soshnyanin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzuto's head.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. Rizzuto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soshnyanin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soshnyanin is looking to slow Rizzuto down with leg kicks.
Rizzuto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rizzuto clinches.
Rizzuto misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzuto lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin leaning against his opponent.
Soshnyanin tries to stall but Rizzuto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto trying to land knees to the body.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Soshnyanin trying to control the position but instead, Rizzuto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soshnyanin into the ropes.
Soshnyanin blocking some punches.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soshnyanin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzuto gets an underhook and turns Soshnyanin into the ropes.
Soshnyanin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzuto has a couple of punches blocked by Soshnyanin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rizzuto as Soshnyanin tries to tie him up.
Rizzuto misses with the head strike.
Viktor Soshnyanin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soshnyanin lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Soshnyanin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soshnyanin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Soshnyanin!
Viktor Soshnyanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Boom (ranked 1137 p4p, 113 weight class) and Bobby Bushwacker (ranked 3137 p4p, 291 weight class). DJ Boom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bushwacker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Boom misses.
Jab, jab by Boom - just one landing.
Bushwacker scores with a body shot.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom misses with a hook. Bushwacker ducked under it nicely.
Boom avoids the body shot from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bushwacker misses with a two punch combination.
Bushwacker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boom. That's going to slow Bushwacker down.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushwacker counters with a straight right hand.
Bushwacker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom misses with a double jab
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Bushwacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Bushwacker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom takes a swing at Bushwacker's ribcage but misses.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom misses with a double jab
and Bushwacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushwacker should have avoided that one.
Bushwacker throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Bushwacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bushwacker misses with a hook.
Bushwacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Bushwacker lands with an overhand left.
Boom throws a body punch but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker blocks a jab.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom tries to land a front kick but Bushwacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushwacker throws a series of punches but Boom avoids them all with ease.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Bushwacker manages to avoid it.
Boom throws a leg kick
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Boom lands with a straight right. Bushwacker didn't see that one coming.
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Bushwacker scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom with a nice cross.
Bushwacker misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom works over Bushwacker's head and body with a nice combination.
Bushwacker connects with a body shot.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bushwacker counter with a right hand.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Bushwacker counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Bushwacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushwacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bushwacker! But no joy.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushwacker counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Bushwacker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bushwacker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bushwacker avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom throws a lazy body kick
and Bushwacker counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Bushwacker does no damage.
Bushwacker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bushwacker misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Bushwacker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Bushwacker's belly button to the back.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushwacker.
Boom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bushwacker under the eye.
Boom misses with a hook to the body
and Bushwacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bushwacker cracks a nice hook into Boom's ribs.
Bushwacker staying out of range there.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushwacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Bushwacker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bushwacker's hands.
Boom misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Bushwacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom dodges the punch combination from Bushwacker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boom checks a leg kick.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushwacker throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Bushwacker swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
Bushwacker misses with a straight left.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Bushwacker's head but Bushwacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bushwacker throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom lands with a right hand.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushwacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom slips under a jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bushwacker on the side of the head.
Boom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushwacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom misses with a kick to the body
and Bushwacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushwacker moves away.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Bushwacker seems unphased.
Bushwacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Bushwacker misses.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Boom cracks Bushwacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom jabs at Bushwacker's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushwacker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bushwacker misses with a body shot.
Bushwacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Bushwacker's head but Bushwacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Bobby Bushwacker's cut even more.
Boom throws a right hand that Bushwacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushwacker also avoids with ease.
Bushwacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom avoids the body shot from Bushwacker.
Boom throws a series of punches but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushwacker misses with a lunging right hand
and Boom counters with a two punch combo.
Bushwacker throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Bushwacker throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushwacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Boom lands with a straight right. Bushwacker didn't see that one coming.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushwacker moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bushwacker misses.
Bushwacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom lands a slapping body shot.
Bushwacker misses the shot to the body.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Bushwacker moved out of range nicely.
Bushwacker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom slips a straight right by Bushwacker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bushwacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Bushwacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Bushwacker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bushwacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bushwacker blocks a jab.
Bushwacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Bushwacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushwacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushwacker misses the jab.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bushwacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Bushwacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Bushwacker moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker is looking to score with low kicks.
Bushwacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom ducks right into an uppercut from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker misses with an uppercut
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bushwacker missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushwacker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bushwacker misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boom backs up against the ropes.
Boom misses with an uppercut
letting Bushwacker counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Boom does it's job there.
Bushwacker loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bushwacker counters with a straight right hand.
Boom avoids a kick to the body.
Bushwacker misses with a combination
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Bushwacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bushwacker back to the ropes. Boom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Boom misses with the combination.
It seemed like Bushwacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bushwacker stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom slips under a jab.
Boom looks for the body kick but Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Bushwacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Bushwacker misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushwacker looks to land a combination but Boom avoids it well.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom takes one to the chin there.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
Bushwacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker slips under a jab.
Boom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bushwacker slips under a jab from Boom.
Bushwacker walks into a jab.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Bushwacker moves away and avoids it.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a left to the body.
Bushwacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
The cut above Bobby Bushwacker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boom works Bushwacker's body with a nice hook.
Bushwacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boom. That's going to slow Bushwacker down.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushwacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bushwacker catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bushwacker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom misses with a hook. Bushwacker ducked under it nicely.
Boom misses with a hook
and Bushwacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushwacker misses with a hook.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bushwacker.
A quick step to the side and Boom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boom.
Bushwacker looks to land a body kick but Boom moved away.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Bushwacker throws a shot to the body.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushwacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bushwacker staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Boom.
Well Boom 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Boom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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