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RS 163 Rising Sun PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reyes Bucanerro (ranked 8374 p4p, 658 weight class) and MJ Dunn (ranked 6811 p4p, 612 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reyes Bucanerro!
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, MJ Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucanerro slips under a jab.
Dunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Bucanerro.
Bucanerro looking to score a takedown here. Dunn is defending well but Bucanerro drives through and ends up in Dunn's guard.
Dunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunn has his foot on Bucanerro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bucanerro works his way back into a safe position though.
Bucanerro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bucanerro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dunn working a defensive guard but Bucanerro manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro 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 Dunn's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn looking for a sweep but Bucanerro has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dunn tries to hold on but Bucanerro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucanerro controlling from the full mount.
Bucanerro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dunn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dunn shrugs it off.
Dunn tries to control the position but Bucanerro now has his back.
Bucanerro missing with punches from the back.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet.
What can Dunn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bucanerro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dunn is defending well though. Bucanerro let's go of the attempt for now.
Dunn trying to control the hands but Bucanerro won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunn rolls, trying to escape but Bucanerro keeps control of the position.
Bucanerro not allowing Dunn to control his hands.
Dunn covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bucanerro keeps control of the position as Dunn tries to break free.
Dunn just trying to survive but Bucanerro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bucanerro throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn just trying to survive but Bucanerro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dunn tries to escape but Bucanerro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bucanerro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dunn turns into Bucanerro and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucanerro trying to control the position here.
We've been informed that Dunn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bucanerro is on top in guard.
Dunn has an active guard here but Bucanerro has managed to pass into half guard.
Dunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn gets back to full guard.
Dunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bucanerro defends it easily.
Dunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bucanerro is aware though and is defending well.
Bucanerro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bucanerro advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bucanerro slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reyes Bucanerro dominated that round.
That's time! Bucanerro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Bucanerro's head back.
MJ Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn misses with a double jab.
Bucanerro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bucanerro is in Dunn's guard.
Dunn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bucanerro dives into side control.
Dunn seems a little lost for a moment, as Bucanerro dominates the positioning.
Bucanerro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bucanerro slows the pace down.
Bucanerro misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn looks to move to half guard but instead Bucanerro has passed into mount! Damn!
Bucanerro looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bucanerro punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bucanerro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
What can Dunn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bucanerro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bucanerro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dunn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dunn tries to escape the position.
Bucanerro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bucanerro is not going to allow Dunn to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is really stuck here.
Bucanerro not allowing Dunn to control his hands.
Dunn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dunn is trying desperately to improve position.
Reyes Bucanerro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bucanerro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro punching from mount but Dunn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bucanerro controlling the pace for now.
Bucanerro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dunn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dunn tries to hold on but Bucanerro pushes him away.
Dunn is looking to improve his position but Bucanerro isn't that keen on the idea.
Dunn wants to control but Bucanerro is having none of it.
Bucanerro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bucanerro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro content just to control the position here.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Bucanerro is having none of it.
Dunn is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding Bucanerro's attempts to control the action.
Dunn is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reyes Bucanerro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Bucanerro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bucanerro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bucanerro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Dunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bucanerro moves into the clinch.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Bucanerro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bucanerro walks away with a smile on his face. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunn throws a hook to the side of Bucanerro's head but Bucanerro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bucanerro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bucanerro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunn trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn manages to get to full guard.
Dunn has an active guard here but Bucanerro has managed to pass into half guard.
Bucanerro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bucanerro prevents Dunn from improving his position.
Bucanerro controlling the action here.
Bucanerro is thwarting Dunn's attempts to control the position.
MJ Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunn looking for submissions off his back.
Bucanerro slows the pace down in half guard.
Bucanerro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bucanerro lands strikes from half guard.
Dunn trying to hold on to Bucanerro's head to control him but Bucanerro postures up.
Bucanerro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dunn for as long as he can get away with.
Dunn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bucanerro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunn actively working from the bottom here.
Dunn looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn trying to control here.
Dunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bucanerro pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunn wants to get back to full guard.
Dunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bucanerro forces his way into half guard.
Bucanerro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bucanerro closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucanerro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bucanerro misses with a body kick.
Bucanerro closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Reyes Bucanerro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bucanerro decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reyes Bucanerro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bucanerro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reyes Bucanerro!
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FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Egorov (ranked 4104 p4p, 131 weight class) and Paul McDonald (ranked 4352 p4p, 136 weight class). McDonald has chosen Set it Off as his entrance music. Alexey Egorov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexey Egorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egorov defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Egorov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egorov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Egorov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egorov throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Egorov misses.
Egorov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald tries to clinch but Egorov moves away
and Egorov counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Egorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egorov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexey Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McDonald.
Egorov looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Egorov fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Egorov is keeping the position.
Egorov is controlling McDonald's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Egorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egorov is trying to hold McDonald in close to prevent damage but McDonald has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egorov has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Egorov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald prevents Egorov from standing back up.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egorov keeps working.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Egorov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Egorov pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Egorov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Egorov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egorov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Egorov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Egorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald prevents Egorov from improving his position.
Egorov is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Egorov is defending well.
Egorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Egorov is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Egorov is working away.
Egorov pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDonald goes for an armbar but Egorov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Egorov.
Egorov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
Egorov is looking for a counter combo.
Egorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Egorov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egorov slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Egorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexey Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McDonald.
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egorov gets back to half guard.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Egorov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Egorov sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald working Egorov over with strikes.
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Egorov defending well.
Egorov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Egorov is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
Egorov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Egorov is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
Egorov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Egorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald trying to control but Egorov is working from the bottom.
Egorov trying to control the position here.
McDonald stands and throws Egorov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Egorov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Egorov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Egorov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Egorov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Egorov's legs.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egorov struggling a bit here.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Egorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Egorov can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Egorov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Egorov!
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egorov is one step ahead there.
Egorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Egorov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Egorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McDonald tries to clinch
and Egorov counters with a takedown into side control.
Egorov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Egorov trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Egorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Egorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald won't allow Egorov to pass to mount.
McDonald wants to control but Egorov is keeping busy.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Egorov wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Egorov is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egorov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Egorov from controlling successfully.
Egorov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Egorov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Egorov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Egorov off and has taken his back!
Egorov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Egorov.
Egorov content to stall in guard here.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Egorov tries to pass.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Egorov defends well.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Egorov controlling him for the moment.
Egorov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egorov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Egorov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Egorov defends easily.
Egorov is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Egorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alexey Egorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Egorov connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Egorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McDonald!
Paul McDonald decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pork Destroyer (ranked 3905 p4p, 460 weight class) and Steve Steward (ranked 4085 p4p, 479 weight class). Steward comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CFO% - Worlds Apart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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217 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pork Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Steward!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer misses with a combination
and Steward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer pushes Steward up against the cage in a clinch.
Steward is trying to stall.
Steward scores with a hook to the body.
Steward lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward trying to control the position but instead, Destroyer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steward into the cage.
Steward is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Destroyer misses with a hook to the body
and Steward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steward.
Steward lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
Destroyer misses with a hook to the body
and Steward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Pork Destroyer has been cut.
Destroyer darts in and clinches Steward up against the cage.
Destroyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destroyer defending well as Steward loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer ducks right into an uppercut from Steward.
Destroyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward throws a jab but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Steward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steward stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Destroyer misses with a double jab.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steward takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Destroyer slips a straight right by Steward.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Destroyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steward, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Steward.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Destroyer misses the jab.
Steward throws a jab but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Steward rushes Destroyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steward has Destroyer pressed against the cage.
Steward is trying to maintain a safe position but Destroyer gets an underhook and turns Steward into the cage.
Destroyer is trying to push Steward away but Steward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steward missing with knees to the body.
Steward misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steward looking to slow down the pace here.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steward trying to stall but Destroyer improves his position.
Steward with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steward.
Destroyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Destroyer up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Steward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pork Destroyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steward is looking to clinch.
A jab from Steward misses.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the head.
Steward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Steward's shoulder, as Steward tries to avoid the shot.
Steward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Destroyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steward throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Steward is out of range.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steward sizes up Destroyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steward misses with a takedown attempt - Destroyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steward 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 looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Destroyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steward misses with a looping right.
Destroyer has closed the distance and engaged Steward in a clinch.
Steward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steward keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Steward is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Destroyer is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steward.
Destroyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve Steward seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steward connects with a nasty looking knee right to Destroyer's face.
Destroyer breaks from the clinch.
Destroyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steward. Steward obviously looking to wear him down.
Steward misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Destroyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steward shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Steward. Beautiful body shot.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steward circles away quickly and effectively.
Destroyer lunges at Steward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steward's hand.
Pork Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Steward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steward thuds a left hand into Destroyer's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destroyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steward misses with a looping right.
Destroyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steward manages to circle out of the way.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Steward is looking for the big counter here.
Steward cracks Destroyer with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Steward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steward lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Destroyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Destroyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steward drops his hands momentarily and Destroyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Steward moved out of range.
Destroyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destroyer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Steward throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steward throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steward manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steward. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer throws a hook but Steward avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer jabs Steward right on the nose. Steward blinks but takes it well.
Steward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steward misses with a straight left.
Destroyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Destroyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steward throws a big shot that misses.
Steward avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Steward lands a head kick. Destroyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pork Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pork Destroyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steward.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
Steward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destroyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steward takes one to the side of the head.
Destroyer takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steward looks to land a left hand but Destroyer moved out of range nicely.
Steward tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
It looked like Destroyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Destroyer with a hook.
Destroyer connects with the punch.
Destroyer throws a wild body kick that Steward sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
Steward misses with a left hand
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steward avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Steward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Destroyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steward. Steward obviously looking to wear him down.
Steward misses with a shot to the body
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Steward walks into a straight right hand from Destroyer.
Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Steward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Destroyer's head coaches at Destroyer MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Destroyer digs a good body shot into Steward's ribs.
Pork Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steward at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steward stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut.
Destroyer moves into range and clinches up with Steward.
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steward. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steward scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steward tries to move into range but Destroyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
Steward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Destroyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steward.
Destroyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward misses the body punch
and Steward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Steward saw that one coming.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Destroyer throws a big shot that misses.
Destroyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Steward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
Destroyer misses with a hook. Steward ducked under it nicely.
Steward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Steward misses with a looping left.
Steward blocks a head kick by Destroyer.
Steward smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Steward misses.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Steward fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steward has Destroyer pressed against the cage, preventing Destroyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Steward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Destroyer on the side of the head.
A big left from Steward misses.
Steward looks to land a left hand but Destroyer moved out of range nicely.
Destroyer lands a nice shot that snaps Steward's head back.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steward thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pork Destroyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Destroyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pork Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blue Cup (ranked 2914 p4p, 371 weight class) and Darren Dahok (ranked 5015 p4p, 533 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dahok's choice of entrance music: Holy Moses. Blue Cup could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren Dahok's chin.
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184 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Dahok!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dahok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Darren Dahok has been cut.
Cup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahok.
Despite the aggression on Dahok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Dahok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup drops Dahok with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cup follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Cup!
During a confident post fight interview, Blue Cup 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Shirahama (ranked 1359 p4p, 31 weight class) and Mr Joshua (ranked 1732 p4p, 37 weight class). Joshua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Problem Child. Mr Joshua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua cracks the inside of Shirahama's front leg.
Joshua has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Shirahama breaks the clinch.
Shirahama connects with a jab.
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Joshua takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shirahama walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Shirahama misses its intended target.
Joshua works Shirahama's body with a nice hook.
Joshua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shirahama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joshua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shirahama.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Shirahama misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Shirahama manages to break the clinch.
Shirahama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shirahama swinging wildly here.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Shirahama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shirahama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joshua sprawls and moves away.
Joshua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shirahama scores with a jab.
Shirahama lands with a cross.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joshua throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Shirahama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Joshua throws out a leg kick but Shirahama moves out of range and Joshua only half commits.
Joshua moves into range and clinches up with Shirahama.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shirahama misses with some punches.
Shirahama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shirahama tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shirahama throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Shirahama blocking some punches.
Shirahama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shirahama.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Shirahama fails to land.
Shirahama misses with a body punch.
Shirahama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshua looking to stall.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Shirahama lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua works on Shirahama's body with a couple of short punches.
Shirahama lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shirahama.
Shirahama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua works on Shirahama's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shirahama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shirahama fails to land.
Shirahama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shirahama as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shirahama breaks the clinch.
Shirahama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshua. Joshua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joshua moves into range and clinches up with Shirahama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
Joshua is looking to control Shirahama's arms but Shirahama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Shirahama lands with a light punch inside.
Shirahama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua is pushing Shirahama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua tries to stall but Shirahama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shirahama wants a takedown but no success here.
Joshua stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shirahama blocks an uppercut.
Joshua stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Joshua'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.
Joshua catches Shirahama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shirahama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Shirahama persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Shirahama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshua tries to clinch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua lands a jab to the head.
Shirahama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Shirahama finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua scores with a jab. Shirahama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shirahama.
A jab from Shirahama misses.
Joshua closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries to work over Shirahama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shirahama lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shirahama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shirahama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shirahama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua just leaning against Shirahama, taking a breather.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua trying to stall but Shirahama improves his position.
Shirahama prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shirahama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua trying to stall but Shirahama improves his position.
Joshua tries to work over Shirahama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands a right hand.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Shirahama controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Shirahama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joshua misses with a body kick.
Joshua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shirahama swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Shirahama slips a straight right by Joshua.
Shirahama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshua catches Shirahama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama misses with the combination.
Joshua throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shirahama.
Joshua is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shirahama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shirahama breaks from the clinch.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Shirahama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshua throws out a leg kick but Shirahama moves out of range and Joshua only half commits.
Shirahama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joshua backs up against the cage.
Shirahama misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Shirahama blocks the low kick.
Shirahama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shirahama misses the jab.
A left lands for Shirahama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Shirahama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua 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.
Shirahama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joshua.
Shirahama misses with a straight left.
Shirahama checks a leg kick.
Shirahama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shirahama. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Joshua tries to counter it with a takedown but Shirahama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Shirahama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joshua lands with a shot to the body.
Joshua wants to clinch up but Shirahama keeps it at a distance.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Shirahama down.
Shirahama needs to keep his hands up - Joshua had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Joshua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshua.
Joshua misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Joshua.
Shirahama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Joshua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Joshua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshua lands a head kick. Shirahama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joshua tries to clinch but Shirahama is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshua as he connects with a hook.
Joshua moves into the clinch.
Joshua blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shirahama.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Shirahama improves position.
A short left from Joshua.
Shirahama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mr Joshua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shirahama breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shirahama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joshua defending against the ground and pound.
Shirahama looks up at the clock and then as Joshua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shirahama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shirahama in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joshua, who protects the arm well.
Joshua takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carlos Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Shirahama crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Shirahama crashes against the mat.
Shirahama is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshua is defending well.
Joshua is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama in side control, throwing shots but Joshua defends.
Shirahama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shirahama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Joshua is not content to let Shirahama control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joshua is trying to buck Shirahama off.
Shirahama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joshua sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mr Joshua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joshua, who protects the arm well.
Shirahama misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Shirahama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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 Carlos Shirahama.
I think Joshua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 921 p4p, 138 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 1646 p4p, 227 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Canoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Canoe. Canoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Canoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canoe digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Canoe breaks away
and Canoe counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Canoe against the cage.
Canoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canoe.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canoe's head.
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Canoe persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Canoe against the cage.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Canoe's takedown attempt.
Canoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Canoe.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Canoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvarez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Canoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Canoe has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Canoe's head.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe slips a straight right by Alvarez.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Canoe circles away.
A quick step to the side and Canoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Canoe has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canoe checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Canoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Canoe ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Canoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Canoe in a clinch.
Canoe working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez keeps control of Canoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Canoe.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canoe.
Canoe blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Canoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Canoe blocks the low kick.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
Canoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Canoe breaks away
and Canoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Canoe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Canoe slips to the side
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Canoe is looking to counter punch.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canoe back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Canoe goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Canoe with a poor takedown
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canoe.
Canoe pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Canoe's head.
Canoe tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Canoe back against the cage.
Canoe misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe lands a right hand.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canoe tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Canoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canoe down.
Canoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvarez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe with a poor takedown
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Canoe's head and hops out.
Alvarez clinches up with Canoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
Canoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Douche Canoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canoe is able to avoid easily.
Canoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canoe shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Canoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canoe tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 660 p4p, 76 weight class) and Peter Heart (ranked 1251 p4p, 125 weight class). Heart comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eric Church - Record Year kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Heart!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heart throws a series of strikes that have Kissell backpedaling.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heart throws a big shot that misses.
Kissell slips a straight right by Heart.
Heart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heart clobbers Kissell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kissell 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.
Heart lands the left hand.
Heart lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Kissell.
Kissell dives in for a single leg takedown but Heart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kissell!
Heart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kissell shoots in and drives through. Heart sprawls well.
Heart throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heart sprawls and moves away.
Heart misses with a double jab
and Kissell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kissell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell preventing the sweep.
Heart can't keep his opponent in guard - Kissell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kissell trying to mount his opponent but Heart defends it.
Heart is looking to improve his position.
Kissell works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heart to see if he's OK.
Kissell 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.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heart keeps working.
Kissell has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heart is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kissell yanks on the arm and Heart is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kissell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyman Kissell!
A less than humble Lyman Kissell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Peter Heart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 542 p4p, 81 weight class) and Pikey Chav (ranked 1653 p4p, 229 weight class). Chav comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Family kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pikey Chav!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chav looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.
Kravac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chav lunges at Kravac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kravac's hand.
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Chav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chav pinned against the cage. Chav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Kravac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chav.
Kravac has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Chav has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Chav sprawls well.
Kravac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chav doesn't seem bothered though.
Chav feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kravac's calf.
Chav catches Kravac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chav forces Kravac back against the cage and clinches.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Chav.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Chav.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kravac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chav smiles and moves away.
No luck for Kravac with that takedown attempt.
Chav throws out a counter right but Kravac avoids it with no problem.
Chav slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chav keeps the fight on the outside.
Chav fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kravac checks it well.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac tries to counter by clinching up but Chav breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav blocks a jab.
Kravac throws a shot to the body.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.
Kravac looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chav is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Chav controlling Kravac's posture.
Kravac looking to pass the guard.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kravac is aware though and is defending well.
Kravac postures up in Chav's guard and throws a big left but Chav blocks it.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Chav keeps moving.
Chav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kravac postures up in Chav's guard and throws a big left but Chav blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Chav keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kravac throws an overhand right that lands on Chav's shoulder, as Chav tries to avoid the shot.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kravac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pikey Chav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chav swings widly with a right hand
and Kravac counters with a shoot takedown. Chav fights it but they end up in guard.
Chav is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chav keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kravac wants to control but Chav is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Chav seems content to control.
Kravac is looking for a sweep. Chav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kravac defends it well.
Kravac trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kravac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chav wants to take a breather but Kravac is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Chav seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravac wants to control but Chav is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kravac gets the takedown into side control.
Kravac is working Chav over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chav is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kravac lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac working away.
Chav is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kravac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kravac tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac working away.
Chav avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kravac.
Chav parries the strikes from Kravac easily there. Kravac is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chav to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Chav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chav is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kravac connects with a decent elbow.
Kravac tries for a kimura but Chav is defending well.
Chav is looking for a sweep.
Kravac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chav keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac controls the position from side control.
Chav tries to bench press Kravac off him but Kravac keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kravac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chav.
Kravac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kravac swings for the body but Chav moves out of range.
Chav throws a leg kick but Kravac checks it.
As Chav tries to get set, Kravac tries to push him back and clinch up but Chav manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Kravac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kravac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chav.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav misses with the body kick
and Kravac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kravac.
Chav keeping moving, preventing Kravac from controlling successfully.
Chav working for submissions but it's allowed Kravac to get to half guard.
Kravac is trying to control. Chav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Chav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Chav trying to control from the bottom.
Chav manages to get to full guard.
Kravac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
Kravac trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kravac defends it easily.
Kravac trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kravac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chav tries to avoid it but Kravac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chav to the ground. Chav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown but Chav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kravac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pikey Chav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chav scores with a hook.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chav as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac misses with a hook.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Chav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kravac backing away here, and Chav unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chav circles away.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chav as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Chav misses.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.
Chav lands a lovely overhand right.
Kravac dives in for a single leg takedown but Chav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikey Chav really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kravac shoots in but Chav avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chav jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Chav as Kravac shoots in.
Chav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chav misses with an uppercut. Kravac saw that one coming.
Chav defending well as Kravac loads up on a big left hand.
Chav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chav throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Kravac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chav on his heels. He'll look to pass Chav's guard now, I'm sure.
Chav pulls Kravac in close to prevent any damage.
Chav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chav bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kravac's guard.
Chav is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chav forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.
Chav is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kravac is looking for a sweep. Chav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chav takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kravac trying to hold on to Chav's head to control him but Chav postures up.
Chav performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kravac trying to hold on to Chav's head to control him but Chav postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac wants to improve his position but Chav is controlling well.
Kravac is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chav lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chav slips a straight right by Kravac.
Chav keeps Kravac at a distance using the push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kravac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac goes for a double leg but Chav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chav continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chav rushes Kravac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Chav cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Chav has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
A short body shot lands from Chav as the two fighters clinch.
Chav working aggressively here.
Chav tries to work over Kravac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chav tries to throw a body punch but Kravac avoids it by throwing Chav back against the cage.
Kravac misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chav is leaning against Kravac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikey Chav dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Chav misses with a looping right.
Chav moves away from the strike by Kravac.
Chav thinks about the counter body kick.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
Kravac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Kravac dives in and grabs Chav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chav pushes down on Kravac's head and hops out.
Chav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Chav gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Chav tries a quick counter leg kick but Kravac is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chav is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Chav circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chav.
Chav throws a solid leg kick but Kravac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kravac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Chav tries to get set, Kravac tries to push him back and clinch up but Chav manages to avoid the attempt.
Chav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravac. That did some damage!
Chav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kravac's sensitive parts.
Kravac scores with a body shot.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravac misses the target.
Chav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kravac's sensitive parts.
Chav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Chav scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravac or perhaps it was just good defense by Chav, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kravac.
Chav keeps Kravac at a distance using the push kick.
Chav throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Chav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac misses with an uppercut.
Pikey Chav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav throws a big shot that misses.
Chav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chav stuffs the takedown attempt from Kravac. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Chav circles away easily
and Chav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chav sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Chav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kravac with a body shot.
Chav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chav pinned against the cage. Chav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav misses with a series of wild punches.
Kravac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chav manages to circle out of the way.
Kravac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chav.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikey Chav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chav has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikey Chav!
Pikey Chav is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pikey Chav made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 182 p4p, 21 weight class) and DJ Boom (ranked 976 p4p, 104 weight class). DJ Boom has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathan Wallace's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
And Boom responds with a good body kick, but Wallace manages to step out the way in time.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace lands a head shot.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wallace. Boom shrugs it off though.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Boom slips a jab from Wallace.
Boom thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Boom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boom finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
Boom misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Wallace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boom if he has to take too many more of those.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid body kick from Wallace.
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 a straight right.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Boom blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Boom takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Boom is looking for the big counter here.
Boom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Boom throws the kick towards the body but Wallace avoids it.
Boom blocks the body kick.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom lands a body shot.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Boom connects with a body shot.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Wallace misses its target.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
Boom lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!
Wallace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace lands a body shot.
A jab from Boom misses.
Wallace scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace connects with a jab.
Boom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
And Wallace counters with a quick kick to the body but Boom blocks it.
A jab from Boom misses.
Boom checks a leg kick nicely.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Boom - just one landing.
A jab from Boom finds it's way through Wallace's defenses.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Boom manages to avoid it.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom walks into a straight right hand from Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace stalks Boom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boom's face. Boom staggers backwards, shaken.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom slips a straight right by Wallace.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Boom's belly button to the back.
Boom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Boom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom misses with a hook.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Boom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wallace eats them both and turns towards Boom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boom.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Boom throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boom's head.
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Boom throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom can do to turn this around?
Wallace moves out of range as Boom strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boom.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace lands a head kick. Boom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wallace slips a jab from Boom.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Boom.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Boom avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wallace has got the better of the exchanges.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom scores with a jab to the head.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
Boom lands a jab.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Boom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wallace.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boom's head.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace scores with a push kick.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wallace lands with a nice body kick.
Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Boom misses.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wallace.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boom is out of range and Wallace settles back down.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Wallace was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wallace cracks Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wallace.
Boom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Wallace misses
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wallace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boom's knee momentarily.
Boom takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Boom moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
A left lands for Wallace.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wallace - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wallace. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Boom there.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Crunch! Wallace slams his shin into Boom's torso.
Wallace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Wallace half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom's corner calls for a 1-2. Boom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace with a jab.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace had his way with DJ Boom in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Wallace takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Wallace misses with a body shot
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Boom misses with a hook.
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Boom had a free shot at his head there.
Boom takes one to the chin there.
Wallace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom lands a right hook to the body.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Boom swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Wallace.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
As Boom backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with an inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
A jab from Boom misses.
Boom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wallace works the jab nicely.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boom avoids it.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Nathan Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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