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UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 751 p4p, 113 weight class) and Sergej Valentinovich (ranked 2398 p4p, 323 weight class). Valentinovich has chosen Defeatist as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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216 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
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212 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yes Man Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergej Valentinovich!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinovich lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
We've been informed that Valentinovich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Valentinovich avoids nicely.
Valentinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentinovich.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Valentinovich's body. Valentinovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentinovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valentinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich connects with a looping right hand.
Valentinovich slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Valentinovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentinovich misses the target.
Valentinovich tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich checks a leg kick.
Valentinovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Valentinovich backs away, Sanchez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valentinovich jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentinovich misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentinovich instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Valentinovich blocks it.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow.
Valentinovich is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentinovich scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Valentinovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valentinovich tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinovich letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Valentinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Valentinovich.
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!
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Valentinovich tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Valentinovich back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentinovich.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Valentinovich.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentinovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valentinovich takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Valentinovich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Valentinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valentinovich in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valentinovich throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Valentinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez presses Valentinovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentinovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Valentinovich into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Valentinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Valentinovich blocks it.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Valentinovich gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentinovich taking a breather.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Valentinovich's ribcage. Valentinovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinovich controls the action.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Valentinovich gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Valentinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez works on Valentinovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Valentinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentinovich's gas tank.
Valentinovich is breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Valentinovich's head.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinovichs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Valentinovich.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez presses Valentinovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yes Man Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez tries to work over Valentinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez cracks Valentinovich with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentinovich.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Valentinovich.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentinovich or not.
Sanchez is leaning against Valentinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Valentinovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Valentinovich misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez pushes Valentinovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Valentinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentinovich's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich is rocked!
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Sanchez has knocked Valentinovich down with a huge combo! Sanchez steps away and waves a wobbly Valentinovich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Valentinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Valentinovich right on the button. Valentinovich goes down! Sanchez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sanchez gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A victorious Yes Man Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 2105 p4p, 249 weight class) and Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 1256 p4p, 153 weight class). Dead comes to the cage accompanied by Death March - Motionless in White. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
21 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead.
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead lands a left hand.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Dead's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa is working Dead over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barbosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Our sources have told us that Dead has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Dead.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Dead prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Dead.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead working aggressively here.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
That has opened up Alfredo Barbosa's cut even more.
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Barbosa keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dead takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike.
Barbosa has Dead pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead misses with a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Dead slips under a jab.
Dead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Dead cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Dead's defenses.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Dead.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
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 Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa slips a jab from Dead.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dead tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Barbosa cracks the inside of Dead's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dead.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead scores with a kick to the body.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead connects with a knee to the head.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead throws a leg kick that misses.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa darts in and clinches Dead up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa darts in and clinches Dead up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dead.
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Dead lands a nice looking body kick.
Dead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dead throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
The cut above Alfredo Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Dead blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one.
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dead is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Dead avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfredo Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a head kick. That will keep Dead thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dead throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dead throws a body kick that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Dead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa pulls guard.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom.
Dead preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Dead wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Dead avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Dead thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Dead backing up. Dead nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa cracks Dead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Dead.
Alfredo Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Dead misses.
Barbosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDead.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
An inside leg kick lands from Dead.
Nice body kick there by Barbosa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dead keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico World Citizen (ranked 465 p4p, 52 weight class) and Eon Yaj (ranked 1021 p4p, 107 weight class). World Citizen's entrance music is Rich Bitch. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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33
147 lbs
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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
21 - 13 - 3, fighting out of London, Nico World Citizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eon Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj misses with a series of wild punches.
Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yaj throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and World Citizen counters with a two punch combo.
World Citizen lands with a right hand.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but World Citizen moves away.
World Citizen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
World Citizen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
A big right from Yaj misses.
World Citizen throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
World Citizen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
World Citizen throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
World Citizen moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yaj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
World Citizen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yaj manages to circle out of the way.
World Citizen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
World Citizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
World Citizen missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
World Citizen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
World Citizen drives through and clinches with Yaj against the cage.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and World Citizen avoids it.
Yaj blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from World Citizen on the inside.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
World Citizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
World Citizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen working aggressively here.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and World Citizen avoids it.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
World Citizen managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
World Citizen tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from World Citizen.
A short right from World Citizen on the inside.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
World Citizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
World Citizen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
World Citizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
World Citizen scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but World Citizen avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
World Citizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
World Citizen scores with a shoulder strike.
World Citizen pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from World Citizen.
Yaj prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
Yaj lands a nice knee to the body.
World Citizen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
World Citizen misses with a punch to the body.
World Citizen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and World Citizen avoids it.
World Citizen blocks an uppercut.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of World Citizens head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
World Citizen lands a hook to the side of the head.
World Citizen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
World Citizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
World Citizen is working Yaj over against the cage.
World Citizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and World Citizen avoids it.
World Citizen avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
World Citizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but World Citizen avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but World Citizen avoids the damage to the body.
World Citizen scores with a hook to the body.
World Citizen misses with a punch to the body.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico World Citizen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yaj works the jab nicely.
World Citizen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
World Citizen misses the shot to the body.
Yaj feints a counter leg kick.
World Citizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Yaj was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
World Citizen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Yaj misses.
World Citizen tries to counter by clinching up but Yaj breaks away and moves out of range.
Nico World Citizen is winning the standup battle so far.
World Citizen throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from World Citizen. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yaj moves away from the strike by World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
Yaj slips a straight right by World Citizen.
Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
World Citizen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen lands a nice hook to Yaj's body. Yaj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yaj throws a jab when World Citizen was well out of range.
World Citizen tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj wants to counter the offense by World Citizen and move into the clinch position.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
World Citizen 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.
World Citizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
World Citizen tries to counter by clinching up but Yaj breaks away and moves out of range.
Yaj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from World Citizen.
Yaj moves out of range as World Citizen strikes.
World Citizen loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and World Citizen counters with a nice uppercut.
World Citizen throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj unleashes a big counter combination but World Citizen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
World Citizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Yaj tries to work over World Citizen's front leg with a kick but World Citizen checks it.
Yaj takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yaj avoids the head kick by World Citizen.
World Citizen throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
World Citizen avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range.
Yaj throws a leg kick that is checked
and World Citizen counters with a nice uppercut.
World Citizen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
World Citizen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
We've been told by World Citizen's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Yaj throws a jab when World Citizen was well out of range.
The fighters circling - World Citizen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj avoids the body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen slips a jab from Yaj.
World Citizen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
World Citizen wants to clinch up but Yaj keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj cracks World Citizen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
World Citizen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
World Citizen fails with an attempt to clinch.
World Citizen throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Yaj thuds a left hand into World Citizen's body.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
World Citizen moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. World Citizen moves away and avoids it.
Yaj lands the left hand.
Yaj throws a hook but World Citizen avoids it easily.
It looked like World Citizen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
World Citizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from World Citizen.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
World Citizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yaj.
World Citizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from World Citizen.
World Citizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on World Citizen's shoulder, as World Citizen tries to avoid the shot.
Yaj scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Citizen throws a nice head kick!
Yaj throws a hook but World Citizen avoids it easily.
World Citizen throws a counter high kick but Yaj was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yaj lands with a cross.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj lands a jab to the nose.
World Citizen misses with a hook.
World Citizen sizes up Yaj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yaj is rocked!
Yaj swats away the attempt to clinch by World Citizen.
World Citizen tries to close the distance and clinch but Yaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Nico World Citizen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yaj takes a swing at World Citizen's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from World Citizen.
World Citizen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yaj is still on wobbly legs! Can World Citizen finish him?
World Citizen avoids a kick to the body.
Yaj lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but World Citizen slips the punch.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but World Citizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract World Citizen.
World Citizen with a jab.
World Citizen slips a jab from Yaj.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
World Citizen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. World Citizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
World Citizen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
World Citizen lands a big head kick that sends Yaj tumbling to the mat! World Citizen takes a step backwards and waves Yaj back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a hook.
World Citizen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yaj manages to circle out of the way.
World Citizen tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. World Citizen moves away and avoids it.
World Citizen throws a big counter combination but Yaj scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
World Citizen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from World Citizen.
Yaj is clearly trying to counter these attacks from World Citizen with a body shot.
Yaj swings for the body but World Citizen moves out of range.
World Citizen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yaj will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj lands with a right hand.
World Citizen drops Yaj with a big left hand! Yaj is injured, injured bad! World Citizen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico World Citizen!
A very excited looking Nico World Citizen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 644 p4p, 80 weight class) and Three Dog (ranked 1276 p4p, 146 weight class). Dog has chosen Fallout as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that David Wuzz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Wuzz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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212 lbs
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz tries to clinch up.
Dog moves away from the strike by Wuzz.
Wuzz is looking to clinch.
David Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog controls Wuzz momentarily but Wuzz frees himself.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog has his foot on Wuzz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wuzz works his way back into a safe position though.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wuzz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wuzz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wuzz manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog manages to get to full guard.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Dog wants to improve his position but instead Wuzz has moved into half guard.
Dog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wuzz defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dog keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
Wuzz is fighting to break Dog's control of his arms but Dog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
Wuzz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Wuzz is retaining full guard.
Wuzz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dog looking for a guillotine here but Wuzz defends easily.
Wuzz throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.
Wuzz stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Wuzz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wuzz defends well.
Wuzz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Wuzz from controlling successfully.
Wuzz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wuzz has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Wuzz trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Wuzz postures up and lands a big shot to Dog's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wuzz stacks Dog on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wuzz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wuzz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wuzz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Dog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wuzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog throws a body kick that misses.
Wuzz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wuzz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog can't break the clinch.
Wuzz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Wuzz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dog walks away with a smile on his face. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wuzz. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Three Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to clinch up
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Wuzz counters with a single leg into guard. Dog didn't expect that.
Dog pulls Wuzz in to control the position.
Dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wuzz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wuzz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuzz trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Wuzz passes Dog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wuzz works his way into full mount!
Dog can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog gets back to half guard.
Dog is not content to let Wuzz control the position.
Dog wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
Wuzz wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Wuzz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog's head.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Wuzz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Wuzz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is still trying to improve position.
Wuzz looking to control but Dog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dog prevents Wuzz from taking his back.
Dog can't escape the position.
Dog wants to hold on but Wuzz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz prevents Dog from getting the reversal.
Dog is squirming around, avoiding Wuzz's attempts to control the action.
Dog is trying to escape the mount.
Dog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wuzz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dog can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wuzz forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wuzz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wuzz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Wuzz slips the punch.
Wuzz checks a low kick from Dog.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Wuzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wuzz.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wuzz manages to avoid it.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Dog circles away easily
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wuzz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but Dog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wuzz tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Wuzz shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog moves out of range as Wuzz strikes.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz scores with a takedown into Dog's guard.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to sweep here but Wuzz controlling him for the moment.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Wuzz from controlling successfully.
Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Wuzz 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.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Wuzz wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Dog trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Dog working for a triangle but Wuzz defends it easily.
Wuzz trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Wuzz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dog is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wuzz, into his guard.
Dog won't allow Wuzz to sweep him here.
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.
Dog trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
David Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wuzz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wuzz working a defensive guard here.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Wuzz is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wuzz looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wuzz dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Three Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wuzz 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Wuzz!
An out of breath David Wuzz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Benvenuti (ranked 453 p4p, 51 weight class) and Buster Napoleon (ranked 866 p4p, 101 weight class). Benvenuti's entrance music is Pantera - Goddamn Electric. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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269 lbs
37 - 7 - 0 |
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265 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Benvenuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti throws a hook but Napoleon blocks it.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the body
and Napoleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Giacomo Benvenuti has been cut.
Napoleon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benvenuti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Napoleon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buster Napoleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Napoleon tenderised Benvenuti's leg. Benvenuti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benvenuti slips under a jab.
Napoleon connects with a leg kick. Benvenuti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benvenuti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Napoleon throws a right and a left that Benvenuti avoids nicely.
Benvenuti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Benvenuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napoleon checks a leg kick nicely.
Benvenuti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Napoleon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Napoleon. Benvenuti shrugs it off though.
Napoleon lands with a nice body punch.
Napoleon gets a double leg takedown into Benvenuti's guard.
Benvenuti has his feet on Napoleon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benvenuti throws a head kick but Napoleon moves out of range.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giacomo Benvenuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benvenuti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napoleon throws a body kick that misses
and Benvenuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
Napoleon throws a hook to the side of Benvenuti's head but Benvenuti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Napoleon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti scores with a decent looking hook.
Benvenuti moves out of range of the body kick.
Benvenuti avoids the body shot from Napoleon.
Benvenuti ducks under a wild hook from Napoleon.
Napoleon looks to land a right hand but Benvenuti moved out of range.
Benvenuti tried to counter with a leg kick but Napoleon avoided it.
Napoleon staying out of range there.
Napoleon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Napoleon.
Napoleon throws a lazy uppercut
and Benvenuti counters with a nice body shot.
Benvenuti connects with a jab.
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benvenuti. Napoleon shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by Benvenuti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Benvenuti.
Napoleon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Napoleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benvenuti throwing a counter right hand but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Napoleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benvenuti was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoleon.
Napoleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benvenuti looks to land a right hand but Napoleon moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Napoleon misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benvenuti manages to break the clinch.
Napoleon misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benvenuti fails to land with a series of punches.
Napoleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti slips under a jab.
It looked like Benvenuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Napoleon misses with a jab to the body
and Benvenuti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napoleon misses with a hook.
Benvenuti throwing a counter right hand but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Benvenuti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Napoleon throws the left hand but Benvenuti avoids the punch easily.
Napoleon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Napoleon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Napoleon counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buster Napoleon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benvenuti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Napoleon on the side of the head.
Napoleon misses with a head kick.
It looked like Benvenuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benvenuti throws a jab but it's blocked by Napoleon.
Benvenuti lands a nice shot that snaps Napoleon's head back.
Benvenuti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Napoleon throws out a counter right but Benvenuti avoids it with no problem.
Napoleon throws a right hand that misses
and Benvenuti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Napoleon connects with a body shot.
Napoleon throws a leg kick but Benvenuti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benvenuti throws a quick counter kick to the body but Napoleon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon throws a lazy uppercut
and Benvenuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benvenuti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Giacomo Benvenuti's cut is getting worse.
Benvenuti looks to land a body kick but Napoleon moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Napoleon. That's going to slow Benvenuti down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Napoleon as he checks the leg kick.
Napoleon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benvenuti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Napoleon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Napoleon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Napoleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Napoleon staying out of range there.
Benvenuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Napoleon.
Benvenuti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Napoleon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti slips a straight right by Napoleon.
And Benvenuti counters with a quick kick to the body but Napoleon blocks it.
Benvenuti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benvenuti throws a good cross that connects.
Napoleon throws the left hand but Benvenuti avoids the punch easily.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Napoleon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benvenuti throws a leg kick which misses Napoleon's front leg but catches the back leg as Napoleon tries to avoid it.
Benvenuti misses with a wild body shot.
Napoleon thinks about the counter body kick.
Napoleon misses with a hook. Benvenuti ducked under it nicely.
Benvenuti throws a body punch but Napoleon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon moves forwards but Benvenuti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benvenuti scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Benvenuti misses its intended target.
Benvenuti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benvenuti moves out of range as Napoleon throws a body kick.
Benvenuti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Napoleon.
Benvenuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giacomo Benvenuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Napoleon.
Benvenuti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Napoleon misses with a right hand
and Benvenuti counters with a crisp one two that drops Napoleon! Benvenuti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Napoleon to his feet! Napoleon is in big trouble!
Benvenuti delivers a nice body kick.
Napoleon is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon misses with an uppercut.
Benvenuti half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benvenuti misses with a low kick as Napoleon jumps back.
Nice shot by Napoleon.
Napoleon swings for the body but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Napoleon blocks the body kick.
A big right from Napoleon misses.
Napoleon misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Benvenuti misses.
Napoleon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Napoleon misses with a body punch
and Benvenuti counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Benvenuti dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Benvenuti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Napoleon avoids a kick to the body.
Napoleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon throws a jab when Benvenuti was well out of range.
Benvenuti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Napoleon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Benvenuti lands.
Benvenuti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benvenuti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benvenuti is looking to slow Napoleon down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Napoleon. That did some damage!
Benvenuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benvenuti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Napoleon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benvenuti.
Napoleon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Benvenuti. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoleon misses with a straight right.
Napoleon connects with a body shot that sends Benvenuti's belly button to the back.
Napoleon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benvenuti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benvenuti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Buster Napoleon's cut even more.
Both fighters circling a little - Benvenuti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Napoleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benvenuti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Napoleon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benvenuti throws a lazy right hand but Napoleon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benvenuti moves out of range as Napoleon strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benvenuti misses with an uppercut. Napoleon saw that one coming.
Napoleon misses with a low kick.
Benvenuti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Napoleon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Benvenuti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Napoleon doesn't seem phased though.
Benvenuti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Napoleon counters with a nice body kick.
Benvenuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon throws a leg kick but Benvenuti moved away.
Benvenuti cracks a nice hook into Napoleon's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti scores with a nice body kick.
Benvenuti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Benvenuti finds it's way through Napoleon's defenses.
Benvenuti slips under a jab from Napoleon.
Napoleon throws a sloppy head kick and Benvenuti moves out of range easily.
Benvenuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napoleon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Napoleon wants to counter the offense by Benvenuti and move into the clinch position.
Benvenuti looks to throw the jab but Napoleon is out of range.
Benvenuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Napoleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands with a nice combination. Napoleon backs away looking to recover.
Benvenuti pushes Napoleon away with a front kick.
Napoleon connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Benvenuti finds it's target.
The cut above Buster Napoleon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Napoleon swings for the body but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Benvenuti throws a wild body kick that Napoleon sees coming a mile off.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Napoleon misses the body punch
and Napoleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benvenuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Benvenuti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benvenuti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Benvenuti!
Our winner, Giacomo Benvenuti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Buster Napoleon had this to say: 'Holy shit you hit hard. I will go do some neck exercises and come back to MACAW YOU!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 132 p4p, 18 weight class) and Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 47 p4p, 8 weight class). De Santo Cristo has chosen Que país é esse? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
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175 lbs
26 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. De Santo Cristo moves away and avoids it.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Hooper.
De Santo Cristo is leaning against Hooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hooper.
A nice left hand lands by De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Hooper cracks De Santo Cristo with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hooper.
Hooper breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab to the body
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hooper checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hooper.
Hooper tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper lands a jab.
De Santo Cristo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooper to score with a decent uppercut.
De Santo Cristo throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper scores with the left hand. De Santo Cristo knows he should have avoided that one.
De Santo Cristo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by De Santo Cristo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santo Cristo.
Hooper jabs at De Santo Cristo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Hooper moves forwards but De Santo Cristo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooper moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and clinches up with Hooper.
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hooper is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooper defending well though.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but Hooper is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes from guard but Hooper blocks nicely.
De Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Hooper's guard and throws a big left but Hooper blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo looks to clinch
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a hook.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper cracks De Santo Cristo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooper tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper slips a straight right by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from De Santo Cristo.
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 Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good body shot.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps De Santo Cristo's head back.
De Santo Cristo misses with the body kick
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Santo Cristo can pounce on him.
Hooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Santo Cristo.
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!
Hooper struggling a bit here.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but Hooper defends.
De Santo Cristo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hooper some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hooper works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Santo Cristo working over Hooper with some ground and pound. Hooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Hooper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Santo Cristo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo wants to take a breather but Hooper is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Santo Cristo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo misses with a head shot. Hooper uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper has De Santo Cristo pulled in close to control his posture.
Hooper wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Santo Cristo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooper, which made it look bad.
De Santo Cristo is looking to chop away at Hooper's legs.
De Santo Cristo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has picked Hooper up - he's going for a ride! De Santo Cristo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hooper tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
Hooper wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hooper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Santo Cristo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hooper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hooper sneaks back into half guard.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
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. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Hooper's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Santo Cristo.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Santo Cristo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Santo Cristo's back!
De Santo Cristo is trying to break free.
Hooper gets his hands free as De Santo Cristo looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper is trying to stick to De Santo Cristo's back but De Santo Cristo is turning into Hooper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hooper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hooper has wrist control.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santo Cristo stopping the sweep attempt from Hooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but De Santo Cristo is proving a slippery customer.
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
De Santo Cristo misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head.
Hooper pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Hooper.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooper's efforts to push away.
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Hooper misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Santo Cristo pushes Hooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Hooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao De Santo Cristo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Seagram (ranked 67 p4p, 10 weight class) and Chris Coath (ranked 134 p4p, 22 weight class). Coath is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Seagram!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Coath!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seagram moves out of range of the strikes.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath avoids the body shot from Seagram.
We've been told by Seagram's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seagram. That did some damage!
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Coath has managed to clinch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Seagram lands with a light punch inside.
Seagram lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Seagram.
Seagram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Seagram has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Seagram lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
Seagram gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Seagram scores with a shoulder strike.
Seagram breaks the clinch.
Coath takes one to the side of the head.
Coath throws a head kick but Seagram moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Seagram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram checks a low kick from Coath.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath doesn't manage to clinch there - Seagram circles away.
Coath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Seagram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath throws a right hand that Seagram ducks under and follows up with a left that Seagram also avoids with ease.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath misses the jab.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Coath. That snapped Seagram's head back.
Coath is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coath cracks the inside of Seagram's front leg.
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Coath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Seagram.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seagram checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seagram slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
Coath throws a right and a left that Seagram avoids nicely.
A jab from Seagram does it's job there.
Seagram is looking to wear down Coath with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seagram with a jab.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Seagram's front leg but catches the back leg as Seagram tries to avoid it.
Seagram throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Seagram walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Seagram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Coath blocks a jab.
Seagram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coath takes one to the side of the head.
Seagram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a looping overhand right but Seagram ducks down to avoid it.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Coath to counter with a crisp jab.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Coath.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram with a hook.
Coath swings widly with a right hand
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seagram throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Coath misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coath forces Seagram back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
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 Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seagram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Seagram down.
Coath takes one to the chin there.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Seagram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Seagram tenderised Coath's leg. Coath is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seagram moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Seagram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coath lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Seagram catches Coath right on the button with a cross.
Seagram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seagram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coath checks it well.
Seagram lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seagram.
Seagram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Seagram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Coath is looking to take this 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!
Coath scores with a hook to the body. Seagram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seagram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath unleashes a big counter combination but Seagram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seagram scores with the left hand. Coath knows he should have avoided that one.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Seagram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coath.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagram moves away.
Seagram blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath moves forwards but Seagram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seagram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seagram connects with a body shot.
Seagram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath misses with a leg kick
and Seagram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Seagram takes one on the button.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
Seagram throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Seagram lands with a nice body punch.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Seagram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seagram blocks a jab.
Seagram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seagram blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chris Coath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagram takes a shot to the head.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seagram backwards.
Seagram breaks from the clinch.
Seagram tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Seagram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seagram.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram lands a nice hook to Coath's body. Coath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coath throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Seagram counter with a right hand.
Seagram's corner calls for a 1-2. Seagram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seagram lands with an overhand left.
Coath lands with a shot to the body.
Seagram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath lands a really nice looking cross but Seagram seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Seagram cracks Coath with a good jab.
Seagram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coath can do to turn this around?
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seagram under the eye.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
A big right from Coath misses.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram tries to move into range but Coath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath tries to clinch but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coath tries to score with a low kick but Seagram moves his leg out of the way.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coath throws a sloppy body shot
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Coath misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Coath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Seagram. That snapped Coath's head back.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seagram connects with the punch.
Seagram lands a jab to the nose.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath wants to clinch up but Seagram keeps it at a distance.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Coath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seagram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seagram throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seagram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seagram swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Coath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seagram.
Nice shot by Seagram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Seagram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram lands with a straight right. Coath didn't see that one coming.
Coath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seagram cracks Coath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coath scores with a jab to the head.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Coath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Coath gets a clinch.
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seagram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Seagram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seagram.
Coath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seagram's sensitive parts.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Coath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seagram lunges at Coath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coath's hand.
Coath throws out a leg kick but Seagram moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
Seagram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seagram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coath punishes Seagram's body with a nice straight punch.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick from Coath.
Seagram lands with a hook. Coath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath throws a head kick that misses
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seagram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seagram lands a jab to Coath's midsection.
Coath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagram throws a series of strikes that have Coath backpedaling.
Seagram swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Coath.
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Seagram.
Seagram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seagram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coath throws a jab when Seagram was well out of range.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seagram is out of range and Coath settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coath swings widly with a right hand
and Seagram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
A jab from Seagram misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Seagram connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
Coath throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coath instigates a clinch.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seagram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath staying out of range there.
Seagram lands a nice shot that snaps Coath's head back.
Coath throws a series of punches but Seagram avoids them all with ease.
Seagram lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Coath does it's job there.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Coath catches Seagram right on the button with a cross.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Seagram throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Coath throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath tries to clinch there but Seagram circles away.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath throws a leg kick but Seagram checks it.
Seagram throws out a loose jab but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Coath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath wants to clinch up but Seagram keeps it at a distance.
Seagram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Coath as he connects with a hook.
Seagram scores with a nice right hand.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagram moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Seagram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Coath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Seagram.
Seagram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Coath clinches up with Seagram and pushes him back against the cage.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagram.
Seagram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seagram's elbow.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Seagram.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seagram misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath tries a body shot but Seagram blocks it.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seagram blocking some punches.
Seagram has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Seagram prevents a body shot from Coath.
Seagram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Coath has managed to clinch.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Seagram connects with a body shot.
Coath throws out a leg kick but Seagram moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Coath misses.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath walks into a straight right hand from Seagram.
Seagram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Coath.
Seagram scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Coath - just one landing.
Seagram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seagram blocks the body kick.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Seagram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath lands a jab to Seagram's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Seagram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Seagram's front leg but catches the back leg as Seagram tries to avoid it.
Coath wants to clinch up but Seagram keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Seagram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seagram.
Seagram scores with a nice head shot.
Seagram tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seagram scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Seagram gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seagram to keep the fight standing.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Seagram lands with a light punch inside.
Seagram prevents a body shot from Coath.
Seagram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath throws a front kick that sends Seagram stumbling back into the cage.
Coath throws a front kick that sends Seagram stumbling back into the cage.
Seagram cracks Coath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coath throws a low kick but Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram misses with a straight left.
Coath throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Coath.
A jab from Coath misses.
Seagram is looking to land body kicks.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Coath feints a counter leg kick.
Seagram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Coath there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coath.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Seagram looks to land a right hand but Coath moved out of range.
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seagram blocking some punches.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seagram backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Seagram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Seagram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seagram misses with a body punch.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath gets through Seagram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seagram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seagram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seagram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram throws a series of punches but Coath avoids them all with ease.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram scores with a hook.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seagram lands with an overhand left.
Coath pushes Seagram up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seagram tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seagram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seagram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Seagram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Seagram on the inside.
Seagram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coath 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.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Coath looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Coath throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seagram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Coath.
I think Seagram 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Seagram!
Danny Seagram retains his middleweight title!
Danny Seagram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raise Hell (ranked 73 p4p, 16 weight class) and Marco Ajax (ranked 57 p4p, 15 weight class). Hell comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - Hellraiser. Ajax is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Raise Hell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ajax.
A slow jab from Hell misses its intended target.
Hell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hell digs a good body shot into Ajax's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ajax crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hell - the referee stops the clock and Ajax gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hell. Ajax manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ajax misses with a low kick as Hell jumps back.
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Ajax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajax.
Hell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ajax's sensitive parts.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ajax lands with a cross.
Ajax staying out of range there.
Ajax looks for the body kick but Hell saw that one coming.
Hell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ajax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hell blocks a jab.
Hell scores with a sloppy right hand. Ajax should have avoided that one.
Hell walks into a left hand.
Raise Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax misses with an uppercut. Hell saw that one coming.
Hell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ajax staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Ajax misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hell as Ajax shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell lands the left hand.
Hell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hell slips a straight right by Ajax.
Ajax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ajax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hell digs a good body shot into Ajax's ribs.
Ajax is looking to land body kicks.
Ajax connects with an inside leg kick.
Ajax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hell.
Hell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ajax. Ajax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ajax moves out of range of the body kick.
Hell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ajax has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ajax there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell tries to clinch but Ajax is having none of it.
Ajax scores with a sloppy right hand. Hell should have avoided that one.
Hell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hell defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
Ajax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hell doesn't seem bothered though.
Ajax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ajax misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hell slips a straight right by Ajax.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
Hell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Ajax throws a jab when Hell was well out of range.
Hell misses with a hook. Ajax ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ajax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ajax lands with a hook. Hell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ajax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Hell.
A head kick misses from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ajax.
Hell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajax is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Ajax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hell misses with an uppercut.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ajax lands a jab to Hell's midsection.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ajax's head backwards.
Ajax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Ajax ducks down to avoid it.
Hell scores with a hook.
Ajax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
Hell lands with an overhand left.
Ajax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Ajax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Ajax avoids the head kick by Hell.
Hell lands a slapping body shot.
Hell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hell lands a nice hook to Ajax's body. Ajax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Hell lands.
Ajax fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hell just misses with a punch to the body.
Hell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hell ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Ajax lunges at Hell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hell's hand.
Hell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax looks to land a left hand but Hell moved out of range nicely.
Hell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Raise Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hell's sensitive parts.
Ajax throws an overhand right that lands on Hell's shoulder, as Hell tries to avoid the shot.
Ajax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ajax's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ajax's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ajax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Hell does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Ajax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Ajax misses.
Ajax thumps Hell with a low kick.
Ajax throws a jab when Hell was well out of range.
Ajax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hell can pounce on him.
Ajax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hell.
Ajax throws the left hand but Hell avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hell drives through and clinches with Ajax against the cage.
Ajax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ajax ducks right into an uppercut from Hell.
Ajax closes the distance and clinches up with Hell, looking for a takedown. Ajax pushes Hell against the cage but Hell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Raise Hell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hell cracks Ajax with an open hand slap.
Hell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ajax throws out the jab.
Ajax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ajax's calf.
Hell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hell cracks Ajax with an open hand slap.
Ajax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Hell throws a lazy body kick
and Ajax counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ajax.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell wants to sweep but no luck.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ajax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ajax landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ajax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ajax wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Ajax throws a strike but Hell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hell won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Hell trying to control but Ajax is working from the bottom.
Hell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ajax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hell passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is trying to control but can't.
Ajax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Hell lands with a punch from half guard.
Hell not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Ajax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Ajax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ajax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell stands up over Ajax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ajax is looking for a triangle but Hell pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ajax is on top in guard.
Hell wants to sweep but no luck.
Hell controlling Ajax's posture.
Hell is trying to control the position but Ajax postures up.
Ajax stays in close to Hell's body and controls the position.
Ajax throws a big elbow that misses.
Marco Ajax has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ajax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ajax landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ajax passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hell with a hook.
Hell misses with a few strikes there.
Ajax misses with a wild combination.
Ajax checks a leg kick.
Hell lands a head shot.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Hell.
Hell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ajax counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Ajax looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Ajax has control of the leg.
Hell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell continues to stall.
Ajax seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Hell is trying to maintain the position but Ajax is very close to passing his half guard.
Ajax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hell defending well though.
Ajax is controlling the pace.
Ajax lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Ajax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ajax working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ajax lands a nice short elbow.
Hell is positioning himself well to prevent Ajax advancing to mount.
Ajax controlling the pace.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ajax is working away from the top position though.
Ajax passes into side control, despite Hell's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ajax stalls from top position.
Ajax trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Ajax connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hell some visible discomfort.
Hell is holding Ajax down, trying to stall.
Ajax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Ajax keeps moving and retains side control.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Ajax postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Ajax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajax 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
After the fight, Marco Ajax was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doc Dykstra (ranked 74 p4p, 10 weight class) and Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 106 p4p, 13 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Dykstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dykstra can pounce on him.
Dykstra misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Dykstra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dykstra.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Dykstra.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen thinks about the counter body kick.
Dykstra throws a lazy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Dykstra throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen thumps Dykstra with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dykstra misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dykstra swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Dykstra throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen thumps Dykstra with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dykstra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dykstra 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.
Dykstra tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dykstra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dykstra scrambles back to his feet.
Dykstra is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dykstra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Dykstra in the body.
Dykstra misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Doc Dykstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dykstra connects with a right hand. Pulkkinen shakes it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dykstra.
Dykstra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Both fighters circling a little - Dykstra finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Dykstra.
Dykstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dykstra connects with a body shot.
Dykstra moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Dykstra tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dykstra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dykstra trying to control the position but instead, Pulkkinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dykstra into the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dykstra manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Dykstra was well out of range.
Dykstra avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dykstra wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dykstra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Dykstra was not able to check.
Dykstra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dykstra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Dykstra wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Dykstra was not able to check.
Dykstra throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dykstra is wise to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dykstra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dykstra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Dykstra checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Dykstra throws a lazy head kick
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Dykstra punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Dykstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Dykstra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dykstra wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Dykstra's belly button to the back.
Dykstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dykstra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Dykstra moves out of range.
Dykstra lands a slapping body shot.
Dykstra misses with a wild body shot.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dykstra is wise to it.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Dykstra's legs.
Dykstra is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dykstra.
Dykstra checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Dykstra lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dykstra.
Dykstra misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen clobbers Dykstra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dykstra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dykstra has time to react.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Dykstra moves out of range.
Dykstra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that Dykstra semi-blocks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dykstra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dykstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen scores with a push kick.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Dykstra's leg but Dykstra calmly moves out of range.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the body from Dykstra misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dykstra tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Dykstra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Dykstra seems unphased.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Dykstra takes one to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dykstra.
Dykstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Dykstra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Dykstra misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dykstra. Dykstra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Dykstra.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Dykstra's leg. Dykstra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dykstra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dykstra scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulkkinen thumps Dykstra with a low kick.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dykstra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dykstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dykstra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dykstra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Dykstra is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Dykstra tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dykstra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dykstra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Dykstra throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dykstra's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Dykstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Dykstra tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Dykstra down.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra misses with a head kick.
Dykstra misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dykstra if he has to take too many more of those.
Dykstra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Dykstra's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Dykstra off balance momentarily.
Dykstra misses with a head kick.
Dykstra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Dykstra's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Dykstra's body. Dykstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dykstra throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Dykstra down.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dykstra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Dykstra seems unphased.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Doc Dykstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Dykstra throws a body kick.
Dykstra seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dykstra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Dykstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Dykstra tries to avoid it.
Dykstra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dykstra moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Dykstra misses with a body punch
and Dykstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dykstra. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Dykstra down.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dykstra misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dykstra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen clobbers Dykstra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dykstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Dykstra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dykstra's calf.
Dykstra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Dykstra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pulkkinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Man (ranked 42 p4p, 7 weight class) and Devon Bailey (ranked 216 p4p, 25 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with an uppercut.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bailey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Man.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Man quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey checks a low kick from Man.
Bailey moves out of range as Man strikes.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
Bailey moves 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!
Man pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Man misses with a right hand
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey is looking for the big counter here.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Bailey lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey is looking for the big counter here.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey moves out of range as Man strikes.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bailey darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Man.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Man misses with some punches.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man misses with a head kick.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Devon Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Devon Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey slips under a jab from Man.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man thinks about countering with a body kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Man misses with the body kick
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey jabs at Man's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Man.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man blocking some punches.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a hook.
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey connects with a jab.
Bailey with a hook.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Man.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Bailey.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Man.
Bailey connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Bailey stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailey. That did some damage!
Man throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bailey counters with a leg kick.
Bailey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey'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. This is the final round!
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Man.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Man.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
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!
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
A short left from Bailey.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Man.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Bailey misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Man prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with some punches.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Man.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bailey 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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