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DUEL#167 Vee vs Napolean PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujibur Rahman (ranked 3793 p4p, 326 weight class) and Hamish McTavish (ranked 1378 p4p, 132 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mujibur Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman avoids the head kick by McTavish.
Rahman is looking to counter punch.
Rahman throws a sloppy head kick
and McTavish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McTavish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish throwing strikes but missing.
Rahman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rahman stalls.
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
McTavish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahman after a bit of a struggle.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman stalls.
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Nice elbow from Rahman.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTavish.
McTavish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahman is defending well.
McTavish jumps guard but Rahman stands there with McTavish around his waist. McTavish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mujibur Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish McTavish.
McTavish is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McTavish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman cracks McTavish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Hamish McTavish's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rahman rattles McTavish with a well-timed uppercut counter. - McTavish tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rahman dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving McTavish stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mujibur Rahman!
Mujibur Rahman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 1079 p4p, 135 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 1770 p4p, 228 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Dick Army. Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Army enables Handle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Army manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Army avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Army preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handle postures up in Army's guard and throws a big left but Army blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army has his feet on Handle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Handle looks to clinch
and Army counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Army leaves Handle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Handle 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.
Handle gets tackled into the cage by Army. Army maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army tries to break free but Handle pushes him back against the cage.
Handle tries to score a body lock takedown but Army shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Army can't break the clinch.
Army wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handle has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Handle.
Handle takes a shot to the head.
Army breaks the clinch.
Handle has his takedown stuffed
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Army moves into the clinch.
Army tries to circle away but Handle has him pinned against the cage.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Army getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Handle is rocked!
Handle looks up at the clock. Bad move! Army lands a right hand from hell, dropping Handle. Army pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
Dick Army took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 1719 p4p, 158 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 748 p4p, 78 weight class). Ysengrin comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeky Nandos. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Ysengrin is predictable there
and Ysengrin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ysengrin lands a leg kick that knocks Proctor off balance momentarily.
Ysengrin lands a head shot.
Proctor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proctor counters with a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut
and Proctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proctor blocks a jab.
Ysengrin backing away here, and Proctor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ysengrin works Proctor's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proctor with a nice cross.
Ysengrin is rocked!
Ysengrin connects with an inside leg kick.
Ysengrin connects with an inside leg kick.
Ysengrin swings widly with a right hand
and Proctor counters with a crisp right that sends Ysengrin to the canvas! Proctor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Proctor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Proctor thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 808 p4p, 86 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 1907 p4p, 182 weight class). Tiddlywinks comes to the cage accompanied by The Seinfeld Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crimson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiddlywinks should have avoided that one.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiddlywinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crimson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiddlywinks, pushing him back against the cage.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiddlywinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Tiddlywinks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiddlywinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Crimson is leaning against Tiddlywinks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks is stalling here.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiddlywinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crimson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Crimson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crimson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiddlywinks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crimson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tiddlywinks wants to get back to striking at distance but Crimson won't allow it.
Tiddlywinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crimson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crimson misses with a knee strike.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiddlywinks blocking some punches.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiddlywinks controls his hands.
Tiddlywinks blocks an uppercut.
Tiddlywinks blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiddlywinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiddlywinks controls the action.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
Crimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiddlywinkss head.
Tiddlywinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks breaks from the clinch.
Tiddlywinks connects with a body shot.
Crimson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch.
Tiddlywinks scores with the left hand. Crimson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Tiddlywinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a chopping leg kick but Crimson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Tiddlywinks pushes him off.
Tiddlywinks thumps Crimson with a low kick.
Tiddlywinks misses with a body kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a low kick but Crimson moves out of range easily.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiddlywinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crimson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiddlywinks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Crimson coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson has closed the distance and engaged Tiddlywinks in a clinch.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crimson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiddlywinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Crimson tries to work over Tiddlywinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Tiddlywinks.
Crimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiddlywinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiddlywinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Crimson's head.
Tiddlywinks misses with a looping right.
Crimson throws a counter combo.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiddlywinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crimson drives through and clinches with Tiddlywinks against the cage.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Crimson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiddlywinks backwards.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiddlywinks controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culver Crimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crimson avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Crimson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks is looking to score with low kicks.
Crimson gets a clinch.
Tiddlywinks manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Crimson as he checks the leg kick.
Tiddlywinks looks to land a body kick but Crimson moved away.
Tiddlywinks throws a front kick that sends Crimson stumbling back into the cage.
Tiddlywinks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tiddlywinks lands with a right hand.
Tiddlywinks lands a two punch combo.
Crimson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Crimson tries to clinch up.
Crimson avoids a kick to the body.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiddlywinks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiddlywinks fails to land with a series of punches.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiddlywinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crimson scores with a spinning back kick!
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiddlywinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roger Tiddlywinks is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice body kick.
Crimson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crimson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiddlywinks lands a big head kick that sends Crimson tumbling to the mat! Tiddlywinks takes a step backwards and waves Crimson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crimson is rocked!
Roger Tiddlywinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crimson tries to clinch but Tiddlywinks moves out of range.
Crimson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiddlywinks finish him?
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crimson avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson has Tiddlywinks up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiddlywinks tries to break the clinch but Crimson is controlling the position.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch.
Tiddlywinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
Tiddlywinks connects with a jab.
Tiddlywinks connects with a leg kick. Crimson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice body kick.
Tiddlywinks misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiddlywinks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Tiddlywinks catches Crimson right on the button with a cross.
Crimson tries to clinch but Tiddlywinks moves out of range.
It looks like Tiddlywinks has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tiddlywinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crimson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiddlywinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crimson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiddlywinks connects with a right hand. Crimson shakes it off.
That has opened up Culver Crimson's cut even more.
Crimson moves to clinch but Tiddlywinks breaks away
and Tiddlywinks counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Crimson badly! Tiddlywinks follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Crimson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Tiddlywinks finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Tiddlywinks!
A relieved looking Roger Tiddlywinks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 1097 p4p, 176 weight class) and Eugeniy Petrov (ranked 691 p4p, 111 weight class). Eugeniy Petrov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golem.
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golem lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Golem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golem swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Golem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Golem misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Golem misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golem.
Golem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golem swinging wildly here.
Golem misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Golem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Petrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golem pinned against the cage. Golem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Golem looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov happy to just control the position for now.
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Golem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Golem pushes his legs off easily.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Golem escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Golem tries to stand but Petrov is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Golem is controlling well.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golem pulls his head out easily.
Petrov trying to hold on to Golem's head to control him but Golem postures up.
It looks like Golem is going to stand back up.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Golem seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Golem has control of the leg.
Petrov is pressing down on Golem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Golem is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Petrov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Golem is looking to defend but Petrov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Golem! Petrov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Golem taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eugeniy Petrov!
An out of breath Eugeniy Petrov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 347 p4p, 54 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 467 p4p, 72 weight class). Nicu comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Iosue Nicu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nicu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Nicu scores with a hook to the body. Sidious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicu.
Nicu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Nicu throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Nicu misses.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious moves out of range of the body kick from Nicu.
Decent striking displayed by Nicu there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicu!
Nicu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Nicu.
Nicu misses with a kick to the body.
Sidious counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu blocks a jab.
Sidious 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark!
Sidious looks for the body kick but Nicu saw that one coming.
Sidious lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nicu scores with a nice strike.
Sidious needs to keep his hands up - Nicu had a free shot at his head there.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicu wants to slow Sidious down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicu scores with a body shot.
Nicu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sidious will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Nicu moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicu's hands.
No joy there for Sidious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicu. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Nicu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sidious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Nicu is predictable there
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nicu misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicu is rocked!
Sidious lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Nicu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicu seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicu throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a solid body kick.
Sidious takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicu lands with a right hand.
Nicu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sidious throws a body punch but Nicu moves out of range.
Nicu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious throws out a counter right but Nicu avoids it with no problem.
Sidious throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sidious lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sidious lands a big uppercut and Nicu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nicu looks OK. Sidious waves Nicu back to his feet!
Iosue Nicu's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicu avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Nicu slips a jab from Sidious.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sidious.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Nicu to the canvas! Sidious follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Staal (ranked 418 p4p, 53 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 290 p4p, 38 weight class). Sturd Jr has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal slips under a jab.
Staal scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturd Jr should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Staal attempts a counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Staal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Staal tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Staal tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Staal's leg. Staal is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sturd Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal blocks a leg kick.
Staal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sturd Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sturd Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Staal.
Staal feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Staal takes one on the button.
Staal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Staal avoids it.
Sturd Jr connects with a right hand. Staal shakes it off.
Staal throws a leg kick that misses.
Staal stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
Staal wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Sturd Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Staal.
Staal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Staal moves out of range.
Staal connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but Staal shows good takedown defense.
Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Staal counters with a nice body shot.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Staal is wise to it.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Staal. Beautiful body shot.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Staal checks it
and Staal counters with a single leg into guard. Sturd Jr didn't expect that.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Staal is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturd Jr has wrist control.
Sturd Jr wants to stand and escape but Staal is having none of it.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Staal scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Staal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sturd Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staal trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Staal closes the distance and clinches.
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 Eric Staal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staal is looking to regain half guard here but Sturd Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Staal gets back to half guard.
Staal is looking for a sweep. Sturd Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sturd Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Staal wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Staal is refusing to be controlled, as Sturd Jr sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal is trying to get back to full guard.
Staal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sturd Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr prevents Staal from improving his position.
Well, if Sturd Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Staal is looking for a sweep. Sturd Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturd Jr's guard.
Staal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Sturd Jr looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal 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.
Sturd Jr has his hands on Staal's head, controlling the position.
Sturd Jr looking to control but Staal passes into half guard.
Staal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturd Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sturd Jr trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Eric Staal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staal not doing much here.
Sturd Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Staal sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Staal tries to pass to full mount but Sturd Jr defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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. Staal connects with a nice short shot to Sturd Jr's temple.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Sturd Jr has his hands clasped together around Staal's back. He's all about the action.
Sturd Jr trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Staal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Sturd Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Staal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
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 Eric Staal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Staal moved away.
Staal is looking to wear down Sturd Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Staal is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturd Jr drives through with a takedown into Staal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr preventing the sweep.
Staal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sturd Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Staal trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Staal scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturd Jr is on top in guard.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sturd Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Sturd Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staal throwing strikes but missing.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Staal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Staal wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Staal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sturd Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Staal stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Staal wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sturd Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Staal, which made it look bad.
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Staal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sturd Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Staal is in Sturd Jr's guard.
Staal stays in close to Sturd Jr's body and controls the position.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturd Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Staal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Staal or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturd Jr, which made it look bad.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Staal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Staal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 284 p4p, 36 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 674 p4p, 82 weight class). Ragnar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shook Ones II. Bjorn Ragnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnar tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnar can pounce on him.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnar is just out of range.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Ragnar throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker cracks Ragnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Ragnar moves away from the strike by Parker.
Ragnar needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnar lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Ragnar 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.
Ragnar clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Ragnar misses with some punches.
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 body shot lands from Ragnar.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnar prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnar.
Parker misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Ragnar avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Ragnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker prevents a body shot from Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker looking to stall.
Ragnar tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Ragnar back against the cage.
Good body shot from Ragnar.
Parker presses Ragnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Ragnar is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnar tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Ragnar back against the cage.
Parker tries a body shot but Ragnar blocks it.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnar controls his hands.
Ragnar tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Ragnar back against the cage.
Ragnar tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Ragnar back against the cage.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ragnar.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnar scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoiding damage as Ragnar throws knees to the body.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ragnar.
Ragnar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Ragnar avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Ragnar scores with a hook to the body.
Ragnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnar.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Ragnar misses with a punch to the body.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker tries to work over Ragnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Parker.
Ragnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Ragnar's head.
Ragnar blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Ragnar scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Ragnar lands with a right to the head.
Ragnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnar prevents a body shot from Parker.
A short body shot lands from Ragnar as the two fighters clinch.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnar has double underhooks.
Ragnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Ragnar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnar has Parker pressed against the cage.
Ragnar breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Ragnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnar's hands.
Ragnar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ragnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Ragnar.
Ragnar punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker is working Ragnar over against the cage.
Ragnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnar prevents a body shot from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker blocks a body shot from Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Ragnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Ragnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries a body shot but Ragnar blocks it.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Ragnar avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Ragnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnar digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker cracks Ragnar with a nice body shot.
Ragnar can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Ragnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Ragnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Ragnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnar ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Ragnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnar.
Nice defenses there by Ragnar.
Ragnar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parker rather than just go for the knockout.
Ragnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parker throws a series of punches but Ragnar avoids them all with ease.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Ragnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker throws a jab when Ragnar was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a swing at Ragnar's ribcage but misses.
Parker misses with a hook. Ragnar ducked under it nicely.
Ragnar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ragnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parker thinking.
Ragnar tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnar.
Ragnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Ragnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Ragnar throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Ragnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnar feints a counter leg kick.
Ragnar delivers a nice body kick.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Parker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ragnar avoids the body shot from Parker.
It seemed like Ragnar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Ragnar scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnar.
Ragnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnar.
Parker cracks Ragnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ragnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragnar looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnar at a distance.
Ragnar tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parker misses with a body punch
and Ragnar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parker's knee momentarily.
Parker is looking to clinch but Ragnar is avoiding it.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnar.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnar is just out of range.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnar throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Ragnar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Ragnar slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Ragnar throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parker tries to clinch but Ragnar is having none of it.
Parker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnar lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ragnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnar throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Ragnar's head but Ragnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Parker misses.
The crowd cheers as Ragnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
Parker takes a swing at Ragnar's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peter Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Parker as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnar thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ragnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragnar throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Nice shot by Ragnar.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Parker scores with a hook.
Ragnar throws a shot to the body.
Ragnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ragnar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ragnar scores with a body shot.
Ragnar lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar scores with a spinning back kick!
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ragnar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnar is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Parker.
Ragnar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker digs a good hook to Ragnar's body.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Ragnar pushes him off.
Ragnar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Ragnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parker in his tracks.
Ragnar throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Parker blocks it well.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnar lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Ragnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker throws a series of punches but Ragnar avoids them all with ease.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnar connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnar scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Ragnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnar blocks a jab.
Parker lands a jab to Ragnar's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnar 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnar!
Bjorn Ragnar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 50 p4p, 9 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 138 p4p, 18 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newton is trying to defend but Hoffman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newton tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoffman working the head and body with strikes.
Hoffman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Newton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Napoleon (ranked 65 p4p, 3 weight class) and Brandon Vee (ranked 125 p4p, 12 weight class). Vee has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee lands a nice looking body shot.
Vee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target.
Vee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Napoleon.
Napoleon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Napoleon back to the cage. Vee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vee scores with a decent looking hook.
Vee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Napoleon counters with a nice leg kick.
Napoleon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vee is able to avoid easily.
Napoleon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vee is just out of range.
We've been informed that Vee 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.
Napoleon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Napoleon is looking for a counter combo.
Vee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Napoleon scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napoleon swings for the body but Vee moves out of range.
Vee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Vee misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Vee.
Vee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Napoleon's head backwards.
Vee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Napoleon.
A decent looking cross lands there for Napoleon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Napoleon misses.
Napoleon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Vee.
Napoleon connects with a looping right hand.
Napoleon misses with an uppercut. Vee saw that one coming.
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Napoleon misses with a hook. Vee ducked under it nicely.
Vee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vee scores with a jab to the head.
Napoleon misses with a lunging right hand
and Vee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Napoleon throws out a leg kick but Vee moves out of range and Napoleon only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Vee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Napoleon misses with a straight right.
A big left from Vee misses.
Vee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Napoleon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Napoleon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vee.
A swing and a miss from Vee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Vee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vee throws a body punch but Napoleon moves out of range.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Vee loads up on a big right hand but Napoleon slips the punch.
Napoleon misses with a straight right.
Vee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vee throws a hook but Napoleon avoids it easily.
Napoleon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
It looked like Napoleon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vee jabs at Napoleon's body.
Vee scores with a body shot.
Napoleon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Vee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vee keeps the fight on the outside.
Vee connects with a nice looking jab.
Napoleon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Napoleon misses with a low kick.
Napoleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vee was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoleon.
Napoleon throws a looping overhand right but Vee ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Napoleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Napoleon at a distance.
Vee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vee connects with a jab.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Napoleon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Napoleon misses with an uppercut.
Vee cracks a nice hook into Napoleon's ribs.
Jab, jab by Vee - just one landing.
Napoleon ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
A big right from Napoleon misses.
Napoleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vee.
Napoleon staying out of range there.
Napoleon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vee circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee lands a lovely overhand right.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Napoleon misses with a takedown attempt - Vee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee swings for the body but Napoleon moves out of range.
Vee slips under a jab from Napoleon.
Vee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vee connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Napoleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napoleon misses with a straight right.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Napoleon's head but Napoleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vee throws out a loose jab but Napoleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napoleon takes one on the button.
Napoleon throws a body punch but Vee moves out of range.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon looks to land a right hand but Vee moved out of range.
Napoleon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Napoleon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Napoleon moves away from the strike by Vee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target.
Napoleon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Napoleon blocks a jab.
Napoleon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Napoleon lands a jab to the head.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Napoleon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee lands with a shot to the body.
Vee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Napoleon lands a jab to Vee's midsection.
Napoleon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Napoleon tries a low kick but Vee avoids it.
Napoleon misses with a straight left.
Vee lands with a good body shot.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vee defending well as Napoleon loads up on a big left hand.
Vee digs a good body shot into Napoleon's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoleon lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Napoleon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Napoleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Vee does it's job there.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vee throws a lazy uppercut
and Napoleon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Napoleon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vee misses the jab.
Napoleon looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
Vee connects with a nice looking jab.
Vee avoids the body shot from Napoleon.
Napoleon digs a good hook to Vee's body.
Vee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Vee.
Brandon Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vee scores with a hook to the body. Napoleon takes a step back and tries to catch his 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!
Napoleon misses with a low kick.
Vee throws out a loose jab but Napoleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napoleon misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vee misses with a hook.
As Vee looks to move away, Napoleon throws a big counter combo but Vee just gets out of the way.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Napoleon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Napoleon misses the target.
Napoleon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vee misses the jab.
Napoleon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vee throws a jab when Napoleon was well out of range.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Napoleon staying out of range there.
Napoleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vee manages to avoid it.
Napoleon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Napoleon slips a straight right by Vee.
An attempted straight right counter from Napoleon misses the target.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Vee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vee lands a glancing blow to the side of Napoleon's head.
Napoleon misses the jab.
Napoleon with a nice cross.
Napoleon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Napoleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vee.
Vee works over Napoleon's head and body with a nice combination.
Napoleon throws a solid leg kick but Vee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Napoleon.
Vee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vee thuds a left hand into Napoleon's body.
Vee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napoleon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vee lands a nice shot to the body.
Napoleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Vee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Vee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Napoleon.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Napoleon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Vee.
Vee 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.
Napoleon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vee.
Napoleon walks into a stiff left hand from Vee.
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vee looks to land a left hand but Napoleon moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee misses with a few strikes there.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Vee misses with a body shot.
Napoleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Vee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Napoleon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vee is out of range.
Napoleon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vee is just out of range.
Napoleon drops his hands momentarily and Vee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Napoleon misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Vee.
Vee tries to clinch up.
Napoleon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vee throws the left hand but Napoleon avoids the punch easily.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Napoleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vee misses with a hook. Napoleon ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Vee - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee feints a jab promting Napoleon to slip. Vee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Napoleon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Napoleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee misses with a body shot.
Napoleon throwing a counter right hand but Vee manages to avoid it.
Napoleon connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Napoleon misses.
Napoleon throws an off balance right hand
and Vee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Napoleon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vee swinging wildly here.
Napoleon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Napoleon scores with a spinning back kick!
Vee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Napoleon misses with a hook.
Napoleon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Napoleon thuds a left hand into Vee's body.
Napoleon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vee at a distance.
Napoleon throws a hook but Vee blocks it.
Napoleon connects with a single shot there.
Napoleon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon throws a leg kick which misses Vee's front leg but catches the back leg as Vee tries to avoid it.
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!
Vee throws a hook but Napoleon blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee blocks the body kick.
Napoleon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vee slips under a jab from Napoleon.
Napoleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Napoleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vee.
Napoleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vee.
Vee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Napoleon.
Napoleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vee scores with a hook to the body. Napoleon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Vee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vee.
Napoleon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vee connects with a body shot that sends Napoleon's belly button to the back.
Napoleon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Napoleon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Napoleon scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon moves out of range of the strikes.
Napoleon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Vee misses.
A punch combination from Napoleon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Vee misses.
Vee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Napoleon.
Vee throws out a powerful jab.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Vee. Beautiful body shot.
Napoleon slips a straight right by Vee.
Good exchange - Vee coming out on top.
Vee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Napoleon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vee.
Vee throws a poor cross that misses
and Napoleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Napoleon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Napoleon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon throws a low kick, looking for Vee's leg but Vee calmly moves out of range.
Napoleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Vee lands a nice shot to the body.
Vee jabs at Napoleon's body.
Vee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Napoleon finds it's way through Vee's defenses.
That has opened up Brandon Vee's cut even more.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Napoleon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Napoleon thows a leg kick but Vee checks it
and Vee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vee misses with a hook. Napoleon ducked under it nicely.
Napoleon is pawing at Vee, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Vee's nose. Vee is badly hurt! Napoleon pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Vee tries desperately to hold on but Napoleon is relentless in his assault! As Vee receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Napoleon away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Napoleon!
Buster Napoleon is the new heavyweight champion!
Buster Napoleon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Brandon Vee had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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