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GAMMA#742 Heimendahl v Vee PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basten Sodergren (ranked 1198 p4p, 165 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 716 p4p, 97 weight class). Fda has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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186 lbs
17 - 8 - 2 |
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
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fda looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Fda avoided it.
A big left from Fda misses.
A lazy left from Fda finds it's target.
Fda scores with the left hand. Sodergren knows he should have avoided that one.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren is looking to clinch but Fda is avoiding it.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fda slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Fda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks.
Fda lands the left hand.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fda sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Fda jabs Sodergren right on the nose. Sodergren blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren walks into a jab.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Fda.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fda.
Fda sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Fda misses.
Nice shot by Fda.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Fda throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Fda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fda.
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!
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Fda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fda throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Chris Fda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren moves forwards but Fda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fda tries for a takedown but Sodergren circles away easily
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fda thinking.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fda. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Fda off the cage and back into range.
Fda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Fda tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fda. That did some damage!
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Fda throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren blocks the body kick.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Fda.
Fda lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Fda.
Fda misses with a takedown
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fda lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Fda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fda.
Fda lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fda checks it.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Sodergren there.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fda lands with a nice body punch.
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Fda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sodergren 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.
Fda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren cracks Fda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Fda is out of range.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fda throws out the jab.
Sodergren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fda is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren throws a jab when Fda was well out of range.
Fda throws a combination that misses
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fda lands the left hand.
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!
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Fda misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sodergren lands a lovely overhand right.
Fda throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fda misses with a few strikes there.
Fda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sodergren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Fda's knee but Fda avoids it well.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fda throws a right hand that misses
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Fda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fda. Fda obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Fda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sodergren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sodergren defends well and Fda ends up having to push Sodergren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fda lands a body shot.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
A shot to the body from Fda misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Sodergren has Fda up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Fda pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sodergren.
Fda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fda misses with a body punch.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fda connects with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Fda avoids it.
Fda misses with a few strikes there.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren forces Fda back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Fda controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren is pressed up against the cage. Fda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sodergren down to the mat. Sodergren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Fda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick from Sodergren lands but Fda takes it in his stride.
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 Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
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!
Fda throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fda to score with a decent uppercut.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Fda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fda misses the shot to the body.
Fda lands with a cross.
Sodergren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fda. Fda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sodergren walks into a stiff left hand from Fda.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Fda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Fda misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Fda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren defending well as Fda loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fda is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fda! But no joy.
Fda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Chris Fda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sodergren is working Fda over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fda.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Fda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fda fails to land.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Fda blocks it.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Fda gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fda fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Sodergren.
Fda tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fda.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Fda misses with the head strike.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Fda lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sodergren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fda.
Fda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sodergren is trying to keep an underhook but Fda manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sodergren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fda looking for a takedown.
Fda misses with the head strike.
Fda blocking some punches.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fda.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fda backwards.
Fda is leaning against Sodergren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basten Sodergren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
Fda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fda throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren can't find room to land a body shot as Fda controls the action.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Fda misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Our winner, Basten Sodergren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ram Rocker (ranked 210 p4p, 36 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 538 p4p, 71 weight class). Rocker comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ram Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rocker showed some decent athleticism there.
Haack tries to kick Rocker off in order to stand up. Rocker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rocker working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rocker tries for a kimura but Haack is defending well.
Haack is trying to control Rocker's posture but Rocker avoids it.
Rocker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack tries to bench press Rocker off him but Rocker keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing that Rocker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haack is looking for a sweep.
Haack sneaks back into half guard.
Haack wants to improve his position but Rocker is controlling well.
Haack wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocker.
Haack controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haack to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker postures up in Haack's guard and throws a big left but Haack blocks it.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocker is looking to work some ground and pound but Haack has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocker throwing strikes from guard but Haack blocks nicely.
Rocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker misses the jab.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Rocker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Haack catches Rocker right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocker.
Haack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocker is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haack managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rocker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Haack tries to buck Rocker off but Rocker is having none of it.
Haack regains half guard, as Rocker was trying to land strikes.
Haack is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haack to regain full guard.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocker scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
Haack is trying to control the position but Rocker postures up.
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 Ram Rocker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Rocker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Haack shakes it off.
Rocker wants to clinch.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocker.
Rocker shoots in for a double leg but Haack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Rocker both land. Nice combination.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocker misses the target.
Nice shot by Rocker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ram Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ram Rocker has been cut.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker blocks a head kick by Haack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Haack.
Haack looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rocker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Rocker.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haack is rocked!
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Haack slips a jab from Rocker.
Ram Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Rocker cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rocker digs a good hook to Haack's body.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocker checks it well.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Haack throws an overhand right that lands on Rocker's shoulder, as Rocker tries to avoid the shot.
Rocker jabs at Haack's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Rocker down.
Jab from Rocker.
Rocker clobbers Haack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haack throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Haack avoids the head kick by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Rocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haack scores with the left hand. Rocker knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rocker checks a leg kick.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Rocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haack is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack looking to pass the guard.
Rocker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haack stacks Rocker 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 Haack!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker being controlled for a moment.
Ram Rocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocker is looking to regain half guard here but Haack keeps moving and retains side control.
Haack is looking to take a break and control but Rocker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocker tries to buck Haack off but Haack is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Rocker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker'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!
Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Rocker moved out of range nicely.
Haack dips to his left and cracks Rocker with an uppercut!
Rocker defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rocker does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocker closes the distance and clinches up with Haack, looking for a takedown. Rocker pushes Haack against the cage but Haack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Rocker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Rocker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haack throws a head kick but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker swings widly with a right hand
and Haack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rocker's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack slips under a jab from Rocker.
A leg kick checked by Rocker.
Haack moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Haack is looking for the big counter here.
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocker throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocker.
Haack thumps Rocker with a low kick.
Rocker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker has his takedown stuffed
and Haack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Rocker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rocker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocker.
Rocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocker, as that shot connected.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack misses with the combination.
Rocker swinging wildly here.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocker.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocker scores with a sloppy right hand. Haack should have avoided that one.
Haack throws a shot from downtown. Rocker moves away and avoids it.
Rocker wants to clinch but Haack slips to the side
and Haack counters with a big head kick but Rocker shrugs it off.
Rocker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haack's waist but Haack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocker off to one side.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Rocker blocks a leg kick.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack clobbers Rocker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rocker throws a leg kick
and Haack counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack misses with a body kick.
Rocker throwing a counter right hand but Haack manages to avoid it.
A big right from Haack misses.
Haack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack tries to bum rush Rocker with a series of wild strikes but Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Rocker misses.
Nice jab there from Rocker.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haack enables Rocker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haack trying to control the position.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocker stops Haack from standing up.
Haack throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rocker won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ram Rocker!
Ram Rocker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pierno (ranked 763 p4p, 96 weight class) and Robin Yount (ranked 956 p4p, 112 weight class). Pierno comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies - You're Going Down . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
32 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierno works Yount's body with a nice hook.
Pierno cracks Yount with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pierno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pierno takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yount.
Pierno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yount uses from the top position.
Pierno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yount controls the pace.
Yount is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno 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.
Yount not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierno has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yount has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pierno gets back to half guard.
Pierno is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yount is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pierno trying to hold on to Yount's head to control him but Yount postures up.
Yount looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount content to control rather than advance.
Pierno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yount wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierno keeps working.
Pierno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierno wants to sweep but no luck.
Yount trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Yount there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yount misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Yount misses.
Yount takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yount throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yount wants to clinch
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pierno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yount.
Yount throws a solid leg kick but Pierno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yount.
Yount lands a body shot.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Yount tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno lands with a right hand.
Pierno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno misses with a few strikes there.
Pierno lands with an overhand left.
Yount steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Yount steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Yount scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Yount ducks down to avoid it.
Yount throws a body punch but Pierno moves out of range.
Pierno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yount slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pierno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pierno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yount throws out the jab.
Yount gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierno throws a hook but Yount blocks it.
Yount works the jab nicely.
Yount misses with a double jab.
Yount thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
and Yount counters with an inside leg kick.
Pierno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yount walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pierno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pierno avoids the head kick by Yount.
Pierno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yount in his tracks.
Pierno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pierno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yount's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno tries to clinch but Yount moves out of range.
Pierno tries to clinch up but Yount circles away and keeps his distance.
Yount swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Yount looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierno closes the distance and clinches.
Yount throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yount to keep the fight standing.
Yount blocks a body shot from Pierno.
Pierno ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pierno no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yount trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yount doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yount manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yount preventing the sweep.
Pierno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yount postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yount is defending well. Pierno quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yount has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pierno celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Pierno!
After winning the bout, Tim Pierno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sala Barbo (ranked 323 p4p, 39 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 540 p4p, 67 weight class). Barbo comes into the arena with Nissim blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a looping right.
As Ramos backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos .
Barbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Ramos throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Ramos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Ramos sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramos jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos .
Ramos takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Barbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Ramos coming out on top.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo works the jab nicely.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo feints and then cracks Ramos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramos down.
Barbo slips under a jab.
As Ramos backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Ramos misses with a hook
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Ramos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Barbo thuds his shin into the meat of Ramos 's side.
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos lands with a straight right. Barbo didn't see that one coming.
Barbo feints and then cracks Ramos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramos down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ramos .
Ramos throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos misses the jab.
Ramos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramos or not.
Ramos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramos is working for takedown but Barbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos taking a breather.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos .
Ramos digs a right hand into Barbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbo's gas tank.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo breaks the clinch.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Ramos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramos is able to avoid easily.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbo but Barbo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Barbo swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A right-left combo lands from Barbo.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Ramos blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Barbo punishes Ramos 's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Ramos .
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!
Barbo avoids the body shot from Ramos .
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Ramos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Ramos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo clinches.
Barbo lands a body punch.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
A short right from Barbo.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo stops a takedown attempt from Ramos .
Ramos blocking some punches.
Ramos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbo is defending well.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Ramos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbo pushes Ramos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Ramos 's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barbo.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo gets through Ramos 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbo prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbo throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbo defends it well.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramos wants to clinch up but Barbo keeps it at a distance.
Barbo lands the left hand.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo cracks Ramos with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Ramos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos .
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Ramos 's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Barbo pushes him off.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Ramos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramos .
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Ramos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
Ramos distracts Barbo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Barbo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo is looking to stand up but Ramos isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ramos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbo controls the pace.
Ramos is trying to hold Barbo in close to prevent damage but Barbo has managed to pass into half guard.
Barbo trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to control Barbo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramos avoid being mounted?
Barbo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbo looking to control but Ramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sala Barbo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramos wants to hold on but Barbo pushes him away.
Barbo tries to control but Ramos wriggling away.
Ramos can't escape the position.
Barbo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbo looking to control but Ramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbo controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Sala Barbo.
Well Barbo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sala Barbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Sala Barbo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 483 p4p, 75 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 330 p4p, 48 weight class). Marston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring it on motherfucker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
215 lbs
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32
220 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a low kick, right behind Dassler 's knee.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dassler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marston working a defensive guard here.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Marston seems keen to control Dassler's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marston dives on top into guard.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
Dassler working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Marston pushes his legs off easily.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marston defends well.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dassler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into side control.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dassler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marston off and has taken his back!
Marston breaks Dassler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dassler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dassler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dassler 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.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into half guard.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
Marston not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marston moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dassler.
Dassler tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position.
Dassler is not content to let Marston control the position.
Dassler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dassler throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler is looking to reverse the position.
Dassler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dassler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marston's back!
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 Rudi Dassler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Marston catches Dassler right on the button with a cross.
Marston misses the jab.
Marston tries to bum rush Dassler with a series of wild strikes but Dassler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marston won't be happy with that.
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Dassler tries for a kimura but Marston is defending well.
Dassler in side control, throwing shots but Marston defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston tries to control but Dassler manages to take his back.
Dassler somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
You can see the frustration on Marston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dassler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dassler looking for the RNC.
Marston fending off the submission attempt from Dassler.
Dassler is not going to allow Marston to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Marston right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dassler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marston is defending well though. Dassler let's go of the attempt for now.
Marston is trying to break free.
Dassler working for a choke but Marston reverses nicely into Dassler 's guard.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dassler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston has control of Dassler's left arm, preventing Dassler from doing any damage.
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marston!
Dassler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marston's best efforts.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler missing with punches from the bottom.
Marston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Dassler gets back to half guard.
Marston not doing much here.
Dassler is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Marston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dassler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Rudi Dassler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marston misses with a straight left.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
Marston throws a counter combo.
Marston throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Dassler feinted with a counter takedown.
Marston is looking to land body kicks.
Dassler shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston works the jab nicely.
Marston dips to his left and cracks Dassler with an uppercut!
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dassler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dassler is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
Dassler looks to land a strike but Marston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into half guard.
Dassler manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston 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.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marston throws a big elbow that misses.
Dassler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marston stacks Dassler 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 Marston!
Dassler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marston is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dassler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dassler is looking to escape.
Dassler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dassler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Marston. What's that going to do exactly?
Dassler regains half guard.
Marston is trying to control. Dassler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dassler looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Marston pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler can't escape the position.
Dassler is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action.
Dassler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marston is looking for a kimura but Dassler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marston to get the leverage.
Marston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dassler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard.
Marston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rudi Dassler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dassler is defending against the submission attempts here by Marston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dassler 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Dassler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rudi Dassler waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 278 p4p, 42 weight class) and Big Guns (ranked 151 p4p, 21 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
182 lbs
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192 lbs
21 - 18 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman tries to clinch up but Guns circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffman throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
Guns trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Guns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman has momentary wrist control but Guns slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns works over Hoffman with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
Guns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffman 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.
Hoffman looking to control.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Guns defends easily.
Guns is pushing down on Hoffman 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoffman is fighting to maintain full guard but Guns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guns prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Guns is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guns to get the leverage.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoffman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hoffman .
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.
Guns takes a little break here. Hoffman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guns tries to move to mount but Hoffman blocks the move with his legs.
Guns trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Guns working away.
Hoffman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoffman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Guns.
Guns wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoffman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Guns off and has taken his back!
Guns rolls, trying to escape but Hoffman keeps control of the position.
Hoffman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Guns is defending well though. Hoffman let's go of the attempt for now.
Hoffman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Guns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Guns wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoffman gets his hands free.
Guns fending off the submission attempt from Hoffman .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman doesn't have the hooks in and Guns manages to turn into his guard.
Guns postures up in Hoffman 's guard and throws a big left but Hoffman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guns throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guns trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Guns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffman 's guard.
Guns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Albert Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guns prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Guns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Guns defends easily.
Hoffman working for a triangle but Guns defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Guns stands and throws Hoffman 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hoffman is trying to control Guns's posture but Guns avoids it.
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guns controlling from side mount.
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guns content to control rather than advance.
Guns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guns controlling from the full mount.
Hoffman wants to control but Guns is having none of it.
Guns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hoffman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hoffman !
Hoffman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guns holds on and takes a little breather.
Guns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guns defends well.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guns forces his way into half guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
Guns is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Guns working Hoffman over with strikes.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guns trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Guns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Guns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guns cracks Hoffman with a big right hand and Hoffman goes down!
Hoffman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Hoffman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoffman tries to roll over but Guns keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guns in particular looking to stall.
Hoffman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Guns pushes past his half guard into mount!
Guns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hoffman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Guns.
Guns swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hoffman is now in Guns's guard. A big mistake from Guns there, giving up the dominant position!
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoffman seems to have got his legs back now.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guns trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guns defends it easily.
Guns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns advances position into side control!
Hoffman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guns wants to control the pace but Hoffman is squirming around nicely.
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
Hoffman has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman fending off the submission attempt from Guns.
Hoffman rolls, trying to escape but Guns keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Guns has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hoffman is trapped and Guns is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A lull in the action here.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
Guns keeps control of the position easily here as Hoffman tries to buck him off.
Hoffman is trapped and Guns is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to roll but Guns sticks to his back.
Hoffman has hold of Guns's leg, trying to break free but it's let Guns lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hoffman is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Guns throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Guns!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Guns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Napoleon (ranked 138 p4p, 9 weight class) and Brandon Simmons (ranked 70 p4p, 3 weight class). Simmons has chosen 3Hunna 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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235 lbs
24 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napoleon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Napoleon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Napoleon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Napoleon there.
Napoleon throws a leg kick
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Napoleon moved out of range.
Napoleon misses with a low kick.
Napoleon throws a right hand that misses
and Napoleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Napoleon 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 Simmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Napoleon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Napoleon throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Napoleon avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Napoleon misses with a kick to the body
and Napoleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Napoleon throws a lazy body kick
and Simmons counters with a good low kick that Napoleon was not able to check.
Napoleon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buster Napoleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napoleon takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoleon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simmons.
Napoleon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Napoleon avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Simmons scores with a jab. Napoleon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Napoleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Simmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simmons.
Napoleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Napoleon throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
Napoleon scores with a shot to the body.
Napoleon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Napoleon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simmons. Simmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Simmons checks the leg kick.
A cross from Napoleon lands.
Napoleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Napoleon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Napoleon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Simmons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Napoleon feints and then cracks Simmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simmons down.
Napoleon looks to land a body kick but Simmons moved away.
Simmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Napoleon is wise to it.
Napoleon connects with a nice looking jab.
Simmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Napoleon, as that shot connected.
Napoleon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Napoleon throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Napoleon throws a head kick that misses
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Napoleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Napoleon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Napoleon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Napoleon can pounce on him.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Napoleon.
Napoleon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Napoleon connects with a body shot that sends Simmons's belly button to the back.
Napoleon cracks a nice hook into Simmons's ribs.
Napoleon swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Napoleon
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons scores with a jab to the head.
Napoleon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napoleon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Napoleon throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Simmons slips a jab from Napoleon.
Simmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simmons checks a leg kick.
Napoleon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Napoleon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Napoleon is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Napoleon misses the target.
Napoleon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Simmons counters with a leg kick.
Napoleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Napoleon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simmons's calf.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simmons.
Simmons checks the leg kick.
Napoleon tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Napoleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon'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.
Napoleon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Napoleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Napoleon scores with a nice body kick.
Napoleon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Napoleon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simmons momentarily.
Napoleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Napoleon backing away here, and Simmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Napoleon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buster Napoleon is winning the standup battle so far.
Napoleon throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Simmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Napoleon misses with a looping left.
Simmons throws out a leg kick but Napoleon moves out of range and Simmons only half commits.
Napoleon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon throws a sloppy head kick
and Napoleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Napoleon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Napoleon throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Napoleon misses with a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Napoleon wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Napoleon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Napoleon misses the body punch
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Napoleon throws a big shot that misses.
Napoleon swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Napoleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Napoleon misses with a leg kick.
Simmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Napoleon scores with a push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Napoleon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Napoleon looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Napoleon throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Simmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Napoleon takes one to the chin there.
Simmons wants to land a leg kick but Napoleon is out of range.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the body
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Napoleon catches Simmons right on the button with a cross.
Napoleon tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Napoleon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Napoleon.
A low kick from Napoleon is predictable there
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon scores with a nice right hand.
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.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Napoleon counters with a straight right hand.
Napoleon looks for the body kick but Simmons saw that one coming.
Simmons feints a counter leg kick.
Simmons moves out of range as Napoleon throws a body kick.
Simmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Napoleon lands with a right hand.
Simmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Napoleon.
Napoleon throws a wild body kick that Simmons sees coming a mile off.
Napoleon slips a straight right by Simmons.
Simmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simmons moves out of range as Napoleon throws a body kick.
Napoleon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Napoleon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Napoleon misses with a body shot
and Simmons counters with a low kick, right behind Napoleon 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Napoleon.
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 with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Napoleon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Napoleon slips the punch.
Simmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Napoleon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Napoleon doesn't seem phased though.
Napoleon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simmons's head.
Napoleon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Napoleon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Buster Napoleon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Napoleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
That kick from Napoleon tenderised Simmons's leg. Simmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Simmons avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simmons.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simmons.
Napoleon swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Napoleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoleon.
Simmons is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simmons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Napoleon.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Napoleon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Napoleon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Napoleon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Napoleon. That's going to slow Simmons down.
Napoleon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Napoleon.
Simmons defending well as Napoleon loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Napoleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Napoleon throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Napoleon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Napoleon.
Napoleon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Napoleon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon tries to clinch up.
Simmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Napoleon steps away.
Simmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napoleon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Napoleon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simmons checks it well.
Simmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Napoleon. That snapped Simmons's head back.
Napoleon throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simmons scores with a hook to the body. Napoleon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Napoleon misses
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simmons tried to score with a low kick but Napoleon checks it.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Napoleon. Napoleon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buster Napoleon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Napoleon checks a low kick from Simmons.
Napoleon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Napoleon thuds his shin into the meat of Simmons's side.
Napoleon connects with the punch.
Napoleon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Napoleon throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Napoleon avoids it with no problem.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Napoleon throws a push kick but Simmons slaps the foot to one side.
Napoleon throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Napoleon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simmons cracks a nice hook into Napoleon's ribs.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a body punch but Napoleon moves out of range.
Napoleon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Napoleon misses with an uppercut
and Simmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Napoleon throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Simmons thuds a left hand into Napoleon's body.
Napoleon missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Napoleon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Napoleon throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simmons blocks a leg kick.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon misses with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandon Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Simmons.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Simmons.
Well Napoleon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 136 p4p, 8 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 232 p4p, 9 weight class). Kruger has chosen Enter The Spingbok Ninja as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Saric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saric connects with a looping right hand.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Saric.
And Kruger responds with a good body kick, but Saric manages to step out the way in time.
Saric pushes Kruger away with a front kick.
Saric lands a big right hand that sends Kruger crashing to the mat! Saric stays standing though and waves Kruger back to his feet!
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
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 solid body kick from Saric.
Kruger 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.
Kruger looks winded!
Kruger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saric throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saric throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Saric lands a big uppercut and Kruger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kruger looks OK. Saric waves Kruger back to his feet!
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Saric was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric misses with a body kick.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Kruger.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruger - that will leave a mark!
Kruger moves out of range as Saric throws a body kick.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saric.
An attempted straight right counter from Saric misses the target.
Saric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Saric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger keeps Saric at a distance using the push kick.
Kruger misses with a leg kick
and Saric counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric throws a leg kick but Kruger checks it.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Saric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger throws a leg kick
and Saric counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
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!
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Saric drops Kruger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kruger looks back up at him and smiles so Saric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kruger is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
Saric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saric throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saric with a body shot.
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saric if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
Saric is looking to land body kicks.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saric misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Kruger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Zdravko Saric is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric lands a front kick.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Saric moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruger tries to land a front kick but Saric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruger.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric cracks the inside of Kruger's front leg.
Saric misses with a kick to the body
and Kruger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Saric tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger lands a head kick. Saric smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Saric fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruger is out of range.
Saric checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger cracks Saric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger pushes Saric away with a front kick.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Saric misses with a body kick.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
Kruger lands a brutal head kick. Saric looks out on his feet and Kruger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dustin Kruger!
A victorious Dustin Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wish to say sori to my fans and its all my fault because i spent to much time in bed with my opponents wife last nite.....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Maraçon (ranked 11 p4p, 2 weight class) and Achab Denis (ranked 73 p4p, 12 weight class). Maraçon comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. Denis has chosen Can't be touched 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Achab Denis!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maraçon scores with a jab. Denis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Denis walks into a stiff left hand from Maraçon.
Denis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon wants to slow Denis down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Denis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Denis is just out of range.
Denis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Denis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Denis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maraçon connects with a solid leg kick.
Denis forces Maraçon back against the cage and clinches.
Maraçon prevents a body shot from Denis.
Maraçon lands a body punch.
Denis misses with an elbow strike.
Denis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Denis struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head.
Maraçon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Denis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Denis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maraçon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
Denis misses with a body punch.
Maraçon lands with a light punch inside.
Maraçon lands a body shot.
Denis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Maraçon.
Denis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Denis is predictable there
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denis avoids the head kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Denis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon thuds his shin into the meat of Denis's side.
Maraçon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Denis moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maraçon works Denis's body with a nice hook.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denis misses the body punch
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maraçon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denis counters with a low kick, right behind Maraçon 's knee.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maraçon throws a chopping leg kick but Denis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Denis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denis down.
Maraçon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon thows a leg kick but Denis checks it
and Denis counters with an outside leg kick.
Denis ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Denis takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Denis misses with a looping left.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Denis saw that one coming.
Maraçon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Denis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maraçon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maraçon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon is looking to slow Denis down with leg kicks.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Denis throws a counter combo.
Denis throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Denis avoids it.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denis connects with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Maraçon.
Denis misses with a low kick.
Denis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Maraçon scores with a spinning back kick!
Maraçon throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Denis counter with a right hand.
Maraçon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denis throws a low kick but Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Maraçon throws a lazy uppercut
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Denis tenderised Maraçon's leg. Maraçon is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denis tries a head kick but it misses.
Denis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denis scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
Maraçon throws a shot to the body.
Maraçon lands with a cross.
Maraçon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maraçon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denis lands a really nice looking cross but Maraçon seems unphased.
Denis moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Denis counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Denis drops his hands momentarily and Maraçon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maraçon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denis misses with a body punch
and Maraçon counters with a nice body kick.
Denis throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maraçon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denis.
Maraçon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denis's hands.
Maraçon wants to slow Denis down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunch! Denis slams his shin into Maraçon's torso.
Maraçon misses with a hook. Denis ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Denis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maraçon wants to slow Denis down by chopping away at his legs.
Denis misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon throws a lazy body kick
and Denis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis blocks a head kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Maraçon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denis checks a leg kick.
Maraçon thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looks like Maraçon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maraçon throws a right hand that Denis ducks under and follows up with a left that Denis also avoids with ease.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maraçon with a jab.
Denis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Denis moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
A little jabbing left from Denis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Denis throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Denis. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Denis checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Denis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denis on the side of the head.
Maraçon slips a jab and a cross from Denis.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denis can do to turn this around?
Denis moves forwards but Maraçon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denis is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denis moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Maraçon closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis pushes off an throws an elbow but Maraçon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maraçon tries to work over Denis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maraçon lands a body punch.
Denis struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Maraçon.
Denis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maraçon.
Maraçon pushes Denis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maraçon digs a right hand into Denis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denis's gas tank.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
Maraçon tries to work over Denis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denis lands an elbow just above Maraçon 's eye.
Maraçon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maraçon scores with a shoulder strike.
Maraçon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denis backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maraçon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maraçon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denis on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon with a jab.
Denis scores with a body shot.
Maraçon lands a front kick.
Maraçon lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Maraçon.
Denis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon lands with a nice body punch.
Denis lands a jab to the nose.
Denis 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.
Donk. Maraçon catches Denis right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon dominated that second round.
That's time! Maraçon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maraçon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maraçon walks into a jab.
Maraçon slips a jab from Denis.
Denis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Maraçon does it's job there.
Denis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Maraçon coming out on top.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the body.
Maraçon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maraçon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
Maraçon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon checks a leg kick.
Maraçon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maraçon lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Denis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maraçon's hands.
Denis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denis misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Denis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Denis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Denis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maraçon tests Denis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon lands a nice shot that snaps Denis's head back.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denis scores with a head kick. Maraçon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maraçon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denis. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Denis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maraçon takes a swing at Denis's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maraçon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maraçon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maraçon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denis. Denis obviously looking to wear him down.
Maraçon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maraçon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denis.
Maraçon throws an overhand right that lands on Denis's shoulder, as Denis tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Denis's leg. Denis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maraçon moves in looking to clinch but Denis pushes him off.
Maraçon lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maraçon.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Denis.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Denis.
Denis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Denis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maraçon wants to clinch up but Denis keeps it at a distance.
Denis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Denis is able to avoid easily.
Denis lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon lands with an overhand left.
Maraçon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maraçon. That's going to slow Denis down.
Maraçon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maraçon scores with a decent looking hook.
Maraçon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maraçon thumps Denis with a low kick.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denis.
Denis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denis misses with a body shot.
Denis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maraçon scores with a hook.
Denis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon lands with a cross.
Denis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maraçon. That one must have hurt.
Maraçon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Denis to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Maraçon.
Denis misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon misses with a hook. Denis ducked under it nicely.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maraçon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Denis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Denis.
Both fighters circling a little - Maraçon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maraçon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maraçon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon lands with a cross.
A solid body kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon scores with a body shot.
Denis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Denis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maraçon.
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!
Maraçon misses with an uppercut. Denis saw that one coming.
Denis moves out of range of the body kick.
Maraçon loads up on a big right hand but Denis slips the punch.
Denis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Denis.
Denis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Denis checks it.
Denis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Maraçon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maraçon swings for the body but Denis moves out of range.
Maraçon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Denis looks to land a right hand but Maraçon moved out of range.
Maraçon throws an overhand right that lands on Denis's shoulder, as Denis tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Maraçon throws a big shot that misses.
Denis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big left from Denis misses.
Maraçon slips a jab and a cross from Denis.
Maraçon misses with the body kick
and Denis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denis misses with an uppercut
and Maraçon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Maraçon misses.
Denis closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Maraçon.
Maraçon tries a knee to the head but Denis blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Denis fails to land.
Denis lands a nice elbow.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.
Maraçon lands a hook that snaps the head of Denis backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Denis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Denis.
A short right from Maraçon.
Maraçon pushes Denis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Maraçon.
A short left from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with a right to the head.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Maraçon.
Denis can't find room to land a body shot as Maraçon controls the action.
A short right from Maraçon.
A hook to the body from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denis backwards.
Maraçon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denis tries to throw a body punch but Maraçon avoids it by throwing Denis back against the cage.
Denis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon had his way with Achab Denis in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maraçon thumps Denis with a low kick.
Maraçon with a jab.
Maraçon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denis on the side of the head.
Denis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denis! But no joy.
Denis moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
Denis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maraçon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maraçon looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maraçon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denis. That's going to slow Maraçon down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon digs a good body shot into Denis's ribs.
Denis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maraçon.
Nice defenses there by Denis.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Denis.
Denis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maraçon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maraçon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denis under the eye.
Denis throws a wild body kick that Maraçon sees coming a mile off.
Denis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maraçon throws a good cross that connects.
Denis is looking to chop away at Maraçon's legs.
Achab Denis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Maraçon.
Denis misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon scores with a body shot.
Maraçon throws a wild body kick that Denis sees coming a mile off.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Denis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maraçon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Maraçon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maraçon avoids the head kick by Denis.
Maraçon throws a push kick but Denis slaps the foot to one side.
Denis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Denis fakes the leg kick and cracks Maraçon in the body.
Denis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maraçon. That's going to slow Denis down.
Maraçon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maraçon is able to avoid easily.
Denis throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maraçon - the referee stops the clock and Denis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maraçon. Denis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Denis avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
A nice side step and Denis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Denis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon lands a front kick.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Maraçon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denis throws a head kick that misses.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denis was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
A nice side step and Denis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maraçon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Denis misses with a body punch
and Maraçon counters with a big head kick but Denis shrugs it off.
Maraçon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maraçon connects with the punch.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denis's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maraçon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Pablo Maraçon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 20 p4p, 1 weight class) and Brandon Vee (ranked 46 p4p, 2 weight class). Vee has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. Thorbjorn Heimendahl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimendahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vee.
Heimendahl ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Vee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heimendahl counters with a nice body kick.
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.
Heimendahl throws a big shot that misses.
Vee misses with a body shot.
Vee moves into the clinch.
Vee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Heimendahl's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heimendahl tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Heimendahl back against the cage.
Heimendahl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heimendahl lands a left hand.
Vee lands with a right to the head.
Heimendahl lands with a right to the head.
Vee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vee avoids a wild elbow strike from Heimendahl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vee working aggressively here.
Heimendahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
Vee blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
Heimendahl lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee is working Heimendahl over against the cage.
Vee lands a nice uppercut.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimendahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Vee misses with the head strike.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
Heimendahl misses with some punches.
Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heimendahl.
Vee blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl prevents a body shot from Vee.
Vee gets through Heimendahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Vee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heimendahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimendahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Heimendahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vee scores with a shoulder strike.
Heimendahl gets through Vee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vee.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl blocking some punches.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Good body shot from Vee.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
Vee blocks the elbow strike.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Heimendahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heimendahl working aggressively here.
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee tries to work over Heimendahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl lands a body punch.
Vee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heimendahl prevents a body shot from Vee.
Heimendahl tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vee misses with a body punch.
Vee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
Heimendahl lands a body shot.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl misses with a body punch.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Heimendahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Heimendahl lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimendahl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vee tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimendahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vee blocks an uppercut.
Heimendahl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vee dodges an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
A short right from Heimendahl on the inside.
Heimendahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow.
Heimendahl lands with a right to the head.
Vee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee blocks a body shot from Heimendahl.
Vee blocking some punches.
Vee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heimendahl or not.
Vee blocks an elbow strike.
Heimendahl blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thorbjorn Heimendahl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heimendahl loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch.
Heimendahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vee punishes Heimendahl's body with a nice straight punch.
Vee ducks right into an uppercut from Heimendahl.
Vee lands a slapping body shot.
Vee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heimendahl rather than just go for the knockout.
Heimendahl wants to slow Vee down by chopping away at his legs.
Heimendahl looks to land a body kick but Vee moved away.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimendahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Vee feints and then cracks Heimendahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimendahl down.
Vee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl throws the left hand but Vee avoids the punch easily.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimendahl throws a push kick but Vee slaps the foot to one side.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
Heimendahl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimendahl lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimendahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimendahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heimendahl checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heimendahl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heimendahl misses with a few strikes there.
Heimendahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vee.
Heimendahl lands a front kick.
The fighters circling - Vee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Vee blocks the leg kick.
Heimendahl backing away here, and Vee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heimendahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heimendahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vee instigates a clinch.
Vee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vee avoids the elbow strike from Heimendahl, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimendahl.
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!
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heimendahl works on Vee's body with a couple of short punches.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
Heimendahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimendahl's elbow.
Heimendahl tries a body shot but Vee blocks it.
Heimendahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Heimendahl lands a shot to the body.
Heimendahl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heimendahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Vee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl can't find room to land a body shot as Vee controls the action.
Vee takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Brandon Vee's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Heimendahl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heimendahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vee takes a shot to the head.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
Heimendahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Vee.
Vee scores with a hook to the body.
Heimendahl blocking some punches.
Vee tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Heimendahl lands a nice elbow.
Heimendahl misses with a punch to the body.
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vee.
Heimendahl tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimendahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vee can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee gets through Heimendahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee cracks Heimendahl with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Vee.
Heimendahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vee tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
Vee misses with some punches.
Vee is leaning against Heimendahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vee prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimendahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Heimendahl working aggressively here.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow.
Heimendahl blocking some punches.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heimendahl scores with a jab to the head.
Heimendahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Heimendahl went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vee looks to land a left hand but Heimendahl moved out of range nicely.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimendahl tries to clinch up but Vee circles away and keeps his distance.
Vee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heimendahl tries to work over Vee's front leg with a kick but Vee checks it.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vee moves away.
Vee throws an overhand right that lands on Heimendahl's shoulder, as Heimendahl tries to avoid the shot.
Heimendahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Vee circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee jabs at Heimendahl's body.
Vee moves into range and clinches up with Heimendahl.
Vee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vee - that landed with a thud.
Vee lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimendahl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heimendahl tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimendahl lands a body punch.
Heimendahl misses with some punches.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vee digs a right hand into Heimendahl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heimendahl's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Heimendahl blocks an uppercut.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Heimendahl.
Vee scores with a hook to the body.
Heimendahl takes a shot to the head.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
Heimendahl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vee blocks an uppercut.
Vee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimendahl misses with the head strike.
Heimendahl digs a right hand into Vee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vee's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
A right handed body shot lands from Vee.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Vee.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Vee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vee.
Heimendahl takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heimendahl.
Still in the clinch, Heimendahl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heimendahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimendahl blocks an uppercut.
Heimendahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heimendahl cracks Vee with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
Vee pushes Heimendahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vee lands a body punch.
Vee blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee lands a shoulder strike.
Heimendahl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Heimendahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee pushes Heimendahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimendahl can't find room to land a body shot as Vee controls the action.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Heimendahl.
Vee tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heimendahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimendahl quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vee misses with an uppercut
and Heimendahl counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Vee tenderised Heimendahl's leg. Heimendahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Vee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Heimendahl wants to land a leg kick but Vee is out of range.
Vee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimendahl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vee throws a looping overhand right but Heimendahl ducks down to avoid it.
Vee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heimendahl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl moves forwards but Vee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl wants to clinch but Vee slips to the side
and Vee counters with a series of strikes. Heimendahl will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vee throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimendahl closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl gets through Vee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee tries to work over Heimendahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimendahl's elbow.
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Heimendahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
A short right from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heimendahl misses with the head strike.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Heimendahl fails to land.
Vee lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimendahl lands a nice uppercut.
Vee lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vee cracks Heimendahl with a nice body shot.
Vee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimendahl can't find room to land a body shot as Vee controls the action.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee digs a right hand underneath Heimendahl's ribcage. Heimendahl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heimendahl or not.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vee on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vee.
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimendahl.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vee lands an uppercut.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl lands a nice elbow.
Heimendahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Heimendahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vee lands an uppercut.
Vee lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heimendahl lands a right hand.
Vee tries to work over Heimendahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vee blocks the elbow strike.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow over the top.
Vee lands an uppercut.
Vee misses with a body punch.
Heimendahl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vee avoids a wild elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Vee lands a right hand.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vee misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Vee blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
That's time! Heimendahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vee looks to throw the jab but Heimendahl is out of range.
Heimendahl quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Heimendahl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vee. Vee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl looks for the body kick but Vee saw that one coming.
Heimendahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimendahl defending well as Vee loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Vee. Those never looked like landing.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vee.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heimendahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee misses with a low kick.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Heimendahl seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vee scores with a shot to the body.
Vee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heimendahl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Heimendahl scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee misses with a low kick.
Vee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vee.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimendahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Heimendahl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vee just manages to avoid it.
Vee misses with a hook.
Heimendahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heimendahl gets a clinch.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Vee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vee avoids a wild elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Vee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heimendahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vees head.
Vee tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
Heimendahl is working Vee over against the cage.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
Heimendahl lands a right hand.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heimendahl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vee's brow.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimendahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Vee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heimendahl.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heimendahl throws an elbow but misses.
Vee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vee avoids a wild elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimendahl works on Vee's body with a couple of short punches.
Vee takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heimendahl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Heimendahl.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heimendahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heimendahl lands an elbow inside that Vee shrugs off.
The cut above Brandon Vee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heimendahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heimendahl lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Heimendahl on the inside.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Heimendahl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heimendahl prevents a body shot from Vee.
Heimendahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heimendahl throws an elbow that misses.
Vee blocks the elbow strike.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimendahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimendahl misses with the head strike.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimendahl lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimendahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vee.
Vee prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Heimendahl - that landed with a thud.
Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimendahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heimendahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Heimendahl tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Heimendahl back against the cage.
Vee works on Heimendahl's body with a couple of short punches.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Vee.
Vee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heimendahl.
A short uppercut from Vee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorbjorn Heimendahl showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heimendahl 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
Thorbjorn Heimendahl retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Thorbjorn Heimendahl thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Brandon Vee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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