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RISE 41: Venice Beach Massacre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meatball Destroyer (ranked 2585 p4p, 292 weight class) and Suicide Bunny (ranked 3875 p4p, 406 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Suicide Bunny was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meatball Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suicide Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bunnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bunny slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
Bunny clinches.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Destroyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunny controls his hands.
Bunny blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Destroyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunny backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destroyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Destroyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunny backwards.
Bunny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Bunny swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunny misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunny.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Bunny pushes Destroyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer tries a body shot but Bunny blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Bunny.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Bunny scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunny misses with the head strike.
Bunny blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunny.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Bunny has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Bunny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunny swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Destroyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer can't find room to land a body shot as Bunny controls the action.
Bunny has Destroyer pressed against the cage, preventing Destroyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunny has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Destroyer gets through Bunny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer tries a body shot but Bunny blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bunny lands a hook that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunny swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunny prevents Destroyer from breaking the clinch.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Destroyer misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suicide Bunny dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Destroyer scores with a jab. Bunny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Destroyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Destroyer scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunny wants to clinch.
Bunny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunny has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Bunny misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunny.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
Bunny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bunny moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
Bunny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Destroyer throws a hook to the side of Bunny's head but Bunny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunny! But no joy.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Bunny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Destroyer.
Bunny darts in and clinches Destroyer up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
Bunny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Destroyer tries a body shot but Bunny blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunny lands an uppercut.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suicide Bunny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunny has Destroyer pushed against the cage.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Destroyer.
A left hand lands to the body for Destroyer.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunny misses with the head strike.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Bunny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunny misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Destroyer.
Bunny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
A head punch on the inside from Bunny fails to land.
Destroyer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bunny fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny lands a right hand.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Destroyer.
Bunny misses with some punches.
Bunny is trying to stall.
Bunny has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Bunny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunny misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Bunny.
Bunny swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suicide Bunny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab, jab by Destroyer - just one landing.
Destroyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunny momentarily.
Destroyer connects with a crisp jab.
Destroyer misses with a wild combination.
Bunny tries to clinch but Destroyer is having none of it.
A punch combination from Destroyer misses.
Bunny tries to clinch up but Destroyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Destroyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunny tries to close the distance and clinch but Destroyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Destroyer throws a big shot that misses.
Bunny forces Destroyer back against the cage and clinches.
Bunny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunny misses with some punches.
Destroyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Destroyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunny tries to move into range but Destroyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer throws a big shot that misses.
Destroyer catches Bunny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Destroyer misses with a punch to the body.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destroyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunny swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destroyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
A shot in the inside from Bunny.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunny lands a right hand.
Bunny misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunny swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bunny fails to land.
Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destroyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Bunny lands a body punch.
Destroyer pushes Bunny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Destroyer up against the cage.
Destroyer prevents a body shot from Bunny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
Suicide Bunny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunny.
Destroyer lands a body punch.
Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destroyer throws a head punch that misses.
Destroyer misses with some punches.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Destroyer.
Meatball Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meatball Destroyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunny has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Suicide Bunny!
Suicide Bunny managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 424 Co., into his post fight interview.
The defeated Meatball Destroyer had this to say: 'Organic Nutrition all the way'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Taylor (ranked 6378 p4p, 554 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 4604 p4p, 456 weight class). Darryl Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darryl Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batts as Taylor tries to tie him up.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Batts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Batts.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Batts walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Batts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Batts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Taylor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Batts keeps him there for the moment.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batts misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Batts has double underhooks.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts taking a breather.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Batts slows down the pace here.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batts is trying to stall.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Batts.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batts to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batts taking a breather.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Taylor gets a clinch.
Batts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batts taking a breather.
Taylor is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Batts gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts gets a clinch.
Batts looking to stall.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batts stalling against the cage.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Batts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage.
Batts breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Batts has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Batts.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battss head.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts has managed to clinch.
Batts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Batts leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Batts to work.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Batts to work.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Batts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Batts.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts gets a clinch.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Batts has the dominant position.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor feints and as Batts raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor prevents Batts from getting back to his feet.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Batts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Batts closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Darryl Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batts moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Batts avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batts is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batts to keep the fight standing.
Batts stalling.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Batts tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Batts.
Batts controlling the action here for a moment.
Batts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Batts wants to stall.
Batts stalling.
Batts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Batts avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Billy Batts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batts tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batts to the ground. Batts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts tries to clinch up.
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the cage.
Batts has Taylor pressed against the cage.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Batts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batts doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Billy Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Batts moves out of range.
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor is looking to control Batts's arms but Batts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Batts has double underhooks.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Batts sprawls well.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batts clinches.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Batts gets a clinch.
A short left from Batts.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Batts looking to stall.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Batts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Batts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Batts - that landed with a thud.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Batts pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Darryl Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Batts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Batts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Batts!
Post fight, Billy Batts stared into the camera and said '
Now,go home an get your shinebox!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Alison (ranked 978 p4p, 101 weight class) and Rich Silva Jr (ranked 986 p4p, 102 weight class). Alison comes to the cage accompanied by The Greatest (I am). Silva Jr has chosen Sleeping Giant 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alison throws an off balance right hand
enabling Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Alison.
Silva Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alison misses the body punch
and Silva Jr counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Alison has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr! Rich Silva Jr retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Benny Alison was interviewed post fight and said 'Mario, what a fucking tool. I thought he would bathe prior to the fight, he got me fooled there. Smelt like a 2 week old italian sausage in the back of the fridge. I had to get away from that smelly mook.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Aron (ranked 1518 p4p, 236 weight class) and Carlos Anderson (ranked 5219 p4p, 638 weight class). Aron's entrance music is USA!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: Everyday Bro-Team 10. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Aron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Aron avoids it well.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aron.
Aron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Henry Aron has been cut.
Aron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Aron is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a push kick but Aron slaps the foot to one side.
Aron is looking to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Aron tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Aron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Aron cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Aron cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aron lands a nice forearm strike.
Aron 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.
Aron works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anderson is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aron lands a huge shot from side control! Anderson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Aron!
A very excited looking Henry Aron 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.
In defeat, Carlos Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm still rich, a YOUTUBE Star and a great rapper, so suck my ass...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam James (ranked 2988 p4p, 417 weight class) and Alexander Dumas (ranked 5297 p4p, 644 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dumas fails with the takedown.
Dumas drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dumas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Dumas shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Dumas.
James misses with a straight left.
Dumas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James misses with a hook.
Dumas slips a jab from James.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from James misses.
Dumas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James digs a good body shot into Dumas's ribs.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pushes Dumas off looking to stand but Dumas dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
James is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($700/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dumas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
Dumas is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dumas to get the leverage.
James tries to kick Dumas off but Dumas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dumas uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off.
James squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dumas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
James is trying to stand up.
James tries to buck Dumas off but Dumas takes his back!
Dumas working for the choke.
James is trying to shake Dumas off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Dumas won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumas shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Dumas tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dumas somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dumas fails with the takedown.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
Liam James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Dumas with that takedown attempt.
James lands a jab to the head.
Dumas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Dumas persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Dumas dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Dumas's head and hops out.
Dumas misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dumas looks winded!
That's four 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!
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dumas under the eye.
James connects with a looping right hand.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dumas.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James scores with a nice strike.
James lands a body shot.
Dumas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James cracks Dumas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dumas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
Dumas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James throws out a powerful jab.
Dumas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dumas! James lets Dumas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dumas is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Dumas shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Dumas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dumas seems to have recovered his senses.
Dumas dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
James has his feet on Dumas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from James.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dumas can do to turn this around?
Dumas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Dumas.
Dumas is breathing heavily.
Dumas tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James punishes Dumas's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from James.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Dumas should have avoided that one.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James lands a jab.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dumas doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James goes for a small jab and connects. Now James goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Dumas stumbles back but James runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Dumas to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Dumas will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 582 p4p, 71 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 2086 p4p, 232 weight class). Slaughter comes to the cage accompanied by Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailcirc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaughter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Sailcirc throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter presses Sailcirc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sailcirc up against the cage.
Sailcirc lands a body punch.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc is trying to force a seperation but Slaughter has the dominant position.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailcircs head.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Sailcirc has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slaughter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sailcirc can turn it around.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sailcirc fails to land.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
I was talking to Slaughter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailcirc misses with a body punch.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Slaughter.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Slaughter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc.
Slaughter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailcirc or not.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Slaughter can't fight it off and eventually Sailcirc manages to take the fight to the floor. Slaughter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sailcirc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter trying to control the position.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Slaughter is keeping the position.
Slaughter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sailcirc on the ground.
Sailcirc is fighting to break Slaughter's control of his arms but Slaughter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slaughter trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Slaughter looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaughter, not yet.
Slaughter keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slaughter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slaughter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slaughter!
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Sailcirc counters with a nice body shot.
Slaughter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter gets underhooks to prevent Sailcirc's takedown attempt.
Sailcirc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailcirc or not.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slaughter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Max Slaughter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaughter is leaning against Sailcirc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaughter scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc blocking some punches.
Slaughter lands with a right to the head.
Sailcirc fails to pull guard.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Sailcirc working aggressively here.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaughter tries to work over Sailcirc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
Slaughter takes a shot to the head.
Sailcirc has had enough of the clinch but Slaughter keeps him there for the moment.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slaughter cracks Sailcirc with a nice body shot.
Sailcirc is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
A short right from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sailcirc is trying to break the clinch but Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slaughter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
A short right from Slaughter on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaughter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sailcirc.
Sailcirc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slaughter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?
Slaughter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slaughter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailcircs head.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Sailcirc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc tries to circle away but Slaughter has him pinned against the cage.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter works on Sailcirc's body with a couple of short punches.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that second round.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slaughter throws a right and a left that Sailcirc avoids nicely.
Slaughter moves into the clinch.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Slaughter gets through Sailcirc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaughter works on Sailcirc's body with a couple of short punches.
Sailcirc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slaughter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter moves into the clinch successfully.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sailcirc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaughter stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Sailcirc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc working aggressively here.
Slaughter prevents a body shot from Sailcirc.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Sailcirc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Slaughter controls the action.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Sailcirc is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaughter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
A short right from Slaughter on the inside.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
Slaughter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailcirc or not.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sailcirc struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaughter controls his hands.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Max Slaughter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc throws a head punch that misses.
Sailcirc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter works on Sailcirc's body with a couple of short punches.
Slaughter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc.
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!
Sailcirc tries to work over Slaughter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Slaughter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slaughter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Slaughter!
A relieved looking Max Slaughter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ion Pascu (ranked 1928 p4p, 223 weight class) and Carmelo Anthony (ranked 342 p4p, 47 weight class). Pascu comes to the cage accompanied by XXXTENTACION - Everybody Dies In Their Nightmares. Carmelo Anthony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ion Pascu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Pascu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
Pascu throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pascu.
Anthony jabs at Pascu's body.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Pascu.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Pascu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthony.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Pascu moves away and avoids it.
Anthony looks to land a body kick but Pascu moved away.
Pascu wants to clinch but Anthony slips to the side
and Pascu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pascu.
Pascu misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Ion Pascu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pascu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anthony.
Anthony scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony lunges at Pascu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pascu's hand.
Pascu throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pascu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anthony misses with a left hand
and Pascu counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pascu.
Pascu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Pascu.
Anthony is trying to counter with his kicks.
A swing and a miss from Pascu.
Anthony is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pascu with a body shot.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anthony.
Anthony slips under a jab from Pascu.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Pascu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pascu throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Pascu misses with an uppercut
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Anthony finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Pascu lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Anthony lands.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Pascu.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Anthony misses its intended target.
Pascu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pascu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anthony in his tracks.
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pascu.
Anthony throws out a loose jab but Pascu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pascu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anthony's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pascu misses with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pascu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pascu takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Anthony tenderised Pascu's leg. Pascu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pascu scores with a jab.
Pascu cracks Anthony with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pascu takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
A head punch on the inside from Anthony fails to land.
Anthony stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pascu misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pascu backwards.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
Pascu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pascu throws a punch but it's blocked by Anthony.
Pascu misses with some punches.
Anthony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pascu backwards.
Anthony stalling.
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Anthony swats away the attempt to clinch by Pascu.
Anthony swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pascu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pascu connects with a looping right hand.
Anthony has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pascu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pascu slips under a jab.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Pascu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony throws a front kick that sends Pascu stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Anthony misses its intended target.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pascu.
Pascu misses with an uppercut
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pascu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anthonys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anthony slips under a jab from Pascu.
Pascu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Anthony lands a glancing blow to the side of Pascu's head.
Pascu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anthony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pascu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pascu's sensitive parts.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Pascu is just out of range.
A big left from Anthony misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pascu misses the target.
Pascu cracks Anthony with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anthony scores with a push kick.
Anthony throws a body punch but Pascu moves out of range.
Anthony misses with a hook. Pascu ducked under it nicely.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pascu.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Pascu off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body.
Pascu throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
Pascu tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pascu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pascu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Pascu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pascu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anthony moves out of range as Pascu strikes.
Pascu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Pascu misses with a looping right.
Pascu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pascu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pascu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pascu's calf.
Pascu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anthony throws a hook but Pascu avoids it easily.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Pascu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony scores with a nice body kick.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pascu misses the shot to the body.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pascu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony blocks a jab.
Anthony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anthony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Pascu moves away and avoids it.
Pascu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anthony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pascu missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pascu's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascu lands a jab to the nose.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Pascu moves away and avoids it.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pascu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthony moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anthony keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascu misses with a straight right.
Pascu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthony.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anthony.
Pascu sizes up Anthony with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anthony throws a head kick that Pascu semi-blocks.
Anthony throws a hook but Pascu blocks it.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lunges at Pascu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pascu's hand.
Pascu is rocked!
Anthony rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pascu counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Pascu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pascu throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Anthony scores with a jab. Pascu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pascu works Anthony's body with a nice hook.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Pascu.
Pascu misses with a looping right.
Pascu seems to have got his legs back now.
Anthony sends Pascu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anthony is motioning to the referee to let Pascu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pascu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anthony scores with a body shot.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Pascu is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pascu.
Pascu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pascu.
Pascu throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anthony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pascu is looking to counter punch.
Pascu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pascu looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Pascu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pascu lands the left hand.
Anthony throws a push kick but Pascu slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Anthony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Anthony misses.
Pascu misses with a shot to the body
and Anthony counters with a solid body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anthony.
Anthony cracks the inside of Pascu's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anthony connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target.
Anthony counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pascu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony slips a jab from Pascu.
Pascu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pascu moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Anthony delivers a nice body kick.
Anthony scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
Pascu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony lands a front kick.
Anthony connects with the punch.
Anthony throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anthony thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pascu if he has to take too many more of those.
Anthony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pascu staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascu swings widly with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a nice leg kick.
Pascu throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pascu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu misses with a looping right.
Anthony throws a jab when Pascu was well out of range.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pascu manages to avoid it.
Pascu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pascu looks to land a left hand but Anthony moved out of range nicely.
Pascu with a hook.
Pascu looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Pascu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anthony.
Nice body kick there by Anthony.
Pascu throws out a powerful jab.
Pascu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anthony can pounce on him.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pascu.
Anthony slips under a jab from Pascu.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Anthony misses.
Pascu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthony.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pascu throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body.
Pascu darts in and clinches Anthony up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony trying to stall but Pascu improves his position.
Pascu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pascu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony is looking to control Pascu's arms but Pascu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anthony has his back to the cage.
Anthony misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pascu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anthony fails to land.
Anthony trying to stall but Pascu improves his position.
Anthony is stalling here.
Anthony controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pascu misses with a body shot
and Anthony counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pascu.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target.
Anthony moves out of range as Pascu strikes.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pascu manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a hook but Pascu avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Anthony.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pascu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony lands a jab to Pascu's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascu ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthony slips a straight right by Pascu.
Pascu throws out a loose jab but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Pascu looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
Pascu throws a hook but Anthony avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Anthony misses the target.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pascu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anthony. That's going to slow Pascu down.
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Pascu off balance momentarily.
Anthony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pascu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pascu. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anthony moves out of range as Pascu strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Pascu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pascu moves into the clinch.
Pascu has a couple of punches blocked by Anthony.
Anthony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pascu working aggressively here.
Anthony throws a punch but it's blocked by Pascu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anthony.
Pascu letting Anthony take a breather here.
Pascu swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Anthony.
A head punch on the inside from Pascu fails to land.
Anthony misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Anthony.
Pascu prevents a body shot from Anthony.
Anthony pushes Pascu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anthony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pascu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pascu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pascu cracks Anthony with an open hand slap.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pascu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pascu misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pascu just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pascu misses with a straight left.
Anthony tries a quick counter leg kick but Pascu is wise to it.
Pascu misses with a straight right.
Anthony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pascu moves away from the strike by Anthony.
Pascu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pascu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pascu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anthony. Anthony obviously looking to wear him down.
Anthony lands with a nice body punch.
Anthony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anthony throws a lazy body kick
and Pascu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Anthony.
Anthony throws the kick towards the body but Pascu avoids it.
Pascu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice shot lands for Pascu.
Anthony swings widly with a right hand
and Pascu counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthony misses with an uppercut. Pascu saw that one coming.
Anthony connects with a right hand. Pascu shakes it off.
Pascu lands with a straight right. Anthony didn't see that one coming.
Anthony throws an overhand right that lands on Pascu's shoulder, as Pascu tries to avoid the shot.
Pascu throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Pascu ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Pascu misses.
Pascu throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
Pascu moves in looking to clinch but Anthony pushes him off.
Anthony scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Pascu.
Pascu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
It seemed like Anthony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anthony lands a nice hook to Pascu's body. Pascu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anthony.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
Pascu ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony jabs Pascu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pascu.
Pascu takes the fight into the clinch.
Pascu scores with a shot to the side of Anthony's head.
Ion Pascu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pascu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pascu throws an off balance right hand
and Anthony counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pascu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Pascu moved out of range nicely.
Pascu ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony lands with a nice body punch.
Anthony blocks a jab.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Pascu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pascu takes a step back to recover.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Pascu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pascu.
Pascu with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pascu jabs Anthony to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pascu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Pascu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
Pascu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthony.
Pascu misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
A big left from Anthony misses.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pascu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pascu.
Pascu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pascu tries to clinch up.
Pascu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pascu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pascu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pascu slips under a jab from Anthony.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascu moves in looking to clinch but Anthony pushes him off.
Anthony swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pascu connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Anthony misses.
The fighters circling - Anthony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pascu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anthony connects with a jab.
Pascu misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Pascu ducks right into an uppercut from Anthony.
Pascu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmelo Anthony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anthony has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Anthony! Carmelo Anthony retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Carmelo Anthony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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