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IFC 68: Heavyweight vs Choo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Jones (ranked 7108 p4p, 643 weight class) and Jab Brown (ranked 7364 p4p, 659 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . Hank Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hank Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Brown is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Brown manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown works his way into side control.
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Brown has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jab Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 4209 p4p, 421 weight class) and Tim Greene (ranked 21977 p4p, 581 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Greene's choice of entrance music: Back In Black. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Greene!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene with a poor takedown
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Head's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greene is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Head to keep the fight standing.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Head turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Greene.
Greene tries to pull guard but Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
Head digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Greene's head.
Greene jumps guard but Head stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head lands a big head kick that sends Greene tumbling to the mat! Head takes a step backwards and waves Greene back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Greene is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene misses with a takedown
and Head counters with a crisp right that sends Greene to the canvas! Head follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Our winner, Crack Head, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Kirby (ranked 3669 p4p, 379 weight class) and Wolfgang Lee Roth (ranked 7820 p4p, 553 weight class). Maximilian Kirby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wolfgang Lee Roth's chin.
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximilian Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wolfgang Lee Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirby connects with a body shot that sends Lee Roth's belly button to the back.
Lee Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Kirby lands a high kick!
Kirby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kirby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee Roth takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Kirby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee Roth.
Lee Roth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee Roth slips under a jab.
Lee Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kirby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee Roth's guard.
Kirby preventing the sweep.
Kirby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee Roth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kirby is defending well. Lee Roth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kirby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lee Roth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wolfgang Lee Roth!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Lee Roth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Hall (ranked 1806 p4p, 271 weight class) and Chong Tay (ranked 3125 p4p, 408 weight class). Vincenzo Hall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincenzo Hall !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
Hall slows the pace down.
Hall working the ground and pound but Tay is defending the strikes.
Tay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tay dodges the ground and pound from Hall .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall working the strikes but Tay uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've been hearing that Hall has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tay defending well though.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall .
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hall lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hall lands a nice short elbow.
Hall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall thows a huge punch but Tay dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall thows a huge punch but Tay dodges it nicely.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tay throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Hall 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.
Tay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall clinches up with Tay and pushes him back against the cage.
Tay is trying to break free.
Hall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Hall catches Tay right on the button with a cross.
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Tay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall avoids the head kick by Tay.
Hall avoids the head kick by Tay.
Hall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tay can do to turn this around?
Tay misses with a combination
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Tay is breathing heavily.
Tay misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall landing some decent shots from guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall stops Tay from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall passes to side control.
Vincenzo Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tay to see if he's OK.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hall throws a strike aimed at the side of Tay's head but Tay avoids it well.
Tay is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hall has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Hall in side control, throwing shots but Tay defends.
Tay is trying to buck Hall off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hall lands a nice forearm strike.
Tay is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Hall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tay throws a leg kick which misses Hall 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tay.
An inside leg kick from Tay misses.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tay misses with a kick to the body.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall is trying to drag Tay to the mat but Tay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tay tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall just leaning against Tay, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Tay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tay can't break the clinch.
Tay tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
Hall avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tay can't break the clinch.
Hall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tay takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hall connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hall working the head and body with strikes.
Tay defending against the ground and pound.
Hall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hall 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.
Hall lands an elbow.
Hall controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Tay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tay takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chong Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hall throws a strike aimed at the side of Tay's head but Tay avoids it well.
Vincenzo Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall , 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Hall !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zed Baby! (ranked 1919 p4p, 284 weight class) and Fernando Eduardo (ranked 1724 p4p, 261 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zed Baby!!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Fernando Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby! thuds his right hand into Eduardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baby! just misses with a punch to the body.
Baby! is looking to slow Eduardo down with leg kicks.
Eduardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby! moves away.
Eduardo throws a jab when Baby! was well out of range.
Baby! waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eduardo.
Baby! throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eduardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baby! throws a leg kick
and Eduardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eduardo throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! throws out a powerful jab.
Baby! feints and then cracks Eduardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eduardo down.
Baby! connects with a leg kick. Eduardo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Eduardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Eduardo moved out of range.
Baby! misses with a takedown
and Eduardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Baby! swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby! jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby! misses with a lunging right hand
and Eduardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baby!. That's going to slow Eduardo down.
Baby! fails with the takedown
and Eduardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby! clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby! misses with a punch on the inside.
Eduardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eduardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eduardo blocks a jab.
Eduardo slips a jab and a cross from Baby!.
Eduardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eduardo throws a shot from downtown. Baby! moves away and avoids it.
Eduardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baby!.
Baby! fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eduardo.
Eduardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby! moves forwards but Eduardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby! throws a head kick that misses.
Baby! looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernando Eduardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby! cracks Eduardo with a good jab.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby! throws an off balance right hand
and Eduardo counters with a left to the body.
Baby! tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby!.
Eduardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby!.
Baby! misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo throws out a counter right but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Baby! misses
and Eduardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eduardo throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baby! throws a leg kick
and Baby! takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eduardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy body kick from Baby!
and Eduardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baby! changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eduardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eduardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eduardo is trying to control Baby!'s posture but Baby! avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo tries to bench press Baby! off him but Baby! keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Baby!'s face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baby! grinds an elbow into Eduardo's temple.
Eduardo is looking for a sweep.
Baby! in side control, throwing shots but Eduardo defends.
Baby! with the ground and pound but Eduardo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baby! is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eduardo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Baby! dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baby! fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baby! throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eduardo.
Baby! lands a body shot.
Baby! missing with a left hand there. Eduardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eduardo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baby! tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby!.
Baby! uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eduardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eduardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Baby! moves forwards but Eduardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby! fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eduardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby! dives in and grabs Eduardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eduardo pushes down on Baby!'s head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eduardo! But no joy.
Eduardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eduardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baby!.
Eduardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby! counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Baby!
and Eduardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eduardo slips a jab from Baby!.
Baby! misses with a body shot
and Eduardo counters with a straight right hand.
Baby! throws a lazy uppercut
and Eduardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eduardo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eduardo throws out a loose jab but Baby! uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby! misses with a straight left.
Eduardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby! wants to clinch but Eduardo slips to the side
and Eduardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Eduardo. That snapped Baby!'s head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eduardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby! tries to counter with a takedown but Eduardo is quick to defend against it.
Baby! throws a leg kick but Eduardo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Eduardo misses.
Baby! misses with a jab to the body
and Eduardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baby! throws a hook to the side of Eduardo's head but Eduardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baby! scores with a nice strike.
Baby! misses with a left hand
and Baby! takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eduardo misses with an uppercut.
Eduardo throws out a loose jab but Baby! uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby! misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby! throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Eduardo counter with a right hand.
Baby! throws the left hand but Eduardo avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Eduardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eduardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baby! uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baby! throws a looping overhand right but Eduardo ducks down to avoid it.
Eduardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baby! takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baby! shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eduardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baby! scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eduardo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eduardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baby!.
Baby! tries a low kick but Eduardo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby! falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eduardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Eduardo lands with a good body shot.
Eduardo slips a straight right by Baby!.
Eduardo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eduardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Baby!.
Baby! throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Eduardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eduardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eduardo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eduardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby! throws a body shot but no joy.
Eduardo staying out of range there.
Baby! fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eduardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fernando Eduardo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Baby! misses with a left hand
and Eduardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baby! looks for a takedown but Eduardo sprawls well.
Eduardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby! throws a lazy right hand but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Eduardo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baby! misses with a hook
enabling Eduardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Baby! on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baby! throws a poor cross that misses
and Eduardo counters with a right hand to the body.
Baby! throws a front kick that sends Eduardo stumbling back into the cage.
Fernando Eduardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Eduardo.
Baby! is looking to score with low kicks.
Baby! misses with an uppercut.
Eduardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eduardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby! tries for a takedown but Eduardo circles away easily
and Eduardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Baby! misses.
Baby! misses with a head kick.
Eduardo takes a swing at Baby!'s ribcage but misses.
Baby! is looking to clinch.
Eduardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eduardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eduardo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Baby!.
Baby! throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Eduardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baby! misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo misses with a straight left.
Baby! fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baby! throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eduardo on the side of the head.
Baby! scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eduardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eduardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eduardo just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Baby! was looking to counter with a kick there.
Baby! throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eduardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baby! misses with a jab to the body
and Eduardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo moves out of range as Baby! strikes.
Baby! throws an off balance right hand
and Eduardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eduardo.
Baby! moves away from the strike by Eduardo.
Baby! cracks the inside of Eduardo's front leg.
Eduardo looks to land a right hand but Baby! moved out of range.
A jab from Eduardo does it's job there.
Baby! tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eduardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baby! somewhat.
Baby! looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby! lands a leg kick that knocks Eduardo off balance momentarily.
Baby! punishes Eduardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Baby! tries to close the distance and clinch but Eduardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eduardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baby! throws a looping overhand right but Eduardo ducks down to avoid it.
Baby! looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eduardo! But no joy.
Eduardo throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eduardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baby!.
Baby! misses with a right hand
and Eduardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Eduardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eduardo 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 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fernando Eduardo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murhaa (ranked 1523 p4p, 74 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 2484 p4p, 68 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Murhaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandichoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhaa has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Nice straight punches there by Bandichoo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandichoo.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Murhaa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murhaa has Bandichoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandichoo is leaning against Murhaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Bandichoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo is trying to break free.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Bandichoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Bandichoo avoids the punch easily.
Bandichoo throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa gets a clinch.
Murhaa pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Bandichoo misses with the head strike.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandichoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo blocking some punches.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Bandichoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandichoo's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bandichoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
Bandichoo tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Bandichoo back against the cage.
Bandichoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
Bandichoo looks winded!
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Bandichoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandichoo's gas tank.
Murhaa tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandichoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandichoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Bandichoo controls the action.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bandichoo tries to break free but Murhaa pushes him back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bandichoo is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bandichoo is rocked!
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Bandichoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a big uppercut that drops Bandichoo! More strikes from Murhaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bandichoo lies dazed against the cage as Murhaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bianchi (ranked 1150 p4p, 142 weight class) and Jonathan Davis (ranked 1295 p4p, 162 weight class). Davis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis dips to his left and cracks Bianchi with an uppercut!
Davis throws a body punch but Bianchi moves out of range.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bianchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bianchi lands a couple of digs.
Bianchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis looking to control but Bianchi passes into half guard.
Davis makes his way to full guard, as Bianchi worked for a kimura.
Bianchi wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bianchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi has gone for a leg lock! Davis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bianchi's guard.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davis trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Bianchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Bianchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bianchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control the position but Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Bianchi stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Bianchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bianchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bianchi lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bianchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Bianchi has control of the leg.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianchi passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bianchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Bianchi is proving a slippery customer.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianchi drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Bianchi off! Bianchi jumps back into Davis's guard.
Davis keeping full guard, as Bianchi tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bianchi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davis dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bianchi dominated that round.
That's time! Bianchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Davis misses with the combination.
Bianchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Bianchi ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bianchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bianchi attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bianchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bianchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Bianchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bianchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bianchi has a takedown stuffed.
Bianchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bianchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Bianchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Bianchi. Bianchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bianchi slips under a jab from Davis.
A left lands for Davis.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bianchi misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bianchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bianchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bianchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis is looking to chop away at Bianchi's legs.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bianchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis jabs Bianchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis with a nice cross.
Bianchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Jonathan Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bianchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis thuds a left hand into Bianchi's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a series of punches but Bianchi avoids them all with ease.
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!
Bianchi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.
Bianchi needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Bianchi's belly button to the back.
Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Nice defenses there by Bianchi.
Bianchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bianchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bianchi closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Bianchi pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis throws a right hand that Bianchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Bianchi also avoids with ease.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bianchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bianchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Bianchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice combination there by Davis.
Bianchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bianchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bianchi feinted with a counter takedown.
Bianchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bianchi has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bianchi.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Bianchi ducks down to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davis enables Bianchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bianchi wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bianchi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Bianchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back.
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Davis cracks Bianchi with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bianchi is defended easily by Davis.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses.
Bianchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bianchi moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bianchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bianchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Bianchi on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Bianchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bianchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis leaves Bianchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bianchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Bianchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davis holds on and takes a little breather.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis controlling Bianchi's posture.
Davis wants to control but Bianchi passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Bianchi eventually gives up the hold.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bianchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Bianchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bianchi trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Bianchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis has his hands clasped together around Bianchi's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bianchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Davis!
A relieved looking Jonathan Davis 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lemieux (ranked 1775 p4p, 85 weight class) and Android Seventeen (ranked 1483 p4p, 72 weight class). Seventeen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dj got us fallin in love. Android Seventeen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vincent Lemieux's chin.
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270 lbs
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281 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Seventeen !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seventeen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lemieux uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux looks to land a combination but Seventeen avoids it well.
Seventeen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux is not content to let Seventeen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seventeen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom here.
Lemieux prevents Seventeen from moving into mount.
Lemieux is not content to let Seventeen control the position.
Seventeen throws an elbow but Lemieux slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Seventeen misses with an uppercut.
Seventeen scores with a spinning back kick!
Seventeen has his takedown stuffed
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Nice cross by Lemieux.
Lemieux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seventeen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lemieux!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seventeen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seventeen controlling the position from side mount.
Seventeen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen moves into full mount!
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Seventeen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lemieux wants to try and get back to his feet.
Seventeen looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen landing shots from mount.
Seventeen throwing strikes here but Lemieux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Seventeen trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Seventeen pushes him away.
Seventeen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seventeen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Seventeen 's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Seventeen fails to land the takedown.
Lemieux throwing a counter right hand but Seventeen manages to avoid it.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seventeen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Seventeen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seventeen is controlling him.
Seventeen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Android Seventeen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Android Seventeen 's cut.
That's time! Lemieux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Seventeen tries to keep at a distance but Lemieux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seventeen blocking some punches.
Seventeen pulls guard.
Seventeen controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Seventeen 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.
Seventeen trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen is controlling Lemieux's posture.
Seventeen is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Seventeen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemieux sprawls well. Lemieux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seventeen gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Lemieux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lemieux lands a jab.
Seventeen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Seventeen dives in and grabs Lemieux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemieux pushes down on Seventeen 's head and hops out.
Seventeen ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Seventeen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lemieux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seventeen somewhat.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Seventeen .
Seventeen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Seventeen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seventeen breaks the clinch.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seventeen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lemieux swivels and escapes.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Seventeen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seventeen .
Seventeen is breathing heavily.
Lemieux dodges the punch combination from Seventeen .
Lemieux lands a jab-cross combination.
Lemieux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seventeen .
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Seventeen breaks away and moves out of range.
Seventeen with a poor takedown
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lemieux moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemieux is leaning against Seventeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seventeen can do to turn this around?
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Seventeen 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
That has opened up Android Seventeen 's cut even more.
Lemieux pushes Seventeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Seventeen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seventeen 's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seventeen is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seventeen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Android Seventeen 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Seventeen 's head.
Lemieux has Seventeen pressed against the cage. Seventeen drops his hands and Lemieux takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Seventeen tumbling to the canvas! Lemieux rains down with more punches but Seventeen was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Heavyweight (ranked 138 p4p, 7 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 523 p4p, 21 weight class). Super Heavyweight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fanta Coco's chin.
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Heavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Coco slips the punch.
Coco throws a looping overhand right but Heavyweight ducks down to avoid it.
Heavyweight rushes Coco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coco, pushing him back against the cage.
Heavyweight tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Coco.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coco, as that shot connected.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Coco - just one landing.
Coco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Coco.
Coco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heavyweight connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coco was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Coco is trying to counter with his kicks.
Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Coco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heavyweight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coco was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Coco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coco scores with the left hand. Heavyweight knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Coco. Those never looked like landing.
Heavyweight avoids the head kick by Coco.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Coco moves out of range.
Coco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coco.
Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coco throws an off balance right hand
and Heavyweight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coco.
Heavyweight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coco misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Coco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heavyweight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coco thuds a left hand into Heavyweight's body.
Heavyweight jabs at Coco's body.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heavyweight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coco connects with a nice looking jab.
Coco throws a right hand that Heavyweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavyweight also avoids with ease.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. Coco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coco looks winded!
Heavyweight misses with a combination
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heavyweight throws a hook but Coco avoids it easily.
Coco misses with a hook
and Heavyweight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coco manages to circle out of the way.
Coco ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
A jab from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Coco misses with a double jab
and Heavyweight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight.
A telegraphed right hand from Coco misses the target.
Coco misses with a body punch
enabling Heavyweight to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
Heavyweight lands a nice hook to Coco's body. Coco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Coco scoring well with a low kick there.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coco counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Coco misses.
Heavyweight rushes Coco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heavyweight breaks from the clinch.
Coco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Coco lands.
Heavyweight moves away from the strike by Coco.
Coco feints and then cracks Heavyweight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heavyweight down.
Heavyweight misses with a looping right.
Coco misses with a head kick.
Heavyweight throws a hook but Coco blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco.
Coco walks into a jab.
Coco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The cut above Fanta Coco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coco counters with a one-two to the body.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Coco is just out of range.
Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Coco slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Super Heavyweight is winning the standup battle so far.
Coco misses with a hook to the body
and Heavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coco misses with the head strike.
Coco takes a shot to the head.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heavyweight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coco can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Coco fails to land.
Coco misses with a body punch.
Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coco misses with a jab to the body
and Heavyweight counters with a right hand to the body.
Heavyweight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Coco moves out of range.
Heavyweight closes the distance but Coco moves to the side
and Coco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight is looking to wear down Coco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heavyweight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coco misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coco swings widly with a right hand
and Heavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Coco manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coco's hands.
Fanta Coco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Coco swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coco lands a nice looking body kick.
Coco moves away from the strike by Heavyweight.
Coco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Coco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Coco pushes him off.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Coco saw that one coming.
Coco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coco! But no joy.
Coco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heavyweight 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Heavyweight misses.
Coco takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses.
Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Coco pushes him off.
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Coco.
Heavyweight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heavyweight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coco counters with a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight throws a series of punches but Coco moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coco.
Coco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coco scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Coco scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Coco avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Coco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
A jab from Coco finds it's way through Heavyweight's defenses.
Coco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Coco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coco throws a big counter head kick but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coco.
A big left from Coco misses.
Heavyweight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coco avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Coco lands a slapping body shot.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coco connects with a nice looking jab.
Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coco throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
letting Coco counter with a right hand.
Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heavyweight's knee momentarily.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coco moves away.
Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Coco.
Coco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Coco.
Coco avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Coco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heavyweight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Coco is avoiding it.
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heavyweight misses with a left hand
and Coco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight gets a clinch.
A short right from Coco on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavyweight or not.
Coco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch.
Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coco thows a body kick. Heavyweight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco.
Heavyweight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coco swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Coco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight throws a hook but Coco blocks it.
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
Coco breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Coco throws a right hand that Heavyweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavyweight also avoids with ease.
Coco misses with a double jab
and Coco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coco misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Coco's ribcage. Coco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight manages to break the clinch.
Heavyweight will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coco moves away from the strike by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight pushes Coco up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight cracks Coco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fanta Coco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Light Heavyweight (ranked 617 p4p, 97 weight class) and Mew Choo (ranked 345 p4p, 49 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Heavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo cracks a nice hook into Heavyweight's ribs.
Heavyweight walks into a left hand.
Choo misses with a few strikes there.
Choo keeps the fight on the outside.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch.
Choo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heavyweight slips a jab from Choo.
Choo lands a head shot.
Heavyweight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Choo.
Choo keeps the fight on the outside.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo scores with a body shot.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heavyweight at a distance.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just 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!
Heavyweight moves into the clinch.
Choo breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Choo moves out of range.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Choo lands with a good body shot.
Choo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Choo throws a shot to the body.
Choo connects with a body shot that sends Heavyweight's belly button to the back.
Choo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Heavyweight slips under a jab.
Heavyweight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight lands a slapping body shot.
Choo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo lands a lovely overhand right.
Heavyweight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Heavyweight is looking to wear down Choo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Choo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choo blocks a jab.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heavyweight has Choo up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Choo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heavyweight fails to land with a series of punches.
Choo stuns Heavyweight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Choo misses.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Choo misses.
Heavyweight misses with a straight left.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Choo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heavyweight.
Choo digs a good hook to Heavyweight's body.
Heavyweight looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Choo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Choo lands a jab to the head.
Choo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choo slips under a jab.
Choo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choo, pushing him back against the cage.
Heavyweight is leaning against Choo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Choo is trying to break free.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Choo tries to break free but Heavyweight pushes him back against the cage.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Light Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.
Choo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choo misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Choo jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Choo tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Light Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.
Choo wants to break free but Heavyweight has control.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Choo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heavyweight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Choo can turn it around.
Choo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Choo 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.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight forces Choo back against the cage and clinches.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heavyweight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Choo tries to circle away but Heavyweight has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo working hard to break the clinch.
Choo tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head.
Choo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Choo tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Choo is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Choo controls his hands.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Choo wants to get back to striking at distance but Heavyweight won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Choo is breathing heavily.
Choo is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choo is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Choo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Light Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Choo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heavyweight to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Choo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo shoots in looking for a takedown. Heavyweight tries to sprawl out of it but Choo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heavyweight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Choo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heavyweight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heavyweight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target.
Choo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavyweight doesn't seem bothered though.
Heavyweight misses with a wild combination.
Choo throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot.
Choo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choo tries to bum rush Heavyweight with a series of wild strikes but Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Choo circles away and keeps his distance.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight drives through and clinches with Choo against the cage.
Choo breaks from the clinch.
Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Choo misses with a body punch
and Heavyweight counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Choo blocks it.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choo tries to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling the position.
Choo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Choo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Heavyweight catches Choo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heavyweight slips a jab and a cross from Choo.
A big right from Choo misses.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Heavyweight is looking to counter the offense by Choo and move into the clinch.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.
Heavyweight forces Choo back against the cage and clinches.
Choo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Choo fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Heavyweight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Heavyweight moves out of range as Choo strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Heavyweight misses the target.
Heavyweight with a hook.
Choo scores with a jab to the head.
Choo lands a glancing blow to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Choo scores with a punch to the head.
Choo takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses.
Choo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight.
Choo connects with a jab.
Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Choo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight misses with a wild combination.
Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight lands with an overhand left.
Choo connects with a body shot that sends Heavyweight's belly button to the back.
Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Choo throws out a powerful jab.
Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Choo circles away.
Choo lands with a shot to the body.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Choo.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo lands a nice hook to Heavyweight's body. Heavyweight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heavyweight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choo in his tracks.
Heavyweight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Choo is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him?
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch.
Choo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo moves out of range as Heavyweight strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Choo sprawling to the canvas! Choo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heavyweight finish him?!
Choo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight.
Choo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight slips a jab from Choo.
Choo blocks a jab.
Heavyweight throws a series of punches but Choo moves out of range.
Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choo lands with a good body shot.
Choo misses with a looping right.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Choo unleashes a big counter combination but Heavyweight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heavyweight lands with a cross.
A left lands for Choo.
Choo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Heavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo misses with a jab to the body
and Heavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
That has opened up Mew Choo's cut even more.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Choo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Choo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choo misses the jab.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
letting Choo counter with a right hand.
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Heavyweight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Choo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Choo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choo dips to his left and cracks Heavyweight with an uppercut!
Choo scores with a nice strike.
Choo lands with a nice body punch.
Heavyweight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Choo sprawling to the canvas! Choo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heavyweight finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo misses with a few strikes there.
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 Light Heavyweight.
I think Heavyweight 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Light Heavyweight!
Light Heavyweight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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