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DUEL 207 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Daranbolt (ranked 4970 p4p, 342 weight class) and Muchos Gracias (ranked 7067 p4p, 398 weight class). Daranbolt comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Of My Enemies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoran Daranbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muchos Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracias tries for a takedown but Daranbolt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracias tries to clinch up but Daranbolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Daranbolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daranbolt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daranbolt!
Daranbolt scores with a shot to the body.
Daranbolt looks for the body kick but Gracias saw that one coming.
Daranbolt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracias.
Gracias misses with a takedown attempt
and Daranbolt counters with a left and a right that stings Gracias.
Zoran Daranbolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchos Gracias.
Daranbolt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracias is rocked!
Daranbolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracias wants to clinch up but Daranbolt keeps it at a distance.
Gracias misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daranbolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracias looks to land a combination but Daranbolt avoids it well.
Daranbolt rushes Gracias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daranbolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracias.
Daranbolt throws a head punch that misses.
Daranbolt misses with a body punch.
Daranbolt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracias displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daranbolt up against the cage.
Gracias pulls Daranbolt into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias working for submissions but it's allowed Daranbolt to get to half guard.
Daranbolt controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard but Daranbolt has mounted him!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gracias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daranbolt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gracias wants to hold on but Daranbolt pushes him away.
Daranbolt blocks Gracias's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Daranbolt lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daranbolt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracias is still in real trouble! Can Daranbolt finish him?
Daranbolt controlling from the full mount.
Gracias takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Daranbolt's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Daranbolt!
Zoran Daranbolt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ayn Rand (ranked 2701 p4p, 321 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 3784 p4p, 428 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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199 lbs
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199 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayn Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rand doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Rand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris thumps Rand with a low kick.
Rand walks into a stiff left hand from Norris.
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Rand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris cracks Rand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norris lands a big head kick that sends Rand tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Rand back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rand is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ayn Rand's cut is getting worse.
Norris throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rand colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Norris as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rand is left battered and dazed whilst Norris and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Norris!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Norris 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bronson (ranked 3456 p4p, 376 weight class) and David Dennison (ranked 3629 p4p, 408 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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280 lbs
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253 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dennison doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Bronson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dennison did well to prevent Bronson getting side control.
Well, if Bronson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bronson trying to mount his opponent but Dennison defends it.
Bronson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like David Dennison has been cut.
Bronson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is trying to work for a kimura but Dennison is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson wants to advance to full mount but Dennison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bronson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Bronson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dennison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennison is looking to stand up but Bronson isn't so interested in that idea.
Dennison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison is looking to stand up but Bronson isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronson controlling from the top position.
Bronson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronson.
Bronson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
Bronson postures up and lands a big shot to Dennison's brow.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson throwing strikes but missing.
Bronson 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.
Bronson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dennison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison gets caught flat footed, as Bronson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bronson throws an elbow that misses. Dennison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bronson's guard. Nice move by Dennison!
Bronson wants to sweep here but Dennison controlling him for the moment.
Bronson is adopting a defensive guard.
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Dennison defends easily.
Dennison wants to get up but he can't break Bronson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries to strike from the bottom.
Bronson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dennison keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Dennison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet.
Bronson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bronson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson controlling from the top position.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Dennison's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dennison.
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bronson throws Dennison to one side and escapes!
Keith Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Dennison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dennison under the eye.
That has opened up David Dennison's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Dennison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dennison can do to turn this around?
Bronson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bronson manages to get to full guard.
Keith Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Dennison postures up.
Bronson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bronson holds on and takes a little breather.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronson lands with a big left! Dennison is wobbled badly! Bronson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dennison to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keith Bronson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 1644 p4p, 208 weight class) and Mitar Miric (ranked 3171 p4p, 352 weight class). Diddlybottom comes to the cage accompanied by Milquetoast. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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273 lbs
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266 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitar Miric!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric misses with a wild body shot.
Miric thows a leg kick but Diddlybottom checks it
and Diddlybottom counters with a single leg into guard. Miric didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Miric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diddlybottom trying to control but Miric is working from the bottom.
Diddlybottom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miric keeping moving, preventing Diddlybottom from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom wants to pass the guard but Miric is keeping the position.
Diddlybottom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Miric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddlybottom 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diddlybottom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miric to score with a decent uppercut.
Miric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diddlybottom scoring well with a low kick there.
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miric napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diddlybottom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miric will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miric can't do much from the bottom here.
Diddlybottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is staying tight to Miric's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miric has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diddlybottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diddlybottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diddlybottom tries for a kimura but Miric is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diddlybottom wants to control for a moment but Miric uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Diddlybottom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miric sees it coming and defends easily.
Diddlybottom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miric is trying is best to control the position here.
Miric is defending against the submission attempts here by Diddlybottom.
Miric is trying to maintain the position but Diddlybottom is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diddlybottom is keen to just control but Miric is a slippery customer.
Diddlybottom seems to be working for a kimura but Miric defends the submission attempt.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the action in half guard but Miric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diddlybottom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diddlybottom moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miric has worked his arm free - good work by Miric!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miric has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miric finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diddlybottom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miric's half guard.
Diddlybottom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miric is refusing to be controlled, as Diddlybottom sits in half guard.
Diddlybottom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diddlybottom throws a strike but Miric avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Milktoast Diddlybottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diddlybottom looking to sit in guard and control but Miric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diddlybottom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miric can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom seems keen to control Miric's posture.
Miric is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diddlybottom looking for a sweep. Not yet Diddlybottom, not yet.
Diddlybottom working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diddlybottom is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diddlybottom passes Miric's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miric is defending against the submission attempts here by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the action in half guard but Miric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diddlybottom passes into side control, despite Miric's attempt to control the position.
Miric prevents Diddlybottom from moving into mount.
Diddlybottom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom taking a break here but Miric is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diddlybottom seems to be looking for submissions.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Miric is keeping him busy.
Miric trying to control but Diddlybottom postures up.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diddlybottom trying to control the action but Miric is working from the bottom.
Diddlybottom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diddlybottom trying to control the action but Miric is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miric defends it well.
Miric won't allow Diddlybottom to pass to mount.
Diddlybottom trying to control from half guard but Miric is working away.
Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miric defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miric is doing well to control the position and prevent Diddlybottom from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miric gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diddlybottom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miric manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Diddlybottom wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miric is now in half guard.
Miric tries to pass to full mount but Diddlybottom defends it.
Diddlybottom is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miric prevents Diddlybottom from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is working hard here to advance position.
Diddlybottom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diddlybottom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diddlybottom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miric sees it coming and defends easily.
Diddlybottom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diddlybottom is looking to stall here but Miric recovers full guard.
Miric has control of Diddlybottom's left arm, preventing Diddlybottom from doing any damage.
Mitar Miric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom looking to pass the guard.
Diddlybottom throwing strikes from guard but Miric blocks nicely.
Miric keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Miric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom throws a big right hand that misses.
Diddlybottom pushes down on Miric's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diddlybottom is working away from the top position though.
Diddlybottom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Diddlybottom there.
Diddlybottom wants to work for an arm triangle but Miric is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miric is trying to maintain the position but Diddlybottom is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diddlybottom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miric is holding on to half guard well.
Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddlybottom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milktoast Diddlybottom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diddlybottom, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milktoast Diddlybottom!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milktoast Diddlybottom thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qhorin Halfhand (ranked 1982 p4p, 252 weight class) and Poro Peukalo (ranked 1460 p4p, 188 weight class). Halfhand comes to the cage accompanied by Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qhorin Halfhand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poro Peukalo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peukalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halfhand.
Peukalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peukalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halfhand throws out the jab.
Peukalo misses with a wild body shot.
Halfhand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peukalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Peukalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peukalo misses the body punch
and Halfhand counters with a body kick.
Halfhand slips a straight right by Peukalo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peukalo throws a looping overhand right but Halfhand ducks down to avoid it.
Peukalo jabs Halfhand right on the nose. Halfhand blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Peukalo blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Peukalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halfhand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peukalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Peukalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halfhand.
Peukalo rushes Halfhand and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halfhand digs a right hand into Peukalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peukalo's gas tank.
Peukalo looks winded!
Halfhand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peukalos head.
Halfhand stalling the fight.
Peukalo is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfhand blocks an elbow strike from Peukalo.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Peukalo 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.
A right hook to the body lands for Peukalo.
Halfhand breaks the clinch.
A jab from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halfhand misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Halfhand.
A shot to the liver by Halfhand. Beautiful body shot.
Peukalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peukalo pushes Halfhand up against the cage in a clinch.
Halfhand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
Peukalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halfhand's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peukalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halfhand blocks an elbow strike from Peukalo.
Our sources have told us that Halfhand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand is pushing Peukalo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peukalo tries a body shot but Halfhand blocks it.
Peukalo lands an elbow that stopped Halfhand in his tracks for a moment.
Halfhand is trying to drag Peukalo to the mat but Peukalo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peukalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peukalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peukalo instigates a clinch.
Peukalo tries a body shot but Halfhand blocks it.
Peukalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peukalo stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Peukalo fails to land.
Halfhand's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peukalo misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peukalo lands a shoulder strike.
Peukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halfhand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peukalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halfhand's brow.
Peukalo is pressed up against the cage. Halfhand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peukalo down to the mat. Peukalo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halfhand swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukalo.
Halfhand jabs Peukalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halfhand.
Peukalo unleashes a big counter combination but Halfhand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peukalo tries to clinch up but Halfhand circles away and keeps his distance.
Peukalo tries to clinch but Halfhand moves out of range.
Halfhand misses with a head kick.
Donk. Halfhand catches Peukalo right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Halfhand.
Halfhand works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halfhand scores with a nice strike.
Qhorin Halfhand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Peukalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peukalo moves into the clinch.
Peukalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halfhand as Peukalo tries to tie him up.
Halfhand dodges an elbow strike from Peukalo.
Peukalo manages to break the clinch.
Halfhand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halfhand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halfhand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halfhand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peukalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halfhand looks to score with a jab to the body but Peukalo is just out of range.
Peukalo misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Poro Peukalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peukalo tries to clinch up.
Poro Peukalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halfhand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peukalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halfhand.
Peukalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halfhand throws a shot from downtown. Peukalo moves away and avoids it.
Peukalo is looking for the big counter here.
Peukalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Halfhand misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo takes a swing at Halfhand's ribcage but misses.
Peukalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Peukalo.
Peukalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halfhand counters with a thumping low kick.
Peukalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Peukalo misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peukalo misses with a straight left.
Peukalo throws a series of punches but Halfhand avoids them all with ease.
Halfhand lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Halfhand moves away from the strike by Peukalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfhand misses with a double jab
and Peukalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Qhorin Halfhand is winning the standup battle so far.
Halfhand cracks the inside of Peukalo's front leg.
Peukalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peukalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halfhand thuds his shin into the meat of Peukalo's side.
Peukalo is breathing heavily.
Peukalo looks to clinch
and Halfhand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peukalo's knee momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peukalo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Halfhand scores with a hook to the body. Peukalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halfhand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peukalo's calf.
Halfhand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peukalo moves away.
Halfhand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peukalo scores with a jab.
Peukalo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peukalo misses with a straight right.
Halfhand looks to land a combination but Peukalo avoids it well.
Peukalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Halfhand lands.
Halfhand swings for the body but Peukalo moves out of range.
Halfhand scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Halfhand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peukalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Peukalo misses with an uppercut. Halfhand saw that one coming.
Peukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halfhand.
Halfhand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peukalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Peukalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peukalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Halfhand tenderised Peukalo's leg. Peukalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peukalo tries to bum rush Halfhand with a series of wild strikes but Halfhand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peukalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halfhand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peukalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo looks to land a combination but Halfhand avoids it well.
Peukalo is looking to clinch but Halfhand is avoiding it.
Halfhand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halfhand.
Peukalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peukalo connects with the punch.
Halfhand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peukalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halfhand scrambles back to his feet.
Halfhand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halfhand swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukalo.
Halfhand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halfhand thuds his right hand into Peukalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peukalo tries to clinch up.
Peukalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halfhand tries to close the distance and clinch but Peukalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peukalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo moves in looking to clinch but Halfhand pushes him off.
Halfhand looks for the body kick but Peukalo saw that one coming.
Halfhand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halfhand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peukalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Peukalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halfhand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peukalo avoids the body shot from Halfhand.
Peukalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Peukalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peukalo misses with a few strikes there.
Halfhand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halfhand thuds a left hand into Peukalo's body.
Peukalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halfhand misses with a hook
and Peukalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Poro Peukalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peukalo misses with an uppercut. Halfhand saw that one coming.
Peukalo swings for the body but Halfhand moves out of range.
Halfhand lands a leg kick that knocks Peukalo off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Qhorin Halfhand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Poro Peukalo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peukalo. Halfhand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halfhand looks for a takedown but Peukalo sprawls well.
Halfhand missing with a left hand there. Peukalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peukalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halfhand.
Peukalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peukalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halfhand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halfhand manages to break the clinch.
Halfhand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peukalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halfhand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukalo wants to clinch.
Halfhand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peukalo clinches up with Halfhand and pushes him back against the cage.
Halfhand tries to stall but Peukalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halfhand blocking some punches.
Halfhand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peukalo is looking to clinch.
Peukalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halfhand circles away quickly and effectively.
Halfhand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halfhand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peukalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peukalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halfhand manages to avoid it.
Peukalo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peukalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right-left combo lands from Halfhand.
Halfhand slips a jab and a cross from Peukalo.
Halfhand scores with a head kick. Peukalo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peukalo scores with a one two! Halfhand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peukalo misses with a body shot.
Halfhand is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peukalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halfhand throws a body punch but Peukalo moves out of range.
Peukalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halfhand cracks Peukalo with an open hand slap.
Peukalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halfhand is looking to land body kicks.
Peukalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peukalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Halfhand shoots in for a takedown but Peukalo shows good takedown defense.
Halfhand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halfhand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halfhand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peukalo.
Halfhand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halfhand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halfhand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peukalo manages to avoid it.
Peukalo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halfhand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halfhand lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo lands the left hand.
Halfhand cracks the inside of Peukalo's front leg.
Halfhand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Halfhand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peukalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halfhand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peukalo throws a hook to the side of Halfhand's head but Halfhand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peukalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halfhand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halfhand tries to close the distance and clinch but Peukalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halfhand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peukalo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peukalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halfhand looks for a takedown but Peukalo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qhorin Halfhand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Halfhand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Peukalo.
Peukalo is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Halfhand.
A big right from Halfhand misses.
Halfhand lands a really nice looking cross but Peukalo seems unphased.
Peukalo moves out of range as Halfhand throws a body kick.
Peukalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halfhand.
Halfhand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peukalo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peukalo wants to clinch up but Halfhand keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Peukalo misses.
Halfhand connects with a crisp jab.
Halfhand is looking to chop away at Peukalo's legs.
Peukalo throws a counter combo.
Peukalo misses with a few strikes there.
Halfhand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peukalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halfhand sizes up Peukalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halfhand throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qhorin Halfhand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halfhand 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qhorin Halfhand!
Our winner, Qhorin Halfhand, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McTavish (ranked 845 p4p, 115 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 693 p4p, 100 weight class). Hamish McTavish 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs slaps away a takedown attempt from McTavish, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biggs checks a low kick from McTavish.
McTavish shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggs tries to sprawl out of it but McTavish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McTavish misses with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTavish misses with a leg kick.
Biggs is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs connects with a solid leg kick.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggs.
McTavish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biggs.
McTavish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Biggs scores with a leg kick.
McTavish cracks the inside of Biggs's front leg.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
McTavish tries to counter with a takedown but Biggs is quick to defend against it.
McTavish fails with the takedown
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTavish shoots in for a double leg but Biggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biggs throws a series of punches but McTavish avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Biggs throws a body punch but McTavish moves out of range.
Biggs has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice uppercut there from McTavish.
Biggs lands a really nice looking cross but McTavish seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biggs scores with a hook to the body. McTavish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
McTavish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biggs lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Biggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Biggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
McTavish shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biggs is trying to defend but McTavish finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biggs is trying to stand up here but McTavish is controlling him well.
Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McTavish working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Biggs's thigh. Biggs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McTavish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish throws a strike but Biggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McTavish has his foot on Biggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggs works his way back into a safe position though.
McTavish wants to hit a switch here but Biggs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McTavish there!
McTavish manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McTavish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
Biggs wants to free his trapped foot but McTavish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
McTavish slips a jab from Biggs.
Biggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biggs misses with a hook.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTavish dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs lands with an overhand left.
Biggs missing with a left hand there. McTavish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTavish has a takedown stuffed.
Biggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from McTavish misses
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggs gets caught flat footed, as McTavish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biggs pushes McTavish off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McTavish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTavish misses with a low kick.
Biggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTavish momentarily.
Biggs with a nice cross.
Biggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTavish's calf.
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!
Biggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McTavish walks into a stiff left hand from Biggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biggs.
Biggs looks to land a combination but McTavish avoids it well.
Biggs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTavish is able to avoid easily.
McTavish fails with the takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Biggs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McTavish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biggs can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Biggs misses its intended target.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Biggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs looks to land a left hand but McTavish moved out of range nicely.
McTavish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biggs but Biggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavish.
McTavish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from McTavish there.
Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTavish.
McTavish missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McTavish is stalling here. Biggs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McTavish seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Biggs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs stands up.
McTavish misses with an uppercut
and Biggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justin Biggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biggs cracks McTavish with a good jab.
Biggs lands a right hook to the body.
McTavish fails with the takedown
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTavish slips under a jab.
McTavish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biggs is out of range and McTavish settles back down.
Biggs throws out a counter right but McTavish avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Biggs jabs at McTavish's body.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Biggs. No joy for McTavish on that attempt.
McTavish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTavish tries for a takedown but Biggs circles away easily
and Biggs counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Biggs finds it's way through McTavish's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs lands an overhand right.
McTavish is rocked!
Biggs flashes McTavish a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McTavish's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McTavish crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Biggs punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Biggs!
After the big win, Justin Biggs made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cartel Elite Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 444 p4p, 65 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2561 p4p, 308 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fakiiri might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Nakki Fakiiri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacFarlane lands with a good body shot.
Fakiiri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacFarlane with a hook.
Fakiiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacFarlane throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Fakiiri rushes MacFarlane and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as MacFarlane controls his hands.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane effectively controlling the action here.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
A short left from Fakiiri.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane - that landed with a thud.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane scores with a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from MacFarlane.
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!
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fakiiri or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane lands a left hand.
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
MacFarlane lands a shot to the body.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
MacFarlane presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane pushes Fakiiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
MacFarlane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane gets through Fakiiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
MacFarlane has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri is rocked!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacFarlane lands a body shot.
MacFarlane scores with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacFarlane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian MacFarlane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rian MacFarlane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacFarlane connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.
MacFarlane has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fakiiri is rocked!
A body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.
MacFarlane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but MacFarlane blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacFarlane dips a shoulder and cracks Fakiiri with a mighty uppercut! Fakiiri falls back against the cage and MacFarlane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fakiiri is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - MacFarlane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Rian MacFarlane said 'Kill or be killed!'.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Giannis (ranked 2999 p4p, 404 weight class) and Jean Pierre Papin (ranked 4891 p4p, 534 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
213 lbs
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36
211 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Giannis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Pierre Papin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giannis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.
Giannis avoids the body shot from Papin.
Giannis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papin's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giannis.
Giannis lands with a nice combination. Papin backs away looking to recover.
Giannis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papin manages to avoid it.
Papin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Papin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannis.
Giannis throws a poor cross that misses
and Papin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papin throws out a loose jab but Giannis uses good head movement to avoid it.
DJ Giannis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papin digs a good body shot into Giannis's ribs.
Giannis throws an off balance right hand
and Papin 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.
Giannis lands a right hook to the body.
Giannis lands a nice hook to Papin's body. Papin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Papin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giannis throws out the jab.
Giannis dips to his left and cracks Papin with an uppercut!
Giannis throws a lazy uppercut
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giannis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Papin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giannis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Giannis throws a hook but Papin avoids it easily.
Giannis looks to land a left hand but Papin moved out of range nicely.
Giannis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papin in his tracks.
Papin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Giannis throws a lazy right hand but Papin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannis throws a head kick that misses.
Papin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giannis.
Giannis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papin unleashes a big counter combination but Giannis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giannis throws out a powerful jab.
Papin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giannis.
Papin wants to slow Giannis down by chopping away at his legs.
Papin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giannis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giannis throws a poor cross that misses
and Papin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giannis throws a sloppy head kick and Papin moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Papin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Giannis lands a jab-cross combination.
Papin is rocked!
Giannis throws a head kick that misses.
Papin is still on wobbly legs! Can Giannis finish him?
Giannis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papin doesn't seem bothered though.
Giannis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Giannis lands a right hand from hell, dropping Papin. Giannis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Giannis!
A victorious DJ Giannis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 171 p4p, 21 weight class) and Karter Kinshaw (ranked 1494 p4p, 180 weight class). Ridgeway kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Forgotten War. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Kinshaw sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Kinshaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway lands a jab.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kinshaw defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Kinshaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Kinshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kinshaw momentarily.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Kinshaw's head back.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw moved away.
We've been told by Ridgeway's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinshaw's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway wants to slow Kinshaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw digs a good hook to Ridgeway's body.
Kinshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinshaw lands a head shot.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Kinshaw is out of range.
Kinshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridgeway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kinshaw moves in looking to clinch but Ridgeway pushes him off.
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kinshaw checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Kinshaw checks it.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Kinshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Kinshaw connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Kinshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Kinshaw slips the punch.
Kinshaw lands with a right hand.
Kinshaw tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kinshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Kinshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
And Kinshaw responds with a good body kick, but Ridgeway manages to step out the way in time.
Ridgeway ducks right into an uppercut from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw is looking to clinch but Ridgeway is avoiding it.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinshaw needs to keep his hands up - Ridgeway had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinshaw avoided it.
Kinshaw avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kinshaw! But no joy.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Kinshaw cracks Ridgeway with a good jab.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw moved away.
Kinshaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw moved away.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ridgeway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinshaw misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway jabs Kinshaw right on the nose. Kinshaw blinks but takes it well.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Kinshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinshaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kinshaw lands with an overhand left.
Kinshaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway throws a front kick that sends Kinshaw stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Kinshaw moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kinshaw is able to avoid easily.
Kinshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinshaw can do to turn this around?
Ridgeway thuds his shin into the meat of Kinshaw's side.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Kinshaw throws a big counter head kick but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway defending well as Kinshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kinshaw's head backwards.
Kinshaw wants to clinch up but Ridgeway keeps it at a distance.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Kinshaw misses.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinshaw can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinshaw throws a one two combo.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Kinshaw moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kinshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Kinshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kinshaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kinshaw might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ridgeway has got the better of the exchanges.
Kinshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Kinshaw controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kinshaw is trying to pull guard but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Ridgeway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kinshaw throws an elbow but misses.
Ridgeway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kinshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Kinshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kinshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
Kinshaw tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kinshaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kinshaw or not.
Kinshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
Kinshaw blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch.
Kinshaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kinshaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ridgeway gets to his feet. Kinshaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice uppercut lands for Ridgeway. That snapped Kinshaw's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Kinshaw blocks the leg kick.
Kinshaw tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway catches Kinshaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kinshaw 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ridgeway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kinshaw if he has to take too many more of those.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Kinshaw avoids it.
Kinshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinshaw sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kinshaw is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Kinshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw takes one to the chin there.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kinshaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinshaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kinshaw looks to land a combination. Ridgeway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kinshaw blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway thumps Kinshaw with a low kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinshaw checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinshaw gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kinshaw's knee momentarily.
Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kinshaw counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kinshaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Ridgeway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kinshaw under the eye.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinshaw can pounce on him.
Kinshaw walks into a straight right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kinshaw.
Kinshaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Kinshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Kinshaw down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw tries to clinch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Karter Kinshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway cracks Kinshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Kinshaw moved out of range nicely.
Kinshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Ridgeway counters with an outside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Kinshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Kinshaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kinshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Kinshaw avoids it easily.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ridgeway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kinshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kinshaw throws a quick head kick that knocks Ridgeway silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kinshaw is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karter Kinshaw!
Karter Kinshaw is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Mercy (ranked 1601 p4p, 242 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 3882 p4p, 472 weight class). Bezoink is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fuel. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waylon Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bezoink wants to land a leg kick but Mercy is out of range.
Bezoink missing with a left hand there. Mercy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bezoink tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezoink somewhat.
Mercy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bezoink throws out the jab.
Bezoink throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mercy misses.
Bezoink throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bezoink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink jabs Mercy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bezoink swings for the body but Mercy moves out of range.
Bezoink takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Bezoink misses.
Bezoink dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy lunges at Bezoink with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bezoink's hand.
Mercy throws a leg kick that misses.
Bezoink throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercy.
Mercy throws the left hand but Bezoink avoids the punch easily.
Mercy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waylon Mercy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezoink takes one to the side of the head.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Mercy moves away
and Mercy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercy.
Bezoink throws a hook but Mercy blocks it.
Mercy misses with a hook.
Mercy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezoink lunges at Mercy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercy's hand.
Bezoink looks to land a left hand but Mercy moved out of range nicely.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
The fighters circling - Bezoink throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bezoink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bezoink just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Mercy misses.
Mercy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bezoink if he has to take too many more of those.
Mercy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Mercy.
Bezoink punishes Mercy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bezoink looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bezoink throws a hook but Mercy blocks it.
Mercy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bezoink avoids the body shot from Mercy.
Bezoink wants to counter the offense by Mercy and move into the clinch position.
Mercy cracks the inside of Bezoink's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Bezoink.
Mercy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercy. That snapped Bezoink's head back.
Bezoink moves away from the strike by Mercy.
Good leg kick by Mercy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Mercy moves out of range easily.
Bezoink throws a head kick but Mercy moves out of range.
Bezoink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezoink misses with a wild body shot.
Mercy thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Bezoink loads up on a big right hand but Mercy slips the punch.
Bezoink looks to throw the jab but Mercy is out of range.
Mercy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezoink avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercy tried to score with a low kick but Bezoink checks it.
A head kick misses from Mercy.
Mercy drops his hands momentarily and Bezoink takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bezoink stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bezoink takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercy avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
It looked like Mercy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bezoink.
Mercy lands a jab to Bezoink's midsection.
Bezoink checks a low kick from Mercy.
Despite the aggression on Bezoink's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercy throws a lazy right hand but Bezoink sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Mercy tenderised Bezoink's leg. Bezoink is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bezoink takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bezoink dodges the punch combination from Mercy.
Mercy lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Mercy. Those never looked like landing.
Bezoink misses with a head kick.
Donk. Bezoink catches Mercy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mercy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Mercy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bezoink throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezoink throws a jab when Mercy was well out of range.
Bezoink scores with a three punch combo!
Bezoink shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercy but Mercy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bezoink takes a swing at Mercy's ribcage but misses.
Bezoink looks to land a right hand but Mercy moved out of range.
Mercy misses with a hook
and Bezoink counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Bezoink misses.
Mercy tries to land a leg kick but Bezoink saw it coming and moves away.
Bezoink tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bezoink defending well as Mercy loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Bezoink has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bezoink misses with an uppercut.
Mercy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Bezoink.
Mercy staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Mercy.
Mercy feints and then cracks Bezoink's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bezoink down.
Mercy misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bezoink on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezoink misses the target.
Bezoink tries to move into range but Mercy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ernie Bezoink has been cut.
Mercy tries to bum rush Bezoink with a series of wild strikes but Bezoink uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercy misses with a body kick.
Mercy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezoink.
Bezoink's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercy is looking to slow Bezoink down with leg kicks.
Bezoink lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercy.
Bezoink ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bezoink tries to counter by closing the distance.
Waylon Mercy is winning the standup battle so far.
Bezoink thuds his right hand into Mercy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bezoink might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mercy has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice sprawl there from Mercy as Bezoink shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Mercy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mercy is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercy ducks under a wild hook from Bezoink.
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!
Mercy staying out of range there.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercy misses with a leg kick.
Mercy drops his hands momentarily and Bezoink takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bezoink throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercy.
Mercy throws a low kick but Bezoink moves out of range easily.
Mercy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bezoink as he checks the leg kick.
Bezoink shoots in for a double leg but Mercy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waylon Mercy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie Bezoink.
The fighters circling - Mercy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bezoink avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Bezoink was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercy throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Mercy throws a low kick but Bezoink moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Bezoink on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mercy misses.
Mercy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezoink can do to turn this around?
Bezoink shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercy defends it nicely.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bezoink shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercy but Mercy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mercy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mercy throws an overhand right that lands on Bezoink's shoulder, as Bezoink tries to avoid the shot.
Mercy missing with a left hand there. Bezoink was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bezoink throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercy lands with a kick to the temple. Bezoink shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mercy defending well as Bezoink loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bezoink checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mercy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mercy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bezoink under the eye.
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but Mercy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezoink misses the target.
Bezoink wants to slow Mercy down by chopping away at his legs.
Bezoink throws a head kick but Mercy moves out of range.
Bezoink tries a head kick but it misses.
Bezoink moves out of range as Mercy throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercy.
Mercy lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Mercy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernie Bezoink's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mercy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bezoink throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mercy throws a low kick but Bezoink avoids it.
Mercy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Mercy lands.
Bezoink misses with a straight left.
Bezoink slips under a jab from Mercy.
Bezoink lands a two punch combo.
Nice body kick there by Mercy.
Bezoink shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mercy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mercy pushes Bezoink off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Mercy.
A swing and a miss from Bezoink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy clobbers Bezoink with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mercy thows a body kick. Bezoink tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bezoink closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercy quickly recovers to half guard.
Bezoink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercy tries to get to full guard but Bezoink has control of the leg.
Mercy wants to get back to his feet.
Mercy kicks off Bezoink and gets to his feet.
Mercy's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Mercy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercy cracks the inside of Bezoink's front leg.
Mercy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercy there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezoink stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercy.
Mercy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bezoink doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercy.
A low kick from Bezoink is predictable there
letting Mercy counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bezoink throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercy.
Mercy looks to throw the jab but Bezoink is out of range.
Bezoink throws a counter combo.
Mercy misses with an uppercut. Bezoink saw that one coming.
Bezoink takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bezoink.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mercy.
Mercy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bezoink throws out a counter right but Mercy avoids it with no problem.
Mercy throws out a leg kick but Bezoink moves out of range and Mercy only half commits.
Bezoink throws out a counter right but Mercy avoids it with no problem.
Mercy connects with a single shot there.
Bezoink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercy looks to throw the jab but Bezoink is out of range.
Bezoink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercy throws a sloppy head kick and Bezoink moves out of range easily.
Mercy misses with a wild combination.
Mercy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezoink.
Bezoink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezoink.
Bezoink shoots for a takedown but Mercy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezoink.
Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezoink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezoink sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bezoink throws out a counter right but Mercy avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mercy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bezoink. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercy checks a leg kick.
As Bezoink backs away, Mercy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
You can see that Bezoink has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Bezoink misses with a body shot
and Mercy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waylon Mercy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercy connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezoink stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercy.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
Mercy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but Mercy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercy connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waylon Mercy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Mercy!
Waylon Mercy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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