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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurgen Davidyan (ranked 851 p4p, 118 weight class) and Terry Bogard (ranked 2400 p4p, 306 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gurgen Davidyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Terry Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bogard counters with a nice body shot.
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Bogard takes one to the side of the head.
Bogard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Davidyan misses the target.
Davidyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davidyan lands with a hook. Bogard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bogard moves forwards but Davidyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bogard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bogard walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davidyan.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bogard misses with a few strikes there.
Davidyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Davidyan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bogard on the side of the head.
Davidyan jabs at Bogard's body.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davidyan on the side of the head.
Davidyan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bogard takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davidyan connects with a body shot.
Davidyan is looking to slow Bogard down with leg kicks.
Davidyan swings for the body but Bogard moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Davidyan scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bogard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davidyan is looking to land body kicks.
Bogard misses with a jab to the body
and Davidyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidyan tries to land a body kick
and Bogard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Davidyan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Davidyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
Davidyan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidyan manages to avoid it.
Davidyan cracks the inside of Bogard's front leg.
Davidyan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Davidyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Davidyan misses its intended target.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidyan.
Davidyan lands a jab to Bogard's midsection.
Bogard tries to move into range but Davidyan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davidyan misses with a jab to the body
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard misses with a straight right.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan lands a right hook to the body.
Davidyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bogard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogard effectively controlling the action here.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard looking to slow down the pace here.
Bogard tries to stall but Davidyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Davidyan.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard tries to break free but Davidyan pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidyan.
Bogard lands a nice uppercut.
Davidyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Davidyan rushes Bogard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davidyan is leaning against Bogard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogards head.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogard's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard working aggressively here.
Davidyan lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
That's time! Davidyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bogard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
It seemed like Bogard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bogard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davidyan at a distance.
Davidyan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Davidyan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard throws an off balance right hand
enabling Davidyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidyan.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Davidyan throws a head kick that Bogard semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davidyan takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Bogard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.
Bogard blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Bogard working hard to break the clinch.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bogard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan is leaning against Bogard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogard's elbow.
Bogard stalling in the clinch but Davidyan improves position.
Gurgen Davidyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard has Davidyan pushed against the cage.
Bogard taking a breather.
Davidyan lands with a right to the head.
Davidyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidyan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogard's elbow.
Davidyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bogard.
A short left from Davidyan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard is looking to control Davidyan's arms but Davidyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bogard has his back to the cage.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogard's elbow.
Bogard working aggressively here.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan manages to break the clinch.
Bogard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Davidyan.
Bogard scores with a jab to the body.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Bogard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Davidyan throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidyan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Davidyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davidyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Bogard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogard thumps Davidyan with a low kick.
Davidyan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogard's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davidyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davidyan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davidyan lands with a straight right. Bogard didn't see that one coming.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidyan lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davidyan connects with a high kick.
Nice body kick from Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a body shot.
Davidyan throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogard! But no joy.
Bogard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Davidyan misses.
Davidyan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davidyan.
Bogard fails to land with a series of punches.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davidyan throws a leg kick
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Davidyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Bogard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bogard throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davidyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bogard.
Davidyan takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan misses with the body kick
and Bogard counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bogard takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
Bogard jabs at Davidyan's body.
Davidyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Bogard.
Davidyan lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan works Bogard's body with a nice hook.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Davidyan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the body
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davidyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Davidyan's head.
Davidyan scores with a nice body kick.
Davidyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davidyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard counters with a right hand to the body.
Bogard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidyan finds it's way round the side to connect with Bogard's head.
Davidyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogard takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogard scores with a leg kick.
Davidyan connects with a jab.
Davidyan looks to land a right hand but Bogard moved out of range.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bogard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Davidyan finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidyan manages to avoid it.
Davidyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidyan throws a sloppy body shot
and Davidyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davidyan loads up on a big right hand but Bogard slips the punch.
Davidyan takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogard's head.
Davidyan throws a hook but Bogard avoids it easily.
Bogard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bogard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Bogard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davidyan checks it well.
And Davidyan counters with a quick kick to the body but Bogard blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogard walks into a straight right hand from Davidyan.
Davidyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bogard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bogard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Davidyan.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidyan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gurgen Davidyan thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Terry Bogard was interviewed post fight and said 'No excuses, you learn more from loses than you do from wins. Cheers!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 1602 p4p, 190 weight class) and Jack Douglas (ranked 1053 p4p, 131 weight class). Douglas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go For a Soda by Kim Mitchell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick that misses.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Thumbhisbum looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thumbhisbum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing.
Thumbhisbum misses the jab.
Thumbhisbum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thumbhisbum thuds his right hand into Douglas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas throws a hook but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body shot.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thumbhisbum.
A slow jab from Thumbhisbum misses its intended target.
Douglas thows a leg kick but Thumbhisbum checks it
and Thumbhisbum counters with a low kick, right behind Douglas 's knee.
Douglas thows a body kick. Thumbhisbum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Thumbhisbum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though.
Douglas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thumbhisbum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Douglas lands an overhand right.
Thumbhisbum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.
Thumbhisbum scores with a nice body kick.
Thumbhisbum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thumbhisbum avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thumbhisbum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Douglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Douglas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thumbhisbum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.
Thumbhisbum scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thumbhisbum connects with a single shot there.
Thumbhisbum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Douglas scores with a push kick.
Thumbhisbum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Douglas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thumbhisbum scrambles back to his feet.
Thumbhisbum misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
Thumbhisbum ducks right into an uppercut from Douglas.
Douglas checks the leg kick.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Thumbhisbum saw that one coming.
Douglas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Douglas throws a head kick that half lands.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thumbhisbum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thumbhisbum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thumbhisbum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Thumbhisbum avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thumbhisbum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thumbhisbum.
Douglas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Thumbhisbum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Thumbhisbum saw that one coming.
Thumbhisbum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Douglas.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Thumbhisbum avoids it with no problem.
Thumbhisbum connects with an inside leg kick.
Thumbhisbum lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Thumbhisbum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thumbhisbum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a combination but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas cracks Thumbhisbum with a good jab.
Douglas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thumbhisbum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thumbhisbum walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Thumbhisbum moved out of range.
Douglas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thumbhisbum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Douglas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas feints a jab promting Thumbhisbum to slip. Douglas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thumbhisbum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Benjamin Thumbhisbum has been cut.
Nice jab there from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thumbhisbum throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas counters with a good low kick that Thumbhisbum was not able to check.
Thumbhisbum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas lands a right hook to the body.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a low kick, right behind Thumbhisbum 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thumbhisbum, right into the meat.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thumbhisbum tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook.
Douglas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas lands with a nice body punch.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thumbhisbum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thumbhisbum in his tracks.
Thumbhisbum throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Thumbhisbum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Thumbhisbum finds it's target.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Thumbhisbum looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thumbhisbum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thumbhisbum might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thumbhisbum slips under a jab.
Thumbhisbum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thumbhisbum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas throws a hook but Thumbhisbum avoids it easily.
Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Douglas.
Thumbhisbum moves into range and clinches up with Douglas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Douglas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thumbhisbum throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum misses with the head strike.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Douglas misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thumbhisbum.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thumbhisbum.
Douglas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Thumbhisbum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Douglas tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Douglas is leaning against Thumbhisbum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum presses Douglas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thumbhisbum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thumbhisbum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas tests Thumbhisbum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thumbhisbum tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thumbhisbum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Douglas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thumbhisbum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Douglas throws a good cross that connects.
Douglas tries to work over Thumbhisbum's front leg with a kick but Thumbhisbum checks it.
Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thumbhisbum moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thumbhisbums head.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas presses Thumbhisbum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Douglas working aggressively here.
Thumbhisbum lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum manages to break the clinch.
Douglas cracks a nice hook into Thumbhisbum's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Douglas tries a quick counter leg kick but Thumbhisbum is wise to it.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thumbhisbum slips under a jab from Douglas.
Thumbhisbum fires out a quick counter leg kick but Douglas just manages to avoid it.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Douglas tenderised Thumbhisbum's leg. Thumbhisbum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Douglas.
Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thumbhisbum lands the left hand.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglas defending well as Thumbhisbum loads up on a big left hand.
Thumbhisbum loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Thumbhisbum closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Thumbhisbum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thumbhisbums head.
Thumbhisbum scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thumbhisbum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thumbhisbum scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thumbhisbum.
Douglas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas gets through Thumbhisbum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Thumbhisbum misses with the head strike.
Douglas works on Thumbhisbum's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Thumbhisbum.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbhisbum controls the action.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
Thumbhisbum misses with some punches.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Douglas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack Douglas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thumbhisbum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body punch.
Douglas tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Douglas.
Thumbhisbum is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Thumbhisbum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Douglas lands with a straight right. Thumbhisbum didn't see that one coming.
Oh Thumbhisbum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thumbhisbum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thumbhisbum checks a low kick from Douglas.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Thumbhisbum.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Thumbhisbum misses the target.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum throws a solid leg kick but Douglas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thumbhisbum.
Douglas lands with a nice body punch.
Thumbhisbum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thumbhisbum misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
As Thumbhisbum backs off Douglas throws a huge counter combo but Thumbhisbum manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thumbhisbum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thumbhisbum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thumbhisbum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum checks a low kick from Douglas.
Thumbhisbum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Douglas momentarily.
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick but Douglas moved away.
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thumbhisbum. That did some damage!
Douglas works the jab nicely.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thumbhisbum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thumbhisbum.
Douglas scoring well with a low kick there.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas lands the left hand.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thumbhisbum moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Jab, jab by Douglas - just one landing.
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!
Thumbhisbum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Thumbhisbum with a nice cross.
Thumbhisbum defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Thumbhisbum lands a jab to the nose.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Thumbhisbum is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Douglas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas with a jab.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Thumbhisbum.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Thumbhisbum avoids it with no problem.
Douglas blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Thumbhisbum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Douglas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thumbhisbum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum cracks Douglas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Douglas thows a body kick. Thumbhisbum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Douglas lands a nice shot that snaps Thumbhisbum's head back.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thumbhisbum's calf.
Thumbhisbum tries to move into range but Douglas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thumbhisbum with a hook.
Douglas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thumbhisbum on the side of the head.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
Thumbhisbum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Thumbhisbum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thumbhisbum misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thumbhisbum's head.
Thumbhisbum wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy.
Thumbhisbum tries to get to full guard but Douglas has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Douglas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thumbhisbum defending well though.
Douglas misses with a head shot. Thumbhisbum uses the momentum to regain guard.
Douglas landing some decent shots from guard.
Douglas cracks Thumbhisbum with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas working some strikes from top position.
Douglas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Douglas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas!
Jack Douglas looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Douglas (ranked 1051 p4p, 143 weight class) and Donson Denille (ranked 1703 p4p, 214 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donson Denille!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Donson Denille has been cut.
Samuel Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denille looks to land a combination. Douglas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Denille throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denille lands a right hook to the body.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas moves out of range as Denille strikes.
Denille works Douglas's body with a nice hook.
Denille is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas connects with a looping right hand.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Denille sees coming a mile off.
Douglas lands a front kick.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denille walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Douglas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Douglas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Denille looks winded!
Douglas steps into range and cracks Denille with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Denille flops backwards and Douglas dives into his guard looking to finish!
Denille is rocked!
Douglas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Douglas seems to have locked his on tight now - Denille screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Douglas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Samuel Douglas!
Post fight, an emotional Samuel Douglas said 'Those losses tell a lot about a fighter. I know who I am now. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gum Shoe (ranked 649 p4p, 88 weight class) and Jackson Spinks (ranked 950 p4p, 124 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spinks's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Spinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spinks lands a jab to the head.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Spinks's leg. Spinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Spinks moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Spinks digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Spinks thumps Shoe with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spinks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Spinks jumps guard.
Spinks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Spinks is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoe has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks stands and throws Shoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shoe is looking for a sweep.
Shoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spinks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Spinks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spinks on the ground.
Spinks cracks Shoe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shoe tries to hold on but Spinks postures up.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Shoe taking shots to the head.
Shoe's coaches at Smash and Twist have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shoe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Spinks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shoe tries to reverse the position but Spinks maintains control.
Shoe is in a horrible position here. Spinks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spinks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shoe blocking the ground and pound.
Shoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spinks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shoe is positioning himself well to prevent Spinks advancing to mount.
Shoe is looking to control Spinks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoe avoid being mounted?
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Spinks.
Spinks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shoe pushes Spinks off looking to stand but Spinks dives back in and keeps control.
Spinks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shoe is trying to control Spinks's posture. Spinks takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Shoe! Spinks is rotating here... this could be the end... Shoe is out! Spinks has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Spinks!
An out of breath Jackson Spinks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gum Shoe had this to say: 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 196 p4p, 32 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 561 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kalervo Kaunismieli enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaunismieli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaunismieli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kaunismieli keeps Gravas at a distance using the push kick.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli blocks the body kick.
Kaunismieli flicks out a counter leg kick but Gravas steps away.
Gravas stuns Kaunismieli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Gravas circles away.
Gravas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gravas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli walks into a straight right hand from Gravas .
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!
Gravas slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Gravas 's ribcage but misses.
Gravas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gravas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gravas checks a leg kick.
Gravas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli with a hook.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Gravas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Gravas 's head.
Gravas feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gravas swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Gravas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gravas throws a low kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Gravas takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Gravas punishes Kaunismieli's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravas checks it well.
Kaunismieli misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Gravas is avoiding it.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas moves out of range of the body kick from Kaunismieli.
Gravas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gravas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gravas connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gravas misses with a body punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Gravas scores with a head kick.
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Gravas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaunismieli to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Gravas .
Kaunismieli digs a good body shot into Gravas 's ribs.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Gravas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravas .
Donk. Gravas catches Kaunismieli right on the button with a cross.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Gravas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gravas , pushing him back against the cage.
Gravas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gravas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Gravas breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Gravas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gravas throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Kaunismieli thinks about the counter body kick.
Gravas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gravas slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gravas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gravas throws a series of punches but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli walks into a straight right hand from Gravas .
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Gravas 's body.
Gravas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Gravas circles away.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gravas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
Gravas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Gravas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Gravas pushes him off.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Gravas avoids it.
Kaunismieli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gravas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaunismieli clinches with his opponent.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gravas working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Gravas prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Gravas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Gravas blocks it.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Gravas .
Kaunismieli tries to work over Gravas 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gravas .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravas tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gravas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Gravas is looking to chop away at Kaunismieli's legs.
Gravas sets himself, and Kaunismieli steps forward looking for the clinch! Gravas avoids it this time.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Gravas .
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Kaunismieli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice jab there from Gravas .
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kaunismieli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gravas - the referee stops the clock and Kaunismieli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gravas . Kaunismieli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gravas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gravas checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Gravas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gravas throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Gravas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
Gravas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gravas scores with a nice right hand.
Gravas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Gravas tried to counter with a leg kick but Kaunismieli avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravas .
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Gravas . That snapped Kaunismieli's head back.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Gravas connects with a body shot.
Gravas throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Gravas swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks to land a body kick but Gravas moved away.
Gravas thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Gravas swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Gravas lands with an overhand left.
Gravas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Kaunismieli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back to recover.
Gravas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravas lands a front kick.
Latka Gravas is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Gravas is having none of it.
Gravas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gravas throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Gravas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Gravas fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaunismieli in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaunismieli lands a front kick.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Kaunismieli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaunismieli will feel that in the morning.
Gravas is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
Gravas cracks a nice hook into Kaunismieli's ribs.
Kaunismieli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravas moves out of range of the body kick.
Gravas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Gravas .
Gravas throws a leg kick that misses.
Gravas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaunismieli feints a counter leg kick.
Gravas slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Gravas .
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Gravas moves away and avoids it.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Gravas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kaunismieli clinches up with Gravas and pushes him back against the cage.
Gravas stalling against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas misses with a body punch.
Gravas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gravas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Gravas avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kaunismieli.
Gravas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab. Gravas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gravas scores with a nice strike.
Kaunismieli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Gravas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gravas 's corner calls for a 1-2. Gravas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaunismieli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gravas .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravas 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 Kaunismieli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaunismieli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gravas throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Gravas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gravas blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas misses with some punches.
Gravas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gravas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Gravas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravas 's elbow.
Kaunismieli gets through Gravas 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gravas manages to break the clinch.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gravas with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Gravas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravas throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Gravas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravas looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Gravas . That snapped Kaunismieli's head back.
Gravas keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Kaunismieli.
Gravas is looking to chop away at Kaunismieli's legs.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Gravas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses.
Gravas lands with a hook. Kaunismieli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gravas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gravas scores with a nice body kick.
Gravas throws out a powerful jab.
Gravas scores with a nice body kick.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Latka Gravas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gravas , 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latka Gravas !
Latka Gravas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Marciano (ranked 262 p4p, 40 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 468 p4p, 63 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by Marciano is a stone cold pimp out there. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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267 lbs
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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 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocco Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Marciano misses with a hook.
We've been told by Marciano's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorn is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Thorn misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a left to the body.
Thorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Marciano misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
And Thorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorn tries to clinch up.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano misses with a leg kick.
And Thorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Thorn avoids it.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Thorn's ribs.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marciano under the eye.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marciano scrambles back to his feet.
Marciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Marciano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marciano slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Thorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorn checks it well.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorn lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
Marciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Thorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorn punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn wants to clinch
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marciano sends Thorn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marciano is motioning to the referee to let Thorn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Marciano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marciano looks to throw a body kick
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marciano is looking to slow Thorn down with leg kicks.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thorn checks a leg kick.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Marciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorn'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!
Jab from Thorn.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano slips under a jab from Thorn.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
Thorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marciano cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Marciano throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Rocco Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Good shot there by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Marciano has knocked Thorn down with a huge combo! Marciano steps away and waves a wobbly Thorn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Thorn is rocked!
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a one two combo.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Marciano moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Marciano lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Marciano stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thorn is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marciano doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Thorn crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Thorn's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Marciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocco Marciano 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Mendez (ranked 465 p4p, 66 weight class) and Archibald Knox (ranked 145 p4p, 20 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Angelito. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Knox!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Mendez throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Mendez lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox slips a jab from Mendez.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Knox down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Knox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mendez slips under a jab from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendez misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knox.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Mendez tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Mendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mendez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mendez out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!
Post fight, Archibald Knox took to the microphone: 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 453 p4p, 71 weight class) and Foot Fungus (ranked 48 p4p, 6 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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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fungus.
Fungus cracks Magufuli I V with an open hand slap.
Fungus throws out a loose jab but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus clinches.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Fungus tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fungus blocking some punches.
Magufuli I V blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Magufuli I V tries to break the clinch but Fungus is controlling the position.
Magufuli I V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
Magufuli I V throws a head punch that misses.
Magufuli I V breaks the clinch.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Fungus.
Magufuli I V works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Fungus both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
A swing and a miss from Magufuli I V.
Nice defenses there by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fungus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fungus blocks a jab.
Magufuli I V lands with a shot to the body.
Fungus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fungus throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
Fungus misses the jab.
Fungus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Magufuli I V.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Magufuli I V 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fungus dodges the punch combination from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fungus doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magufuli I V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Fungus clobbers Magufuli I V with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magufuli I V lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus moves away from the strike by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fungus to score with a decent uppercut.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magufuli I V blocks a jab.
Magufuli I V with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magufuli I V.
Fungus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magufuli I V has time to react.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magufuli I V explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fungus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fungus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the strikes.
Fungus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fungus throws a nice looking combination but Magufuli I V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fungus tries to clinch there but Magufuli I V circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V scores with a decent looking hook.
Magufuli I V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fungus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fungus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fungus scores with a hook to the body. Magufuli I V takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magufuli I V fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Magufuli I V.
Decent striking displayed by Magufuli I V there.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fungus was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V takes one to the side of the head.
Fungus's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fungus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magufuli I V is looking to slow Fungus down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magufuli I V throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Fungus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magufuli I V.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with a few strikes there.
Magufuli I V throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Magufuli I V.
It looks like Foot Fungus has been cut.
Fungus 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.
Fungus lands a right hook to the body.
Fungus tries to clinch up.
Fungus clinches.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magufuli I V lands a hook that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Fungus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magufuli I V or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Fungus.
Magufuli I V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fungus lands a nice uppercut.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
Fungus lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kassim Magufuli I V will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Foot Fungus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Magufuli I V coming out on top.
Kassim Magufuli I V is winning the standup battle so far.
Fungus slips under a jab from Magufuli I V.
Fungus misses with a straight left.
Fungus moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fungus.
Fungus lands a left hand.
Fungus lands with a light punch inside.
Fungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Fungus.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fungus lands a hook that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fungus.
Magufuli I V throws a punch but it's blocked by Fungus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fungus is working Magufuli I V over against the cage.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foot Fungus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magufuli I V throws a punch but it's blocked by Fungus.
Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Fungus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magufuli I V.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fungus scores with a shoulder strike.
Magufuli I V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Fungus.
Fungus lands with a short shot to the head.
Fungus is working Magufuli I V over against the cage.
A short right from Fungus.
Fungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Fungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Fungus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus lands a hook that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Magufuli I V blocks a body shot from Fungus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungus.
Magufuli I V prevents a body shot from Fungus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus cracks Magufuli I V with a nice body shot.
A short right from Fungus.
Fungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fungus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus blocking some punches.
Fungus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Fungus.
Fungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
Fungus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fungus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Fungus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magufuli I V is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus.
Oh Magufuli I V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fungus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magufuli I V or not.
Fungus dips a shoulder and cracks Magufuli I V with a mighty uppercut! Magufuli I V falls back against the cage and Fungus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magufuli I V 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 - Fungus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pa‘Akea Built (ranked 50 p4p, 8 weight class) and Caio Bottura (ranked 92 p4p, 16 weight class). Built's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaiian War Chant. Bottura has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pa‘Akea Built!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Built avoids the head kick by Bottura.
A good leg kick by Built.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Bottura jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bottura misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Built tries to counter by clinching up but Bottura breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Built tries to clinch
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Bottura drives through and clinches with Built against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Bottura controls the action.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Built walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A cross from Built lands.
Bottura gets tackled into the cage by Built. Built maintains the clinch.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly.
Bottura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Built has passed into half guard!
Bottura is trying to control but Built passes into side control!
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bottura's face as Built controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottura is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura wants to control but Built postures up.
Bottura tries to bench press Built off him but Built keeps the position.
Built controls the position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Built content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Built, pushing him back against the cage.
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.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Built prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bottura jumps guard.
Bottura looking to control.
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bottura looking for subs off his back but Built has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Built misses with a straight right.
Built tries to clinch
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caio Bottura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Built tries to keep at a distance but Bottura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottura is looking to control Built's arms but Built gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottura has his back to the cage.
Bottura pulls Built into guard.
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Built to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Built seems content to control.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg.
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Built pulls his head out easily.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg.
Bottura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Built trying to control the pace.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Built is working away from the top position though.
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Built pulls his head out easily.
Bottura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Built passes into side control.
Built wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bottura wants to control but Built is having none of it.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura tries to hold on but Built postures up.
Built sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bottura wants to hold on but Built pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bottura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bottura tries to control Built's body but Built pushes him off. Bottura squirms to his side and now Built has his back!
I really don't envy Bottura right now.
Built not allowing Bottura to control his hands.
Bottura wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built gets his hands free as Bottura looks to control.
Built really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bottura.
Pa‘Akea Built overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Built doesn't have the hooks in and Bottura manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Built scores with a leg kick.
Bottura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built scores with the left hand. Bottura knows he should have avoided that one.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bottura moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Bottura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Built checks it.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura takes one on the button.
Built connects with a body shot.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bottura.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Built.
Built checks a low kick from Bottura.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
As Bottura looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Bottura just gets out of the way.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Bottura is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bottura off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Built follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bottura was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Pa‘Akea Built thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 14 p4p, 2 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 49 p4p, 8 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyrone Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov connects with a crisp jab.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Tyrone Jones shows good takedown defense.
Obuhov has managed to clinch.
Obuhov tries a knee to the head but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Obuhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyrone Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Obuhov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obuhov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Obuhov throws a shot to the body.
Obuhov jabs Tyrone Jones right on the nose. Tyrone Jones blinks but takes it well.
Obuhov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyrone Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuhov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyrone Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyrone Jones gets caught flat footed, as Obuhov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Obuhov stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obuhov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Obuhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obuhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrone Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obuhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obuhov working for a triangle but Tyrone Jones defends it easily.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Obuhov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyrone Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyrone Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Obuhov trying to control the position.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyrone Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obuhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Obuhov's legs - danger averted.
Obuhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyrone Jones preventing the sweep.
Obuhov is looking for a triangle but Tyrone Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Tyrone Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obuhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrone Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obuhov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obuhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyrone Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obuhov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Obuhov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obuhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Obuhov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Obuhov moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obuhov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Obuhov is breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obuhov.
Obuhov tries a knee to the head but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Obuhov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Obuhov.
Obuhov tries to pull guard but Tyrone Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Tyrone Jones is pressed up against the cage. Obuhov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyrone Jones down to the mat. Tyrone Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
so Obuhov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyrone Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrone Jones has Obuhov pulled in close to control his posture.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
Tyrone Jones has control of Obuhov's left arm, preventing Obuhov from doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Obuhov won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Obuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obuhov stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obuhov is fighting to break Tyrone Jones's control of his arms but Tyrone Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyrone Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyrone Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrone Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Obuhov scores with a one two! Tyrone Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyrone Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obuhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obuhov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyrone Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Obuhov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyrone Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obuhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Tyrone Jones manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Obuhov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyrone Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyrone Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov tries to land a knee to the head but Tyrone Jones blocks with his arms.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Obuhov wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyrone Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
Tyrone Jones pushes Obuhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Obuhov controls his hands.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obuhov prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones gets through Obuhov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obuhov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
Obuhov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
and Tyrone Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Obuhov! He's just covering up as Tyrone Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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