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Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odchigin Khadan (ranked 2475 p4p, 286 weight class) and Arjen Lucassen (ranked 1869 p4p, 231 weight class). Khadan's entrance music is Khoomii. A fine choice. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arjen Lucassen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadan throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucassen. Khadan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan slips a jab from Lucassen.
Khadan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lucassen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucassen throws a solid leg kick but Khadan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lucassen.
Khadan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Khadan.
Khadan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Lucassen jabs Khadan right on the nose. Khadan blinks but takes it well.
Khadan misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a series of punches but Khadan moves out of range.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Khadan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Lucassen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucassen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucassen misses with a hook to the body
and Khadan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khadan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucassen! But no joy.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Khadan.
Khadan scores with a shot to the body.
Khadan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lucassen to the mat! Lucassen manages to get full guard.
Lucassen wants to stand up but Khadan is controlling him.
Khadan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucassen wants to stand but Khadan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khadan controls the pace.
Khadan prevents Lucassen from getting back to his feet.
Khadan wants to pass the guard but Lucassen is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadan moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Khadan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Lucassen. Beautiful body shot.
Khadan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Khadan throws a series of punches but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Khadan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Khadan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khadan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucassen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadan digs a good body shot into Lucassen's ribs.
Lucassen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadan.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Khadan.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khadan at a distance.
Lucassen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Khadan.
Lucassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khadan.
Khadan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen scores with a hook.
Khadan slips a jab from Lucassen.
An attempted straight right counter from Khadan misses the target.
Khadan throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Lucassen.
Lucassen slips under a jab.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Khadan moved out of range.
Khadan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan misses the shot to the body.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucassen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khadan has time to react.
Khadan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Khadan throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khadan blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucassen throws a right hand that misses
letting Khadan counter with a right hand.
Khadan tries a low kick but Lucassen avoids it.
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucassen catches Khadan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucassen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen throws a leg kick which misses Khadan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadan tries to avoid it.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Khadan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucassen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khadan on the side of the head.
Lucassen tries to land a leg kick but Khadan saw it coming and moves away.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut.
Lucassen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucassen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Lucassen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Khadan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lucassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khadan throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Khadan connects with a crisp jab.
Khadan swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen cracks a nice hook into Khadan's ribs.
Khadan cracks Lucassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khadan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Lucassen lands.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Khadan ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Lucassen.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucassen enables Khadan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucassen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadan won't allow Lucassen to get back to his feet.
Khadan trying to control but Lucassen is working from the bottom.
Khadan looking to pass the guard.
Khadan is working hard here to advance position.
Khadan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucassen keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lucassen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khadan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Khadan.
Khadan has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Lucassen.
Khadan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lucassen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Lucassen.
Lucassen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucassen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadan presses Lucassen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
Khadan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lucassen fails to land.
Lucassen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lucassen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucassen lands with a right to the head.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Lucassen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Khadan tries to work over Lucassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen lands an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucassen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucassen.
Lucassen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Lucassen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen connects with a solid leg kick.
Khadan tries to land a front kick but Lucassen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses
and Khadan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucassen misses with a two punch combination.
Khadan lands a nice hook to Lucassen's body. Lucassen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khadan throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khadan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucassen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khadan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odchigin Khadan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
Khadan throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Khadan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadan throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
A jab from Lucassen finds it's way through Khadan's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Lucassen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khadan misses the shot to the body.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Lucassen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucassen catches Khadan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khadan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Lucassen jabs Khadan right on the nose. Khadan blinks but takes it well.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucassen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucassen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khadan misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lucassen.
Lucassen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khadan jabs at Lucassen's body.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
A clash of legs there as Lucassen blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Khadan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khadan walks into a jab.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucassen! But no joy.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan throws out a powerful jab.
Khadan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucassen as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Khadan knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucassen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khadan.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khadan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen punishes Khadan's body with a nice straight punch.
Lucassen checks the leg kick.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Khadan ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Lucassen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khadan doesn't seem phased though.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khadan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khadan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Khadan tries to land a leg kick but Lucassen saw it coming and moves away.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Lucassen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lucassen.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadan slips a jab from Lucassen.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Khadan throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Lucassen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lucassen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Ritter (ranked 3007 p4p, 117 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 1668 p4p, 79 weight class). Ritter comes to the cage accompanied by Another one Bites the dust. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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278 lbs
20 - 21 - 0 |
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278 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. Zaitsev moves away and avoids it.
Ritter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ritter looks to land a body kick but Zaitsev moved away.
Ritter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
Zaitsev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ritter takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Ritter misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaitsev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ritter really felt that one!
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev scores with a kick to the body.
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Zaitsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ritter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaitsev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ritter's jaw. Ritter's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Zaitsev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sylvester Ritter was interviewed post fight and said 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Bounty (ranked 938 p4p, 128 weight class) and Art Brock (ranked 1561 p4p, 206 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
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22 - 10 - 0 |
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213 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Bounty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bounty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bounty is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Bounty just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Brock lands but Bounty takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.
Bounty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bounty fails to land with a series of punches.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock throws a lazy uppercut
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock tries to land a body kick
and Bounty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Bounty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock defending well as Bounty loads up on a big left hand.
Bounty dips to his left and cracks Brock with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Bounty blocks the low kick.
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock tries to bum rush Bounty with a series of wild strikes but Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bounty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock throws a hook to the side of Bounty's head but Bounty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock's corner calls for a 1-2. Brock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bounty looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
Bounty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock throws a right hand that Bounty ducks under and follows up with a left that Bounty also avoids with ease.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bounty dips to his left and cracks Brock with an uppercut!
Jab by Brock.
Bounty lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Bounty pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Bounty works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock tries to bum rush Bounty with a series of wild strikes but Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock misses with a hook
letting Bounty counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brock, as that shot connected.
Bounty is looking to slow Brock down with leg kicks.
Bounty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Bounty needs to keep his hands up - Brock had a free shot at his head there.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bounty.
Bounty takes the fight into the clinch.
Bounty has Brock pressed against the cage, preventing Brock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bounty takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty lands a nice uppercut.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Bounty has him pressed against the cage.
Brock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bounty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Bounty is controlling him.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Brock stalling in the clinch but Bounty improves position.
Bounty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Bounty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bounty.
Brock misses with some punches.
Bounty misses with a body punch.
Brock missing with knees to the body.
Bounty lands with a right to the head.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Bounty working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
Bounty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brock can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock is leaning against Bounty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bounty.
Bounty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bounty lands with a short shot to the head.
Bounty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brock looking to slow down the pace here.
Bounty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bounty scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bounty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Bounty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bounty is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brock.
Bounty cracks Brock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bounty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bounty here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bounty cracks Brock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brock slips a straight right by Bounty.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bounty.
Bounty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brock momentarily.
Bounty clobbers Brock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock digs a good hook to Bounty's body.
Brock throws a body kick that misses
and Bounty counters with a stiff right hand.
Brock lands a nice shot that snaps Bounty's head back.
Bounty swings widly with a right hand
and Bounty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bounty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
A big left from Brock misses.
Good exchange - Bounty coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bounty.
Bounty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Brock.
Bounty tried to score with a low kick but Brock checks it.
Brock throws a hook but Bounty blocks it.
Brock tries to clinch
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock glances at the clock... BAM! Bounty nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Brock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Brock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Bounty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 266 p4p, 35 weight class) and Jackson Spinks (ranked 771 p4p, 105 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
No joy there for Makaki Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaki Iii will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Spinks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Spinks.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Spinks's leg. Spinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Spinks misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Spinks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaki Iii momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Spinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spinks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spinks throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spinks throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Spinks tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spinks walks into a left hand.
Spinks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spinks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Spinks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spinks scores with a jab.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spinks scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Spinks in the body.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Spinks.
Spinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Spinks off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaki Iii blocks the leg kick.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Spinks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Spinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws a low kick, looking for Makaki Iii's leg but Makaki Iii calmly moves out of range.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Spinks avoided it.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spinks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick.
Spinks misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Spinks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Spinks tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a double jab.
Spinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaki Iii blocks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks shoots and misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spinks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spinks.
Makaki Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spinks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spinks - that will leave a mark!
Spinks lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Spinks slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
And Spinks tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaki Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spinks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Spinks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Spinks scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Spinks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makaki Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spinks to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Spinks avoided it.
Spinks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Spinks shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spinks throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks with the counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Spinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makaki Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spinks scrambles back to his feet.
Makaki Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Makaki Iii's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spinks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Spinks checks it.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Spinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spinks thows a body kick. Makaki Iii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Spinks tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spinks jabs Makaki Iii right on the nose. Makaki Iii blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spinks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Spinks.
Makaki Iii throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Spinks misses.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii sizes up Spinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks blocks a low kick nicely.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spinks is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spinks.
Spinks tried to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Spinks checks it.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Spinks sees coming a mile off.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spinks lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spinks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Spinks's front leg with a kick but Spinks checks it.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spinks at a distance.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spinks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii gets caught napping as Spinks dives in and scores a takedown. Makaki Iii manages to retain guard.
Makaki Iii pulls Spinks in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makaki Iii's guard.
Spinks wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is defending well.
Makaki Iii manages to get to full guard.
Spinks stands up over Makaki Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spinks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spinks looking to pass the guard.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii looking to control but Spinks passes into half guard.
Spinks thows a huge punch but Makaki Iii dodges it nicely.
Makaki Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Garibaldi (ranked 399 p4p, 54 weight class) and Angelo Mendez (ranked 610 p4p, 80 weight class). Garibaldi's entrance music is Resist and Bite - Sabaton. A fine choice. Mendez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez works the jab nicely.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Garibaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garibaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garibaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
A big right from Mendez misses.
Mendez throws an off balance right hand
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garibaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Garibaldi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Garibaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Mendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a hook
and Garibaldi counters with a nice right hand that sends Mendez toppling to the canvas! Mendez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garibaldi finish him?!
Mendez is rocked!
Garibaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Garibaldi finish him?
Garibaldi clinches up against the cage.
Mendez is trying to break the clinch but Garibaldi has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez is trying to break the clinch but Garibaldi is controlling him.
Garibaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Garibaldi.
Mendez looks winded!
A hook to the body from Garibaldi.
A short right from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands a body punch.
Garibaldi pushes Mendez against the cage. Garibaldi is working some dirty boxing. Garibaldi pushes off with a quick right hook! Mendez goes down! Mendez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Garibaldi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Garibaldi!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Garibaldi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sanada (ranked 195 p4p, 27 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 475 p4p, 67 weight class). Paul Hunt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Sanada in a clinch.
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt slips a jab from Sanada.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Hunt slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Sanada misses with a hook
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Sanada with a nice cross.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt thumps Sanada with a low kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Sanada cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Sanada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt slips a jab from Sanada.
Hunt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hunt catches Sanada right on the button with a cross.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada slips a jab from Hunt.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Hunt moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Sanada lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanada stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses the jab.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
A left lands for Hunt.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada with a jab.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada checks a low kick from Hunt.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Sanada cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Hunt pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Hunt.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sanada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a right hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt cracks Sanada with a good jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanada throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt jabs at Sanada's body.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt slips under a jab from Sanada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt pushes Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanada, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 486 p4p, 54 weight class) and Dohn Jodson (ranked 117 p4p, 15 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dohn Jodson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jodson.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Jodson lands a body shot.
Ekaku swings for the body but Jodson moves out of range.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Jodson counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
Jodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jodson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodson connects with a jab.
Jodson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Jodson.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jodson's head backwards.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson with a jab.
A lazy left from Jodson finds it's target.
Jodson 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.
Jodson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Jodson shakes it off.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jodson moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jodson there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jodson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some bone on bone action there as Jodson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodson.
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson misses with a straight left.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Jodson checks it
enabling Jodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Jodson jumps back.
Jodson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Jodson sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jodson. Jodson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jodson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jodson connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Jodson moved out of range nicely.
Jodson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Ekaku finds it's target.
Jodson misses with a hook
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Jodson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Jodson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jodson clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Jodson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jodson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jodson avoids it easily.
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Jodson throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Donk. Jodson catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Jodson misses the jab.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Jodson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
Jodson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Jodson misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jodson.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson blocks the body kick.
Jodson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dohn Jodson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jodson thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ekaku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Jodson throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Dohn Jodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson with a hook.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jodson can pounce on him.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Jodson's head.
Jodson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jodson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it.
Jodson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku slips a jab from Jodson.
A combination from Jodson does no damage.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Jodson catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku cracks Jodson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Jodson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ekaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jodson's hands.
Jodson is rocked!
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Jodson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jodson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jodson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku slips under a jab from Jodson.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Jodson jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jodson.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jodson throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jodson avoids it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Jodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Jodson avoids the punch easily.
Jodson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Jodson cracks Ekaku with an open hand slap.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Jodson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Jodson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jodson.
Jodson moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Jodson moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jodson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jodson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jodson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku under the eye.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jodson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Jodson connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Jab from Jodson.
Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Jodson throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Jodson misses the target.
Jodson throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Jodson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekaku's knee momentarily.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Jodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jodson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dohn Jodson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jodson needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Jodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a right hand
and Jodson counters with a straight right hand.
Jodson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Jodson.
Jodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jodson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Jodson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Jodson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Jodson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jodson.
Ekaku tries to work over Jodson's front leg with a kick but Jodson checks it.
A jab from Jodson finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Ekaku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jodson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Jodson lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Jodson moved away.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Jodson checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jodson avoids it easily.
Jodson defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Jodson with a nice cross.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jodson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Jodson lands the left hand.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Jodson shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Ekaku slams his shin into Jodson's torso.
Jodson checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Jodson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jodson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Jodson coming out on top.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Jodson slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Jodson.
Jodson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Jodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Jodson misses.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Jodson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Jodson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jodson connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jodson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
Jodson scores with a jab to the head.
Jodson tries to bum rush Ekaku with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Jodson's leg but Jodson calmly moves out of range.
Jodson lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dohn Jodson.
Well Jodson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dohn Jodson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Marciano (ranked 335 p4p, 44 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 229 p4p, 29 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by Marciano is a stone cold pimp out there. Mush Mouth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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261 lbs
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 6 - 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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Mouth scores with a four punch combination!
Marciano thows a leg kick but Mouth checks it
and Mouth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mouth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Mouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Mouth moved out of range.
Mouth throws a counter combo.
Mouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouth moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Mouth lands with an uppercut that bounces Marciano off the cage and back into range.
Mouth wants to slow Marciano down by chopping away at his legs.
Mouth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mouth throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mouth just manages to avoid it.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano sprawls well. Marciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mouth gets slowly back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mouth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.
Marciano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Mouth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mouth misses with a double jab.
Mouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marciano eats them both and turns towards Mouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Rocco Marciano has been cut.
Mouth blocks a leg kick.
Mouth thuds his right hand into Marciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mouth 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.
Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano scores with the left hand. Mouth knows he should have avoided that one.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mouth.
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Mouth.
Mouth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mouth has a takedown stuffed.
Mouth shoots in but Marciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rocco Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Nice shot lands for Marciano.
Mouth is working the combinations to good effect here.
Marciano gets caught napping as Mouth dives in and scores a takedown. Marciano manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouth.
Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano trying to control the position.
Mouth is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mouth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marciano is keeping the position for now.
Mouth is still trying to improve position.
Mouth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mouth working some strikes from top position.
Mouth trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Mouth wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mouth moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano misses with a body punch
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mouth throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mush Mouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Marciano misses.
Mouth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mouth swinging wildly here.
Mouth jabs at Marciano's body.
Marciano feints and then cracks Mouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mouth down.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mouth checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Mouth saw that one coming.
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.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mouth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mush Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth thuds his right hand into Marciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano cracks Mouth with an open hand slap.
Rocco Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marciano to the mat! Marciano manages to get full guard.
Marciano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mouth has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano tries a body shot but Mouth blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mouth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mouth works on Marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano gets through Mouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
and Mouth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marciano pushes Mouth off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mouth misses with a double jab
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mouth fails with the takedown
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Mouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marciano eats them both and turns towards Mouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Mouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mouth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marciano is pulling down on Mouth's head. It's preventing any offense from Mouth, at least for the moment.
Mouth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mouth distracts Marciano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marciano pulls Mouth in close to his closed guard and prevents Mouth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mouth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mouth throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mouth postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt
and Marciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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 Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouth misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Mouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Mush Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marciano quickly recovers to half guard.
Marciano pushes Mouth off and gets back to his feet.
Mouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano throws out a leg kick but Mouth moves out of range and Marciano only half commits.
Mouth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouth shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Mouth manages to avoid it.
Marciano cracks the inside of Mouth's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth with a poor takedown
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Mouth misses
and Marciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mouth really felt that one!
Mouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano.
Mouth shoots in but Marciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rocco Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Mouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marciano delivers a nice body kick.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mouth looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
A cross from Mouth lands.
Mush Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Marciano works the jab nicely.
Mouth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano lands a big right hand that sends Mouth crashing to the mat! Marciano stays standing though and waves Mouth back to his feet!
Mouth is rocked!
Mouth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Mouth is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mouth seems to have recovered his senses.
Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mouth is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
As Mouth backs away, Marciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouth.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mouth will feel that in the morning.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marciano cracks Mouth with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mouth to stand back up!
Mouth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Marciano!
A relieved looking Rocco Marciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 224 p4p, 13 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 133 p4p, 9 weight class). Smith has chosen Song 2 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Kerr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith kicks Kerr off and gets back to his feet.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kerr.
Kerr cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kerr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerr.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Kerr misses with a looping right.
Kerr blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Kerr was well out of range.
Kerr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith connects with a jab.
Kerr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kerr as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kerr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kerr closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Smith out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Kerr!
Mark Kerr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 68 p4p, 3 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 23 p4p, 2 weight class). Boagrius comes to the cage accompanied by Akkadian Empire . 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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice scores with the left hand. Boagrius knows he should have avoided that one.
Slice connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Slice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boagrius lunges at Slice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slice's hand.
Boagrius throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
And Slice responds with a good body kick, but Boagrius manages to step out the way in time.
Boagrius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boagrius.
Boagrius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boagrius.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
Slice throws a lazy uppercut
and Boagrius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slice takes a swing at Boagrius's ribcage but misses.
Slice misses with a low kick.
Boagrius throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Slice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boagrius doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Boagrius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
Boagrius defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Boagrius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boagrius misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boagrius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boagrius scores with a kick to the body.
Boagrius misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boagrius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a jab.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Boagrius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boagrius scores with a sloppy right hand. Slice should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice misses with a body shot
and Boagrius counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Slice misses with an uppercut
and Boagrius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slice! Boagrius lets Slice back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Slice is rocked!
Slice throws the left hand but Boagrius avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Boagrius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slice throws a lazy uppercut
and Boagrius counters with a nice right hand that sends Slice toppling to the canvas! Slice scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boagrius finish him?!
Slice is still on wobbly legs! Can Boagrius finish him?
Slice misses with a right hand
and Boagrius counters with an outside leg kick.
Slice seems to have recovered his senses.
Boagrius cracks Slice with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Slice falls to his knees and Boagrius doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Orpheus Boagrius 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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