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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Four (ranked 4839 p4p, 101 weight class) and Test Nine (ranked 5008 p4p, 108 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Test Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Test Nine!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nine circles away.
Nine swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.
A shot to the body from Nine misses
and Four counters with a head kick that drops Nine to the mat! Nine scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nine is rocked!
Four tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nine swivels and escapes.
Nine is still on wobbly legs! Can Four finish him?
Four tries for a takedown but Nine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Four.
Nine drops his hands momentarily and Four needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nine just on the top of the head. Nine drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nine - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Test Four!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 1321 p4p, 163 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 1071 p4p, 134 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feihck Tiote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiote is defended easily by Fagan.
Fagan misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Tiote has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paddy Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiote manages to avoid it.
Tiote moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiote dodges an elbow strike from Fagan.
A nice left hand lands by Fagan.
Tiote gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fagan has his foot on Tiote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiote works his way back into a safe position though.
Tiote sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fagan's guard.
Fagan wants to get back to his feet.
Tiote not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Tiote is controlling well.
Tiote content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fagan trying to hold on to Tiote's head to control him but Tiote postures up.
Tiote trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it.
Tiote content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tiote takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fagan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tiote pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tiote trying to control but Fagan is having none of it.
Tiote lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagan wants to control but Tiote is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fagan is looking to get to half guard.
Tiote controlling from mount.
Fagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tiote gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiote.
Fagan unleashes a big counter combination but Tiote bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fagan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fagan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tiote presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tiote tries to control but Fagan wriggling away.
Tiote lands a couple of good shots and Fagan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tiote trying to control.
Fagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tiote's guard. Nice work there by Fagan.
Fagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiote's guard.
Fagan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fagan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiote sees it coming and defends easily.
Fagan seems to be working for a kimura but Tiote defends the submission attempt.
Fagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Fagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fagan is looking for a kimura but Tiote is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fagan to get the leverage.
Tiote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fagan throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feihck Tiote dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tiote bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fagan is not content to let Tiote control the position.
Fagan tries to buck Tiote off but Tiote is having none of it.
Tiote trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Feihck Tiote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiote tries to advance to mount but Fagan denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan is not content to let Tiote control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan tries to buck Tiote off but Tiote is having none of it.
Fagan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tiote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tiote tries to control but Fagan wriggling away.
Fagan is in a horrible position here. Tiote smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan tries to lock up and control but Tiote gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fagan is trying to escape the mount.
Tiote trying to control but Fagan is having none of it.
Tiote with shots to the head and body - Fagan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tiote lands a big shot there that rocks Fagan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tiote looking to control but Fagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tiote is really struggling to control Fagan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fagan is doing well to control the position and prevent Tiote from advancing to side control.
Fagan missing with punches from the bottom.
Tiote trying to control from half guard but Fagan is working away.
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Tiote is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
Tiote is pressing down on Fagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fagan is holding on for now.
Tiote takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fagan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tiote controls the pace.
Tiote passes Fagan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fagan keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fagan trying to control but Tiote postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feihck Tiote dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tiote walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiote feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fagan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fagan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tiote puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tiote wants to control but Fagan is keeping him busy.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
Tiote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tiote controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fagan for as long as he can get away with.
Fagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fagan can do to turn this around?
Tiote passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tiote in particular looking to stall.
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Tiote is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiote.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tiote trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fagan keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Feihck Tiote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fagan misses with a two punch combination.
Fagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiote is just out of range.
Tiote dives in for a single leg takedown but Fagan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fagan lands a jab-cross combination.
Fagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiote counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fagan won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan prevents Tiote from improving position.
Tiote is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fagan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tiote's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paddy Fagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiote pulls his head out easily.
Tiote controlling the pace.
Fagan punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiote missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fagan is pressing down on Tiote's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiote postures up.
Tiote got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiote has managed to get both his arms back between Fagan's legs - danger averted.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving.
Tiote looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fagan is looking for a triangle but Tiote pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feihck Tiote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiote, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feihck Tiote!
After the big win, Feihck Tiote made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Alvado (ranked 874 p4p, 110 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 837 p4p, 101 weight class). Alvado comes to the cage accompanied by Ichense Dub. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Marco Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Alvado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lupei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado motions for Lupei to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvado pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Lupei avoiding damage as Alvado throws knees to the body.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Lupei gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Alvado pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvado as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Alvado tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvado won't allow it.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Lupei tries to clinch but Alvado moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Alvado's ribcage. Alvado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Alvado.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a leg kick.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Alvado.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvado with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lupei.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Lupei cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Alvado half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Alvado's body.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Alvado.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
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 Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lupei.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lupei checks it well.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body.
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado wants to stall.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Alvado tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
Lupei cracks Alvado with a nice body shot.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Alvado gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Lupei drives through and clinches with Alvado against the cage.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
A short right from Alvado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Lupei pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
Alvado works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvado, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 574 p4p, 30 weight class) and Rico Dominguez (ranked 751 p4p, 44 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nagasaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Execute Plan: Nuclear Tortoise. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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144 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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145 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santosh Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nagasaki swivels and escapes.
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagasaki enables Dominguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagasaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dominguez with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dominguez postures up.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dominguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagasaki to the ground. Dominguez is now in Nagasaki's guard.
Dominguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagasaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Nagasaki forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dominguez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the action here.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Nagasaki pushing down on Dominguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nagasaki controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
Dominguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dominguez is in Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dominguez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nagasaki pulls Dominguez in to control the position.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez has gone for a leg lock! Nagasaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dominguez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard.
Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dominguez's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!
Dominguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki distracts Dominguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Nagasaki postures up.
Dominguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dominguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dominguez seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.
Dominguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Nagasaki has passed into half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nagasaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez moves into full guard.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dominguez misses with a wild combination.
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Dominguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagasaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Dominguez working a defensive guard but Nagasaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dominguez to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dominguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki staying calm.
Dominguez is looking to regain half guard here but Nagasaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki is putting a hurting on Dominguez here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nagasaki moves into full mount!
Nagasaki looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nagasaki looking to finish Dominguez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dominguez!
Nagasaki with shots to the head and body - Dominguez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dominguez hang on?
Nagasaki landing strikes from the mount.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Nagasaki maintains control.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nagasaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dominguez looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki lands with some strikes.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagasaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nagasaki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 336 p4p, 40 weight class) and Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 306 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hirigushi digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Hirigushi in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Hirigushi can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Hirigushi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi lands a jab to the head.
Hirigushi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Hirigushi to acknowledge the strikes.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Nice takedown defense from Hirigushi. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Hirigushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi with a jab.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit punishes Hirigushi's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Sitsongrit rushes Hirigushi and presses him up against the cage.
Hirigushi manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Hirigushi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcinho Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hirigushi on his heels. He'll look to pass Hirigushi's guard now, I'm sure.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirigushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirigushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hirigushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hirigushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
And Sitsongrit tries to counter it with a takedown but Hirigushi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Hirigushi keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Hirigushi is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sitsongrit, at least for the moment.
Sitsongrit stands and throws Hirigushi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to move to mount but Hirigushi blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Hirigushi is working away.
Sitsongrit staying calm.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Hirigushi is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit tries for a kimura but Hirigushi is defending well.
Hirigushi dodges the ground and pound from Sitsongrit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit tries to move to mount but Hirigushi blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcinho Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit punishes Hirigushi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hirigushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Hirigushi shakes it off.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirigushi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Hirigushi defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit uses his free foot to push down on Hirigushi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirigushi is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sitsongrit is looking to work his way around to Hirigushi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hirigushi is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Hirigushi is controlling an arm, preventing Sitsongrit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hirigushi is holding on tight.
Sitsongrit is stalling here but it's allowed Hirigushi to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Hirigushi is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirigushi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hirigushi defends it well.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hirigushi is trying to stand back up but Sitsongrit is controlling him
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Hirigushi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirigushi is holding on for now.
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit trying to control from Hirigushi's half guard. Hirigushi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcinho Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcinho Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Marcinho Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 447 p4p, 63 weight class) and Roman Divac (ranked 439 p4p, 61 weight class). Divac is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nas- Do you hate me now. 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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195 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Rocha dips to his left and cracks Divac with an uppercut!
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Da Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Divac.
Da Rocha tries to clinch up.
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Rocha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Divac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Rocha at a distance.
Da Rocha slips under a jab.
Divac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha ducks under a wild hook from Divac.
Da Rocha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Donk. Divac catches Da Rocha right on the button with a cross.
Divac throws a hook but Da Rocha blocks it.
Divac misses the jab.
Divac scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Rocha cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs.
Da Rocha lands a head shot.
Divac walks into a left hand.
A combination from Da Rocha does no damage.
Divac dodges the punch combination from Da Rocha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha scores with the left hand. Divac knows he should have avoided that one.
Divac throws a right hand that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Rocha misses with a double jab.
Divac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Rocha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Rocha with a body shot.
Divac dips to his left and cracks Da Rocha with an uppercut!
Da Rocha throws a series of punches but Divac moves out of range.
Da Rocha slips a straight right by Divac.
Da Rocha jabs Divac right on the nose. Divac blinks but takes it well.
Da Rocha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Divac digs a good hook to Da Rocha's body.
Da Rocha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha moves into the clinch.
Da Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Da Rocha blocking some punches.
Da Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Rocha decides to pull guard.
Divac postures up and lands a big shot to Da Rocha's brow.
Divac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Rocha's head.
Da Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Divac wants to stand but Da Rocha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Divac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Divac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Rocha's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divac is sitting in close to Da Rocha's body. Da Rocha has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Divac is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Divac is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Da Rocha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 299 p4p, 42 weight class) and Shane MacGowan (ranked 238 p4p, 35 weight class). MacGowan has chosen The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGowan slips a straight right by Chavez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chavez.
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacGowan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chavez is on top in guard.
MacGowan controls Chavez momentarily but Chavez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
Chavez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chavez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chavez is now in half guard.
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chavez pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Chavez has passed into side control.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Chavez keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez working away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but Chavez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to control Chavez's posture but Chavez avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chavez swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacGowan.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
Chavez darts in and clinches MacGowan up against the cage.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chavez tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGowan tries to pull guard but Chavez won't allow it.
MacGowan connects with a knee to the head.
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chavez lands a left hand.
MacGowan takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacGowan.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGowan controls his hands.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGowan.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with a knee strike.
MacGowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacGowan or not.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chavez stuns MacGowan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Chavez tenderised MacGowan's leg. MacGowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and MacGowan counters with a left to the body.
Chavez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chavez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
MacGowan shoots in but Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacGowan.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavez, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez works the jab nicely.
MacGowan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacGowan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez stuffs the takedown.
MacGowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacGowan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chavez. That one must have hurt.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGowan.
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacGowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez lands a head kick. MacGowan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Domingo Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacGowan. MacGowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacGowan dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on MacGowan's head and hops out.
Chavez throwing a counter right hand but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
MacGowan misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chavez. MacGowan shrugs it off though.
MacGowan dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on MacGowan's head and hops out.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
Chavez feints and then cracks MacGowan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacGowan down.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacGowan's head.
MacGowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacGowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGowans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacGowan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Chavez circles away easily
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but MacGowan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looks like Chavez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
MacGowan blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Chavez.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGowan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacGowan somewhat.
MacGowan moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacGowan shoots in and bounces Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chavez seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavez is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chavez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chavez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but MacGowan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chavez is looking to defend but MacGowan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chavez! MacGowan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chavez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 195 p4p, 14 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 246 p4p, 17 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boaz sprawls well. Boaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Pugberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Boaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boaz trying to control the action but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Pugberg tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it.
Pugberg is trying to control Boaz's posture but Boaz avoids it.
Boaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz controlling the position from side mount.
Boaz trying to control the position but Pugberg is working away.
Boaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pugberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boaz moves into full mount!
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg stops Boaz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pugberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Boaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Boaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boaz has hold of Pugberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pugberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz wants to finish this one by submission but Pugberg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boaz.
Boaz controlling his opponent.
Boaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Pugberg frees his head quite easily.
Boaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pugberg is holding on tight.
Boaz controlling his opponent.
Boaz fails to move to back control.
Boaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugberg is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pugberg!
Pugberg working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Boaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pugberg drops his hands momentarily and Boaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugberg.
Pugberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Boaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugberg manages to avoid it.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Boaz leaves Pugberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pugberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pugberg.
Pugberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boaz sizes up Pugberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugberg throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg slips a straight right by Boaz.
Boaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Boaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugberg can do to turn this around?
Pugberg throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Boaz dips to his left and cracks Pugberg with an uppercut!
Pugberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boaz's guard.
Pugberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boaz seems keen to control Pugberg's posture.
Boaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Pugberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Boaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaz has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boaz forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pugberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Pugberg trying to control here.
Boaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boaz trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boaz trying to control from half guard but Pugberg is working away.
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugberg wants to get back to full guard but Boaz has mounted him!
Boaz fails to take his opponent's back.
Pugberg gets back to half guard.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boaz is taking a breather. Pugberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Boaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pugberg looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
Pugberg 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.
Boaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pugberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Boaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Pugberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pugberg somewhat.
Boaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Boaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Pugberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pugberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz throws a looping overhand right but Pugberg ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Pugberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Boaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Pugberg misses
and Boaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Boaz wants to take a breather but Pugberg is having none of it.
Boaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Pugberg wants to improve his position but Boaz is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boaz in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boaz drops back looking for a leg! Pugberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugberg manages to kick Boaz off! Boaz jumps back into Pugberg's guard.
Boaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pugberg tries to improve position but can't.
Boaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg gets back to half guard.
Boaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boaz prevents Pugberg from improving his position.
Boaz is controlling the pace.
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugberg punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
A victorious Wamberto Boaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Kvame Zulu (ranked 46 p4p, 6 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tower might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye - Power. Zulu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Badaboom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kvame Zulu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iain Tower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Zulu as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Good exchange - Zulu coming out on top.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu 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.
Zulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zulu throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Zulu responds with a good body kick, but Tower manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu checks a leg kick.
Zulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Tower tried to counter with a leg kick but Zulu avoided it.
Zulu scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
Zulu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu scores with a body shot.
Tower lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zulu takes a step back to recover.
Tower misses with a leg kick.
Tower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Zulu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tower checks it well.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Zulu.
Zulu connects with a body shot that sends Tower's belly button to the back.
Zulu cracks Tower with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Tower lands a leg kick that knocks Zulu off balance momentarily.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower motions for Zulu to come forward. Tower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zulu scores with a jab to the body.
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zulu misses with a right hand
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Zulu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tower is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tower looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zulu.
Zulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu presses Tower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Tower.
Zulu lands a body punch.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tower.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Zulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tower or not.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Tower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tower prevents a body shot from Zulu.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
That kick from Zulu tenderised Tower's leg. Tower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulu misses with a looping right.
Zulu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zulu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tower's sensitive parts.
Tower with a nice cross.
Tower checks a low kick from Zulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower throws a leg kick
and Zulu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tower really felt that one!
Zulu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
As Zulu looks to move away, Tower throws a big counter combo but Zulu just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu misses the jab.
Zulu with a nice cross.
Zulu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
Zulu is looking to slow Tower down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Zulu misses
and Tower counters with a body kick.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zulu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Zulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
Tower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Tower tenderised Zulu's leg. Zulu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulu tries to work over Tower's front leg with a kick but Tower checks it.
Zulu throws a right hand that misses
and Tower counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu misses with a body punch
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tower throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Zulu connects with a body shot.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Tower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zulu just manages to avoid it.
Zulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zulu lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulu takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower moves away from the strike by Zulu.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zulu avoids the head kick by Tower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu thows a leg kick but Tower checks it
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zulu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tower scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower looks to land a left hand but Zulu moved out of range nicely.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zulu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tower. That did some damage!
Zulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Tower checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zulu!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zulu.
Tower looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zulu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tower's sensitive parts.
Zulu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zulu lands a right hand.
Zulu pushes Tower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Zulu.
Tower tries to pull guard but Zulu holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Tower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu breaks from the clinch.
Zulu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zulu - that will leave a mark!
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zulu connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower drops his hands momentarily and Zulu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zulu sends Tower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Tower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tower is rocked!
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Tower misses the jab.
Zulu lands a big uppercut and Tower crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tower looks OK. Zulu waves Tower back to his feet!
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower drops his hands momentarily. Zulu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tower staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tower doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
Kvame Zulu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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