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GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 682 p4p, 89 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 984 p4p, 130 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez De Calderon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernandez De Calderon slips under a jab.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandez De Calderon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernandez De Calderon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
We've been hearing reports that Fernandez De Calderon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
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!
Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
A slow jab from Fernandez De Calderon misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Fernandez De Calderon blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Fernandez De Calderon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez jabs Fernandez De Calderon right on the nose. Fernandez De Calderon blinks but takes it well.
Fernandez De Calderon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernandez De Calderon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez tests Fernandez De Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook
and Fernandez De Calderon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fernandez De Calderon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Fernandez De Calderon saw that one coming.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez De Calderon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez defending well as Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fernandez De Calderon. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez tries to sprawl but Fernandez De Calderon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez De Calderon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Fernandez De Calderon is controlling well.
Gonzalez wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzalez to regain full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzalez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fernandez De Calderon is looking to defend but Gonzalez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fernandez De Calderon! Gonzalez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fernandez De Calderon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 893 p4p, 45 weight class) and Scott Minerva (ranked 1069 p4p, 57 weight class). Dog's entrance music is The 2 Bears - Bear Hug. A fine choice. Minerva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Make The Money. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Minerva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minerva drives through and clinches with Dog against the cage.
Dog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minerva is keeping busy.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minerva backwards.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog lands a left hand.
Minerva can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
A short left from Dog.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dog.
Minerva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minerva dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Dog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minerva wants to clinch but Dog slips to the side
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dog. Minerva shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dog.
It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Minerva's front leg but catches the back leg as Minerva tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog lands a left and a right that send Minerva crashing to the mat, dazed. Dog thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Minerva is rocked!
Big Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog moves in close and cracks Minerva with a massive right hand! Minerva, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Dog!
Big Dog seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Jericho (ranked 244 p4p, 33 weight class) and John Ramses (ranked 381 p4p, 53 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Ramses!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramses on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramses counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramses.
Jericho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jericho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jericho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramses throwing strikes but missing.
Ramses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jericho is keeping the position for now.
Ramses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramses.
Ramses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jericho is keeping the position for now.
Jericho is pulling down on Ramses's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramses, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jericho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramses is one step ahead there.
Ramses with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramses looking to sit in guard and control but Jericho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jericho's guard.
Ramses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramses stopping the sweep attempt from Jericho.
Jericho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jericho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jericho managing to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ramses working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ramses wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Ramses missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jericho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jericho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jericho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramses is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho controlling the position.
Ramses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jericho keeping full guard, as Ramses tries to pass.
Jericho controls Ramses momentarily but Ramses frees himself.
Ramses throwing strikes but missing.
Jericho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramses trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jericho throws a hook but Ramses blocks it.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramses is just out of range.
And Ramses tries to counter it with a takedown but Jericho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Ramses misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramses's head.
Ramses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Ramses is out of range.
Ramses with the counter takedown but Jericho avoids it easily.
Ramses looks for a takedown but Jericho sprawls well.
Jericho misses the body punch
and Ramses counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jericho lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Ramses throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramses momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ramses will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jericho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Ramses only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramses looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Ramses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramses.
Ramses misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jericho misses with a jab to the body
and Ramses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Jericho throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramses circles away quickly and effectively.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Ramses's head but Ramses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho cracks Ramses with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Ramses.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramses.
Ramses connects with a jab.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramses looks to land a combination but Jericho avoids it well.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Ramses swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramses 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.
Ramses misses with a looping right.
Jericho with a hook.
Ramses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jericho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jericho cracks Ramses with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramses throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Ramses counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses scores with the left hand. Jericho knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho jabs at Ramses's body.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho connects with a jab.
Jericho misses with a combination
and Ramses counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramses staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ramses was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ramses to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramses tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho throws a right hand that Ramses ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramses also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Ramses releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramses misses with a looping left.
Ramses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a body shot.
Ramses walks into a jab.
Ramses swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Ramses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramses avoids the head kick by Jericho.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jericho checks a leg kick.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Nice defenses there by Ramses.
Ramses walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho cracks Ramses with an open hand slap.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho 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!
Ramses throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramses.
Jericho throws a body punch but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses feints the counter takedown.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Ramses's shoulder, as Ramses tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jericho misses with a hook. Ramses ducked under it nicely.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Ramses pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Ramses settles back down.
Ramses drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Ramses moved out of range.
Jericho slips a jab from Ramses.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
A jab from Jericho does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramses manages to avoid it.
Jericho dips to his left and cracks Ramses with an uppercut!
Ramses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Ramses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramses closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jericho lands a nice hook to Ramses's body. Ramses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho misses the jab.
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Ramses fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Ramses darts in looking for a takedown but Jericho gets double underhooks and turns Ramses into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramses avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramses can do to turn this around?
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Ramses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jericho's hands.
Ramses misses with a takedown attempt - Jericho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jericho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Ramses ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho cracks Ramses with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Ramses moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jericho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramses connects with a looping right hand.
Ramses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses feints a counter leg kick.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramses with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramses lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Jericho.
Jericho lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses lands with an uppercut that bounces Jericho off the cage and back into range.
Ramses misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramses takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
Ramses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Ramses looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramses shoots in looking for a takedown but Jericho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramses's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ramses.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramses is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramses looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
In his post fight interview, Maxim Jericho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 490 p4p, 25 weight class) and Brandon Vee (ranked 361 p4p, 12 weight class). Vee has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee moves out of range of the leg kick from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands with a cross.
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Vee throws a right and a left that Manowaru avoids nicely.
And Manowaru counters with a quick kick to the body but Vee blocks it.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manowaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a looping overhand right but Vee ducks down to avoid it.
Vee scores with a hook.
Vee throws out a loose jab but Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manowaru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manowaru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manowaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Manowaru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Manowaru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Vee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manowaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manowaru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manowaru's head.
Vee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target.
Vee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manowaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Vee misses with a hook
and Vee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vee lands a jab to Manowaru's midsection.
Manowaru scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Vee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manowaru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manowaru lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manowaru staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manowaru lands a slapping body shot.
Vee looks winded!
Manowaru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manowaru thuds his right hand into Vee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manowaru weaves into range and cracks Vee right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Vee goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Manowaru is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Brandon Vee was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 165 p4p, 22 weight class) and Sala Barbo (ranked 109 p4p, 16 weight class). Barbo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nissim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Xiang Pao's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Barbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiang Pao with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Barbo.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Barbo lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo throws a shot to the body.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiang Pao's hands.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xiang Pao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Barbo seems unphased.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbo.
Xiang Pao trying to stall but Barbo improves his position.
Xiang Pao has had enough of the clinch but Barbo keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Xiang Pao stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xiang Pao lands a head shot.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbo under the eye.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
As Barbo backs away, Xiang Pao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbo just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with the combination.
Barbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Barbo dips to his left and cracks Xiang Pao with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Barbo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Barbo.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Barbo slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
Xiang Pao cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbo jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Xiang Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbo - that will leave a mark!
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbo's calf.
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 Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo lands a jab to Xiang Pao's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick that stops Xiang Pao in his tracks momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
Barbo tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiang Pao with a body shot.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiang Pao throws a nice looking combination but Barbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo clinches up against the cage.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Xiang Pao is trying to break the clinch but Barbo is controlling him.
Barbo tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiang Pao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
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!
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Barbo.
Barbo clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Xiang Pao's leg. Xiang Pao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo delivers a nice body kick.
Barbo moves into the clinch.
Barbo trying to stall but Xiang Pao improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Maraçon (ranked 415 p4p, 61 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 365 p4p, 52 weight class). Maraçon comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. Winston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Lost Boy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
39 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Maraçon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maraçon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maraçon slips a jab from Winston.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maraçon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Winston if he has to take too many more of those.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Maraçon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Maraçon looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Maraçon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maraçon circles away quickly and effectively.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon thuds his shin into the meat of Winston's side.
Maraçon is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Winston misses.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
A low kick from Maraçon misses
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maraçon won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon tries to bench press Winston off him but Winston keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Maraçon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winston working the ground and pound but Maraçon is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Maraçon struggling a bit here.
Maraçon defending against the ground and pound.
Winston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maraçon is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Maraçon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maraçon some visible discomfort.
Winston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maraçon to see if he's OK.
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maraçon, who protects the arm well.
Maraçon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maraçon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maraçon is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Maraçon looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maraçon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Maraçon controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Winston is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Winston right now.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Winston is keeping busy.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maraçon is hanging on to Winston's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winston with a jab.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Winston 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.
Winston tries to clinch up but Maraçon circles away and keeps his distance.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Maraçon lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Maraçon thows a body kick. Winston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Maraçon.
Winston checks a low kick from Maraçon.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maraçon throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maraçon defends it well.
Winston throws a series of punches but Maraçon avoids them all with ease.
Winston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maraçon back to the cage. Winston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Maraçon moves away and avoids it.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston fails with the takedown.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Maraçon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maraçon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maraçon - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
Winston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Winston.
Danga de danga de dang - Winston scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Winston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Maraçon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Winston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Maraçon as Winston shoots in.
Maraçon connects with a single shot there.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Maraçon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winston doesn't seem phased though.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maraçon.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maraçon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Maraçon lands a slapping body shot.
Maraçon tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
Winston scores with a sloppy right hand. Maraçon should have avoided that one.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston walks into a jab.
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
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 Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon works over Winston's head and body with a nice combination.
Maraçon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Maraçon settles back down.
Winston moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
Winston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Winston.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Maraçon
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Winston. That snapped Maraçon's head back.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon throws a solid leg kick but Winston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maraçon.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Winston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maraçon to the ground. Winston is now in Maraçon's guard.
Maraçon wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston wants to clinch up but Maraçon keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maraçon - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon clobbers Winston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maraçon scores with a hook.
Maraçon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Maraçon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Maraçon, which made it look bad.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winston avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winston throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Maraçon. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Maraçon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maraçon. Maraçon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Maraçon shows good takedown defense.
Maraçon dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut!
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Winston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maraçon 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
A very excited looking Pablo Maraçon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 549 p4p, 27 weight class) and Zdravko Saric (ranked 420 p4p, 19 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Saric!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Ruas moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Ruas moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Ruas has a takedown stuffed.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruas lands with an overhand left.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Saric manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Saric does it's job there.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas throws a sloppy body shot
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruas ducks right into an uppercut from Saric.
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Saric is holding on to half guard well.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas is stalling here. Saric is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saric has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ruas's face as Saric controls the position.
Ruas is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saric's best efforts.
Saric looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is pressing down on Saric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard.
Ruas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saric manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ruas working a defensive guard but Saric passes into half guard.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruas keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruas scores with a jab.
Saric cracks the inside of Ruas's front leg.
Ruas blocks the body kick.
Ruas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saric wants to stand and escape but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Ruas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saric is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruas, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saric has managed to get both his arms back between Ruas's legs - danger averted.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saric's guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruas trying to work for an americana but Saric has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Ruas stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric prevents Ruas from moving into mount.
Saric regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ruas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ruas is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric is positioning himself well to prevent Ruas advancing to mount.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
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.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saric is now in Ruas's guard. A big mistake from Ruas there, giving up the dominant position!
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ruas dives in and grabs Saric's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saric pushes down on Ruas's head and hops out.
Saric closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
Saric is looking to chop away at Ruas's legs.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Saric is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas lands with a right hand.
Ruas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Ruas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saric counters with a body kick that stops Ruas in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric scores with a nice head shot.
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.
Saric lands a big right hand that sends Ruas crashing to the mat! Saric stays standing though and waves Ruas back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Saric gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric thows a body kick. Ruas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saric scores with a punch to the head.
Carlos Ruas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Saric lands a front kick.
Saric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric lands a body shot.
Ruas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
A big right from Saric misses.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruas misses with a hook
and Saric counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruas shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruas will feel that in the morning.
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saric defends it nicely.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Saric, which made it look bad.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saric defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saric! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruas's head.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Saric scores with a jab. Ruas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeez, Carlos Ruas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Saric jabs at Ruas's body.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ruas sprawling to the canvas! Ruas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
Ruas is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zdravko Saric!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Saric thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Henry (ranked 279 p4p, 33 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 255 p4p, 30 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry is looking to counter punch.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
A jab from Spud misses.
We've been informed that Spud has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Spud slips a straight right by Henry.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Henry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spud jabs Henry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud misses with a looping right.
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!
Henry misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Henry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry blocks a head kick by Spud.
Spud cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry connects with an inside leg kick.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Spud seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henry in his tracks.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Henry tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spud, as that shot connected.
Henry slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spud swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Henry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spud's sensitive parts.
Henry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
A big right from Spud misses.
Henry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Henry slips a jab from Spud.
Henry throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henry.
Spud throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Henry's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Spud misses.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Henry's head back.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Henry.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henry.
Henry scores with a three punch combo!
Spud thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
Spud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Spud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henry cracks Spud with an open hand slap.
That kick from Henry tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud scores with a sloppy right hand. Henry should have avoided that one.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry dips to his left and cracks Spud with an uppercut!
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but Henry seems unphased.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Henry avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Henry moves his leg out of the way.
Henry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henry connects with a looping right hand.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Jab, jab by Spud - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry blocks a low kick nicely.
Henry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spud lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry's calf.
Henry throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Spud misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
Spud connects with a body shot.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Henry throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Spud connects with a right hand. Henry shakes it off.
Spud misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry cracks Spud with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henry has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Henry blocks a head kick by Spud.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Henry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henry lands a head shot.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Spud misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Henry lands a leg kick that knocks Spud off balance momentarily.
Spud throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Henry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henry.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spud throws a wild body kick that Henry sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
Henry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry throws a quick counter head kick but Spud was just out of range.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Henry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henry, right into the meat.
Henry lands with a straight right. Spud didn't see that one coming.
Henry tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Spud.
Spud jabs at Henry's body.
Spud misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Spud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Henry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Spud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henry.
Spud lands with a cross.
Spud lands a slapping body shot.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry's calf.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Henry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry slips under a jab from Spud.
Henry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud motions for Henry to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry slips under a jab from Spud.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henry blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud throws a shot to the body.
Spud is looking to chop away at Henry's legs.
Henry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
That kick from Henry tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud lands a jab to the head.
Spud throws a nice head kick!
Spud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spud scrambles back to his feet.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from Henry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henry.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Henry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spud doesn't seem phased though.
Henry thumps Spud with a low kick.
Spud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henry throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Henry tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Spud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Henry. Spud shrugs it off though.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry lands a nice shot that snaps Spud's head back.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Henry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spud feints and then cracks Henry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henry down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.
Spud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
Henry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry checks a low kick from Spud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Henry with a nice cross.
Henry tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Henry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spud checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spud throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spud.
Spud throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henry.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Henry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Henry.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick from Spud lands but Henry takes it in his stride.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with an uppercut.
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spud thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spud cracks the inside of Henry's front leg.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Henry misses.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Henry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spud blocks a leg kick.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spud checks a low kick from Henry.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Henry feints and then cracks Spud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spud down.
Henry throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Spud scores with a nice right hand.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
Henry misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Henry as he connects with a hook.
Henry misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Spud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud misses with a jab to the body
and Henry counters with a nice leg kick.
Henry throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Henry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spud with a hook.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
Henry throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henry.
Spud throws out a counter right but Henry avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henry throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henry scores with a jab. Spud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud is looking to chop away at Henry's legs.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry throws a leg kick but Spud checks it.
Spud thinks about the counter body kick.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry pushes Spud away with a front kick.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud walks into a straight right hand from Henry.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Pascal Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
Well Spud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Spud thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joy Rones (ranked 225 p4p, 32 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 141 p4p, 22 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joy Rones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Rones misses its intended target.
Wrexham throws a solid leg kick but Rones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wrexham .
A jab lands there for Wrexham .
Rones misses the shot to the body.
Wrexham drops his hands momentarily and Rones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rones misses with a looping left.
Rones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrexham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rones missing with a left hand there. Wrexham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wrexham . Wrexham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wrexham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick from Rones.
Wrexham scores with a jab.
Rones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Joy Rones has been cut.
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rones jabs Wrexham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrexham tries to score with a low kick but Rones moves his leg out of the way.
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones lands with a nice body punch.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Wrexham moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham lands a nice shot that snaps Rones's head back.
Wrexham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Rones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head.
Rones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wrexham 's calf.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rones misses with a jab to the body
and Wrexham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wrexham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rones lands an overhand right.
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Rones's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wrexham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham stalks Rones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rones's face. Rones staggers backwards, shaken.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Rones ducks down to avoid it.
Wrexham connects with a nice looking jab.
Rones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rones connects with a right hand. Wrexham shakes it off.
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Rones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrexham in his tracks.
Rones looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Rones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Rones avoids the punch easily.
Rones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rones misses the target.
Rones with a nice cross.
Rones takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rones slips under a jab.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham feints a jab promting Rones to slip. Wrexham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Wrexham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrexham misses with a hook. Rones ducked under it nicely.
Wrexham throws a jab when Rones was well out of range.
Wrexham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Rones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrexham .
Rones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rones lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrexham swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Rones slips the punch.
Rones thows a body kick. Wrexham tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wrexham moves forwards but Rones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
It looked like Rones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Rones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rones swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Rones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham looks to land a body kick but Rones moved away.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Rones looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham throws the kick towards the body but Rones avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rones. Wrexham shrugs it off though.
Rones lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrexham 's head.
Rones lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrexham off the cage and back into range.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Wrexham moved out of range nicely.
Rones staying out of range there.
Wrexham jabs at Rones's body.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Rones.
Wrexham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rones slips a straight right by Wrexham .
A swing and a miss from Rones.
Rones throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rones walks into a left hand.
Wrexham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Rones lands with a right hand.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
A jab lands there for Wrexham .
Rones throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrexham ! But no joy.
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 Joy Rones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wrexham takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham takes one to the side of the head.
Wrexham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rones misses with a body kick.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrexham moves out of range as Rones throws a body kick.
Rones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrexham .
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Rones misses with a body punch
and Wrexham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Rones. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rones throws the left hand but Wrexham avoids the punch easily.
Wrexham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Rones.
Joy Rones is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rones lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones misses with a looping left.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Rones moves out of range.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wrexham scores with a one two! Rones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rones jabs Wrexham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
Rones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rones connects with the punch.
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!
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones scores with a nice right hand.
Rones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rones avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rones on the side of the head.
Wrexham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rones lands an overhand right.
Rones lands a body shot.
Rones misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrexham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrexham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wrexham takes one on the button.
Rones defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Rones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrexham throws the kick towards the body but Rones avoids it.
Rones lands a nice hook to Wrexham 's body. Wrexham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
Rones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrexham 's hands.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham jabs Rones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Rones.
Rones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Rones thows a leg kick but Wrexham checks it
and Wrexham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rones lands with a straight right. Wrexham didn't see that one coming.
Rones moves out of range of the leg kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham wants to slow Rones down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a leg kick that misses.
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Wrexham .
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Wrexham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rones.
Wrexham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Rones. That snapped Wrexham 's head back.
Rones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrexham on the side of the head.
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Rones.
An inside leg kick from Rones misses.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rones misses with a kick to the body
and Wrexham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wrexham 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.
Wrexham takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rones scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham throws out a counter right but Rones avoids it with no problem.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
Rones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrexham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wrexham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rones.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rones scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rones moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones throws a wild body kick that Wrexham sees coming a mile off.
Rones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Rones saw that one coming.
Rones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wrexham .
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
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 Joy Rones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rones scores with a jab to the head.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rones manages to avoid it.
Wrexham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rones tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrexham s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rones misses with an uppercut
and Wrexham counters with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrexham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rones.
Rones scoring well with a low kick there.
Rones scores with a hook to the body. Wrexham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rones misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Rones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Rones connects with a body shot that sends Wrexham 's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Rones moved out of range.
Wrexham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham avoids a kick to the body.
Rones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rones misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Wrexham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Rones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Rones saw that one coming.
Rones slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Rones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham is looking to slow Rones down with leg kicks.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rones misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rones.
Rones throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
Rones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rones blocks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Rones 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.
Wrexham rushes Rones and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Rones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joy Rones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
Wrexham lands with a right to the head.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham is trying to push Rones away but Rones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
Wrexham breaks the clinch.
Rones throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Rones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rones's hands.
Rones misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Rones cracks Wrexham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rones throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Wrexham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wrexham connects with a crisp jab.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
Rones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Rones slips under a jab from Wrexham .
A big left from Rones misses.
Rones scores with a sloppy right hand. Wrexham should have avoided that one.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Rones looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Rones slips the punch.
Wrexham staying out of range there.
Rones backing away here, and Wrexham unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wrexham under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham misses with a hook.
Rones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rones checks a leg kick nicely.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Wrexham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rones.
Wrexham slips a jab from Rones.
Despite the aggression on Wrexham 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wrexham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wrexham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
Rones scores with a hook to the body. Wrexham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rones misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rones moves away.
Wrexham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wrexham takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joy Rones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rones, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joy Rones!
A pretty intense looking Joy Rones took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 61 p4p, 11 weight class) and Cheik Imbula (ranked 171 p4p, 24 weight class). Imbula has chosen The Bongo Massive as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolleke moves into range and clinches up with Imbula.
Imbula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolleke smiles and moves away.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imbula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke blocks a low kick nicely.
Bolleke tries to clinch there but Imbula circles away.
Bolleke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Imbula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
Imbula slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Imbula circles away easily
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula takes one to the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
Imbula shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Imbula saw that one coming.
Bolleke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bolleke working the ground and pound.
Imbula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolleke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Imbula wants to control but Bolleke postures up.
Imbula tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.
Imbula manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Imbula dodges it nicely.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Imbula is looking to improve his position.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imbula keeps working.
Bolleke is looking for a kimura here.
Bolleke is trying to control. Imbula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imbula is pressing down on Bolleke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Imbula is retaining full guard.
Imbula wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Bolleke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Imbula controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolleke pushes down on Imbula's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Imbula is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
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.
Imbula won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
Bolleke working Imbula over with strikes.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Imbula won't allow it.
Bolleke is thwarting Imbula's attempts to control the position.
Bolleke is trying to control. Imbula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imbula tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolleke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imbula swivels and escapes.
Imbula throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Imbula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Imbula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Imbula.
Bolleke punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imbula can do to turn this around?
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Imbula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Imbula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Imbula.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Imbula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bolleke's calf.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imbula's head backwards.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke misses with a takedown
and Imbula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Imbula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Imbula keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Imbula's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Imbula is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Imbula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but Imbula is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imbula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Imbula trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Imbula has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolleke is trying to control the position but Imbula postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Imbula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imbula tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolleke is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imbula trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imbula looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Imbula scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Imbula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imbula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bolleke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Imbula stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
And Imbula responds with a good body kick, but Bolleke manages to step out the way in time.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imbula. Imbula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke fails with a takedown attempt.
Imbula throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula throws a counter combo.
Imbula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imbula throws a solid leg kick but Bolleke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbula.
Imbula jabs at Bolleke's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imbula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula tries to keep at a distance but Bolleke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imbula lands with a left to the head.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Imbula's head.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imbula.
Imbula works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Imbula.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolleke lands with a left to the head.
Imbula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Imbula tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Imbula lands with a right to the head.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
Imbula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Imbula.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Imbula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Bolleke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Imbula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke works on Imbula's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Imbula takes a shot to the head.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Imbula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula is working Bolleke over against the cage.
Imbula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula pushes Bolleke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheik Imbula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Imbula gets through Bolleke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imbula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Imbula throws a body kick that misses.
Bolleke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imbula circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke has his takedown stuffed
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Imbula lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolleke off the cage and back into range.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Imbula slips the punch.
Imbula takes one to the side of the head.
Imbula throws a solid leg kick but Bolleke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke moves to clinch but Imbula breaks away
letting Imbula counter with a right hand.
Bolleke is rocked!
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke rushes Imbula and presses him up against the cage.
Imbula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Imbula blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imbula.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula throws a big uppercut that drops Bolleke! More strikes from Imbula and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bolleke lies dazed against the cage as Imbula celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cheik Imbula thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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