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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 797 p4p, 101 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 829 p4p, 105 weight class). Salieri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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167 lbs
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162 lbs
18 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salieri tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
Lupei has Salieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Salieri prevents Lupei from breaking the clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salieri's elbow.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Salieri's ribcage. Salieri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salieri slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Salieri misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salieri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Salieri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Salieri.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei tries to work over Salieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Lupei tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salieri into the cage.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Salieri blocks a body shot from Lupei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Salieri stalling.
Salieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salieri slowing the pace effectively.
Salieri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Salieri misses with some punches.
A short left from Lupei.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Salieri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri blocking some punches.
Salieri trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri lands with a right to the head.
Salieri pushes off an throws an elbow but Lupei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Salieri misses
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salieri can pounce on him.
Salieri scores with a hook.
Salieri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Salieri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri misses with a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salieri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Salieri misses the jab.
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Lupei jabs Salieri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Salieri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.
Salieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lupei but Lupei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Salieri.
Lupei is pushing Salieri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Salieri taking a breather.
Salieri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Salieri's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Salieri has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lupei is trying to keep an underhook but Salieri manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salieri is stalling here. Lupei is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salieri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lupei has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salieri parries the strikes from Lupei easily there. Lupei is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salieri to escape.
Lupei misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei is looking to take a break and control but Salieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salieri wants to control but Lupei postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri is looking to reverse the position.
Salieri is not content to let Lupei control the position.
Lupei tries to advance to mount but Salieri instead regains half guard.
Lupei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salieri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lupei.
Lupei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salieri defending well though.
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.
Salieri is looking for a sweep. Lupei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lupei is keen to just control but Salieri is a slippery customer.
Lupei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salieri defends it well.
Lupei lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lupei.
Lupei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Salieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Salieri tries to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Lupei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salieri throws a low kick but Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Salieri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.
Salieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Salieri's front leg with a kick but Salieri checks it.
Salieri takes one to the chin there.
Salieri cracks the inside of Lupei's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Salieri lands.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salieri. That did some damage!
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupei. Lupei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lupei gets a clinch.
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Salieri takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lupeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salieri misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Salieri throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei drops his hands momentarily and Salieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lupei throws a good cross that connects.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salieri! But no joy.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri tried to score with a low kick but Lupei checks it.
Salieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salieri throws out a powerful jab.
Lupei moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Lupei throws a jab when Salieri was well out of range.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Salieri throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Salieri only half commits.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with the body kick
and Salieri counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lupei!
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri scores with a nice body kick.
Lupei checks a low kick from Salieri.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salieri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri has a takedown stuffed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Salieri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salieri slips under a jab from Lupei.
Salieri lands with a cross.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Salieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salieri's hands.
Salieri swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Lupei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denny Sideman (ranked 827 p4p, 120 weight class) and Jeff Mma (ranked 1690 p4p, 213 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denny Sideman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mma moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mma throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Mma only half commits.
Sideman doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
Mma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Mma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sideman lands a jab.
Sideman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Mma tries to keep at a distance but Sideman has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
Mma breaks the clinch.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mma is just out of range.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mma.
Sideman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sideman moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Mma staying out of range there.
Sideman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman cracks Mma with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mma thows a leg kick but Sideman checks it
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Mma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman swings for the body but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman tries to clinch but Mma is having none of it.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mma.
Sideman works over Mma's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sideman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Mma throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Mma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Mma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Mma's defenses.
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mma as he connects with a hook.
Mma throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sideman. That snapped Mma's head back.
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman lands an uppercut.
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mma misses with a right hand
and Sideman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sideman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sideman showed some decent athleticism there.
Sideman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mma keeps working.
Sideman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mma is trying to stand but he's just given Sideman his back.
Mma fending off the submission attempt from Sideman.
Mma trying to get back to his feet but Sideman is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman tries to get the hooks in deep but Mma pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mma throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Sideman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mma can do to turn this around?
Sideman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
Good shot there by Mma.
Mma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mma throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman misses with a body shot
letting Mma counter with a right hand.
Mma connects with the punch.
Mma lands an overhand right.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman connects with a jab.
Mma throws a front kick that sends Sideman stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sideman misses with a body punch
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman clinches up with Mma and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mma has had enough of the clinch but Sideman keeps him there for the moment.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mma.
Sideman keeps control of Mma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Mma tries to break free but Sideman pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Mma manages to break the clinch.
Mma throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mma misses with a double jab
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Sideman checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman misses with a hook. Mma ducked under it nicely.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Sideman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Sideman.
Sideman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mma on his heels. He'll look to pass Mma's guard now, I'm sure.
Mma is looking to stand back up but Sideman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma is looking to escape.
Mma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sideman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sideman pushes Mma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sideman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mma breaks the clinch.
Sideman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Sideman there.
Sideman works Mma's body with a nice hook.
Sideman throws out a powerful jab.
Mma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman misses with a hook. Mma ducked under it nicely.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
It seemed like Mma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mma walks into a left hand.
A jab from Sideman does it's job there.
Sideman has managed to clinch.
Sideman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mma or not.
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Sideman swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Mma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Sideman lands.
Mma throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mma.
Mma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Mma circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
Mma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mma misses with a leg kick.
Mma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Mma gets tackled into the cage by Sideman. Sideman maintains the clinch.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mma works on Sideman's body with a couple of short punches.
Sideman keeps control of Mma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman 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!
Sideman throws a hook but Mma avoids it easily.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman wants to clinch.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman connects with the punch.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman fails to land with a series of punches.
Mma thinks about the counter body kick.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Mma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma slips under a jab.
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman connects with a looping right hand.
Mma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman closes the distance but Mma moves to the side
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Mma with an uppercut!
Mma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman works Mma's body with a nice hook.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman connects with a jab.
Sideman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mma misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Mma connects with a right hand. Sideman shakes it off.
Sideman scores with a punch to the head.
Mma needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Mma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mma 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 Sideman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sideman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mma tries to move into range but Sideman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sideman slips a jab from Mma.
Sideman digs a good hook to Mma's body.
Sideman rushes Mma and presses him up against the cage.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sideman.
Mma breaks the clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Mma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sideman counters by clinching up.
Denny Sideman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mma misses.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman darts in and clinches Mma up against the cage.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Sideman has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mma throws a head punch that misses.
Sideman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mma.
Mma is looking to break free of the clinch but Sideman has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mma.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman is struggling to control the position.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Sideman is controlling him.
Jeff Mma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sideman blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sideman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Hijikata (ranked 367 p4p, 48 weight class) and Tony Hibbert (ranked 624 p4p, 79 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tony Hibbert!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hibbert throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hibbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata is looking to counter the offense by Hibbert and move into the clinch.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Hibbert misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Hibbert.
Hibbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hijikata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hibbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hibbert looks to land a combination but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Hibbert down.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata is looking to wear down Hibbert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibbert misses with a body shot
enabling Hijikata to counter with a crisp jab.
Hijikata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Hibbert's leg. Hibbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Hibbert is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hibbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hijikata moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hibbert misses.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Hibbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hijikata swivels and escapes.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hijikata counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hijikata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hijikata as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hijikata as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Hibbert looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hibbert as Hijikata tries to tie him up.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hibbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata taking a breather.
Hibbert pulls Hijikata into guard.
Hijikata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hijikata wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here.
Hibbert is looking for a triangle here but Hijikata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hijikata stalls from top position.
Hibbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert passes into side control, despite Hijikata's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hijikata wants to control but Hibbert postures up.
Hibbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata is looking to reverse the position.
Hijikata is working hard here to advance position.
Hibbert trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Hibbert wants to take a breather but Hijikata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hibbert.
Hibbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hibbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hijikata defends well and Hibbert ends up having to push Hijikata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hibbert throws out a leg kick but Hijikata moves out of range and Hibbert only half commits.
Hijikata moves into range and clinches up with Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert controlling the action here for a moment.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hibbert stalling.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata presses Hibbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hijikata tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hijikata stalling in the clinch but Hibbert improves position.
Hijikata wants to stall.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert just leaning against Hijikata, taking a breather.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hijikata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hibbert or not.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibbert scores with a hook to the body.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata is working Hibbert over against the cage.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert is trying to drag Hijikata to the mat but Hijikata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Hibbert lands with a light punch inside.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toshi Hijikata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hijikata - that landed with a thud.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Hibbert lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
A right hook to the body lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hibbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hijikata to the mat. Hijikata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hijikata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hijikata lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hijikata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hibbert doesn't seem phased though.
Hibbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hibbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hibbert misses with a hook.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Hibbert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hibbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata thumps Hibbert with a low kick.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Hibbert off balance momentarily.
Hijikata takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata clinches with his opponent.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Hijikata gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert is working Hijikata over against the cage.
A short left from Hibbert.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hibbert wants to pass the guard but Hijikata is keeping the position.
Hijikata seems keen to control Hibbert's posture.
Hibbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hijikata is pulling down on Hibbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Hibbert, at least for the moment.
Hijikata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hijikata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hijikata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hijikata.
Hibbert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hibbert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hijikata moves out of range as Hibbert strikes.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hibbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Hibbert down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hibbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Hijikata counters with a thumping low kick.
Hibbert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hijikata defends it nicely.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert catches Hijikata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hijikata lands a really nice looking cross but Hibbert seems unphased.
Hijikata tries a head kick but it misses.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Hijikata avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hibbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tony Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hijikata moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hijikata, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 644 p4p, 39 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 576 p4p, 34 weight class). Gro Ulfimph's entrance music is Hired Gun. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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137 lbs
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145 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinyard looks for the body kick but Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Vinyard misses with a wild combination.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the strikes.
As Vinyard tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but Vinyard manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Vinyard lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Vinyard there.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph blocks the body kick.
Jab by Vinyard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinyard throws a right hand that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Vinyard gets through Gro Ulfimph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinyard controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Vinyard lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Vinyard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Vinyard blocks it.
Vinyard struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinyard to keep the fight standing.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Vinyard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vinyard walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch
and Vinyard counters with a one-two to the body.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinyard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vinyard wants to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body. Vinyard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Vinyard does no damage.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinyard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vinyard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinyard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinyard is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Vinyard misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Vinyard drives through and clinches with Gro Ulfimph against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinyard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging Vinyard to the mat.
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinyard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Vinyard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vinyard throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Vinyard throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a low kick, right behind Vinyard 's knee.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
Nice uppercut lands for Vinyard. That snapped Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Vinyard looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vinyard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinyard lands with a cross.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gro Ulfimph on the side of the head.
Vinyard checks a low kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Vinyard throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick that knocks Vinyard off balance momentarily.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Vinyard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gro Ulfimph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinyard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinyard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vinyard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a nice looking jab.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but Vinyard circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinyard moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
Vinyard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gro Ulfimph's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Vinyard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinyard swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
A jab from Vinyard does it's job there.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinyard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gro Ulfimph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Vinyard looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph thows a leg kick but Vinyard checks it
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
A lazy left from Gro Ulfimph finds it's target.
Vinyard is rocked!
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut, right on the button! Vinyard tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
During a confident post fight interview, Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Scrotum (ranked 286 p4p, 41 weight class) and Domingo Chavez (ranked 316 p4p, 46 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hairy Scrotum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scrotum blocks a leg kick.
Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scrotum throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Scrotum slips under a jab from Chavez.
The fighters circling - Scrotum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Scrotum misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Scrotum. Those never looked like landing.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez throws a body punch but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
Scrotum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Scrotum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scrotum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Scrotum throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez counters with a nice leg kick.
Scrotum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Scrotum scores with a body shot.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Scrotum blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrotum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Scrotum misses
and Chavez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scrotum's corner calls for a 1-2. Scrotum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scrotum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavez misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
Scrotum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scrotum slips under a jab.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrotum.
Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scrotum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scrotum jabs at Chavez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Scrotum misses with a straight left.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Scrotum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrotum tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrotum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Scrotum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chavez throws a hook but Scrotum blocks it.
Scrotum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped Scrotum's head back.
Scrotum throws a head kick that misses.
Scrotum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chavez stuns Scrotum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scrotum misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scrotum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scrotum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Jab, jab by Scrotum - just one landing.
Scrotum throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
Scrotum lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrotum.
Chavez slips a jab from Scrotum.
Scrotum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target.
Scrotum throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy.
Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scrotum momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez scores with a hook.
That kick from Chavez tenderised Scrotum's leg. Scrotum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scrotum takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Chavez misses.
Scrotum throws a sloppy head kick
and Chavez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scrotum's knee momentarily.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Scrotum avoids it.
Scrotum misses with a looping right.
Chavez drives through and clinches with Scrotum against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Scrotum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrotum slips a jab from Chavez.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scrotum throws a sloppy head kick
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Scrotum misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Scrotum thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scrotum throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Scrotum misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Jab from Chavez.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scrotum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scrotum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Scrotum's leg but Scrotum calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Scrotum misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Scrotum scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrotum moves out of range of the body kick.
Scrotum throws an off balance right hand
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chavez 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.
Scrotum misses with a head kick.
Scrotum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez moves out of range as Scrotum throws a body kick.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Scrotum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses
and Scrotum counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrotum walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chavez lands a body shot.
A jab from Chavez does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scrotum ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrotum.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Chavez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scrotum connects with a looping right hand.
Scrotum tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chavez feints and then cracks Scrotum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scrotum down.
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scrotum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scrotum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Chavez.
Scrotum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Scrotum saw that one coming.
Scrotum misses with a double jab.
Scrotum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Chavez.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Scrotum's head but Scrotum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Scrotum throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Scrotum misses
and Chavez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Scrotum loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scrotum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scrotum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Scrotum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scrotum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Scrotum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Scrotum swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez throws the left hand but Scrotum avoids the punch easily.
Scrotum staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a low kick but Scrotum moves out of range easily.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez digs a good hook to Scrotum's body.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Scrotum off balance momentarily.
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scrotum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez connects with a single shot there.
Scrotum misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrotum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scrotum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scrotum is able to avoid easily.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scrotum throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez lands with a hook. Scrotum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Scrotum slips under a jab.
Scrotum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scrotum misses with the body kick
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Chavez.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chavez darts in and clinches Scrotum up against the cage.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scrotum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scrotum.
Scrotum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrotum.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez digs a right hand underneath Scrotum's ribcage. Scrotum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scrotum lands with a left to the head.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Scrotum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scrotum takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domingo Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chavez digs a right hand into Scrotum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scrotum's gas tank.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Hairy Scrotum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Scrotum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scrotum takes a step back to recover.
Scrotum walks into a straight right hand from Chavez.
Chavez slips a jab from Scrotum.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scrotum connects with a crisp jab.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chavez lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Scrotum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez cracks Scrotum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scrotum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scrotum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez throws a push kick but Scrotum slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Scrotum misses.
Chavez works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Scrotum swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice hook to Scrotum's body. Scrotum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chavez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
A less than humble Domingo Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister McNasty (ranked 197 p4p, 27 weight class) and Kvame Zulu (ranked 240 p4p, 36 weight class). Zulu has chosen Big Badaboom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kvame Zulu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
260 lbs
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265 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Mister McNasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu throws a poor cross that misses
and McNasty moves into the clinch.
McNasty lands a body shot.
McNasty cracks Zulu with a nice body shot.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Zulu.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zulu is trying to force a seperation but McNasty has the dominant position.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing McNasty up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNasty misses the shot to the body.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. McNasty moves away and avoids it.
McNasty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNasty fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
Zulu keeps the fight on the outside.
Zulu misses with a leg kick.
McNasty misses with a right hand
and Zulu counters with a low kick, right behind McNasty 's knee.
Zulu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNasty scores with a leg kick.
Zulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNasty counters with a low kick, right behind Zulu 's knee.
McNasty misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a poor cross that misses
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Zulu.
Zulu lands a leg kick that knocks McNasty off balance momentarily.
McNasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNasty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zulu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu throws an off balance right hand
and McNasty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNasty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zulu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty tries to land a leg kick but Zulu saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Zulu.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses
and McNasty counters with a nice uppercut.
Zulu throws an off balance right hand
and McNasty counters with a thumping low kick.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Zulu throws a leg kick but McNasty sees it coming and moves out of range.
McNasty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNasty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zulu throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zulu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zulu lands a leg kick that knocks McNasty off balance momentarily.
A low kick from McNasty is predictable there
and Zulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zulu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zulu blocks a low kick nicely.
McNasty misses with an uppercut
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNasty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kvame Zulu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McNasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNasty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McNasty lands a really nice looking cross but Zulu seems unphased.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
McNasty throws a leg kick
and Zulu counters with a thumping low kick.
Zulu misses with a body punch
and McNasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNasty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zulu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McNasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McNasty.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNasty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zulu flicks out a counter leg kick but McNasty steps away.
Zulu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zulu misses the shot to the body.
McNasty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zulu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zulu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McNasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zulu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McNasty.
Zulu throws out a leg kick but McNasty moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
McNasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zulu throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty misses the shot to the body.
McNasty jabs Zulu right on the nose. Zulu blinks but takes it well.
Good work by McNasty as he checks the leg kick.
Zulu misses the shot to the body.
McNasty misses with a looping right.
McNasty swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu misses with a jab to the body
and McNasty counters with a good low kick that Zulu was not able to check.
Zulu misses with a low kick.
McNasty ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zulu looks to land a left hand but McNasty moved out of range nicely.
McNasty moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
McNasty wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McNasty darts in trying to clinch
and McNasty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zulu throws a head kick but McNasty moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNasty counters with a slapping leg kick.
McNasty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zulu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McNasty looks to throw the jab but Zulu is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zulu throws a leg kick which misses McNasty's front leg but catches the back leg as McNasty tries to avoid it.
McNasty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNasty throws a sloppy body shot
and Zulu counters with a right hand to the body.
Zulu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Mister McNasty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
That's time! McNasty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNasty's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as McNasty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McNasty misses with a wild body shot.
Zulu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McNasty blocks it well.
Zulu swings widly with a right hand
and McNasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zulu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNasty.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McNasty crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zulu - the referee stops the clock and McNasty gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zulu. McNasty manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. McNasty moves away and avoids it.
McNasty drives through and clinches with Zulu against the cage.
McNasty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as McNasty controls the action.
Zulu takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
Zulu lands with a right to the head.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zulu prevents a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zulu works on McNasty's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulu lands with a right to the head.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu lands a nice uppercut.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu tries to work over McNasty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Zulu.
McNasty struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Zulu blocks a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
McNasty tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu lands a body punch.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty misses with a body punch.
McNasty lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from McNasty - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Zulu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zulu cracks McNasty with a nice body shot.
Zulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Kvame Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zulu lands with a left to the head.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
Zulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zulu throws a wild body kick that McNasty sees coming a mile off.
McNasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a head kick that half lands.
McNasty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McNasty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McNasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu thows a leg kick but McNasty checks it
and McNasty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNasty throws a leg kick but Zulu sees it coming and moves out of range.
McNasty misses with a hook to the body
and Zulu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvame Zulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zulu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 86 p4p, 15 weight class) and Yhorm Giant (ranked 177 p4p, 25 weight class). Tower kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye - Power. 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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29
275 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
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31
292 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yhorm Giant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Giant.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Tower slips a jab from Giant.
Tower throws a shot to the body.
Giant looks winded!
Giant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower tried to counter with a leg kick but Giant avoided it.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.
Tower lands a big uppercut and Giant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Giant looks OK. Tower waves Giant back to his feet!
Giant is rocked!
Tower has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower lands a brutal uppercut that launches Giant off his feet! Giant tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
A relieved looking Iain Tower thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 115 p4p, 15 weight class) and Nick Graves (ranked 75 p4p, 10 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Graves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves tries to clinch but Steve moves away
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Graves.
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!
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve prevents a body shot from Graves.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Graves lands a body punch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a body shot.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Steve tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve blocks a body shot from Graves.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Graves digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves lands the left hand.
Steve digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Steve 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.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Graves.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Steve tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Steve is rocked!
Graves gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Graves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Graves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Steve! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Graves is unloading with more strikes now! Steve drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 39 p4p, 5 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 89 p4p, 11 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab.
Marceau misses the jab.
Ispa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marceau.
Ispa looking to score a takedown here. Marceau is defending well but Ispa drives through and ends up in Marceau's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marceau being controlled here, momentarily.
Marceau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ispa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marceau keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marceau is keeping the position for now.
Marceau controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ispa looks to land a right hand but Marceau moved out of range.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marceau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ispa throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Ispa finds it's target.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marceau swats away the attempt to clinch by Ispa.
Marceau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a lazy right hand but Ispa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ispa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Jean-Claude Marceau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ispa swings widly with a right hand
and Marceau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Marceau.
Ispa wants to clinch up but Marceau keeps it at a distance.
Ispa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marceau gets caught flat footed, as Ispa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ispa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ispa wants to control from the top but Marceau keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marceau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ispa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ispa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Marceau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marceau working a defensive guard but Ispa passes into half guard.
Ispa wants to work for an arm triangle but Marceau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ispa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marceau keeps working.
Ispa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Marceau's thigh. Marceau counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marceau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marceau keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
Marceau keeping full guard, as Ispa tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ispa wants to control from the top but Marceau keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marceau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ispa throws a big shot that misses.
Ispa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marceau defends it nicely.
Ispa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa scores with a hook to the body. Marceau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marceau thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Ispa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Marceau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ispa with a body shot.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ispa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marceau's legs.
Marceau tries to bench press Ispa off him but Ispa keeps the position.
Ispa is trying to get an arm triangle but Marceau is defending well.
Ispa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marceau keeps working.
Marceau is looking for a sweep.
Ispa staying calm.
Ispa tries to advance to mount but Marceau denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ispa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marceau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marceau is not content to let Ispa control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau tries to bench press Ispa off him but Ispa keeps the position.
Ispa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marceau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marceau can't do much from the bottom here.
Ispa trying to control the position but Marceau is working away.
Ispa tries for a kimura but Marceau is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ispa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marceau struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ispa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marceau's head backwards.
Ispa tries to clinch up but Marceau circles away and keeps his distance.
Marceau throws a big counter head kick but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Ispa misses.
Ispa slips under a jab from Marceau.
Ispa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ispa scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ispa looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range.
Marceau tries to move into range but Ispa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ispa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Ispa connects with an inside leg kick.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ispa.
Ispa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marceau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ispa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?
Ispa lands a glancing blow to the side of Marceau's head.
Ispa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marceau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marceau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Ispa lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Ispa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marceau wants it to stay on the feet.
Marceau is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marceau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa misses with a hook.
Ispa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ispa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ispa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ispa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ispa moves out of range as Marceau throws a body kick.
Ispa cracks Marceau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marceau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ispa clinches up with Marceau and pushes him back against the cage.
Ispa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Ispa has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A shot in the inside from Ispa.
Ispa misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa lands an elbow that stopped Marceau in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa prevents a body shot from Marceau.
Ispa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marceau's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ispa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ispa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Marceau on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ispa.
Ispa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marceau controlling the action here for a moment.
Marceau working hard to break the clinch.
Ispa throws a head punch that misses.
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Marceau blocks the low kick.
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marceau. That did some damage!
Ispa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That has opened up Jean-Claude Marceau's cut even more.
Ispa misses with a left hand
and Marceau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ispa tries a low kick but Marceau avoids it.
Ispa darts in looking for a takedown but Marceau gets double underhooks and turns Ispa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ispa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ispa throws a big shot that misses.
Marceau throws a big counter head kick but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Ispa loads up on a big right hand but Marceau slips the punch.
Marceau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ispa blocks it well.
Ispa tries to land a leg kick but Marceau saw it coming and moves away.
Marceau throws a jab when Ispa was well out of range.
Ispa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marceau throws a good cross that connects.
Marceau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marceau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ispa throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marceau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marceau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ispa takes one to the side of the head.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ispa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marceau moves forwards but Ispa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ispa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ispa moves into the clinch.
Ispa lands an elbow inside that Marceau shrugs off.
Marceau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa prevents Marceau from breaking the clinch.
Marceau swings wildly with an uppercut but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ispa has Marceau up against the cage in a clinch.
Ispa effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ispa fails to land.
Ispa fails to pull guard.
Ispa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marceau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marceau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ispa.
Marceau scores with a shot to the side of Ispa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marceau lands with a left to the head.
Ispa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ispa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ispa misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ispa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The cut above Jean-Claude Marceau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marceau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ispa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ispa clinches.
Ispa lands a nice uppercut.
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marceau tries a body shot but Ispa blocks it.
Ispa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marceau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marceau blocks an elbow strike from Ispa.
Marceau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ispa misses the jab.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ispa with a nice cross.
Ispa slips under a jab from Marceau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ispa.
Marceau throws a jab but it's blocked by Ispa.
Ispa staying out of range there.
Ispa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ispa has closed the distance and engaged Marceau in a clinch.
Marceau breaks from the clinch.
Marceau scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Ispa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Marceau misses.
Ispa lands with a straight right. Marceau didn't see that one coming.
Marceau slips under a jab from Ispa.
Marceau moves out of range as Ispa strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ispa throws out the jab.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Ispa has Marceau up against the cage in a clinch.
Ispa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marceau is defending against the submission attempts here by Ispa.
Ispa is looking to advance position but Marceau won't allow it.
Marceau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ispa is thwarting Marceau's attempts to control the position.
Marceau is refusing to be controlled, as Ispa sits in half guard.
Ispa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ispa trying to control but Marceau is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa had his way with Jean-Claude Marceau in that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ispa.
Ispa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ispa misses with a takedown
and Marceau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marceau throws a body punch but Ispa moves out of range.
Ispa slips a jab and a cross from Marceau.
Ispa fails to land with a series of punches.
Marceau thuds a left hand into Ispa's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau with a jab.
Ispa looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range.
Marceau shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ispa misses with a left hand
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Ispa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ispa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marceau just manages to avoid it.
Marceau lands a nice looking body shot.
Ispa lands the left hand.
Ispa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marceau's waist but Marceau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ispa off to one side.
Ispa lands a head shot.
Ispa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ispa shoots in for a takedown but Marceau shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ispa misses the shot to the body.
Ispa throws a leg kick which misses Marceau's front leg but catches the back leg as Marceau tries to avoid it.
Marceau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ispa counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa wants to clinch up but Marceau keeps it at a distance.
Ispa tries to clinch but Marceau moves away
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
Marceau jabs at Ispa's body.
Marceau misses with a hook. Ispa ducked under it nicely.
Marceau slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Marceau.
Marceau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ispa.
Ispa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ispa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa shoots in for a double leg but Marceau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ispa gets a takedown into half guard.
Marceau is doing well to control the position and prevent Ispa from advancing to side control.
Marceau is defending against the submission attempts here by Ispa.
Marceau tries to roll over but Ispa keeps him under control.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau is refusing to be controlled, as Ispa sits in half guard.
Marceau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ispa pulls his head out easily.
Ispa wants to pass the guard but Marceau is defending well.
Ispa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marceau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ispa.
Marceau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean-Claude Marceau.
I think Ispa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Ispa!
Tank Ispa retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tank Ispa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
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FIGHT
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