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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marilin Manson (ranked 3212 p4p, 125 weight class) and Ben Wood (ranked 5176 p4p, 173 weight class). Marilin Manson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Wood's chin.
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marilin Manson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Wood! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manson misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Manson does no damage. Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head. Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A punch lands to the side of Manson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wood steps in with a hook that catches Manson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wood follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Manson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Wood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bruno (ranked 21089 p4p, 567 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 1924 p4p, 225 weight class). Lester has chosen Get Back - Ludacris as his entrance music. Adam Bruno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Bruno! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Lester! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lester getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bruno throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. A punch lands to the side of Bruno 's head but he takes it in his stride. Good shot there by Lester. Bruno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lester has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lester connects with a right hand. Bruno shakes it off. Bruno takes one to the side of the head.
Lester scores with a jab to the head.
Lester catches Bruno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruno is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester throws an overhand right that drops Bruno like a sack of potatoes! Lester dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemony Snicket (ranked 2858 p4p, 259 weight class) and Ky Tycoon (ranked 6058 p4p, 406 weight class). Tycoon has chosen Im the champ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ky Tycoon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemony Snicket! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tycoon has a takedown stuffed. Snicket scoring well with a low kick there.
Tycoon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tycoon moves out of range as Snicket strikes. Tycoon darts in looking for a takedown but Snicket gets double underhooks and turns Tycoon into the cage. Tycoon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Snicket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lemony Snicket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ky Tycoon. Tycoon feints and as Snicket raises his hands in defense, Tycoon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Snicket looking for a guillotine here but Tycoon defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tycoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Snicket is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Snicket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tycoon works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tycoon prevents Snicket from standing back up.
Tycoon is working for a kimura but Snicket is defending it quite comfortably.
Tycoon is working for a kimura but Snicket is defending it quite comfortably.
Tycoon wants to take a breather but Snicket is having none of it.
That's two 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. Tycoon stops Snicket from getting back to his feet.
Tycoon not doing much here.
Tycoon is looking to stall here but Snicket recovers full guard. Snicket has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tycoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snicket is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tycoon stands and throws Snicket's legs to the side, diving into side control. Tycoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snicket knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Snicket stops Tycoon from passing to mount. Snicket is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Tycoon is looking to take a break and control but Snicket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Snicket regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tycoon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Snicket is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tycoon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tycoon's back! Tycoon breaks Snicket's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Snicket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tycoon gets to his feet - Snicket follows without any prompting. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tycoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snicket to the mat! Snicket manages to get full guard. Snicket can't keep his opponent in guard - Tycoon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Tycoon dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snicket misses with a hook. Tycoon ducked under it nicely. Tycoon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Snicket is looking to get back to his feet here but Tycoon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Snicket's back. Tycoon looking for the choke from the back. Snicket is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tycoon seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Snicket's chin but Snicket turns very nicely into Tycoon's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Snicket.
Tycoon has a closed guard, preventing Snicket from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snicket wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tycoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Snicket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tycoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snicket has managed to get both his arms back between Tycoon's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Snicket stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon. Tycoon is still trying to improve position. Tycoon has an active guard here but Snicket has managed to pass into half guard.
Snicket seems to be looking for submissions.
Tycoon is looking for a sweep. Snicket is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snicket is working for a kimura but Tycoon is defending it quite comfortably.
Tycoon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tycoon.
That's four 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. Tycoon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snicket escapes and throws Tycoon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Snicket thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ky Tycoon has got the better of the ground game so far. Tycoon is looking to reverse the position. 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 Lemony Snicket will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tycoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snicket pinned against the cage. Snicket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Snicket appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Tycoon with a poor takedown and Snicket counters with a straight right hand. Tycoon shoots and misses and Snicket counters with a stiff right hand. Lemony Snicket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ky Tycoon. Tycoon has his takedown stuffed and Snicket counters with a nice body shot. Tycoon gets a double leg takedown into Snicket's guard. Snicket is looking to stand back up but Tycoon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snicket. Tycoon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Tycoon stops Snicket from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snicket is refusing to be controlled, as Tycoon sits in half guard. Tycoon prevents Snicket from standing back up.
Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Snicket is staying active underneath Tycoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Snicket looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Tycoon seems to be looking for submissions.
Tycoon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snicket to get to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tycoon is defended easily by Snicket. Tycoon looking to score a takedown here. Snicket is defending well but Tycoon drives through and ends up in Snicket's guard. Snicket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tycoon stands and throws Snicket's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snicket is trying to get back to half guard. Snicket is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Tycoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Tycoon trying to control the position but Snicket is working away. Snicket gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Snicket is staying active underneath Tycoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tycoon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Snicket is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ky Tycoon! Ky Tycoon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First of all I would like to thank GOD for giving me this skills and to my opponent. Man he's tough I respect him if he's a montser, to the Organization and to my family trainers coaches teammates I couldn't do this without you guys and also the #JustTrain gym my sponsors and specially the Fans than'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paw Paw Udomprecha (ranked 6475 p4p, 277 weight class) and UniConor Noble (ranked 2061 p4p, 118 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Noble's choice of entrance music: Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paw Paw Udomprecha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, UniConor Noble! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Udomprecha throws a big shot that misses. Noble looks to score with a jab to the body but Udomprecha is just out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Udomprecha misses its target. Noble has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udomprecha. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noble checks a leg kick. Udomprecha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noble counters with a nice uppercut. Udomprecha throws a wild body kick that Noble sees coming a mile off. Noble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Udomprecha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Crunch! Udomprecha slams his shin into Noble's torso. Noble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away. Udomprecha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Udomprecha lands a jab to Noble's midsection. Udomprecha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noble moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Noble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Udomprecha moves away from the strike by Noble. Noble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Udomprecha. Noble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Noble misses with a shot to the body and Udomprecha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Noble is rocked! Udomprecha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noble manages to avoid it. Noble is still on wobbly legs! Can Udomprecha finish him? Udomprecha misses with an uppercut
and Noble counters with a left to the body. Noble seems to have recovered his senses. Udomprecha misses with a left hand and Noble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Noble looks to score with a jab to the body but Udomprecha is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Udomprecha loads up on a big right hand but Noble slips the punch. Noble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Noble misses with a hook. Udomprecha tries to bum rush Noble with a series of wild strikes but Noble uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Noble throws a counter combo. Udomprecha throws a right hand that Noble ducks under and follows up with a left that Noble also avoids with ease. Both fighters circling a little - Udomprecha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Udomprecha misses with a straight right. Noble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Udomprecha slips a jab from Noble. Udomprecha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noble.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Udomprecha scores with a decent looking hook. Udomprecha scores with a nice right hand.
Udomprecha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Noble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Udomprecha rather than just go for the knockout. Udomprecha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Udomprecha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Noble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Udomprecha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Noble counter with a right hand. A slow jab from Noble misses its intended target. Udomprecha scores with a body shot.
Udomprecha misses with a low kick as Noble jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Noble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Udomprecha tries a head kick but it misses.
Noble throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Udomprecha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Udomprecha throws a body shot but no joy. Noble takes one on the button. Noble takes one on the button. Noble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away. Udomprecha lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paw Paw Udomprecha dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Udomprecha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Noble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like UniConor Noble has been cut. Udomprecha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Udomprecha throws out a loose jab but Noble uses good head movement to avoid it. Udomprecha scoring well with a low kick there.
Udomprecha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noble can do to turn this around? Udomprecha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Noble blocks a head kick by Udomprecha.
A nice side step and Noble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Udomprecha misses with a body shot
and Noble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Udomprecha misses with a body shot
and Noble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Udomprecha misses with a double jab
and Noble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Udomprecha misses with a body punch
letting Noble counter with a right hand. Noble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udomprecha finds it's way round the side to connect with Noble's head. Noble has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Noble misses with a lunging right hand
and Udomprecha counters with a stiff right hand. Noble moves out of range of the strikes. Udomprecha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Udomprecha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Noble lands a slapping body shot.
Udomprecha throws a lazy uppercut
and Noble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Udomprecha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noble. Noble circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Udomprecha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Udomprecha throws a shot from downtown. Noble moves away and avoids it. Noble throws out a counter right but Udomprecha avoids it with no problem. Udomprecha throws a body kick that misses and Noble counters with a nice body shot. Udomprecha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noble circles away quickly and effectively. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Noble might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Udomprecha has got the better of the exchanges. Noble blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Udomprecha. Noble moves out of range of the strikes. Noble now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Noble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Udomprecha misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Udomprecha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Noble lands a nice looking body shot.
Udomprecha misses with a combination
and Noble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A swing and a miss from Udomprecha. Noble looks to score with a jab to the body but Udomprecha is just out of range. Udomprecha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noble just manages to avoid it. Nice jab there from Udomprecha. Paw Paw Udomprecha is winning the standup battle so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Noble. Udomprecha does a little dance to reset his feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Noble.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Udomprecha lands a right hook to the body.
Udomprecha throws a body punch but Noble moves out of range. Noble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udomprecha. Udomprecha throws a leg kick that is checked and Noble counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Udomprecha lands a jab to Noble's midsection. Udomprecha misses with an uppercut
letting Noble counter with a right hand. Udomprecha misses with a leg kick letting Noble counter with a right hand. Udomprecha missing with a left hand there. Noble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Noble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice straight punches there by Udomprecha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Udomprecha. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but UniConor Noble will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on UniConor Noble's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Noble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Udomprecha cracks Noble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Udomprecha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Udomprecha lands an overhand right. Udomprecha misses the shot to the body. Noble doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Udomprecha misses with an uppercut
enabling Noble to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noble takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Udomprecha gets off balance looking for a body kick and Noble counters with a stiff right hand. Udomprecha misses with a leg kick enabling Noble to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Noble misses with a looping right. Noble throws a hook but Udomprecha blocks it. Noble throws a lazy uppercut
and Udomprecha counters with a straight right hand. Noble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Udomprecha.
Noble throws a looping overhand right but Udomprecha ducks down to avoid it. Udomprecha misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Noble to counter with a crisp jab. Udomprecha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Udomprecha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Udomprecha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Udomprecha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noble throws an off balance right hand
and Udomprecha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Udomprecha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noble's head. 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! Noble ducks right into an uppercut from Udomprecha. Udomprecha goes for a small jab and connects. Now Udomprecha goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Noble stumbles back but Udomprecha runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Noble to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Noble will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paw Paw Udomprecha! Paw Paw Udomprecha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Correa (ranked 3427 p4p, 302 weight class) and Winston Cooper (ranked 4467 p4p, 355 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Correa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Cooper! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Correa tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch. Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cooper is leaning against Correa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Correa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Correa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. Correa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. Correa looking for a takedown. Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Correa up against the cage. Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Cooper. Correa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper. A short right from Cooper on the inside. Correa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooper pulls him back up using the underhooks. Correa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Correa has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Correa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Correa is breathing heavily. Cooper lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Marcos Correa has been cut. Cooper lands a nice elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. Correa goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcos Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right from Cooper. A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Correa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cooper after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Correa 's eye. Correa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cooper is defending well. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper. Cooper lands with a left to the head. Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Correa in his tracks for a moment. Cooper lands a right hand. Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correa. Cooper lands an uppercut. Correa wants a takedown.
Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Cooper prevents the takedown attempt.
Correa is looking for a takedown. Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Correa's takedown attempt.
Cooper lands a nice elbow. Cooper lands an elbow just above Correa 's eye. Cooper lands an elbow inside that Correa shrugs off. The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cooper is leaning against Correa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Correa's takedown attempt.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Correa wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Correa backwards. Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Correa wants to take the fight to the mat but Cooper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head. Cooper lands an elbow just above Correa 's eye. Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correa. Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head. Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. 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! Nice elbow from Cooper. Cooper gets through Correa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Correa has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short uppercut from Cooper. Correa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cooper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Cooper.
Correa wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Cooper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Correa.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Correa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper. Cooper lands with a left to the head. Cooper lands a right hand. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Cooper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcos Correa's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches. Correa wants a takedown.
Correa being controlled against the cage. Correa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Correa tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cooper lands an elbow inside. Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cooper lands a body shot. Correa takes an elbow to the forehead. Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Cooper presses Correa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cooper pushes Correa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cooper stalls. Correa wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correa backwards. Correa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooper pulls him back up using the underhooks. A hook to the body from Cooper.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper. Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches. Cooper lands a damaging elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
The referee calls for Cooper to work.
Cooper lands a nice elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle. A shot in the inside from Cooper. Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Correa is rocked! Winston Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Correa in his tracks for a moment. Oh Correa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A shot in the inside from Cooper. Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Correa.
Cooper lands a body shot. Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice elbow. Cooper lands a shoulder strike. Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper. Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage. Cooper gets through Correa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cooper lands a body punch. Cooper lands a shoulder strike. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A short uppercut from Cooper. Cooper pushes Correa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Correa's defenses. Correa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cooper pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Correa! Cooper unloads with more strikes and Correa sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Cooper! A very excited looking Winston Cooper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 1232 p4p, 145 weight class) and Juan Pique (ranked 1366 p4p, 159 weight class). Pique has chosen Piranha as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Pique! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pique throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Pique misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range. Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pique sees it coming and moves out of range. Sitsongrit tests Pique's chin there with a solid looking shot. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pique's head. Pique scores with a leg kick.
Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Pique ducks down to avoid it. Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pique avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. 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! Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pique checks it well. Sitsongrit misses with a left hand enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pique. Pique scores with a punch to the head. Pique misses the jab. Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pique takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sitsongrit cracks Pique with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nice jab there from Pique. A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Pique down. Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Pique avoids it. Nice uppercut lands for Pique. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pique has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. 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! Pique connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Pique's head back.
Pique lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there. Pique fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head. Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Pique misses. A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit slips under a jab. Pique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Pique takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Pique counters with a stiff right hand. Pique throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pique throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pique feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down. Pique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. Nice defenses there by Pique.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Pique has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pique and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Pique scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Pique. Pique throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Pique lands with a good body shot. Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there and Pique counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee. Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Pique connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pique throws a leg kick that misses. Pique throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Pique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pique connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit. Pique fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Pique tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance. Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit. Pique throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Pique saw that one coming. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Pique misses the jab. Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch. Pique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pique uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Pique.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. 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 Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Pique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely. Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick. Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pique fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pique throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range. Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pique misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Pique's ribs. Pique looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pique throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Pique gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. Pique scores with a hook to the body. Pique can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
Pique misses with a punch to the body.
Pique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head. I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Pique - that landed with a thud.
Pique can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Pique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pique works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches. Pique pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Pique.
Pique's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Pique working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pique lands a nice shot to the body. Pique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Pique as the two fighters clinch.
Pique misses with a body punch.
Pique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Pique. Pique blocks an uppercut.
Pique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch. Pique stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Pique.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pique backwards. Pique prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Pique tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Pique. Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Juan Pique seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Pique throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Pique tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Pique is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pique backwards. A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Pique avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit. Pique prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Pique's head. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head. Pique blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Pique blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pique's elbow. Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
Pique working aggressively here.
Pique tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Pique controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pique cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot. Pique digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank. Pique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Pique blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Pique blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head. Pique working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pique. Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. Pique tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
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 Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pique takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Pique scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage. Nice body punch from Pique - that landed with a thud.
Pique lands an uppercut. Pique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique is working Sitsongrit over against the cage. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Pique controls the action.
Pique scores with a shoulder strike. Pique misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab. Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pique is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down. 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! Pique misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pique checks a leg kick. Pique swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Pique slips the punch. Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pique.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Pique misses with a straight left. Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pique. Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Pique slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pique can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit catches Pique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pique throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit jabs Pique right on the nose. Pique blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Pique is just out of range. Juan Pique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pique fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range. Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick and Pique counters with a nice body shot. Pique lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pique throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit forces Pique back against the cage and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pique or not. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piques head. Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pique lands a shoulder strike. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Pique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique is struggling to control the position. Pique tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Pique back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pique. Pique misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pique swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pique's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Pique. Pique scores with a hook to the body. Pique lands a shot to the body. Pique gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Pique.
Pique tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Pique back against the cage. Pique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pique's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sakmongkol Sitsongrit. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit! In his post fight interview, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morris Day (ranked 912 p4p, 54 weight class) and Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 2263 p4p, 132 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Morris Day has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Morris Day seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morris Day! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Day throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fjordlinginsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Day is in Fjordlinginsson's guard. Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Day working some strikes from top position. Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Day drops back looking for a leg! Fjordlinginsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fjordlinginsson manages to kick Day off! Day jumps back into Fjordlinginsson's guard. Fjordlinginsson working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Day's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fjordlinginsson is rocked! Fjordlinginsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fjordlinginsson is still in real trouble! Can Day finish him? Fjordlinginsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Day defends well. Fjordlinginsson seems to have recovered his senses. Day throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Day lands a couple of digs. Day distracts Fjordlinginsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Day working some strikes from top position. Fjordlinginsson looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Day postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fjordlinginsson covers up, he's hurt! Day keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Day and the ref steps in to end the fight! Day can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morris Day! Morris Day gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torq Bosley (ranked 1076 p4p, 142 weight class) and Hristo Mihailov (ranked 3226 p4p, 297 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torq Bosley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bosley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihailov throws a right and a left that Bosley avoids nicely. We've been informed that Mihailov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Torq Bosley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mihailov looks for the body kick but Bosley saw that one coming. Bosley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bosley misses with a wild body shot. Bosley swings for the body but Mihailov moves out of range.
Mihailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mihailov misses with a body kick. Mihailov throws out a loose jab but Bosley uses good head movement to avoid it. Bosley throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range. Bosley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bosley clobbers Mihailov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mihailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mihailov tries to clinch up but Bosley circles away and keeps his distance. Mihailov misses with a body kick. Mihailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bosley circles away quickly and effectively. Bosley scores with a nice head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mihailov throws a right and a left that both miss. Mihailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bosley scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bosley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bosley lands the left hand. Mihailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosley.
Mihailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mihailov misses with a low kick. Mihailov tries to clinch up but Bosley circles away and keeps his distance. Good exchange - Mihailov coming out on top. Mihailov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bosley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bosley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bosley with a body punch. A glancing blow. A left and a right from Bosley both land. Nice combination. 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! Mihailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mihailov scores with a one two! Bosley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Torq Bosley has been cut. Bosley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihailov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bosley blocks it well. Mihailov misses with a straight left. It looked like Bosley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A telegraphed right hand from Bosley misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Mihailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bosley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihailov in his tracks. Bosley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mihailov under the eye. Mihailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A head kick misses from Mihailov. Bosley digs a good body shot into Mihailov's ribs. Mihailov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mihailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bosley throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range. And Mihailov tries to counter it with a takedown but Bosley pushes his down on his head and steps out. Mihailov looks to land a body kick but Bosley moved away. Bosley cracks Mihailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mihailov walks into a stiff left hand from Bosley. Bosley throws a big shot that misses. Mihailov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mihailov duly obliges. Mihailov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bosley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mihailov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bosley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Bosley keeping hold of Mihailov's head, controlling as best he can. Bosley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mihailov. Mihailov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bosley works his way to full guard. Good work. Bosley trying to keep a closed guard but Mihailov is proving a slippery customer.
Bosley seems keen to control Mihailov's posture. Bosley trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mihailov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mihailov throwing strikes from guard but Bosley blocks nicely. Mihailov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Bosley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mihailov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihailov. Bosley has a couple of punches blocked by Mihailov.
Mihailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mihailov's efforts to push away. Mihailov is trying to pull guard but Bosley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bosley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Bosley. Mihailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Torq Bosley will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Torq Bosley's cut. 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.
Bosley lands with a nice combination. Mihailov backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Hristo Mihailov has been cut. Bosley misses the jab. Mihailov misses with a combination
and Bosley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mihailov looks to land a combination but Bosley avoids it well. Bosley keeps the fight on the outside. Mihailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bosley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosley. Mihailov ducks under a wild hook from Bosley. Danga de danga de dang - Mihailov scores with a four punch combination! Mihailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosley looks to land a right hand but Mihailov moved out of range. Hristo Mihailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This has been an exciting period of action! Bosley lands a really nice looking cross but Mihailov seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Mihailov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bosley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mihailov slips a jab from Bosley. Mihailov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mihailov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mihailov throws a body punch but Bosley moves out of range. Bosley 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bosley works Mihailov's body with a nice hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Bosley. Mihailov does a little dance to reset his feet. Bosley takes a swing at Mihailov's ribcage but misses. Bosley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bosley lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihailov moves away. Mihailov with the counter takedown but Bosley avoids it easily. Mihailov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mihailov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mihailov throws a sloppy head kick and Bosley moves out of range easily. Mihailov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mihailov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mihailov takes one on the button. Mihailov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mihailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mihailov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bosley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihailov. Mihailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bosley misses with an uppercut. Mihailov saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Bosley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mihailov throws a right hand that Bosley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bosley also avoids with ease. Bosley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihailov manages to avoid it. Mihailov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bosley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bosley misses with an uppercut. Mihailov saw that one coming. Bosley lands a glancing blow to the side of Mihailov's head. Mihailov has Bosley up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailov blocking some punches.
A short right from Bosley on the inside. Bosley managing to block the knees to the body from Mihailov.
Mihailov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mihailov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mihailov breaks the clinch.
Mihailov throws a right hand that Bosley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bosley also avoids with ease. Bosley takes a swing at Mihailov's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Mihailov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bosley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihailov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Mihailov. Bosley cracks Mihailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bosley connects with a body shot that sends Mihailov's belly button to the back. Bosley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihailov can do to turn this around? Mihailov wants to clinch up but Bosley keeps it at a distance. Bosley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mihailov avoids the body shot from Bosley.
Mihailov moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Bosley finds it's way through Mihailov's defenses. Bosley throws out a powerful jab. Torq Bosley is winning the standup battle so far. Bosley jabs Mihailov to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jab by Bosley. Some wild striking there from Mihailov.
Bosley works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bosley throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range. Mihailov throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bosley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihailov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bosley missing with a left hand there. Mihailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bosley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihailov moves away. A combination from Mihailov does no damage. Bosley scores with a nice strike. Mihailov lands with a good body shot. Bosley misses with a looping left. Bosley moves out of range of the body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Bosley misses the target. Mihailov scores with a decent looking hook. Bosley missing with a left hand there. Mihailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mihailov misses with a kick to the body.
Bosley connects with a jab. Mihailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bosley lands a nice shot that snaps Mihailov's head back.
Bosley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihailov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Donk. Bosley catches Mihailov right on the button with a cross. Bosley moves out of range of the strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Bosley misses its target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mihailov scores with a hook to the body. Bosley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bosley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mihailov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mihailov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mihailov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosley. Mihailov misses with a body kick. Bosley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bosley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mihailov doesn't seem bothered though. Mihailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bosley circles away quickly and effectively. Bosley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mihailov. Bosley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bosley misses with a looping right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bosley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosley just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bosley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bosley takes a swing at Mihailov's ribcage but misses. Mihailov tries to counter with a clinch but Bosley shakes him off and moves away. Bosley misses with a hook. Mihailov ducked under it nicely. Bosley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihailov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bosley rushes Mihailov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bosley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mihailov breaks the clinch.
Bosley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosley throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range. Decent striking displayed by Bosley there. Bosley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bosley throws a jab when Mihailov was well out of range. A big right from Bosley misses. Bosley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihailov moves away. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bosley lands a body shot. Mihailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bosley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bosley lands an uppercut. Mihailov is trying to push Bosley away but Bosley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mihailov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosley's elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bosley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Bosley lands a body punch in the clinch. Bosley lands an uppercut. Torq Bosley has scored more points in the clinch so far. This has been an exciting period of action! A right hand to the body from Bosley.
Bosley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards. Bosley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards. A short right from Bosley. A short left from Bosley. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bosley. Mihailov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bosley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihailov. Mihailov tries to break free but Bosley pushes him back against the cage. Bosley lands a nice uppercut. Mihailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Bosley.
Mihailov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bosley misses with a punch to the body.
Bosley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mihailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosley finish him? Bosley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Mihailov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bosley breaks from the clinch.
Mihailov slips a jab from Bosley. Mihailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bosley defends it well. Bosley lands with an uppercut that bounces Mihailov off the cage and back into range. A telegraphed right hand from Mihailov misses the target. Mihailov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Torq Bosley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mihailov throws a nice looking combination but Bosley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mihailov avoids the body shot from Bosley.
Mihailov seems to have recovered his senses. Mihailov misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosley misses the target. Bosley misses with an uppercut. Bosley misses with a hook. Bosley lands with a shot to the body. Mihailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bosley circles away quickly and effectively. Bosley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mihailov momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mihailov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mihailov there as he acknowledges the shot. Mihailov misses with a right hand and Bosley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mihailov moves to clinch but Bosley breaks away and Bosley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mihailov closes the distance looking to clinch and Bosley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mihailov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mihailov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bosley misses the shot to the body. Mihailov has closed the distance and engaged Bosley in a clinch.
Hristo Mihailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Still in the clinch, Bosley scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mihailov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bosley avoids the damage to the body. Come on Bosley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mihailov stalling against the cage.
Mihailov blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Torq Bosley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bosley, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torq Bosley! An out of breath and clearly excited Torq Bosley thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Romeo (ranked 458 p4p, 69 weight class) and Robert Harper (ranked 846 p4p, 121 weight class). Robert Harper 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Romeo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Harper! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Romeo throws a jab when Harper was well out of range. Harper misses with a hook. Romeo ducked under it nicely. Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romeo manages to avoid it. Harper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Romeo throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Harper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Harper lands with a good body shot. Romeo loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch. Romeo jabs at Harper's body. Romeo misses with a two punch combination.
Romeo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Harper cracks Romeo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Romeo throws a hook but Harper avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Romeo misses. Romeo scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Robert Harper has been cut. Romeo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Harper tumbling to the canvas! Romeo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Harper was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Romeo! An out of breath Anthony Romeo 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd McPherson (ranked 1057 p4p, 53 weight class) and Newbie Guide (ranked 306 p4p, 12 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Turd McPherson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Newbie Guide! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McPherson moves out of range as Guide strikes. McPherson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Guide wants to sweep but no luck. McPherson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. McPherson 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. McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Guide working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPherson. McPherson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. McPherson postures up in Guide's guard and throws a big left but Guide blocks it. McPherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McPherson landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guide wants to sweep here but McPherson controlling him for the moment. McPherson being controlled here momentarily. Guide looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. McPherson throws an elbow that misses. Guide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPherson's guard. Nice move by Guide!
McPherson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guide has passed into half guard!
McPherson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guide's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guide's back! Guide prevents McPherson from getting a body triangle. McPherson scores with strikes from the back.
McPherson is punishing Guide with some ground and pound. McPherson trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guide trying to get back to his feet but McPherson is in full control for now. McPherson punches Guide on the ear.
It looks like Newbie Guide has been cut. McPherson punishes Guide with strikes from the back mount.
That has opened up Newbie Guide's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McPherson is landing with strikes. Guide can't take much more of this.
The cut above Newbie Guide's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Newbie Guide's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turd McPherson! After winning the bout, Turd McPherson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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pop
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