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SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Gazi (ranked 3681 p4p, 341 weight class) and Sergey Makarov (ranked 3713 p4p, 343 weight class). Sergey Makarov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fu Gazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazi throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Gazi wants to clinch
and Makarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gazi misses with a combination
and Makarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gazi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gazi throws a lazy body kick
and Makarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gazi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarov! But no joy.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Gazi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazi tries to close the distance and clinch but Makarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Gazi misses.
It seemed like Makarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Makarov.
Makarov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gazi tries to close the distance and clinch but Makarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazi throws a body kick that misses
and Makarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makarov will feel that in the morning.
Gazi throws the left hand but Makarov avoids the punch easily.
As Gazi backs off Makarov throws a huge counter combo but Gazi manages to avoid it all.
Makarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gazi.
Makarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gazi.
Makarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Gazi's guard.
Makarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Makarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Makarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makarov trying to control but Gazi is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but Gazi blocks nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Makarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Gazi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Makarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Makarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gazi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makarov is working Gazi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gazi is keeping the position for now.
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.
Makarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Gazi keeps moving.
Makarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makarov postures up in Gazi's guard and throws a big left but Gazi blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but Gazi blocks nicely.
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but Gazi blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makarov.
Gazi throws a head kick that misses
and Makarov counters with a straight right hand.
Gazi throws a series of punches but Makarov avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarov! But no joy.
Fu Gazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Makarov counter with a right hand.
Gazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Makarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gazi tries to clinch
and Makarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gazi staying out of range there.
Gazi throws an off balance right hand
and Makarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makarov loads up on a big left hand. Gazi felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Makarov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gazi can't hide his disappointment, as Makarov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Makarov!
Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hellas Pankratios (ranked 485 p4p, 21 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 925 p4p, 41 weight class). Riverson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle. John Riverson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hellas Pankratios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Riverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riverson misses with a body kick.
Riverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pankratios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riverson sprawls and moves away.
Pankratios avoids the head kick by Riverson.
Pankratios attempts a counter takedown but Riverson avoids it well and moves away.
Pankratios scores with a jab. Riverson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pankratios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riverson is trying to force a seperation but Pankratios has the dominant position.
Riverson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pankratios won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Pankratios.
Pankratios 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.
Riverson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pankratios lands a left hand.
A short left from Pankratios.
Pankratios jumps guard and drags Riverson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riverson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pankratios looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pankratios looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pankratios!
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!
Pankratios wants to control but Riverson is keeping him busy.
Riverson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pankratios's best efforts.
Pankratios working Riverson over with strikes.
Pankratios working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pankratios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riverson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pankratios wants to take a breather but Riverson is having none of it.
Riverson is still in real trouble! Can Pankratios finish him?
Well, if Pankratios is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riverson seems to have recovered his senses.
Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riverson has hold of Pankratios's hands but Pankratios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pankratios scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pankratios scores with a big shot! Riverson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Riverson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hellas Pankratios!
Hellas Pankratios was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 1642 p4p, 187 weight class) and Peter Petrov (ranked 1321 p4p, 153 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Alberto Del Rio theme song. A fine choice. The key to victory for Alec Burns has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Burns cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Burns misses
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Petrov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Petrov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Burns is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Germaine Dorticos (ranked 3384 p4p, 169 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 1709 p4p, 94 weight class). Germaine Dorticos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Germaine Dorticos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Germaine Dorticos has been cut.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Dorticos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorticos attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Mark Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Dorticos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Dorticos defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Dorticos tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer throws a hook but Dorticos avoids it easily.
Dorticos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Dorticos tries to counter with a takedown but Spencer is quick to defend against it.
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorticos should have avoided that one.
Spencer misses with a straight right.
Dorticos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dorticos tries to land a body kick
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorticos throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer drops Dorticos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dorticos looks back up at him and smiles so Spencer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dorticos is rocked!
Spencer darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dorticos's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Spencer before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Spencer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Lee (ranked 1278 p4p, 70 weight class) and Cedrick Diggery (ranked 6029 p4p, 236 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedrick Diggery!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Lee sends Diggery down but not out. Lee dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Cedrick Diggery has been cut.
Diggery parries the strikes from Lee easily there. Lee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diggery to escape.
Lee throwing strikes but Diggery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Diggery has passed into mount! Damn!
Diggery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Diggery isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee wants to control but Diggery is having none of it.
Lee holds of for dear life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diggery keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee throws a strike but Diggery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee pulls Diggery in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggery is one step ahead there.
Lee seems keen to control Diggery's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggery trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Diggery wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggery is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Diggery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab-cross combination lands for Lee and sends Diggery crashing to the mat! Lee follows him down to the mat - Diggery regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Diggery is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lee lands a big elbow - Diggery is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
John Lee 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 5919 p4p, 534 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 1006 p4p, 144 weight class). Taurus has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. Average Joe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wesley Taurus's chin.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Average Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Taurus.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Joe throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Joe's leg. Joe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus cracks the inside of Joe's front leg.
Taurus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taurus cracks Joe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taurus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joe to stand back up!
Joe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus throws a pinpoint strike between Joe's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Joe crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Taurus scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
A very excited looking Wesley Taurus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bane Concrete (ranked 1553 p4p, 178 weight class) and Iron Shiek (ranked 4395 p4p, 382 weight class). The key to victory for Bane Concrete has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bane Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Shiek!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concrete throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concrete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Concrete drops Shiek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shiek looks back up at him and smiles so Concrete waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shiek is rocked!
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
Concrete ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shiek's jaw. Shiek's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Concrete does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Concrete!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 1384 p4p, 188 weight class) and Niek Mulder (ranked 1679 p4p, 216 weight class). Archer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Church In The Wild - Kanye West. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mulder's choice of entrance music: Lose yourself. Sterling Archer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Niek Mulder's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niek Mulder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mulder.
Archer lands a nice shot that snaps Mulder's head back.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Niek Mulder has been cut.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Archer avoids the body shot from Mulder.
Archer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Archer is looking to counter punch.
Mulder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archer is fending him off so far but Mulder persists. Nope, Archer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sterling Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niek Mulder.
Mulder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mulder misses with a takedown
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer scores with a three punch combo!
Mulder needs to keep his hands up - Archer had a free shot at his head there.
Archer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mulder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer connects with the punch.
Mulder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure.
Archer pushes Mulder off and gets back to his feet.
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Archer clobbers Mulder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mulder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Mulder goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archer continues to drive forward.
Archer lands with an overhand left.
Archer works over Mulder's head and body with a nice combination.
Archer catches Mulder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer cracks Mulder with a good jab.
Sterling Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Mulder feints the counter takedown.
Mulder slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Mulder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Archer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mulder shoots and misses
and Archer counters with a left and a right that stings Mulder.
Archer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mulder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Archer defends it well.
Mulder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Archer regains half guard.
Mulder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mulder thows an elbow strike that misses. Archer gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Mulder doesn't seem too bothered but Archer quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Mulder is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Mulder really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sterling Archer!
Our winner, Sterling Archer, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Norris (ranked 3953 p4p, 441 weight class) and William Shitlord (ranked 2649 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as William Shitlord enters the cage!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Shitlord!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shitlord feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Shitlord misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Norris misses its target.
Shitlord scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shitlord dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shitlord is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shitlord is stalling here.
Shitlord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shitlord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Shitlord.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitlord creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shitlord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shitlord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris is trying to maintain a safe position but Shitlord gets an underhook and turns Norris into the cage.
Shitlord misses with an elbow strike.
Shitlord avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shitlord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shitlord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Shitlord misses with the head strike.
A short left from Shitlord.
Shitlord lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Shitlord can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Shitlord misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shitlord.
Norris prevents a body shot from Shitlord.
Norris trying to stall but Shitlord improves his position.
Shitlord working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shitlord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shitlord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Shitlord - that landed with a thud.
Shitlord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shitlord just leaning against Norris, taking a breather.
Shitlord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shitlord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shitlord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord throws out a powerful jab.
Shitlord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shitlord can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Shitlord misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord scores with a shoulder strike.
Shitlord struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shitlord.
Shitlord has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shitlord creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shitlord.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shitlord is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shitlord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Shitlord slows down the pace here.
Shitlord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shitlord dominated that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shitlord is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shitlord connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Shitlord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shitlord clinches up against the cage.
Shitlord misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Shitlord.
Shitlord continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitlord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shitlord misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shitlord fails to land.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shitlord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shitlord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shitlord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norris being controlled against the cage.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shitlord stalling the fight.
Shitlord taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Shitlord is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charles Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shitlord.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord scores with a hook to the body.
Shitlord can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Shitlord misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Shitlord.
Come on Shitlord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shitlord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shitlord tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shitlord leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norris blocks a body shot from Shitlord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord stalling the fight.
Shitlord misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris avoids the elbow strike from Shitlord, against the cage.
Shitlord'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.
Shitlord misses with a body punch.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Shitlord misses with the head strike.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shitlord lands a left hand.
Shitlord misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shitlord fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shitlord, right into the meat.
Norris blocks a head kick by Shitlord.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Shitlord's head but Shitlord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris throws a jab when Shitlord was well out of range.
Shitlord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris throws the left hand but Shitlord avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Shitlord catches Norris right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shitlord blocks a jab.
Shitlord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shitlord drives through and clinches with Norris against the cage.
Shitlord stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shitlord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shitlord gets a clinch.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shitlord wants to take the fight to the mat but Norris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shitlord struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Shitlord tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Shitlord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shitlord drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shitlord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Shitlord.
Shitlord is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.
Charles Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shitlord.
Shitlord has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Shitlord misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shitlord throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shitlord is trying to drag Norris to the mat but Norris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shitlord.
Shitlord looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shitlord avoiding damage.
Shitlord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Shitlord.
Shitlord has managed to clinch.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Shitlord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shitlord leaning against his opponent.
William Shitlord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Shitlord moves into the clinch.
Shitlord swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Shitlord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shitlord goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shitlord lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shitlord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shitlord is stalling here.
Shitlord misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shitlord fails to land.
Shitlord throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shitlord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Shitlord keeps him there for the moment.
Shitlord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shitlord tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Shitlord back against the cage.
Norris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shitlord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shitlord is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris working aggressively here.
Shitlord displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norris up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shitlord fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shitlord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Charles Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Shitlord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shitlord drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Shitlord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shitlord 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shitlord!
In his post fight interview, William Shitlord gave a big smile as he said 'Bow down to your shitlord. Live in your world of shit '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 573 p4p, 13 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 743 p4p, 20 weight class). Marston comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it on motherfucker. Finnegan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Rogues - Gravel Walk. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Marston.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston connects with a solid leg kick.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
As Finnegan backs away, Marston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marston in his tracks.
Finnegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Finnegan moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Finnegan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnegan throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marston.
Finnegan lands a really nice looking cross but Marston seems unphased.
Finnegan cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan blocks a low kick nicely.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but Finnegan saw it coming and moves away.
Marston throws a nice head kick!
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Finnegan. That snapped Marston's head back.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
Finnegan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Finnegan misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston misses with a head kick.
Marston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finnegan lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Finnegan.
Marston pushes Finnegan away with a front kick.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnegan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Marston scores with a head kick. Finnegan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marston lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Finnegan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marston.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston connects with a right hand. Finnegan shakes it off.
Lucas Marston is winning the standup battle so far.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Finnegan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finnegan backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Finnegan digs a good hook to Marston's body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston misses with a shot to the body
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan misses with a combination
and Marston counters with a solid body kick.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marston!
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan misses with a two punch combination.
Marston throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Marston slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Marston cracks Finnegan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Finnegan backs away, Marston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston scores with a hook to the body. Finnegan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Marston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finnegan checks the leg kick.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing.
Finnegan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marston.
Finnegan misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan checks a leg kick nicely.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Marston blocks a jab.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Finnegan walks into a left hand.
Marston thuds his right hand into Finnegan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Finnegan. Beautiful body shot.
Finnegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Finnegan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Finnegan connects with a looping right hand.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Finnegan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marston in his tracks.
Marston lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Finnegan. That snapped Marston's head back.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Marston works Finnegan's body with a nice hook.
Finnegan lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston cracks Finnegan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
Marston thumps Finnegan with a low kick.
Marston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Marston blocks a jab.
Marston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Marston's belly button to the back.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marston fakes the leg kick and cracks Finnegan in the body.
Finnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marston scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston throws a chopping leg kick but Finnegan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marston lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Marston misses.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Donk. Marston catches Finnegan right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston throws a shot to the body.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finnegan just manages to avoid it.
Marston slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finnegan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Juice Haven for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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