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Grunge 12: Doused in Mud PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 776 p4p, 355 weight class) and Kidney Stone (ranked 99 p4p, 50 weight class). Fu Tu comes into the arena with Klendathu drop blaring out of the sound system. Stone has chosen Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppord as his entrance music. 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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169 cm 35 139 16 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 34 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shi Fu Tu! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kidney Stone! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fu Tu throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range. A good leg kick by Stone. Fu Tu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target. As Stone backs away, Fu Tu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu. Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it. Stone throws a nice inside leg kick. Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely. Fu Tu wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs. Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range. Stone takes one to the chin there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fu Tu lands with a nice combination. Stone backs away looking to recover. Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage! Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stone misses with a hook
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fu Tu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stone. An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fu Tu avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stone.
Stone misses with a straight left. Stone blocks a leg kick. Stone misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fu Tu clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Stone is rocked! Fu Tu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu Tu finish him? Stone 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. A nice leg kick lands there from Stone. Nice body punch from Stone. This has been an exciting period of action! Fu Tu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fu Tu throws a leg kick that misses. Stone seems to have recovered his senses. Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Stone checks it. Fu Tu backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Stone throws a head kick that Fu Tu semi-blocks.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Stone lands a nice looking body kick. Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fu Tu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fu Tu blocks a jab. Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab. Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage! Stone throws the kick towards the body but Fu Tu avoids it. Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu misses with a body kick. Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stone throws out a counter right but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem. Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone throws a series of punches but Fu Tu avoids them all with ease. A punch lands to the side of Fu Tu 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fu Tu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fu Tu misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick. Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone misses the shot to the body. Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu. Stone slips a jab from Fu Tu. Stone slips under a jab. Stone wants to slow Fu Tu down by chopping away at his legs. Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fu Tu is out of range and Stone settles back down. Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fu Tu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Fu Tu in the body. Nice defenses there by Stone. Stone misses the jab. It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fu Tu closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fu Tu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Fu Tu misses. Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Fu Tu. Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range. Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone is looking for the big counter here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An inside leg kick lands from Fu Tu. Fu Tu swings away with a leg kick that misses. Stone throws a head kick that misses. Fu Tu misses with a straight left. 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 Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Fu Tu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Shi Fu Tu has been cut. Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fu Tu can pounce on him.
Stone throws a body kick that misses. Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range. Stone scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target. Fu Tu connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off. A chopping leg kick lands by Stone. Fu Tu blocks the body kick.
Fu Tu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stone. That one must have hurt. Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stone scores with a one two! Fu Tu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two. Stone with a jab. Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fu Tu scores with a shot to the body.
Stone misses with a low kick. Fu Tu misses with a straight right. A kick lands to the mid section there for Fu Tu. Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Kidney Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big right from Fu Tu misses. Stone throws a body kick that misses. Stone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stone slips under a jab. Nice shot lands for Stone. Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu Tu. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stone 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 Fu Tu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fu Tu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Fu Tu feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down. Fu Tu throws a solid leg kick but Stone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu Tu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it. Fu Tu cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fu Tu throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stone looks to land a combination. Fu Tu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fu Tu. Fu Tu misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Stone checks the leg kick. Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Stone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Stone takes one to the chin there. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet. Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fu Tu counters with a straight right hand. Stone throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone throws a hook but Fu Tu avoids it easily. Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stone throws a lazy head kick and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone scores with a kick to the midsection. Stone misses with a hook. Fu Tu ducked under it nicely. Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fu Tu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fu Tu lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Fu Tu misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. This has been an exciting period of action! Fu Tu checks a low kick from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range. Fu Tu works Stone's body with a nice hook. Fu Tu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fu Tu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Fu Tu lands with a nice body punch. A right-left combo lands from Stone. Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Fu Tu. Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy. Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stone throws out a counter right but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem. Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stone lands with a shot to the body. Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stone. Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot. Stone avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Stone feints a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidney Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Stone with a hook. Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fu Tu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stone scores with a kick to the midsection. Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stone connects with a solid leg kick. Stone misses with a looping left. Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fu Tu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fu Tu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu Tu with the inside leg kick. Fu Tu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Fu Tu moves out of range as Stone strikes. Stone throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it. Stone scores with a leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot. Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss! Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone throws out a powerful jab. Fu Tu checks a leg kick. A low kick lands for Stone.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stone moves away from the strike by Fu Tu. Stone moves away from the strike by Fu Tu. Stone slips under a jab from Fu Tu. Stone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. 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! Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely. Stone scores with a jab to the body. Stone scores with a head kick. Fu Tu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fu Tu throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it. Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fu Tu takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target. Stone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fu Tus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stone. Fu Tu cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head. Stone with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand. A low kick from Fu Tu is predictable there and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fu Tu doesn't seem bothered though. Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone. Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Stone throws a hook but Fu Tu avoids it easily. Fu Tu throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with an inside leg kick. Stone misses the jab. Fu Tu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits. Fu Tu avoids the head kick by Stone.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fu Tu misses with a hook
and Fu Tu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fu Tu misses with a straight right. Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Stone cracks Fu Tu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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! Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Fu Tu does no damage. Good standup being displayed there by Fu Tu as he connects with a hook. Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick. Stone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fu Tu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fu Tu throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Stone cracks Fu Tu with a good jab. Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fu Tu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidney Stone really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. An inside leg kick lands from Stone. Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone. Fu Tu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily. Fu Tu takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fu Tu throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it. Stone misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone lands a jab. A head kick misses from Stone. Stone connects with a jab. Stone moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stone connects with a right hand. Fu Tu shakes it off. Fu Tu lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head. Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stone connects with a leg kick. Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fu Tu slips under a jab from Stone. Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stone throws a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fu Tu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Stone connects with a right hand. Fu Tu shakes it off. Stone checks a leg kick. Fu Tu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fu Tu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stone thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet. Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fu Tu will feel that in the morning. Stone throws a head kick that Fu Tu semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Stone. Fu Tu with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone. Fu Tu sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu Tu manages to avoid it. Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone lands an overhand right. Fu Tu takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fu Tu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu. Fu Tu tried to counter with a leg kick but Stone avoided it. Fu Tu misses with a looping right. Fu Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot. Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well. Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it. Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot. Fu Tu wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs. Stone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily. A big right from Stone misses. Fu Tu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fu Tu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stone on the side of the head. Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone. Fu Tu is looking to chop away at Stone's legs. Stone unleashes a big counter combination but Fu Tu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Fu Tu misses with a straight left. Stone lands with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidney Stone dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Stone throws a leg kick but Fu Tu moved away. Good shot there by Stone. Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fu Tu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fu Tu throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily. Stone looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range. A punch combination from Fu Tu misses. Stone connects with a solid leg kick. Fu Tu throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range. Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fu Tu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fu Tu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fu Tu misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fu Tu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fu Tu there as he acknowledges the shot. Fu Tu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stone delivers a nice body kick. Fu Tu stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Stone connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stone. Fu Tu motions for Stone to come forward. Fu Tu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A cross from Stone lands. Fu Tu is looking to chop away at Stone's legs. Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target. Fu Tu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily. Stone delivers a nice body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fu Tu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fu Tu momentarily.
Stone blocks a jab. Stone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fu Tu's head backwards. Kidney Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fu Tu. Stone throws a leg kick but Fu Tu moved away. Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fu Tu has time to react. Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range. Fu Tu throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range. Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fu Tu in his tracks. Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu throws a big counter combination but Stone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Stone lands a jab to the nose. Fu Tu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Stone connects with a leg kick. Stone connects with a solid leg kick. Stone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jab by Fu Tu. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fu Tu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stone - the referee stops the clock and Fu Tu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stone. Fu Tu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone lands a nice hook to Fu Tu's body. Fu Tu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fu Tu throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily. Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Fu Tu misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fu Tu will feel that in the morning. Fu Tu misses with a straight left. Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses. Fu Tu throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice body shot. Stone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stone misses the shot to the body. Stone defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand. Stone thinks about the counter body kick. Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Kidney Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stone 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:50 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kidney Stone! Kidney Stone is the new featherweight champion! After winning the bout, Kidney Stone 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Roberts (ranked 2326 p4p, 3937 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 341 p4p, 522 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Roberts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bea Mason! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mason throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut. We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Roberts moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing. A quick step to the side and Roberts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking. Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Roberts kicks off Mason and gets to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mason closes the distance and clinches. Mason has Roberts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mason pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roberts tumbling to the mat - Mason dives into Roberts's guard. Mason controlling from the top position. Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mason keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roberts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mason. Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. Mason struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Mason tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position. Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Roberts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Mason! Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roberts keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mason with a flurry of punches that miss. Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mason wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard. Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mason wants to stand and escape but instead Roberts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason looking to control.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bea Mason will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well. Mason just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoberts. Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing. Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason. Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away. Mason closes the distance looking to clinch and Roberts counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range. Mason throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage. Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mason jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside. Roberts tried to counter with a leg kick but Mason avoided it. Roberts misses with a head kick.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roberts tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard. Mason controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roberts is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mason is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer. Mason stalling. Bea Mason has got the better of the ground game so far. Mason wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roberts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Mason is taking a breather. Roberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason. Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts. Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason. The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Roberts.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason. Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing. Roberts throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mason avoids it. Mason lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mason takes the fight into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Mason is trying to trip Roberts. He has hold of a leg but Roberts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Mason trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bea Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Mason fails with the takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Roberts. Roberts is looking to counter punch. Mason takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason pulls Roberts into guard.
Roberts preventing the sweep. Roberts is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mason working a defensive guard but Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work. Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage. Roberts is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Mason tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mason actively working from the bottom here. Roberts trying to control the pace. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely. Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A head kick misses from Roberts. Mason follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away. Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it. Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason. Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts. Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mason goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason. Roberts feinted there with a counter leg kick. Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mason moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off. Roberts throws a body kick that misses. Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mason shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense. Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bea Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Roberts showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mason has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bea Mason! Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 3960 p4p, 4575 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 431 p4p, 466 weight class). Pain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Royal Pain 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 29 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pain with a lazy takedown attempt and Amana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pain misses with a straight left. Pain has Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Pain tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Amana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head. Pain breaks the clinch.
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch. Amana blocks an uppercut.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside. Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amana's head. Pain tries to clinch up but Amana circles away and keeps his distance. Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amana counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Pain is looking to clinch. The fight moves into the clinch position. Pain is working Amana over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana. Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it. Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not. Amana throws a head punch that misses. Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it. Amana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pain jumps guard and drags Amana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Amana stopping the sweep attempt from Pain. Amana has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Amana wants to get up but he can't break Pain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Pain will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Amana postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Amana cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs. Amana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pain darts in and clinches Amana up against the cage. Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain. Amana tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage. Pain is leaning against Amana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana misses with some punches.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pain manages to end up in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amana wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Amana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Amana wants to get back to his feet. Amana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amana wants to get back to his feet. Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pain trying to control the position but Amana is working away. Amana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pain asserts his dominance and retains side control. Amana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Pain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amana has escaped the position, nice work there. Amana is pushing Pain's head away, looking to escape. Pain manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on Pain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amana sneaks out the side door and pushes Pain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This has been an exciting period of action! Amana avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pain catches Amana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Amana throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it. Pain misses with a hook
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand! Amana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Amana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amana missing with a left hand there. Pain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A jab from Amana misses. Pain throws a push kick but Amana slaps the foot to one side. Amana throwing a counter right hand but Pain manages to avoid it. Pain has Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Amana lands with a light punch inside. Amana misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royal Pain will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Pain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Amana gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch. Amana misses with a hook from the clinch. Amana misses with a punch to the body.
Amana throws a head punch that misses. Pain is working Amana over against the cage. Pain lands a good knee to the midsection. Amana won't want to take too many of those. Knees in the clinch landing for Pain.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pain.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch. Pain lands a nice shot to the body. Pain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pain digs a right hand into Amana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amana's gas tank. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Pain cracks Amana with a nice body shot. Pain drags the fight down to the ground.
Amana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Pain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Amana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amana tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Royal Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pain obliges. Pain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pain gets a trip takedown into half guard. Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amana sees it coming and defends easily. Amana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots. Amana is looking to escape. Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pain is keen to just control but Amana is a slippery customer. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pain lands a nice short elbow. Pain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Amana is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Amana's temple. Pain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pain with a couple of short strikes. Amana taking shots to the head. Pain looking to control but Amana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amana taking shots to the head. Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Amana really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Amana really wants to buck Pain off and get back to his feet. Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pain lands a heavy elbow. Pain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Amana is rocked! Pain is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amana can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oh Amana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Amana wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amana hang on? In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Pain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Amana badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pain around the waist but Pain pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pain is the winner by TKO! Pain jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain! A victorious Royal Pain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Syndal (ranked 1389 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Nick Dick (ranked 216 p4p, 410 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maverick Syndal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dick with a poor takedown and Syndal counters with a lovely straight right hand! It looks like Nick Dick has been cut. Dick with a poor takedown and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dick doesn't succeed with the takedown and Syndal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick. Syndal steps in with a hook that catches Dick right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Syndal follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dick looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal! An out of breath Maverick Syndal 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mon Ster (ranked 2561 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 268 p4p, 232 weight class). Ster comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. Mon Ster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Ster gets through Fiddlesticks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Ster to work.
Ster breaks the clinch.
Ster lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiddlesticks off the cage and back into range. Fiddlesticks closes the distance and clinches. Ster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiddlesticks fails to land the takedown. Ster misses with a hook. Fiddlesticks ducked under it nicely. Fiddlesticks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ster.
Ster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiddlesticks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ster! Ster throws Fiddlesticks to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiddlesticks. Ster scores with a head kick. Fiddlesticks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddlesticks moves away. Fiddlesticks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ster throws out the jab. Fiddlesticks lands a really nice looking cross but Ster seems unphased.
Ster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nice elbow from Ster. Ster lands a good knee to the midsection. Fiddlesticks won't want to take too many of those. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. 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! Ster throws an elbow that misses.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ster connects with a right hand. Fiddlesticks shakes it off. Fiddlesticks moves in looking to clinch but Ster pushes him off. Fiddlesticks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks wants to clinch but Ster slips to the side enabling Ster to counter with a crisp jab. Ster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ster wants it to stay on the feet. Ster throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiddlesticks is able to avoid easily. Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fiddlesticks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fiddlesticks takes a swing at Ster's ribcage but misses. Jab from Ster. Ster throws a body punch but Fiddlesticks moves out of range. Fiddlesticks misses with a two punch combination.
Ster misses with a straight left. Fiddlesticks with the counter takedown but Ster avoids it easily. Ramses Fiddlesticks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ster misses the shot to the body. Fiddlesticks blocks a head kick by Ster.
Fiddlesticks with the counter takedown but Ster avoids it easily. Fiddlesticks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks. Fiddlesticks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Fiddlesticks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ster lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head. Fiddlesticks fails with the takedown. Ster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Nice defenses there by Ster. Fiddlesticks fails to land the takedown. A nice leg kick from Ster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiddlesticks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ster takes a swing at Fiddlesticks's ribcage but misses. Fiddlesticks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fiddlesticks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ster. Ster scores with a nice body kick.
Ster throws a solid leg kick but Fiddlesticks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ster. Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Fiddlesticks moves out of range easily. Fiddlesticks fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ster closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fiddlesticks checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Fiddlesticks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fiddlesticks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ster moves away. Fiddlesticks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ster eats them both and turns towards Fiddlesticks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fiddlesticks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ster throws a wild body kick that Fiddlesticks sees coming a mile off. Ster throws a nice looking combination but Fiddlesticks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fiddlesticks tries to clinch but Ster is having none of it. No joy there for Fiddlesticks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fiddlesticks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ster - the referee stops the clock and Fiddlesticks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ster. Fiddlesticks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Fiddlesticks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fiddlesticks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ster darts in and clinches Fiddlesticks up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. It looks like Ramses Fiddlesticks has been cut. Fiddlesticks working hard to break the clinch. Fiddlesticks takes an elbow to the forehead. Ster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ster throws a combination. Fiddlesticks tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Mon Ster is winning the standup battle so far. Ster throws the left hand but Fiddlesticks avoids the punch easily. Ster misses with the combination.
Fiddlesticks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ster connects with a crisp jab. Fiddlesticks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ster as he jumps to the side. Ster scores with a nice head shot. Ster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fiddlesticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fiddlesticks gets to his feet - Ster follows without any prompting. Fiddlesticks tries for a takedown but Ster circles away easily and Ster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sloppy strikes from Fiddlesticks. Those never looked like landing. Fiddlesticks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiddlesticks. Ster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fiddlestickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ster has managed to clinch.
Ster lands a body punch. Ster breaks from the clinch.
Fiddlesticks fails with the takedown and Ster counters with a stiff right hand. Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks. Ster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiddlesticks moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ramses Fiddlesticks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fiddlesticks throws a right and a left that Ster avoids nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A thudding body kick lands there by Ster!
Ster looks for the body kick but Fiddlesticks saw that one coming. Ster lands with a right hand. Ster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks misses with a two punch combination.
Ster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Ster lands a leg kick that knocks Fiddlesticks off balance momentarily. Ster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Fiddlesticks throws a combination that misses and Ster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily. Fiddlesticks misses with a few strikes there.
Fiddlesticks wants to clinch. Ster is looking to counter with head kicks. Ster moves into range and connects with a jab. Ster jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fiddlesticks throws a counter combo. Ster misses with a body shot
and Fiddlesticks counters with a left and a right that stings Ster. Fiddlesticks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fiddlesticks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiddlesticks but great work by Ster. Ster remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ster continues to stall. Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet but Ster is dominant here and he's now got Fiddlesticks's back! Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up. Ster trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiddlesticks doesn't escape. Ster lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet. Ster is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up. Ster just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More hug and hope from Ster. Fiddlesticks trying to get back to his feet but Ster is in full control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! The fighters circle momentarily. Ster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ster lands a jab to the nose. Fiddlesticks connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Ster. Ster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ster. Fiddlesticks tries to clinch up and Ster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ster stalls. Fiddlesticks blocks an elbow strike from Ster.
Ster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiddlesticks can do to turn this around? Fiddlesticks is looking to break free of the clinch but Ster has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ster throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiddlesticks. Ster misses with an elbow over the top. Ster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ster stuns Fiddlesticks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fiddlesticks throws an off balance right hand
and Ster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fiddlesticks tries to clinch and Fiddlesticks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ster throws a quick inside leg kick. Fiddlesticks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiddlesticks walks into a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fiddlesticks shoots in for a double leg but Ster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ster throws a right and a left that Fiddlesticks avoids nicely. Fiddlesticks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ster as he jumps to the side. Fiddlesticks blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fiddlesticks's sensitive parts. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiddlesticks. Ster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks. Fiddlesticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiddlesticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fiddlesticks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ster cracks Fiddlesticks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ster with a jab. Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. No luck for Fiddlesticks with that takedown attempt. Ster swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiddlesticks. Fiddlesticks looks to land a combination but Ster avoids it well. Ster leaves Fiddlesticks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ster cracks a nice hook into Fiddlesticks's ribs. Ster scores with a nice right hand.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch but Ster is having none of it. Ster connects with a nice looking jab.
Ster tests Fiddlesticks's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fiddlesticks, pushing him back against the cage. Fiddlesticks being controlled against the cage. Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ster moves into the clinch. Ster pushes off an throws an elbow but Fiddlesticks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ster breaks the clinch.
Ramses Fiddlesticks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiddlesticks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fiddlesticks lands a jab to Ster's midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fiddlesticks misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ster to counter with a crisp jab. Fiddlesticks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ster throws a push kick but Fiddlesticks slaps the foot to one side. Mon Ster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ster throws a series of punches but Fiddlesticks avoids them all with ease. A right-left combo lands from Ster. Fiddlesticks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ster to score with a decent uppercut. Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ster lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head. Fiddlesticks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiddlesticks misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ster with a nice calf kick. Ster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight! Mon Ster showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mon Ster! An out of breath Mon Ster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Ramses Fiddlesticks was interviewed post fight and said 'Um, this is no surprise. I don't know why I fight. I don't even like fighting.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 2005 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie (ranked 263 p4p, 311 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Proudhon scores with a jab. Sweetie Pie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Proudhon misses with an uppercut. Sweetie Pie only half commits to the counter leg kick. Sweetie Pie takes the fight into the clinch. Sweetie Pie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Proudhon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Proudhon misses with a body punch.
Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sweetie Pie lands a shoulder strike. Proudhon breaks the clinch.
Sweetie Pie 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. Oooooh!!! Proudhon has knocked Sweetie Pie down with a huge combo! Proudhon steps away and waves a wobbly Sweetie Pie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! It looks like Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Proudhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweetie Pie sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sweetie Pie steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Sweetie Pie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proudhon.
Sweetie Pie with the counter takedown but Proudhon avoids it easily. Sweetie Pie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Proudhon missing with a left hand there. Sweetie Pie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big right from Proudhon misses. Pierre Joseph Proudhon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Proudhon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sweetie Pie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sweetie Pie moves out of range of the strikes. Sweetie Pie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Proudhon defends it well. Proudhon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Proudhon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sweetie Pie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Proudhon scrambles back to his feet. Sweetie Pie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proudhon. Sweetie Pie throws out a counter right but Proudhon avoids it with no problem. Proudhon throws a jab but it's blocked by Sweetie Pie. Sweetie Pie wants to counter the offense by Proudhon and move into the clinch position. Proudhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweetie Pie sees it coming and avoids it easily. Proudhon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sweetie Pie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Proudhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweetie Pie was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon. Proudhon throws a big shot that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Proudhon lands a slapping body shot.
Proudhon lands a nice looking body shot.
Sweetie Pie defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand. Sweetie Pie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Proudhon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sweetie Pie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sweetie Pie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Proudhon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Proudhon prevents Sweetie Pie from improving position. Proudhon defending against the ground and pound. Sweetie Pie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Sweetie Pie is trying to ground and pound but Proudhon uses the momentary lack of control by Sweetie Pie to regain half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sweetie Pie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sweetie Pie misses with a head shot. Proudhon uses the momentum to regain guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Proudhon working a defensive guard here.
Sweetie Pie throwing strikes from guard but Proudhon blocks nicely. Sweetie Pie is looking to work some ground and pound but Proudhon has wrist control. Sweetie Pie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Proudhon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sweetie Pie. Sweetie Pie tries to free his leg and advance position but Proudhon is retaining full guard. Sweetie Pie landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Proudhon throws a body punch but Sweetie Pie moves out of range. Sweetie Pie is looking to clinch. It looked like Proudhon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Proudhon throws a shot to the body.
Proudhon with a body punch. A glancing blow. Proudhon lunges at Sweetie Pie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sweetie Pie's hand. Proudhon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Proudhon cracks Sweetie Pie with an open hand slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sweetie Pie needs to keep his hands up - Proudhon had a free shot at his head there. Sweetie Pie drops his hands momentarily and Proudhon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sweetie Pie is rocked! Sweetie Pie is looking to clinch. Sweetie Pie is still on wobbly legs! Can Proudhon finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round. Proudhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sweetie Pie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sweetie Pie seems to have recovered his senses. Proudhon lands a big right hand that sends Sweetie Pie crashing to the mat! Proudhon stays standing though and waves Sweetie Pie back to his feet! Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sweetie Pie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Proudhon. Proudhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sweetie Pie defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand. Sweetie Pie tries to clinch there but Proudhon circles away.
Proudhon digs a good hook to Sweetie Pie's body.
Sweetie Pie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proudhon. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sweetie Pie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Proudhon momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sweetie Pie tries to clinch up letting Proudhon counter with a right hand. Sweetie Pie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Proudhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweetie Pie sees it coming and avoids it easily. Proudhon lands a glancing blow to the side of Sweetie Pie's head. Proudhon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sweetie Pie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Proudhon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Sweetie Pie is out of range. Proudhon cracks Sweetie Pie with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sweetie Pie slips under a jab from Proudhon. Proudhon misses with an uppercut. Sweetie Pie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice defenses there by Sweetie Pie. Proudhon sets himself, and Sweetie Pie steps forward looking for the clinch! Proudhon avoids it this time. Sweetie Pie darts in trying to clinch and Proudhon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Pierre Joseph Proudhon is winning the standup battle so far. Sweetie Pie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Proudhon connects with a single shot there. Proudhon misses with a wild body shot. Sweetie Pie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Proudhon catches Sweetie Pie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sweetie Pie wants to clinch and Proudhon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sweetie Pie doesn't succeed with the takedown and Proudhon counters with a stiff right hand. Proudhon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sweetie Pie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Proudhon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Proudhon misses with a hook
and Sweetie Pie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Proudhon throws a shot from downtown. Sweetie Pie moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. Proudhon throws a right hand that misses
and Sweetie Pie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sweetie Pie misses with a body shot
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut. Sweetie Pie defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand. Proudhon lands with a good body shot. Proudhon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sweetie Pie shoots in and drives through. Proudhon sprawls well. Proudhon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sweetie Pie's hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Proudhon scores with a hook to the body. Sweetie Pie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sweetie Pie slips a jab and a cross from Proudhon.
Sweetie Pie throws a front kick aimed at Proudhon's knee but Proudhon avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Proudhon scores with a jab to the head.
Sweetie Pie tries to clinch there but Proudhon circles away.
Proudhon sizes up Sweetie Pie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Proudhon pounces like a tiger and cracks Sweetie Pie with a vicious hook! Sweetie Pie is down but not out! Proudhon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pierre Joseph Proudhon! Pierre Joseph Proudhon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 3246 p4p, 4396 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 413 p4p, 516 weight class). Wiremu comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Red Cup was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 35 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cup loads up on a big right hand but Wiremu slips the punch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wiremu. Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiremu avoids the body shot from Cup.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cup takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cup scores with a jab to the body. Cup throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiremu. Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiremu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wiremu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wiremu closes the distance and clinches. Wiremu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cup's efforts to push away. Wiremu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiremu misses with a kick to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Wiremu. Cup misses with a double jab.
And Wiremu counters with a quick kick to the body but Cup blocks it. Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiremu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cup drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wiremu follows Cup to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu! A very excited looking Aloysius Wiremu 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. Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 2157 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Vinnie Sixx (ranked 229 p4p, 231 weight class). Outlaw comes to the cage accompanied by Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Sixx comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Fire of Power by WATAIN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Devils Outlaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Sixx! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sixx gets in close and instigates a clinch. Outlaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sixx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Outlaw lands a nice knee to the body. Sixx looks winded! Outlaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sixx. A hook to the body from Outlaw.
Outlaw has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Sixx goes down! Outlaw pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Outlaw working the ground and pound but Sixx is defending the strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Outlaw working the body and head with strikes. Sixx is rocked! Outlaw scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sixx is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Outlaw can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Devils Outlaw! A relieved looking The Devils Outlaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 1551 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Mad Dog Malone (ranked 203 p4p, 259 weight class). Bulletzowich comes to the cage accompanied by THUNDERCAT - THEM CHANGES. Malone has chosen Bad Boys - Inner Circle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 cm 34 186 27 - 17 - 0 |
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181 cm 35 190 13 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Bulletzowich! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Malone. Bulletzowich lands a jab-cross combination. It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut. Bulletzowich looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range. Bulletzowich lands an overhand right. Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malone keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully. Malone controlling Bulletzowich's posture. Malone looking for subs off his back but Bulletzowich has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bulletzowich is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position. Bulletzowich trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it. Malone is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position. Bulletzowich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Malone looking for submissions off his back. Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bulletzowich wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy. Bulletzowich thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone tries to roll over but Bulletzowich keeps him under control. Bulletzowich winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone is trying to maintain the position but Bulletzowich is very close to passing his half guard. Bulletzowich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bulletzowich is taking a breather. Malone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulletzowich is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Malone lands with a straight right. Bulletzowich didn't see that one coming. Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malone there as he acknowledges the shot. Bulletzowich misses with a wild combination.
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone misses with a body kick. Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Malone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bulletzowich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Malone looks to move away, Bulletzowich throws a big counter combo but Malone just gets out of the way. Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch lands to the side of Bulletzowich 's head but he takes it in his stride. Malone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bulletzowich checks the leg kick. Bulletzowich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone. Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone throws a head kick but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Malone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Malone slips a jab from Bulletzowich. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Bulletzowich thuds his right hand into Malone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Malone throws a head kick that misses. Bulletzowich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulletzowich. A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target. Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around? Bulletzowich fails in his attempt to clinch. Malone throws a body shot but no joy. Malone loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch. Bulletzowich wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance. A bone on bone clash there as Bulletzowich blocks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Bulletzowich coming out on top. Bulletzowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulletzowich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone. Bulletzowich loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch. Malone misses with a body kick. Bulletzowich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone. Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bulletzowich loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch. Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Bulletzowich is wise to it. Good shot there by Bulletzowich. Bulletzowich throws a hook but Malone blocks it. Bulletzowich backing away here, and Malone unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bulletzowich misses the jab. Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bulletzowich throws out a loose jab but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it. Bulletzowich needs to keep his hands up - Malone had a free shot at his head there. Boris Bulletzowich is winning the standup battle so far. Good exchange - Malone coming out on top. A looping hook to the body misses from Bulletzowich. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet. Bulletzowich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bulletzowich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Malone slips under a jab from Bulletzowich. Malone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bulletzowich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Malone delivers a nice body kick. A cross from Bulletzowich lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malone misses with a leg kick and Bulletzowich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jab by Bulletzowich. Malone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Sloppy strikes from Bulletzowich. Those never looked like landing. Malone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone lands the left hand. Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulletzowich manages to avoid it. It looked like Bulletzowich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Malone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bulletzowich scores with a jab to the head.
Bulletzowich swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Bulletzowich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulletzowich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bulletzowich counters with a nice uppercut. Malone thows a left - swing and a miss! Bulletzowich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bulletzowich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone. A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bulletzowich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bulletzowich misses with a straight right. A jab from Bulletzowich misses. Bulletzowich misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses. Bulletzowich blocks a low kick nicely. Bulletzowich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Malone throws a shot from downtown. Bulletzowich moves away and avoids it. Bulletzowich dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard. Malone is looking for a triangle here but Bulletzowich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malone is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Malone wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up. Bulletzowich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bulletzowich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malone is trying to control Bulletzowich's posture but Bulletzowich avoids it. Bulletzowich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working. Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Bulletzowich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malone doesn't seem bothered though. A swing and a miss from Bulletzowich. Malone dodges the punch combination from Bulletzowich.
Malone throws a leg kick and Bulletzowich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Malone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Some wild striking there from Bulletzowich.
Malone throws a fast counter high kick but Bulletzowich manages to duck under it in time. Malone throws a big shot that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bulletzowich avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A left and a right from Bulletzowich both land. Nice combination. Bulletzowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away. Nice body punch from Bulletzowich. Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone sizes up Bulletzowich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Bulletzowich. Malone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bulletzowich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone. Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bulletzowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming. Bulletzowich scores with a decent looking hook. Bulletzowich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bulletzowich finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head. Bulletzowich misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Bulletzowich 's knee. Bulletzowich moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone. Malone takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulletzowich.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich fails in his attempt to clinch. Mad Dog Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bulletzowich jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bulletzowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malone! Malone sneaks out the side door and pushes Bulletzowich away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Malone throws a leg kick and Bulletzowich counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bulletzowich working Malone over with strikes. Malone trying to control here.
Bulletzowich tries to pass to full mount but Malone defends it. Malone wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead. Bulletzowich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Malone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bulletzowich stalling away here and it's allowed Malone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bulletzowich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malone's guard. Malone has a hand on Bulletzowich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bulletzowich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Bulletzowich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malone looks a forlorn figure.
Malone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bulletzowich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Bulletzowich moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
Bulletzowich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bulletzowich slips a jab from Malone. A telegraphed right hand from Bulletzowich misses the target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy. Bulletzowich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A jab lands there for Malone. Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bulletzowich throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Malone slips a jab and a cross from Bulletzowich.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Malone connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone takes a swing at Bulletzowich's ribcage but misses. Bulletzowich loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch. Malone scores with a sloppy right hand. Bulletzowich should have avoided that one. Bulletzowich scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bulletzowich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bulletzowich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bulletzowich lands an elbow. Bulletzowich in side control, throwing shots but Malone defends. Bulletzowich misses with the ground and pound. Bulletzowich lands a nice forearm strike. Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bulletzowich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Malone to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich is chipping away with strikes.
Bulletzowich throws a strike aimed at the side of Malone's head but Malone avoids it well. Malone can't do much from the bottom here. Bulletzowich throwing strikes but Malone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Bulletzowich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Bulletzowich desperately trying to maintain half guard. Bulletzowich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malone's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. I really don't envy Malone right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bulletzowich is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bulletzowich gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bulletzowich gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bulletzowich apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big right from Bulletzowich misses. Malone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulletzowich on the side of the head. Bulletzowich misses with a looping right. Bulletzowich misses with a left hand letting Malone counter with a right hand. Bulletzowich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malone momentarily.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Malone wants to land a leg kick but Bulletzowich is out of range. Bulletzowich wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance. Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bulletzowich is out of range. Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich had his way with Mad Dog Malone in that round. The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone'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. This is the final round! Malone is looking to score with low kicks. Malone throws a chopping leg kick but Bulletzowich manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Malone wants to slow Bulletzowich down by chopping away at his legs. Bulletzowich appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bulletzowich lands a jab to Malone's midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target. Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Malone slips under a jab from Bulletzowich. Bulletzowich throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bulletzowich digs a good hook to Malone's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Malone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target. Bulletzowich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malone's guard. Malone managing to control the position. Bulletzowich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone has an active guard here but Bulletzowich has managed to pass into half guard.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulletzowich. Bulletzowich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bulletzowich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bulletzowich thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard. Bulletzowich trying to control the pace. Mad Dog Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Malone wants to control the action here but instead Bulletzowich manages to pass to full mount! Bulletzowich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malone's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Malone is rocked! Bulletzowich unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Malone wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bulletzowich celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich! Boris Bulletzowich retains his middleweight title! After winning the bout, Boris Bulletzowich 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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