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SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Meallan (ranked 4488 p4p, 4154 weight class) and Tua Taamu (ranked 496 p4p, 468 weight class). Tua Taamu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheamus Meallan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tua Taamu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taamu tries to work over Meallan's front leg with a kick but Meallan checks it.
Taamu lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taamu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taamu throws a lazy body kick
letting Meallan counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Meallan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meallan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taamu.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meallan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meallan tests Taamu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meallan connects with a right hand. Taamu shakes it off.
A low kick from Taamu misses
and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Taamu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meallan looks to land a right hand but Taamu moved out of range.
Taamu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Meallan sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
and Meallan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taamu throws a low kick but Meallan moves out of range easily.
Meallan misses with a double jab.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Taamu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meallan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meallan controlling the action here for a moment.
Meallan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Taamu tenderised Meallan's leg. Meallan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taamu moves forwards but Meallan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taamu lands a head kick. Meallan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Sheamus Meallan has been cut.
Taamu is looking to land body kicks.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meallan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Meallan misses its target.
Taamu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meallan.
Meallan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taamu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taamu slips under a jab from Meallan.
Taamu throws a big counter head kick but Meallan avoids it with no problem.
Taamu slips a jab and a cross from Meallan.
Taamu defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Taamu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meallan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Taamu.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
Meallan punishes Taamu's body with a nice straight punch.
Meallan misses with a right hand
and Taamu counters with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taamu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meallan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu throws a fast counter high kick but Meallan manages to duck under it in time.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Taamu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meallan is looking to counter punch.
Meallan tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
Taamu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taamu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taamu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meallan, pushing him back against the cage.
Taamu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meallan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taamu. That's going to slow Meallan down.
A big left from Meallan misses.
Taamu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meallan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taamu connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Taamu.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taamu tries to clinch up but Meallan circles away and keeps his distance.
Taamu slips a jab from Meallan.
Meallan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meallan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meallan on the side of the head.
Good work by Meallan as he checks the leg kick.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meallan is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu tries to land a front kick but Meallan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taamu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tua Taamu will probably get the nod.
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.
Taamu moves into range and clinches up with Meallan.
Meallan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taamu feints and then cracks Meallan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meallan down.
Taamu looks for the body kick but Meallan saw that one coming.
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meallan punishes Taamu's body with a nice straight punch.
Taamu has Meallan up against the cage in a clinch.
Meallan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taamu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu misses with a hook
and Meallan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taamu! Meallan lets Taamu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Meallan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu throws out a loose jab but Meallan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Taamu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meallan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taamu scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Taamu misses
and Meallan counters with a big left hand that crumples Taamu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheamus Meallan!
A relieved looking Sheamus Meallan 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Prophet (ranked 1858 p4p, 2246 weight class) and Luka Romero (ranked 97 p4p, 117 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, The Prophet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Romero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target.
Prophet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prophet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romero 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.
Prophet tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prophet misses with an uppercut.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Prophet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Prophet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Prophet.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Romero slips a straight right by Prophet.
Prophet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prophet's head backwards.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot.
Prophet takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero slips under a jab.
Prophet misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prophet misses with a hook
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Prophet is rocked!
Prophet tries to clinch but Romero moves away
and Romero counters with a big right hand! Oh Prophet is in trouble here! Romero follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Romero!
Luka Romero 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 3642 p4p, 1961 weight class) and Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 464 p4p, 274 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Scaletta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bizihwaile manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scaletta.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Bizihwaile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Bizihwaile misses.
Scaletta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scaletta counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Scaletta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Scaletta moves out of range easily.
Scaletta shoots in for a double leg but Bizihwaile sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scaletta with a poor takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scaletta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaletta misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile is looking to score with low kicks.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bizihwaile as he avoids it easily.
Scaletta looking to score a takedown here. Bizihwaile is defending well but Scaletta drives through and ends up in Bizihwaile's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scaletta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scaletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scaletta 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.
Bizihwaile can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scaletta controls the pace.
Scaletta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scaletta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta is fighting to break Bizihwaile's control of his arms but Bizihwaile is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bizihwaile rushes Scaletta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scaletta has Bizihwaile pressed against the cage, preventing Bizihwaile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scaletta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bizihwaile smiles and moves away.
Scaletta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizihwaile, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaletta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scaletta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaile fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scaletta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scaletta thuds his shin into the meat of Bizihwaile's side.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a left to the body.
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaile.
Scaletta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Scaletta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scaletta is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaile with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Bizihwaile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Scaletta up against the cage.
Scaletta is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scaletta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Scaletta's head.
Bizihwaile lands a head kick. Scaletta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scaletta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Scaletta does no damage.
Scaletta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaile.
Scaletta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bizihwaile defends well and Scaletta ends up having to push Bizihwaile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scaletta clinches.
Scaletta breaks the clinch.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bizihwaile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scaletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vito Scaletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaletta has a takedown stuffed.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Bizihwaile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scaletta is looking to clinch but Bizihwaile is avoiding it.
Scaletta misses with a takedown attempt - Bizihwaile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scaletta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scaletta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Scaletta wants to clinch up but Bizihwaile keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Scaletta moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile slaps away a takedown attempt from Scaletta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile tests Scaletta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta is looking to counter the offense by Bizihwaile and move into the clinch.
Scaletta goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.
Scaletta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bizihwaile's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta wants to pass the guard but Bizihwaile is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scaletta prevents Bizihwaile from improving his position.
Bizihwaile trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bizihwaile is staying active underneath Scaletta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scaletta controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scaletta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bizihwaile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaletta doesn't seem bothered though.
Bizihwaile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scaletta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaile to score with a decent uppercut.
Scaletta with a poor takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing.
Bizihwaile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaletta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaletta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Scaletta looks to land a body kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Scaletta blocks it.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bizihwaile sprawls well. Bizihwaile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scaletta gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaile connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bizihwaile swivels and escapes.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scaletta wants to clinch.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaletta throws a head kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Scaletta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaile avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaletta gets a double leg takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaletta trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile controlling Scaletta's posture.
Scaletta won't allow Bizihwaile to sweep him here.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing Scaletta from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bizihwaile as he jumps to the side.
Bizihwaile scores with the left hand. Scaletta knows he should have avoided that one.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Scaletta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaile getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaile is looking to score with low kicks.
Bizihwaile cracks Scaletta with a good jab.
Scaletta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizihwaile.
Scaletta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scaletta checks it well.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scaletta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scaletta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
Vito Scaletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scaletta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bizihwaile.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penkosip Bizihwaile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bizihwaile winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
After the fight, Penkosip Bizihwaile was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murska Puro (ranked 1529 p4p, 2621 weight class) and Fedor Morozov (ranked 177 p4p, 272 weight class). Morozov has chosen Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murska Puro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro looks to throw the jab but Morozov is out of range.
Puro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Morozov moved out of range.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Morozov takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Puro.
It looks like Fedor Morozov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro gets a clinch.
Morozov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morozov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro misses with a body punch.
A short right from Puro.
Morozov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morozov throws a hook but Puro avoids it easily.
Morozov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puro sprawls well initially but Morozov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puro is defending against the submission attempts here by Morozov.
Morozov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puro is just riding it out for now. Morozov eventually gives up the hold.
Morozov prevents Puro from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puro is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov is working for a submission of some sort.
Morozov is trying to control. Puro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puro is trying to stand back up but Morozov is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov wants to work for an arm triangle but Puro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puro wants to improve his position but Morozov is controlling well.
Morozov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Morozov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puro's head.
Puro won't allow Morozov to pass to mount.
Morozov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morozov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Puro is looking to control Morozov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puro avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov is working for a kimura but Puro is defending it quite comfortably.
Puro controlling the position for now.
Puro tries to get to full guard but Morozov has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puro is pressing down on Morozov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Murska Puro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Morozov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puro swings for the body but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov avoids a kick to the body.
Puro lands a really nice looking cross but Morozov seems unphased.
Puro falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Morozov to counter with a crisp jab.
Puro connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puro.
Morozov avoids the head kick by Puro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puro misses with a hook. Morozov ducked under it nicely.
Murska Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morozov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morozov tries to keep at a distance but Puro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morozov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Puro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov blocks an uppercut.
Morozov jumps guard but Puro stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro leaning against his opponent.
Morozov tries to break the clinch but Puro is controlling the position.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as Morozov controls the action.
Puro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morozov blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Morozov backwards.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morozov can do to turn this around?
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morozov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murska Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Morozov.
Morozov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puro drops Morozov with a beautiful combination! Morozov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Puro is looking for the KO!
Morozov is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro throws a nice looking combination but Morozov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morozov is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Puro clinches.
Morozov seems to have recovered his senses.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morozov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Morozov.
Morozov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murska Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morozov jumps guard but Puro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Puro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Morozov.
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Morozov counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro jabs at Morozov's body.
Puro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morozov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro clinches.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Morozov controls his hands.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Morozov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Morozov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puro.
Morozov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morozov avoids the head kick by Puro.
Morozov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puro has closed the distance and engaged Morozov in a clinch.
Puro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morozov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro cracks Morozov with a nice body shot.
Morozov jumps guard and drags Puro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morozov's guard.
Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Puro pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Puro from controlling successfully.
Fedor Morozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morozov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.
Morozov looking for a guillotine here but Puro defends easily.
Morozov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Morozov looking for subs off his back but Puro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Morozov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working.
Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Puro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morozov defends it well.
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
Puro is working for a submission of some sort.
Morozov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
Morozov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Puro jumps into side control!
Puro staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov is trying to control Puro's posture but Puro avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murska Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murska Puro!
A victorious Murska Puro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Fedor Morozov spoke after the fight, saying 'i want rematch'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 1802 p4p, 1379 weight class) and Darian Cruz (ranked 202 p4p, 160 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Darian Cruz enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Simpson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simpson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet here but Cruz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Simpson's back.
Simpson trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Simpson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Simpson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Simpson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz missing with punches from the back.
What can Simpson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cruz keeps control of the position as Simpson tries to break free.
Cruz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Simpson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Will Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Simpson is trying to break free.
Cruz struggling to land strikes to the head as Simpson covers up.
Cruz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Simpson is looking for a way out.
Cruz lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Simpson.
Cruz controls the position.
Cruz misses with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz avoiding Simpson 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz controlling the position well here. Simpson rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Cruz misses.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darian Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darian Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Simpson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson slips under a jab from Cruz.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz is rocked!
Simpson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cruz out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
Our winner, Richie Simpson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Face (ranked 3372 p4p, 1230 weight class) and Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 394 p4p, 163 weight class). Face's entrance music is Tyga - Real Deal. A fine choice. Hazlehurst is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Queen - One Vision. Daniel Hazlehurst told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194
37 - 30 - 1 |
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14 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 37 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst misses with a wild combination.
Hazlehurst cracks Face with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hazlehurst avoids the body shot from Face.
Face misses with a looping right.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping left.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazlehurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Face stuns Hazlehurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst misses with a left hand
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazlehurst darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Face throws a looping overhand right but Hazlehurst ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Face throws the left hand but Hazlehurst avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Hazlehurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face misses with the combination.
Face on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Face lands a nice looking body shot.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Face slips the punch.
Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hazlehurst misses with a double jab.
Hazlehurst throws a right hand that Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Face also avoids with ease.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hazlehurst.
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!
The crowd cheers as Face lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hazlehurst doesn't seem phased though.
Hazlehurst looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hazlehurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face lands with a nice combination. Hazlehurst backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazlehurst, as that shot connected.
Hazlehurst throws a series of punches but Face avoids them all with ease.
Face lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Face swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hazlehurst misses the shot to the body.
Hazlehurst swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Face works Hazlehurst's body with a nice hook.
Face lands a glancing blow to the side of Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Hazlehurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face scores with the left hand. Hazlehurst knows he should have avoided that one.
Face misses with a combination
and Hazlehurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlehurst is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Face with a body shot.
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazlehurst.
Decent striking displayed by Hazlehurst there.
Hazlehurst throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face dips to his left and cracks Hazlehurst with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Hazlehurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Face misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst walks into a stiff left hand from Face.
Face throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazlehurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
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 Angel Face will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hazlehurst walks into a jab.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
Angel Face is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazlehurst lands with a nice body punch.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Hazlehurst misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Face at a distance.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Hazlehurst avoids the body shot from Face.
As Face backs off Hazlehurst throws a huge counter combo but Face manages to avoid it all.
Hazlehurst cracks a nice hook into Face's ribs.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hazlehurst tests Face's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Face is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face jabs Hazlehurst right on the nose. Hazlehurst blinks but takes it well.
Hazlehurst defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.
Face takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hazlehurst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Face on the side of the head.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazlehurst misses with a few strikes there.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Face seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range.
Face feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hazlehurst lands with a good body shot.
Hazlehurst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Face avoids the body shot from Hazlehurst.
It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazlehurst punishes Face's body with a nice straight punch.
Face catches Hazlehurst with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Face's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hazlehurst under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hazlehurst moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazlehurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Hazlehurst misses.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hazlehurst misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Face misses its intended target.
Hazlehurst throws a counter combo.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hazlehurst slips under a jab from Face.
A little jabbing left from Hazlehurst on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Face misses.
Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Oooooh!!! Hazlehurst has knocked Face down with a huge combo! Hazlehurst steps away and waves a wobbly Face back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hazlehurst swings away with a body shot that misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst cracks Face with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Face falls to his knees and Hazlehurst doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 1479 p4p, 2955 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 79 p4p, 143 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
140
16 - 9 - 1 |
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38
139
25 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alligator can pounce on him.
Alligator lands with a nice combination. Bell backs away looking to recover.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Alligator counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alligator tries to work over Bell's front leg with a kick but Bell checks it.
Bell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
My spies in Danaher Death Squad inform me that Bell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alligator pulls Bell in to control the position.
Alligator keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alligator trying to control the position here.
Alligator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator looking to control.
Bell stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position.
Bell wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Bell stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alligator pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bell trying to control but Alligator is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell gets a takedown into half guard.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Alligator is defending well.
Bell trying to control the action but Alligator is working from the bottom.
Alligator is positioning himself well to prevent Bell advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Bell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Bell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bell works his way into full mount!
Alligator working to try and regain half guard.
Bell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Bell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alligator can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Alligator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alligator prevents Bell from taking his back.
Bell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alligator manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alligator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bell off and has taken his back!
Bell is trying to break free.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.
Alligator trying to control.
I would not like to be Bell right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator trying to control.
Bell can't escape the position.
Alligator is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bell tries to escape but Alligator has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bell breaks Alligator's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominique Bell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell shoots in but Alligator avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alligator leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alligator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alligator. Alligator obviously looking to wear him down.
Alligator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alligator pinned against the cage. Alligator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alligator as he avoids it easily.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alligator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alligator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alligator scoring well with a low kick there.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Alligator counters with a three punch combo that has Bell backing up. Bell nods at Alligator to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Alligator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Alligator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alligator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Alligator sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell with a poor takedown
and Alligator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alligator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alligator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alligator.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alligator moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell shoots and misses
and Alligator counters with an outside leg kick.
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alligator connects with an inside leg kick.
Alligator lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Black Alligator is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alligator uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Alligator does no damage.
Black Alligator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alligator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell dives in and scores a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Alligator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bell wants to pass the guard but Alligator is keeping the position.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alligator pushes Bell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Black Alligator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alligator to the ground. Bell is now in Alligator's guard.
Alligator wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alligator is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alligator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Alligator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alligator is looking for a counter combo.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alligator defends well and Bell ends up having to push Alligator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Alligator shows good takedown defense.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alligator but Alligator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alligator works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Alligator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Alligator dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Alligator.
Alligator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alligator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alligator but Alligator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body.
Alligator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alligator lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alligator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alligator quickly recovers to half guard.
Alligator tries to kick Bell off but Bell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alligator wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator is working hard here to advance position.
Bell stops Alligator from getting back to his feet.
Alligator is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
Alligator is positioning himself well to prevent Bell advancing to mount.
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator is controlling Bell's trapped leg to prevent Bell from advancing to side control.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alligator keeps working.
Alligator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Alligator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alligator.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bell wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Dominique Bell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bell controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alligator misses with a body shot.
Alligator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alligator pinned against the cage. Alligator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell postures up.
Alligator pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alligator pushes Bell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Alligator sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Alligator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alligator but Alligator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alligator swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alligator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alligator lands with a nice body punch.
Alligator leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alligator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Alligator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alligator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Alligator!
A relieved looking Black Alligator 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Silver (ranked 1890 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 238 p4p, 145 weight class). Roach has chosen Jump Around, House of Pain as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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World class MT
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach rushes Silver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roach throws a head punch that misses.
Roach blocking some punches.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Silver.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Roach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roach throws an elbow but misses.
Roach takes an elbow to the temple.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow.
Silver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach misses with a body punch.
Silver working aggressively here.
Roach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silver tries to work over Roach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach misses with the head strike.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roach misses with an elbow strike.
Roach misses with the head strike.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Roach.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roach throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
Roach can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver tries to work over Roach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach fails to pull guard.
Silver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Silver.
Roach jumps guard but Silver stands there with Roach around his waist. Roach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silver stalling against the cage.
Roach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach looking to stall.
A short right from Silver on the inside.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver lands a body shot.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Roach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Silver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Roach.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roach avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands with a light punch inside.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roach tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Roach.
Roach has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roach can turn it around.
Roach lands a left hand.
Silver lands a left hand.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silver taking a breather.
Roach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver lands 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!
Roach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roach trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach lands a shot to the body.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roach tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach blocks a body shot from Silver.
Roach tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Roach drops back down to his feet.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Roach.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roach's defenses.
Roach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roach has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver prevents the takedown attempt.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Roach shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Roach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Silver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silver pushes Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Roach blocks a body shot from Silver.
Silver blocking some punches.
Roach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silver walks away with a smile on his face. Roach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roach needs to keep his hands up - Silver had a free shot at his head there.
Silver scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Silver. That snapped Roach's head back.
Roach misses with a straight left.
Roach instigates a clinch.
Roach slows down the pace here.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Roach tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Roach drops back down to his feet.
Roach struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roach.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Roach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Roach.
Roach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver dodges an elbow strike from Roach.
Roach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ari Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Roach - that landed with a thud.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Silver pushes Roach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Silver.
Roach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silver.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach tries to pull guard but Silver won't allow it.
Roach jumps guard but Silver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roach has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silver.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow.
Roach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silver.
Roach is breathing heavily.
Silver looking to slow down the pace here.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver pushes Roach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roach tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Silver is working Roach over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roach.
Silver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roach misses with a body punch.
Silver has been working on his balance at Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Roach.
Roach misses with some punches.
Roach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silver to keep the fight standing.
Roach working aggressively here.
Roach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Silver.
It looks like Roy Roach has been cut.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silver to keep the fight standing.
Roach throws an elbow but it misses.
Roach tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roach tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver slowing the pace effectively.
Roach blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roach's defenses.
Silver lands an elbow just above Roach 's eye.
Roach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Roach as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silver.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Silver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Roach'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!
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roach, pushing him back against the cage.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Roach, against the cage.
Roach tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver pushes Roach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Roach.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silver's brow.
Silver lands a left hand.
Roach tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Roach takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Silver.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silver.
Roach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Roach.
Roach blocking some punches.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Roach prevents a body shot from Silver.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Roach.
Roach wants to stall.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Roach blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Roach swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver lands a left hand.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roach tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Roach drops back down to his feet.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Silver is working Roach over against the cage.
Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silver smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silver.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roach.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Roach swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Silver looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver clobbers Roach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silver pushes Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Roach.
A short right from Roach.
Ari Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver working aggressively here.
Roach misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Roach throws a head punch that misses.
Roach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
Roach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ari Silver has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roach's defenses.
The referee calls for Roach to work.
Roach pulls guard.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roach working for submissions but it's allowed Silver to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Silver!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 658 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 103 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
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!
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the body kick from Orsini.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Under The Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Orsini lands with an overhand left.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Under The Sea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Under The Sea's head.
Orsini gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Under The Sea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Under The Sea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orsini seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is keen to just control but Under The Sea is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea won't allow Orsini to pass to mount.
Orsini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Under The Sea moves into full guard.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
Under The Sea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Under The Sea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Under The Sea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Under The Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Under The Sea takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Orsini catches Under The Sea right on the button with a cross.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses the jab.
It seemed like Under The Sea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Under The Sea wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Under The Sea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Under The Sea wants it to stay on the feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini throws a body punch but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Under The Sea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws a counter combo.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Under The Sea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Orsini.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Under The Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orsini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Under The Sea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Under The Sea can do to turn this around?
Orsini connects with a leg kick.
Orsini throws a right hand that Under The Sea ducks under and follows up with a left that Under The Sea also avoids with ease.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Under The Sea slips the punch.
Under The Sea stuffs the takedown.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Under The Sea avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsini!
Orsini misses the jab.
Under The Sea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Under The Sea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Under The Sea checks it well.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Under The Sea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orsini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Under The Sea is pulling down on Orsini's head to control his posture.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Under The Sea has wrist control.
Under The Sea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Under The Sea.
Under The Sea working a defensive guard here.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Orsini shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Under The Sea! But no joy.
Under The Sea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Under The Sea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Under The Sea sprawls well. Under The Sea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
And Under The Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Under The Sea staying out of range there.
Orsini lands with a right hand.
Under The Sea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Under The Sea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini trying to hold on to Under The Sea's head to control him but Under The Sea postures up.
Under The Sea trying to mount his opponent but Orsini defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea passes to side control.
Under The Sea is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Under The Sea trying to control the position but Orsini is working away.
Under The Sea is trying to get an arm triangle but Orsini is defending well.
Orsini struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Under The Sea swings around for an armbar but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Under The Sea's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini postures up in Under The Sea's guard and throws a big left but Under The Sea blocks it.
Under The Sea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsini defends it easily.
Under The Sea scores with a short punch from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orsini 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 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 413 p4p, 549 weight class) and Harry McQuirre (ranked 56 p4p, 75 weight class). Dilbrandt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Champ is Here. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but McQuirre saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQuirre throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McQuirre blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from McQuirre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
McQuirre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt drives through and clinches with McQuirre against the cage.
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
McQuirre lands a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dilbrandt lands an elbow inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
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!
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dilbrandt - that will leave a mark!
McQuirre ducks right into an uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McQuirre. McQuirre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McQuirre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McQuirre.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McQuirre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
McQuirre pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dilbrandt just misses with a elbow thrown towards McQuirre's brow.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
Dilbrandt looking to throw knees to the head but McQuirre is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
McQuirre takes an elbow to the temple.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from McQuirre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well.
McQuirre gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt walks into a stiff left hand from McQuirre.
McQuirre takes one to the chin there.
McQuirre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Dilbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. McQuirre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from McQuirre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
McQuirre instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McQuirre - that landed with a thud.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
McQuirre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuirre digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Harry McQuirre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuirre cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre lands a two punch combo.
McQuirre slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McQuirre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McQuirre lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Dilbrandt misses with the body kick
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy head kick
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQuirre is looking for the big counter here.
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but McQuirre has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
McQuirre gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harry McQuirre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McQuirre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
McQuirre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt drives through and clinches with McQuirre against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt is rocked!
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Dilbrandt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McQuirre.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt'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!
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre scores with a counter punch that sends Dilbrandt to the canvas! McQuirre smells blood - he's punishing Dilbrandt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dilbrandt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
In his post fight interview, Harry McQuirre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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