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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winks (ranked 1746 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 272 p4p, 255 weight class). Bob Weadababyitsaboy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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182 cm 26 191 5 - 14 - 0 |
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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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The crowd cheers as Weadababyitsaboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winks doesn't seem phased though. Weadababyitsaboy throws an off balance right hand
and Winks counters with a straight right hand. Weadababyitsaboy misses with a straight left. Weadababyitsaboy throws the left hand but Winks avoids the punch easily. Winks throws a jab when Weadababyitsaboy was well out of range. Winks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight. Winks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy right hand but Winks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Weadababyitsaboy cracks Winks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Weadababyitsaboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Winks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A slow jab from Winks misses its intended target. Winks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy. Weadababyitsaboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Weadababyitsaboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winks momentarily.
Weadababyitsaboy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winks. Weadababyitsaboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Weadababyitsaboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winks. Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook to the side of Winks's head but Winks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Winks ducks right into an uppercut from Weadababyitsaboy. Winks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy. Weadababyitsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winks swats him away and circles back towards the center. Weadababyitsaboy blocks a head kick by Winks.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot. Winks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weadababyitsaboy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winks thumps Weadababyitsaboy with a low kick. Winks takes a swing at Weadababyitsaboy's ribcage but misses. Winks moves out of range of the strikes. Weadababyitsaboy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winks can pounce on him.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to score with low kicks. Winks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Weadababyitsaboy misses. Winks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the body kick from Winks.
Weadababyitsaboy thows a left - swing and a miss! Weadababyitsaboy throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot. A good leg kick by Winks. Winks defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand. Winks tries to score with a low kick but Weadababyitsaboy moves his leg out of the way. Winks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Weadababyitsaboy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Weadababyitsaboy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Weadababyitsaboy misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Winks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A combination from Weadababyitsaboy does no damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Winks lands a nice hook to Weadababyitsaboy's body. Weadababyitsaboy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weadababyitsaboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winks manages to avoid it. Weadababyitsaboy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A decent looking cross lands there for Winks. Winks avoids the body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
Winks is looking to counter with a body kick. Weadababyitsaboy sizes up Winks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping left. Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Winks tries to score with a low kick but Weadababyitsaboy moves his leg out of the way. Weadababyitsaboy lands with a right hand. A momentary lapse in concentration from Weadababyitsaboy enables Winks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weadababyitsaboy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Winks looking to sit in guard and control but Weadababyitsaboy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Winks is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
Winks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weadababyitsaboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Weadababyitsaboy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weadababyitsaboy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winks's guard. Winks has his hands on Weadababyitsaboy's head, controlling the position. Winks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well. Winks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Weadababyitsaboy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Winks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winks! In his post fight interview, Harry Winks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 897 p4p, 1814 weight class) and Maki Tantor (ranked 139 p4p, 257 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 cm 27 180 15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Dangerous knees Cardio machine |
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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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Tantor! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Tantor moves his leg out of the way. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tantor - the referee stops the clock and Danilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tantor. Danilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts. Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely. Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Danilov slips under a jab. Danilov thuds a left hand into Tantor's body. Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A big left from Tantor misses. Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Danilov fails with a takedown attempt. Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tantor throws a low kick but Danilov moves out of range easily. Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away. Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tantor is out of range. Tantor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Danilov dives in and grabs Tantor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tantor pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out. Danilov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body. Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Danilov throws a leg kick and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tantor slips a straight right by Danilov. Danilov throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem. Danilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danilov lands an overhand right. Danilov throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy. Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react. Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Danilov missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Danilov feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down. Danilov misses the shot to the body. Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tantor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danilov looking to pass the guard. Danilov working some strikes from top position. Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving. Danilov stands up over Tantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Danilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Danilov looking to pass the guard. Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Tantor.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Danilov advances to half guard. Tantor keeps control of the position for the meantime. Danilov 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. Tantor gets back to full guard.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving. Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Tantor defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Good shot there by Danilov. Danilov throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily. Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away. Danilov digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs. A swing and a miss from Tantor. Tantor throws a leg kick and Danilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Danilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tantor napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows. Danilov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Danilov swings around for an armbar but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Danilov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tantor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Danilov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tantor is looking to defend but Danilov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tantor! Danilov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tantor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov! Ruslan Danilov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Greenwald (ranked 513 p4p, 1252 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 85 p4p, 185 weight class). Glenn Greenwald 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Greenwald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mahoney tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance. Mahoney loads up on a big right hand but Greenwald slips the punch. Mahoney tries to move into range but Greenwald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mahoney throws an overhand right that lands on Greenwald's shoulder, as Greenwald tries to avoid the shot. Mahoney tries to clinch there but Greenwald circles away.
Mahoney gets a clinch. Greenwald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greenwald can't break the clinch.
Mahoney told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greenwald backwards. Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Greenwald working hard to break the clinch. Mahoney wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mahoney trying to control the position but instead, Greenwald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahoney into the cage. Greenwald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greenwald slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Greenwald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenwald misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Greenwald's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney misses with a hook. Good exchange - Mahoney coming out on top. Greenwald misses with a hook. Mahoney ducked under it nicely. Greenwald moves into range and connects with a jab. Mahoney throws a hook but Greenwald avoids it easily. Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Greenwald lands with a shot to the body. Mahoney cracks Greenwald with a good jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely. Mahoney connects with a body shot that sends Greenwald's belly button to the back. This has been an exciting period of action! Mahoney tries to clinch but Greenwald is having none of it. Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenwald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenwald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Greenwald keeps the fight on the outside. Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney. Greenwald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mahoney is looking to clinch. Greenwald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greenwald lands a jab to Mahoney's midsection. Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenwald, pushing him back against the cage. Greenwald lands a nice shot to the body. Greenwald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Greenwald throws a chopping leg kick but Mahoney manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mahoney tries to clinch but Greenwald moves out of range. Greenwald scores with a spinning back kick! The fight moves into the clinch position. Mahoney prevents Greenwald from breaking the clinch. Greenwald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Greenwald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mahoney moves into the clinch. Mahoney keeps control of Greenwald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mahoney prevents Greenwald from breaking the clinch. Mahoney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greenwald's efforts to push away. Greenwald blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Greenwald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mahoney gets in close and instigates a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greenwald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greenwald scores with a nice hook to the head. Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mahoney has Greenwald pushed against the cage. Greenwald is trying to push Mahoney away but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greenwald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Greenwald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greenwald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage. Greenwald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy. Greenwald blocks the elbow strike.
Mahoney trying to control the position but instead, Greenwald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahoney into the cage. Mahoney tries to work over Greenwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenwald's elbow. Greenwald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Greenwald swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney. Mahoney tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance. Greenwald lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mahoney darts in and clinches Greenwald up against the cage. Greenwald tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage. Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Greenwald working hard to break the clinch. Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Mahoney. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Greenwald slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Greenwald blocks the elbow strike.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
A short left from Greenwald. Greenwald is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greenwald has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greenwald breaks the clinch.
Greenwald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Greenwald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greenwald throws a nice outside leg kick. Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahoney sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mahoney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greenwald scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenwald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Carey Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Greenwald throws a hook but Mahoney avoids it easily. Mahoney wants to clinch. Greenwald looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Mahoney checks a leg kick nicely. Mahoney tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance. Greenwald misses with a body kick. Greenwald lands a head shot. Greenwald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahoney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Greenwald. Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches. Greenwald lands with a right to the head. Greenwald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Mahoney is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greenwald. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney. Greenwald tries to stall but Mahoney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside that Greenwald shrugs off. Mahoney stalling the fight.
Greenwald working hard to break the clinch. Mahoney prevents Greenwald from breaking the clinch. Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle. Greenwald can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney. Greenwald tries to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling the position. Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Greenwald working hard to break the clinch. Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greenwald tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney. Mahoney is struggling to control the position. Greenwald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahoney manages to avoid it. Mahoney darts in and clinches Greenwald up against the cage. A body shot lands from Greenwald.
Mahoney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greenwald's defenses. It looks like Glenn Greenwald has been cut. Mahoney prevents Greenwald from breaking the clinch. Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land. Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle. Greenwald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Greenwald tries to land a front kick but Mahoney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Greenwald throws a low kick but Mahoney moves out of range easily. Mahoney moves into range and clinches up with Greenwald. A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahoney. Mahoney keeps control of Greenwald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top. Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mahoney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Greenwald up against the cage. Greenwald lands with a left to the head. Greenwald is trying to push Mahoney away but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Mahoney lands an elbow inside. Greenwald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney. Mahoney lands with a light punch inside. Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greenwald is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage. Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Greenwald is rocked! Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses. Greenwald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Greenwald misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Glenn Greenwald's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Greenwald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mahoney just manages to avoid it. Greenwald lands a front kick. Mahoney tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance. Greenwald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Mahoney throws a lazy right hand but Greenwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Greenwald tries to keep at a distance but Mahoney has taken the fight into the clinch. Greenwald can't break the clinch.
Greenwald working hard to break the clinch. Greenwald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Mahoney wants to clinch. Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greenwald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mahoney slips under a jab. Greenwald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The fighters circle momentarily. Mahoney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Greenwald slips a jab from Mahoney. Greenwald feints and then cracks Mahoney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahoney down. A bone on bone clash there as Mahoney blocks the leg kick.
Glenn Greenwald is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
Mahoney prevents Greenwald from breaking the clinch. Greenwald is trying to break free. Greenwald taking a breather. Greenwald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the bread basket. Greenwald throws a leg kick which misses Mahoney's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahoney tries to avoid it. Mahoney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Greenwald lands with a light punch inside. Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenwald's elbow. Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenwald's elbow. Greenwald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Greenwald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahoney up against the cage. Greenwald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Greenwald misses with a looping left. Mahoney tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance. Greenwald keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greenwald throws a front kick aimed at Mahoney's knee but Mahoney avoids it well. Greenwald throws out a powerful jab. Mahoney throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenwald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mahoney gets a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greenwald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mahoney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Mahoney moved out of range. Greenwald is looking to score with low kicks. Mahoney throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A counter left hand to the body from Greenwald misses its target. Greenwald staying out of range there. Mahoney pushes Greenwald up against the cage in a clinch. Mahoney lands an elbow inside. A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Greenwald blocks a body shot from Mahoney. Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mahoney prevents Greenwald from breaking the clinch. Mahoney gets through Greenwald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greenwald's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greenwald takes an elbow to the forehead. Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greenwald backwards. Greenwald takes a shot to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greenwald as Mahoney tries to tie him up. The referee is keeping an eye on Mahoney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Greenwald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Greenwald's face as he tries to break the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greenwald. Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Greenwald stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greenwald.
A frustrated look appears on Greenwald's face as he tries to break the clinch. Greenwald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Greenwald just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney. Mahoney lands with a left to the head. Greenwald takes an elbow to the temple. Greenwald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! A knee to the head by Mahoney.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Mahoney looking to stall.
Greenwald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Greenwald is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mahoney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carey Mahoney! Carey Mahoney made sure to mention his sponsor, Core Combat in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 340 p4p, 648 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 38 p4p, 67 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 featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 25 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Websphere throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Websphere checks a leg kick. Storm connects with an inside leg kick. Websphere thows a left - swing and a miss! Storm scores with a decent looking hook. Storm throws a series of punches but Websphere moves out of range. Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Websphere. Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Storm is looking to chop away at Websphere's legs. Websphere moves into the clinch. Websphere lands a nice shot to the body. Websphere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards. Websphere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut. Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Websphere blocking some punches.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm crunches a lovely knee into Websphere's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Websphere pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Websphere looks to throw an elbow but misses. Websphere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards. Websphere lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Websphere.
Websphere lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Websphere is defending well for now. Websphere blocks an uppercut.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Websphere.
Websphere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Websphere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Websphere blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land. Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Websphere misses with the head strike.
Storm missing with knees to the body.
Websphere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range. Websphere takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses. Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Websphere misses with a hook to the body
and Storm counters with a leg kick. Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick. Storm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Websphere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Storm tries to land a front kick but Websphere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Storm jabs Websphere to the body, keeping him at a distance. Storm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Websphere misses with a looping right. Websphere swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Websphere takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Websphere lands a nice looking body shot.
Websphere throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily. Websphere staying out of range there. Websphere throws a body shot but no joy. Storm throws a looping overhand right but Websphere ducks down to avoid it. Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy. Storm feinted there with a counter leg kick. Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Websphere wants to counter with a clinch but Storm pushes him away. Websphere blocks a head kick by Storm.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A bone on bone clash there as Websphere blocks the leg kick.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm. Websphere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Storm misses the jab. Storm throws a one two combo.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Websphere drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good exchange - Websphere coming out on top. Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Websphere is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Storm rather than just go for the knockout. A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot. Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Websphere off balance momentarily. A bone on bone clash there as Storm blocks the leg kick.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Storm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Websphere connects with a solid leg kick. Websphere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Websphere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A low kick from Storm is predictable there and Websphere moves into the clinch. Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Websphere tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Websphere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm. Websphere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm. Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Websphere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Storm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere. Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here. Websphere misses with a hook
and Storm counters with a nice leg kick. Storm throws a head kick but Websphere moves out of range.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it. Websphere doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Websphere with a body punch. A glancing blow. Storm moves out of range as Websphere throws a body kick.
Websphere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Websphere fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well. Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here. Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm connects with a body shot. Websphere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Storm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Websphere moves out of range easily. A big right from Websphere misses. Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch. Websphere misses with a kick to the body.
Storm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Websphere. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A low kick from Storm misses and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand! Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Websphere moves into the clinch successfully.
Websphere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Websphere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Websphere pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Websphere on the inside. Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Websphere scores with a knee to the head.
Websphere works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Websphere lands a body shot in the clinch.
Websphere tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position. Storm blocking some punches.
Storm working Websphere over with knees to the body. Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Storm scores with a nice hook to the head. Websphere lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Websphere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm. A left lands for Websphere. Websphere tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range. Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut. Storm moves out of range of the strikes. Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target. An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target. Storm connects with a solid leg kick. A punch combination from Websphere misses. That kick from Storm tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on. Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Websphere throws a body shot but no joy. Storm lands a nice hook to Websphere's body. Websphere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Websphere wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Storm takes one on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Storm avoids the head kick by Websphere.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Storm throws a body shot but no joy. Websphere throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem. Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Websphere scores with a push kick. Storm misses with a low kick. Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Websphere is able to avoid easily. Storm's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Storm is looking to chop away at Websphere's legs. Websphere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Storm misses with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Websphere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react. Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm. Storm with the inside leg kick. Storm misses with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Websphere wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Websphere looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Websphere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Storm throws a body shot but no joy. Websphere lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Websphere moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Websphere.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Websphere throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm. Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Websphere tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Websphere back against the cage. Storm misses with a knee strike.
Websphere misses with a knee to the head. Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Storm lands a nice uppercut. Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Storm landing knees to the head.
Websphere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. Storm lands with a left to the head. Storm prevents a body shot from Websphere. Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Websphere. Storm misses with a body punch.
Websphere takes a knee to the side of the body. Websphere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards. BM Websphere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Websphere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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! Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Websphere lands an elbow that stopped Storm in his tracks for a moment. Websphere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Websphere wants to break free but Storm has control.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Websphere lands on the inside with an uppercut. Storm lands a nice uppercut. Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Websphere is blocking nicely.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Websphere is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Websphere. A short right from Websphere. Websphere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Websphere lands a body punch in the clinch. Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Websphere avoids it. Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land. Websphere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Websphere tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Websphere tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Websphere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Websphere.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. Websphere breaks from the clinch.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far. Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere. Websphere tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Storm connects with a leg kick. Storm takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses. A low kick lands for Storm.
Websphere tries to clinch and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Websphere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A swing and a miss from Storm. A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Websphere swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Websphere throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily. Storm feinted there with a counter leg kick. A head kick misses from Websphere. Storm throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range. Websphere slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it. Websphere checks a low kick from Storm. A leg kick checked by Storm. Websphere blocks a leg kick. Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Websphere lands with a good body shot. Websphere misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand. Storm takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses. Websphere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lincoln Storm. I think Storm 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lincoln Storm! Our winner, Lincoln Storm, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 321 p4p, 835 weight class) and Anders Hansson (ranked 42 p4p, 104 weight class). Anders Hansson 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Hansson! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking cross lands there for Hansson. Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Conan avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Hansson is out of range. Hansson lands a high kick!
Hansson swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan lands a nice shot that snaps Hansson's head back.
Hansson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hansson misses. Hansson throws a head kick that misses. Conan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hansson lands a jab to the nose. Anders Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hansson blocks a jab. Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Hansson 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. Hansson throws a series of punches but Conan avoids them all with ease. Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hansson lands with a straight right. Conan didn't see that one coming. Hansson thuds his shin into the meat of Conan's side. Hansson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hansson lands a body shot.
Hansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Conan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it. Conan takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses. Hansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hansson misses with a combination
and Conan counters with a straight right hand. Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansson is just out of range. Hansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. A punch combination from Conan misses. A nice combination there by Hansson.
Conan swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Conan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hansson misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming. Hansson fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Conan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hansson doesn't seem phased though. Conan lands a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hansson thows a left - swing and a miss! Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansson slips under a jab. Hansson thuds his right hand into Conan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hansson loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch. A head kick misses from Hansson. Hansson cracks Conan with a right hand to the side of the head. Conan slips under a jab from Hansson. Conan tries to clinch up but Hansson circles away and keeps his distance. Hansson throws a counter combo. Conan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hansson on the side of the head. Hansson throws a head kick that half lands.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hansson slips under a jab. Conan misses with a few strikes there.
Hansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A combination from Hansson does no damage. Conan misses with an uppercut. A combination from Conan does no damage. Hansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conan. Hansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conan momentarily.
A shot to the body from Hansson misses and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hansson throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range. It looked like Conan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Hansson. It looked like Conan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Conan throws a shot to the body.
Hansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Hansson thuds a left hand into Conan's body. Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Conan's head. Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansson. Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it. Conan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hansson's hands. Conan scores with a nice head shot. Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansson. Hansson unleashes a big counter combination but Conan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hansson lands a body shot.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Hansson moved out of range nicely. Nice defenses there by Hansson. 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! Hansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conan is looking for a counter combo. Conan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansson's head backwards. Conan avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Hansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hansson throws a combination. Conan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Conan on the wrong end of a nice hook. A slow jab from Hansson misses its intended target. Hansson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Conan jabs at Hansson's body. Hansson throws a series of punches but Conan avoids them all with ease. Conan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hansson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hansson is rocked! Conan flashes Hansson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hansson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hansson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Conan punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Conan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 234 p4p, 483 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 33 p4p, 68 weight class). Daghammar comes to the cage accompanied by Just like that - Dregen. On his way into the cage it seems that Dag Daghammar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dag Daghammar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 40 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Weudke takes a shot right to the bread basket. Daghammar 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. Daghammar swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range. Weudke throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar lands with a hook. Weudke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut. Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range. Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Weudke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daghammar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weudke scrambles back to his feet. A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target. Weudke counters with a body kick. We've been informed that Weudke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Daghammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Weudke cracks a nice hook into Daghammar's ribs. Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it. Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke. A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke. Weudke throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range. Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daghammar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weudke - the referee stops the clock and Daghammar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weudke. Daghammar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Daghammar takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses. Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daghammar rather than just go for the knockout. Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a head kick. That will keep Daghammar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick. Weudke catches Daghammar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daghammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Daghammar checks a leg kick. Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target. Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Daghammar saw it coming and moves away.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Weudke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Daghammar throws a head kick that misses. Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily. Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Weudke misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weudke throws a nice head kick!
Daghammar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Weudke scores with a kick to the body.
Daghammar connects with a solid leg kick. Weudke checks a leg kick. Weudke checks a low kick from Daghammar. Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Weudke misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet. Weudke misses with a looping right. Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Weudke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Daghammar throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range. Weudke avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it. Weudke blocks a leg kick. Daghammar catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar throws a head kick that misses. Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Weudke scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one. Weudke gets the takedown into side control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Weudke tries to advance to mount but can't. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Weudke misses with a wild body shot. A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target. Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Weudke connects with an inside leg kick. Weudke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good leg kick by Weudke. Daghammar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Daghammar throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range. Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke. Weudke throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Weudke misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar. Daghammar throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away. Daghammar slips a jab from Weudke. Weudke staying out of range there. Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch. Weudke lands with a nice body kick. Daghammar wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range. Good leg kick by Weudke. Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away. Daghammar avoids the head kick by Weudke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke. A low kick from Daghammar is predictable there and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daghammar connects with a crisp jab. That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more. Weudke tries to land a front kick but Daghammar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Weudke lands with a shot to the body. Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jab from Weudke. Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Weudke fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daghammar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup. Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Weudke moves out of range of the strikes. Daghammar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weudke. Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing. Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but Weudke avoids it well and moves away. Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
Weudke thumps Daghammar with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet. Weudke thumps Daghammar with a low kick. Weudke tries to land a body kick and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Daghammar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Weudke is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weudke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Weudke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Daghammar stands up from half guard. Daghammar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range. Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut. That's time! Daghammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Weudke connects with a leg kick. Weudke thumps Daghammar with a low kick. Weudke throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke keeps Daghammar at a distance using the push kick. Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Weudke checks a low kick from Daghammar. Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daghammar misses with a hook
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot. A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow. Good standup being displayed there by Weudke as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good leg kick by Weudke. Daghammar lands a jab to Weudke's midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet. Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away. Weudke throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and checks it nicely. Weudke lands with a shot to the body. Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Weudke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Daghammar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Weudke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weudke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Weudke lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily. Weudke scores with a sloppy right hand. Daghammar should have avoided that one. Weudke walks into a straight right hand from Daghammar. Daghammar swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot to the body from Daghammar misses and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Daghammar was not able to check. Weudke misses with a body shot.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it. Daghammar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A nice leg kick lands there from Daghammar. Weudke checks a low kick from Daghammar. Weudke moves away from the strike by Daghammar. Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily. Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it. Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it. Daghammar moves out of range as Weudke throws a body kick.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown. Weudke delivers a nice body kick. Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weudke connects with a solid leg kick. Weudke thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body. Weudke throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke. Weudke with the inside leg kick. Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weudke to score with a decent uppercut. Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weudke closes the distance and lands a one-two. Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
And that's the end of the fight! Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Weudke 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke! A relieved looking Roland Weudke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Savic (ranked 370 p4p, 400 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 57 p4p, 63 weight class). Savic comes into the arena with Good Day blaring out of the sound system. Weight has chosen They say that I'm Crazy as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dragomir Savic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dragomir Savic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Savic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Savic throws a low kick but Weight avoids it. Dragomir Savic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Savic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A bone on bone clash there as Weight blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Savic. Weight connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savic connects with a leg kick. Savic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Savic misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Savic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Savic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savic sees it coming and avoids it easily. Weight swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Savic. Weight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Savic moves out of range as Weight strikes. Savic lands the left hand. Savic throws a leg kick but Weight sees it coming and checks it nicely. Savic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Weight moves out of range as Savic throws a body kick.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Savic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Savic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Weight catches Savic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Weight misses with a combination
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for Savic. Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Savic tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on. Savic throws a shot to the body.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savic throws a leg kick that is checked and Savic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here. Savic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weight. That did some damage! The fight stays on the outside here - Savic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Savic scores with a kick to the midsection. Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab. Savic scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic 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. Weight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Savic's corner calls for a 1-2. Savic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Dragomir Savic is winning the standup battle so far. Savic tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance. Weight throws a counter combo. Savic lands a slapping body shot.
Savic misses with a low kick.
A combination from Weight does no damage. Savic throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weight throws a right and a left that Savic avoids nicely. Savic moves into range and clinches up with Weight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savic misses with a short punch on the inside. Weight prevents a body shot from Savic. Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Weight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savic has him pressed against the cage. Weight misses with a body punch.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Savic lands a hook that snaps the head of Weight backwards. Savic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Savic throws a head punch that misses. Savic takes a shot to the head. Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment. Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight prevents a body shot from Savic. Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savic.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savic. Savic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Savic jabs at Weight's body. Weight avoids the body shot from Savic.
Weight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Savic throws a push kick but Weight slaps the foot to one side. Weight feints a jab promting Savic to slip. Weight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Savic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight misses the body punch and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Savic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
Savic lands a leg kick that knocks Weight off balance momentarily. Weight sizes up Savic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savic misses with a kick to the body and Weight counters with a right hand to the body. Savic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Savic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts. Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Savic misses with a hook. Weight ducked under it nicely. Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Weight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savic. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dragomir Savic'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. Weight swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Savic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Weight misses with a hook to the body
and Savic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Weight misses with a double jab
and Savic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Savic scores with a nice right hand.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Weight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Savic misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight. Savic tries to score with a low kick but Weight moves his leg out of the way. Weight missing with a left hand there. Savic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Savic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weight now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Savic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Weight throws a hook to the side of Savic's head but Savic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Weight swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Savic lands a leg kick that knocks Weight off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Weight throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily. Savic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight. Weight swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Savic there. Savic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight. Savic feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice shot by Savic.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic. Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Savic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Savic. Weight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savic counters with an outside leg kick.
Weight has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savic. Savic misses with a hook. Savic throws a lazy body kick and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Savic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head. Weight checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic. Weight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savic to score with a decent uppercut. Weight misses with a jab to the body
and Savic moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land. Dragomir Savic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight. Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Weight tries a body shot but Savic blocks it.
Welter Weight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Dragomir Savic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Savic 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic! Dragomir Savic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 264 p4p, 591 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 30 p4p, 75 weight class). Hoppe comes into the arena with Wind of Change blaring out of the sound system. Phetboonme is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Man. 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Kongchai Phetboonme! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phetboonme cracks Hoppe with an open hand slap. Hoppe throws a hook but Phetboonme blocks it. Phetboonme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've been hearing reports that Hoppe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hoppe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phetboonme did well to prevent Hoppe getting side control. Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phetboonme with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoppe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Phetboonme manages to escape and get back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Phetboonme scoring well with a low kick there.
Phetboonme instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phetboonme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head. Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Hoppe digs a right hand underneath Phetboonme's ribcage. Phetboonme let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phetboonme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phetboonme throws out a loose jab but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoppe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Phetboonme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phetboonme lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hoppe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phetboonme doesn't seem bothered though. Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hoppe misses with a lunging right hand
and Phetboonme counters with an outside leg kick.
Phetboonme wants to slow Hoppe down by chopping away at his legs. Hoppe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoppe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phetboonme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoppe. Hoppe scores with a hook to the body. Hoppe is trying to maintain a safe position but Phetboonme gets an underhook and turns Hoppe into the cage. Hoppe can't get the takedown.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut. Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch. Hoppe can't get the takedown.
Phetboonme prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoppe stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hoppe fails to land. Hoppe is trying to drag Phetboonme to the mat but Phetboonme just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Phetboonme presses Hoppe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow. Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head. Phetboonme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards. Hoppe prevents a body shot from Phetboonme. Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage. Phetboonme misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme. Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards. Phetboonme is leaning against Hoppe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Phetboonme pushes Hoppe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoppe tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Phetboonme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoppe wants a takedown but no success here.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoppe effectively controlling the action here. Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards. Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoppes head. Phetboonme blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phetboonme. Hoppe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phetboonme pulls him back up using the underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Phetboonme.
Hoppe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Phetboonme makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoppe misses with a body punch
and Phetboonme counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Hoppe tries to land a leg kick but Phetboonme saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Phetboonme gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoppe blocking some punches.
Phetboonme has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hoppe can't get the takedown.
Hoppe is trying to stall.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phetboonme tries to work over Hoppe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hoppe working aggressively here.
Hoppe tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoppe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut. Hoppe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phetboonme is keeping busy. Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoppe takes a shot to the head. Hoppe blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head. Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoppe goes for a takedown attempt but Phetboonme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Phetboonme scores with a leg kick.
Phetboonme clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hoppe has clasped his hands together around Phetboonme's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phetboonme is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Phetboonme is not content to let Hoppe control the position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Phetboonme is pushing Hoppe's head away, looking to escape. Hoppe manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoppe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Phetboonme tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Phetboonme takes a big shot to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Hoppe is working the ground and pound. Can Phetboonme escape? Phetboonme is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hoppe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet. Phetboonme 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. Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hoppe.
Phetboonme prevents Hoppe from getting a body triangle. Hoppe is landing with strikes. Phetboonme can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet. Phetboonme is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Phetboonme is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Hoppe lands punches and elbows. Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet. 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! Hoppe throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Phetboonme!
Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! Hoppe shoots and misses and Phetboonme counters by clinching up. Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phetboonme lands with a right to the head. Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoppe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoppe is working for takedown but Phetboonme is calmly controlling the position for now. Hoppe tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Phetboonme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme. A head punch on the inside from Hoppe fails to land. Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hoppe throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut. Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoppe. Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Hoppe looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside. Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoppe controls his hands.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme. A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land. Hoppe has clasped his hands together around Phetboonme's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Phetboonme is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Hoppe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Phetboonme to see if he's OK. Phetboonme taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phetboonme taking a bit of punishment here - Hoppe scoring with strikes. Phetboonme is trying to buck Hoppe off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Hoppe throws a right hand that Phetboonme ducks under and follows up with a left that Phetboonme also avoids with ease. Nice defenses there by Phetboonme. Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoppe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phetboonme. Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Phetboonme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phetboonme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoppe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoppe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Phetboonme looks to throw a body kick and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Phetboonme makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoppe takes one to the chin there. Phetboonme staying out of range there. Phetboonme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoppe. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoppe shoots for a takedown but Phetboonme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Phetboonme lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Hoppe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Phetboonme lands with a shot to the body. Hoppe swings widly with a right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a left right combination that sends Hoppe crashing to the mat - Phetboonme wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hoppe out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme! An out of breath Kongchai Phetboonme thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 180 p4p, 39 weight class) and Damagon Enchărya (ranked 35 p4p, 9 weight class). Enchărya comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blaxcaliber kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchărya! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Enchărya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo takes a swing at Enchărya's ribcage but misses. Enchărya looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range. Turillo throws a counter high kick but Enchărya was just alert enough to avoid it. Turillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Enchărya misses its intended target. Turillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Enchărya scores with a spinning back kick! Enchărya connects with a body shot. Enchărya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Turillo loads up on a big right hand but Enchărya slips the punch. Enchărya with a jab. Enchărya blocks a low kick nicely. Turillo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Turillo moves out of range as Enchărya strikes. A big right from Enchărya misses. Turillo missing with a left hand there. Enchărya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Turillo throws a push kick but Enchărya slaps the foot to one side. Enchărya raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Turillo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enchărya throws a front kick aimed at Turillo's knee but Turillo avoids it well. A slapping leg kick lands for Enchărya.
Enchărya thows a body kick. Turillo tries to catch it but that hurt him. Enchărya tries to land a leg kick but Turillo saw it coming and moves away.
Turillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enchărya is out of range. Enchărya misses with the body kick and Turillo counters with a head kick. That will keep Enchărya thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Turillo misses with a hook. Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range. Turillo feinted there with a counter leg kick. Enchărya clinches with his opponent.
Turillo blocking some punches.
Enchărya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Turillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Turillo has a couple of punches blocked by Enchărya.
Enchărya tries to throw a body punch but Turillo avoids it by throwing Enchărya back against the cage. Enchărya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turillo's elbow. Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Turillo controls the action.
Enchărya misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Enchărya.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turillo lands a left hand.
Enchărya lands with a left to the head. Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Turillo.
Enchărya pushes Turillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Turillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enchărya avoids a kick to the body.
Enchărya throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem. Turillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enchărya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Turillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Turillo misses with a leg kick. Enchărya throws a wild body kick that Turillo sees coming a mile off. Enchărya defending well as Turillo loads up on a big left hand. Enchărya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turillo. That one must have hurt. Turillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turillo blocks a leg kick. Enchărya is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Turillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enchărya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enchărya moves away. Enchărya tries a quick counter leg kick but Turillo is wise to it. Turillo misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Enchărya jabbing away but nothing is landing. Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy. Turillo cracks Enchărya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Enchărya drops his hands momentarily and Turillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Turillo misses with a body shot.
Turillo avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
A big right from Enchărya misses. Turillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A leg kick checked by Turillo. Turillo misses with a right hand and Enchărya counters with a straight right hand. Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turillo lands with a right hand. Enchărya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turillo counters with a straight right hand. Enchărya scores with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya. Turillo moves out of range of the strikes. Both fighters circling a little - Turillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turillo connects with the punch. Enchărya tries a low kick but Turillo avoids it. Turillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya. Turillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Enchărya just manages to avoid it. Turillo slips a straight right by Enchărya. A little feinted left hand from Turillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchărya lands a nice shot to the body.
Enchărya misses with a hook. Nice defenses there by Turillo. Turillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Enchărya throws a head kick but Turillo moves out of range.
Enchărya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Turillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enchărya. Enchărya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turillo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turillo throws a hook but Enchărya avoids it easily. A jab from Enchărya misses. Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a push kick but Turillo slaps the foot to one side. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damagon Enchărya will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Turillo blocks a low kick nicely. A left lands for Turillo. Turillo throws a jab when Enchărya was well out of range. Enchărya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Turillo throws a body punch but Enchărya moves out of range. Enchărya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Turillo lunges at Enchărya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Enchărya's hand. Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
Enchărya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turillo is out of range. Turillo moves away from the strike by Enchărya. Turillo throws a nice outside leg kick. Turillo moves away from the strike by Enchărya. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Enchărya just misses with a punch to the body.
Enchărya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turillo. Enchărya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Enchărya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Turillo wants to land a leg kick but Enchărya is out of range. Enchărya throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range. Enchărya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range. Enchărya swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Turillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Enchărya misses the jab. Enchărya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Enchărya. Turillo throwing a counter right hand but Enchărya manages to avoid it. Turillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchărya.
Turillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song Turillo is winning the standup battle so far. A nice inside leg kick there by Turillo. That's going to slow Enchărya down. Enchărya misses with an uppercut. Turillo saw that one coming. Turillo lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enchărya. Turillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enchărya at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enchărya throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enchărya counters with a nice leg kick. Enchărya on the wrong end of a nice jab. Enchărya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turillo. Turillo lands a nice looking body kick. Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchărya. Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Enchărya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turillo. Enchărya misses with a kick to the body.
Turillo throws a jab when Enchărya was well out of range. Enchărya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turillo is looking to counter punch. Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enchărya's sensitive parts. Turillo tries to keep at a distance but Enchărya has taken the fight into the clinch. Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turillo blocks a body shot from Enchărya.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Enchărya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turillo lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Enchărya. Enchărya lands a hook that snaps the head of Turillo backwards. Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damagon Enchărya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Turillo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Turillo lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Enchărya.
Enchărya struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Enchărya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Enchărya struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Enchărya working aggressively here.
Enchărya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turillo. Turillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Enchărya. Turillo has a couple of punches blocked by Enchărya.
Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Turillo controls the action.
Enchărya tries a body shot but Turillo blocks it.
Enchărya tries to throw a body punch but Turillo avoids it by throwing Enchărya back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Turillo.
Turillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by Turillo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enchărya misses with the head strike.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enchărya cracks Turillo with a nice body shot. Enchărya working some nice short punches in the clinch. Enchărya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turillo or not. Enchărya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enchărya tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enchărya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turillo backwards. Enchărya working aggressively here.
Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enchărya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turillo's elbow. Enchărya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Enchărya misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turillo. Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Turillo controls the action.
Turillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Song Turillo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enchărya moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo.
Enchărya blocks a jab. Enchărya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Turillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enchărya on the side of the head. A slapping leg kick lands for Enchărya.
The fighters circling - Enchărya throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Turillo finds it's way through Enchărya's defenses. Enchărya tries to move into range but Turillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Enchărya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turillo. A big left from Enchărya misses. Enchărya throws the kick towards the body but Turillo avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Enchărya moves out of range of the body kick. Enchărya throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enchărya tried to score with a low kick but Turillo checks it. Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchărya. Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchărya. Turillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enchărya. Turillo throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Enchărya to counter with a crisp jab. Turillo missing with a left hand there. Enchărya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Enchărya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A jab from Enchărya finds it's way through Turillo's defenses. Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Enchărya thuds his shin into the meat of Turillo's side. Enchărya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo. Enchărya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turillo moves forwards but Enchărya connects with a nice, crisp jab. Enchărya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Enchărya. Enchărya thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Enchărya throws a big shot that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Enchărya throws a leg kick which misses Turillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Turillo tries to avoid it. Enchărya missing with a left hand there. Turillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya. A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo. Enchărya loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch. Turillo throws a front kick aimed at Enchărya's knee but Enchărya avoids it well. That kick from Turillo tenderised Enchărya's leg. Enchărya is trying to keep his angry face on. Turillo looks to throw a body kick and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Turillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchărya.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Enchărya throws a big shot that misses. Enchărya slips under a jab from Turillo. A left lands for Turillo. Enchărya misses with a kick to the body and Turillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Turillo moves out of range of the strikes. Turillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turillo avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with a body kick. Nice body punch from Turillo. Enchărya lands a jab to the nose. Enchărya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
Enchărya flicks out a counter leg kick but Turillo steps away. Enchărya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turillo scores with the left hand. Enchărya knows he should have avoided that one. Turillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Turillo - just one landing. Turillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Turillo avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Turillo avoids a kick to the body.
Turillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya. Turillo misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turillo throws a leg kick but Enchărya checks it. Turillo moves out of range as Enchărya strikes. Enchărya lands with a hook. Turillo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turillo feints and then cracks Enchărya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enchărya down. Enchărya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Turillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Turillo misses the jab. Turillo sets himself, and Enchărya steps forward looking for the clinch! Turillo avoids it this time. Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turillo is looking to counter punch. Enchărya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Enchărya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turillo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Enchărya tries to land a body kick letting Turillo counter with a right hand. Turillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Turillo does it's job there. Turillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good shot there by Enchărya. Enchărya throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Song Turillo. I think Turillo 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo! After winning the bout, Song Turillo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 15 p4p, 53 weight class) and Franck Kodjia (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Manowaru comes to the cage accompanied by Lay Down. Franck Kodjia has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Kodjia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kodjia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kodjia throws an off balance right hand
and Manowaru counters with a low kick, right behind Kodjia 's knee. Manowaru lands a nice looking body shot.
Kodjia looks winded! Manowaru scores with a sloppy right hand. Kodjia should have avoided that one. It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut. Kodjia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kodjia connects with a high kick. Kodjia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Manowaru scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manowaru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Manowaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kodjia moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manowaru connects with the punch. Manowaru thuds his shin into the meat of Kodjia's side. Manowaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kodjia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manowaru. Manowaru obviously looking to wear him down.
Kodjia tries to clinch up but Manowaru circles away and keeps his distance. Manowaru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Manowaru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kodjia. Kodjia circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Manowaru lands with a cross. Kodjia misses with a right hand and Manowaru scores with a counter punch that sends Kodjia to the canvas! Manowaru smells blood - he's punishing Kodjia with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kodjia has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Manowaru! Hiro Manowaru retains his super heavyweight title! Hiro Manowaru 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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