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CEC: 699 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie White (ranked 4699 p4p, 2856 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 527 p4p, 366 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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197
16 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from White.
Benavidez throws a big shot that misses.
Benavidez lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the ropes and back into range.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears White was looking to counter with a kick there.
Benavidez wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Benavidez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Benavidez fails with an attempt to clinch.
White gets a double leg takedown into Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benavidez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Benavidez wants to sweep but no luck.
Benavidez is trying to control the position but White postures up.
Benavidez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benavidez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White pulls Benavidez in close to his closed guard and prevents Benavidez from doing any damage or advancing position.
White is trying to control the position but Benavidez postures up.
Benavidez wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Benavidez tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benavidez is aware though and is defending well.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
Benavidez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benavidez trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benavidez stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benavidez lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from White.
White misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Benavidez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benavidez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benavidez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benavidez is looking to clinch.
Benavidez slips under a jab.
Benavidez throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benavidez jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
White misses the jab.
Benavidez moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Benavidez rushes White and presses him up against the ropes.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with some punches.
Benavidez throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez slows down the pace here.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
Benavidez lands an uppercut.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Benavidez goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benavidez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benavidez manages to avoid it.
White scores with a takedown into Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Benavidez pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Benavidez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from White.
Benavidez lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Benavidez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Benavidez wants to clinch.
Benavidez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benavidez was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benavidez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benavidez but Benavidez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Benavidez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
 Benavidez is rocked!
Benavidez drives through with a takedown into White's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benavidez is standing up over White. White looks to escape but Benavidez dives into side control.
Benavidez is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benavidez trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Benavidez working the ground and pound.
Benavidez seems to have recovered his senses.
White tries to buck Benavidez off but Benavidez is having none of it.
Benavidez wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benavidez misses with the ground and pound.
Benavidez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Benavidez easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez looking to finish with strikes here!
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Benavidez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Benavidez thowing shots but they're missing.
You get the feeling that White really doesn't like being in this position too much.
White is trying to escape the mount.
White bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Benavidez is trying to control the position but White postures up.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Benavidez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez looking to control.
Benavidez working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Benavidez looking to control.
Benavidez is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Benavidez tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benavidez looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Benavidez connects with the punch.
Benavidez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Benavidez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White misses with a head kick.
Benavidez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benavidez closes the distance and clinches.
White lands with a left to the head.
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Benavidez controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benavidez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Benavidez lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Benavidez lands with a left to the head.
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
White shoots in for a takedown but Benavidez shows good takedown defense.
Benavidez throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benavidez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Benavidez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benavidez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Benavidez clinches.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Benavidez won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benavidez trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Benavidez looking to pass the guard.
Roy Benavidez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benavidez with a flurry of punches that miss.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Benavidez is proving a slippery customer.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benavidez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez preventing the sweep.
Benavidez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White tries to buck Benavidez off but Benavidez is having none of it.
Benavidez controlling the position from side mount.
Benavidez tries to advance to mount but White denies him.
Benavidez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benavidez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benavidez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Benavidez wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White manages to get back to half guard.
Benavidez is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Benavidez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benavidez 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Benavidez!
A very excited looking Roy Benavidez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Grandpa (ranked 2317 p4p, 3677 weight class) and Jimmy Doyle (ranked 259 p4p, 368 weight class). Doyle has chosen The Clash - Jimmy Jazz as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Grandpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle tests Grandpa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grandpa shoots in and bounces Doyle off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grandpa stands and throws Doyle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Doyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grandpa stands up.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandpa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grandpa is in Doyle's guard.
Grandpa trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandpa wants to stand but Doyle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doyle controls Grandpa momentarily but Grandpa frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandpa wants to pass the guard but Doyle is keeping the position.
Grandpa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grandpa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grandpa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doyle lands a jab to the nose.
Grandpa throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grandpa throws a leg kick
and Doyle counters with a good low kick that Grandpa was not able to check.
Grandpa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doyle's head.
Doyle misses with a hook. Grandpa ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to clinch but Grandpa is avoiding it.
Grandpa slips a straight right by Doyle.
Doyle throws a sloppy body shot
and Grandpa counters with a straight right hand.
Doyle feints and then cracks Grandpa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grandpa down.
Grandpa tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Grandpa defending well as Doyle loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grandpa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grandpa throws an off balance right hand
and Doyle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grandpa breaks the clinch.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle throws the left hand but Grandpa avoids the punch easily.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandpa.
The fighters circling - Grandpa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grandpa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grandpa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa shoots in looking for a takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl out of it but Grandpa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Doyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grandpa misses with a straight left.
Grandpa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grandpa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doyle scores with a nice head shot.
Grandpa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grandpa somewhat.
Grandpa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab.
Grandpa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grandpa staying out of range there.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grandpa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandpa manages to avoid it.
Doyle misses with an uppercut. Grandpa saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Doyle. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grandpa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Doyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and Doyle moves out of range easily.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Grandpa moved out of range.
Grandpa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grandpa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doyle throws out a powerful jab.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doyle with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doyle scores with a jab. Grandpa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doyle moves into range and clinches up with Grandpa.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doyle pushes Grandpa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grandpa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Grandpa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grandpa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doyle. That one must have hurt.
Grandpa moves away from the strike by Doyle.
Grandpa checks a leg kick.
Grandpa throws the left hand but Doyle avoids the punch easily.
Grandpa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Grandpa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doyle lands with an overhand left.
Grandpa lands a high kick!
Grandpa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doyle throws a shot from downtown. Grandpa moves away and avoids it.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyle.
Doyle lands with a cross.
Grandpa closes the distance and clinches.
Doyle is working Grandpa over against the ropes.
Grandpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grandpa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Grandpa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Grandpa controls the action.
Doyle cracks Grandpa with a nice body shot.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa tries to break free but Doyle pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grandpa wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.
Grandpa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grandpa is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks.
Grandpa tries to break free but Doyle pushes him back against the ropes.
Grandpa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grandpa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle lands a slapping body shot.
Tiger Grandpa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grandpa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandpa manages to avoid it.
Doyle lands a head kick. Grandpa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grandpa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Grandpa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandpa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandpa moves away.
Doyle scores with a punch to the head.
Doyle throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Grandpa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and Doyle moves out of range easily.
Grandpa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Grandpa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyle swings for the body but Grandpa moves out of range.
Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grandpa scores with a head kick. Doyle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doyle pushes Grandpa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grandpa blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Grandpa.
Grandpa manages to break the clinch.
Grandpa tries a head kick but it misses.
Doyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grandpa!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doyle.
Doyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doyle tries to clinch but Grandpa moves out of range.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Grandpa shoots in and drives through. Doyle sprawls well.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Doyle thuds a left hand into Grandpa's body.
Doyle's corner calls for a 1-2. Doyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandpa.
Grandpa sets himself, and Doyle steps forward looking for the clinch! Grandpa avoids it this time.
Grandpa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandpa misses with a double jab.
Doyle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grandpa.
Doyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grandpa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Doyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grandpa walks into a jab.
Grandpa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grandpa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle throws the left hand but Grandpa avoids the punch easily.
Doyle jabs Grandpa right on the nose. Grandpa blinks but takes it well.
Doyle moves into range and clinches up with Grandpa.
A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandpa.
Grandpa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandpa goes for a double leg but Doyle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Doyle continues to drive forward.
Doyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grandpa.
Doyle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Doyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grandpa avoids the head kick by Doyle.
A nice leg kick from Doyle, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle looks for the body kick but Grandpa saw that one coming.
Grandpa shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Grandpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle slips a straight right by Grandpa.
Grandpa misses with a takedown attempt - Doyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle throws a body punch but Grandpa moves out of range.
Grandpa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Doyle swings for the body but Grandpa moves out of range.
Doyle lands a head shot.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandpa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Grandpa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grandpa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doyle.
Grandpa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyle defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grandpa. That did some damage!
Grandpa looks to land a combination but Doyle avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle clinches up with Grandpa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Doyle keeps control of Grandpa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grandpa's efforts to push away.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grandpa lands an uppercut.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle connects with a leg kick.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandpa is looking for a counter combo.
Doyle throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doyle blocks a head kick by Grandpa.
Doyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grandpa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grandpa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grandpa trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Grandpa wanted to stand there but Doyle had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doyle, up you get!
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grandpa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
The fighters circling - Grandpa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doyle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doyle tries to sprawl but Grandpa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grandpa wants to stand up but Doyle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Grandpa is working for a kimura but Doyle is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiger Grandpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grandpa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doyle 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
A very excited looking Jimmy Doyle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rob $tone (ranked 6605 p4p, 2847 weight class) and Long Schlong (ranked 238 p4p, 160 weight class). Rob $tone is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob $tone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schlong thows a leg kick but $tone checks it
and $tone counters with a shoot takedown. Schlong fights it but they end up in guard.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing $tone from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schlong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
$tone wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
$tone preventing the sweep.
$tone trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Schlong is trying to keep $tone in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing $tone from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong goes for a double leg but $tone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as $tone continues to drive forward.
$tone tries to counter with a takedown but Schlong is quick to defend against it.
Long Schlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
$tone feinted with a counter takedown.
Schlong misses with a leg kick
so $tone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
$tone stopping the sweep attempt from Schlong.
Schlong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schlong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schlong wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlong has his foot on $tone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. $tone works his way back into a safe position though.
Schlong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. $tone is aware though and is defending well.
$tone trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
$tone tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Schlong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
$tone preventing the sweep.
Schlong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. $tone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
$tone wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as $tone controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing $tone from controlling successfully.
$tone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlong throws an off balance right hand
and $tone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schlong's guard.
Schlong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schlong is trying to keep $tone in close.
$tone stopping the sweep attempt from Schlong.
$tone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlong trying to keep a closed guard but $tone is proving a slippery customer.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing $tone from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
$tone preventing the sweep.
$tone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schlong keeping full guard, as $tone tries to pass.
$tone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schlong throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Schlong misses the target.
$tone feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob $tone dominated that round.
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.
Schlong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but $tone checks it well.
$tone feinted with a counter takedown.
Schlong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
$tone feinted with a counter takedown.
$tone blocks a jab.
Schlong with the inside leg kick.
Schlong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. $tone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schlong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and $tone counters with a single leg into guard. Schlong didn't expect that.
Schlong looking to control but $tone passes into half guard.
Schlong trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong is looking for a sweep. $tone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
$tone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schlong is looking for a sweep. $tone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlong wants to control but $tone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rob $tone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong wants to improve his position but $tone is controlling well.
$tone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schlong trying to get back to full guard but $tone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
$tone controlling from the full mount.
$tone looking to control but Schlong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
$tone controlling from the full mount.
$tone avoids the attempt from Schlong to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
$tone controlling from the full mount.
Schlong regains half guard.
Schlong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
$tone wants to pass the guard but Schlong is defending well.
$tone is trying to control. Schlong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
$tone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
$tone is trying to control. Schlong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schlong wants to control but $tone is keeping busy.
Schlong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schlong is trying to keep $tone in close.
Schlong can't keep his opponent in guard - $tone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
$tone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schlong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time $tone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
$tone stalling.
Schlong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schlong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because $tone has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlong is looking for a sweep. $tone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlong is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob $tone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. $tone does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Schlong misses the target.
Schlong throws a poor cross that misses
and $tone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
$tone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlong can do to turn this around?
$tone wants to take a breather but Schlong is having none of it.
Schlong gets back to full guard.
$tone wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
$tone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong looking to hit a scissor sweep but $tone is one step ahead there.
$tone trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlong has his foot on $tone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. $tone works his way back into a safe position though.
Schlong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
$tone advances position into side control!
$tone trying to control the position but Schlong is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schlong wants to control but $tone postures up.
Schlong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but $tone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schlong struggling a bit here.
Schlong tries to bench press $tone off him but $tone keeps the position.
$tone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schlong, who protects the arm well.
Schlong tries to improve position but can't.
Schlong tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
$tone tries to control but Schlong wriggling away.
$tone goes for an armbar but Schlong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schlong.
$tone pulls Schlong in close to his closed guard and prevents Schlong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schlong trying to control but $tone is working from the bottom.
$tone is trying to control the position but Schlong postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now $tone is on top in guard.
$tone stopping the sweep attempt from Schlong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! $tone has picked Schlong up and slammed him! Schlong can't keep hold of the triangle and $tone manages to pass to side control!
Schlong can't do much from the bottom here.
Schlong is looking to reverse the position.
Long Schlong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlong keeps trying to improve his position.
$tone is staying tight to Schlong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A control attempt from Schlong but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
$tone trying to control but Schlong is having none of it.
$tone content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob $tone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for $tone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob $tone!
An out of breath Rob $tone 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Heribert Bosch (ranked 2263 p4p, 3904 weight class) and Brandon Baldwin (ranked 322 p4p, 478 weight class). Bosch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oktoberfest. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
178
25 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very strong |
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World class MT
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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 41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Heribert Bosch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baldwin moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baldwin.
A good leg kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin scores with a leg kick.
Bosch scores with a spinning back kick!
Baldwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Bosch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Baldwin connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Bosch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bosch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosch cracks Baldwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Bosch was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Baldwin.
Bosch checks a low kick from Baldwin.
Bosch takes a swing at Baldwin's ribcage but misses.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Baldwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baldwin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Baldwin scores with a kick to the body.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Bosch.
Baldwin throws a low kick but Bosch avoids it.
Good leg kick by Baldwin.
Bosch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosch lands a head kick!
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bosch checks a low kick from Baldwin.
Baldwin misses with a leg kick.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Baldwin saw that one coming.
Bosch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch throws a right and a left that Baldwin avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick lands for Baldwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Bosch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Baldwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bosch eats them both and turns towards Baldwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baldwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Baldwin.
Bosch is breathing heavily.
Baldwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baldwin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baldwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Baldwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baldwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bosch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baldwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosch's head.
Bosch throws a sloppy head kick and Baldwin moves out of range easily.
Bosch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.
Bosch throws a sloppy head kick and Baldwin moves out of range easily.
Baldwin misses with a kick to the body.
Baldwin throws a series of punches but Bosch avoids them all with ease.
Bosch lands with a nice body punch.
Bosch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baldwin can pounce on him.
Baldwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosch.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Baldwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch throws a head kick but Baldwin moves out of range.
Bosch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bosch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baldwin lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baldwin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bosch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Bosch checks it.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldwin is looking to slow Bosch down with leg kicks.
Baldwin is looking to slow Bosch down with leg kicks.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baldwin.
A low kick lands for Bosch.
A low kick lands for Baldwin.
Baldwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baldwin misses with a body kick.
Bosch is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Baldwin.
Baldwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bosch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baldwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Baldwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Baldwin.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Bosch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baldwin moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Bosch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bosch throws a counter high kick but Baldwin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Bosch lands with a nice body punch.
Bosch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bosch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Baldwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin slips a straight right by Bosch.
Bosch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baldwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bosch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baldwin misses with a double jab.
Baldwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch misses with the body kick
and Baldwin counters with a two punch combo.
Bosch throws a chopping leg kick but Baldwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heribert Bosch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Baldwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baldwin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bosch will feel that in the morning.
Bosch's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baldwin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bosch will feel that in the morning.
Baldwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bosch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldwin throws a nice head kick!
Heribert Bosch's cut is getting worse.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baldwin.
Baldwin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Baldwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bosch throws out a leg kick but Baldwin moves out of range and Bosch only half commits.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baldwin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Baldwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baldwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch with a jab.
Bosch throws a head kick but Baldwin moves out of range.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Baldwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Baldwin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bosch steps away.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldwin thumps Bosch with a low kick.
Bosch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baldwin.
Bosch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baldwin can pounce on him.
Baldwin with a nice calf kick.
Baldwin avoids the head kick by Bosch.
Baldwin is looking to chop away at Bosch's legs.
Baldwin thumps Bosch with a low kick.
Bosch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldwin. That's going to slow Bosch down.
Baldwin slips a straight right by Bosch.
Baldwin throws a fast counter high kick but Bosch manages to duck under it in time.
Baldwin blocks a head kick by Bosch.
Bosch throws a chopping leg kick but Baldwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Bosch tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Bosch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bosch is rocked!
Baldwin feints a jab and as Bosch dips his head, Baldwin unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Bosch right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Bosch falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Baldwin smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brandon Baldwin!
Brandon Baldwin very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Heribert Bosch spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing Really Yeah i just love a show'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Muller (ranked 2072 p4p, 3272 weight class) and Hulk Butane (ranked 231 p4p, 355 weight class). Muller comes to the ring accompanied by In the Hall of the Mountain King. Butane has chosen Genesis as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hulk Butane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muller takes one on the button.
Butane with a nice calf kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Butane.
Muller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Butane throws a lazy body kick
and Muller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Muller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Butane throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Butane with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butane moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
A big left from Butane misses.
It appears Muller was looking to counter with a kick there.
Muller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butane's head backwards.
Butane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butane scores with a sloppy right hand. Muller should have avoided that one.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butane misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Muller is predictable there
and Butane counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butane misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Butane.
Muller throws a leg kick
enabling Butane to counter with a crisp jab.
Butane looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Butane ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Decent striking displayed by Butane there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Butane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Butane.
Muller lands a head shot.
Butane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muller scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butane tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Muller misses.
Butane throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butane lands a right hook to the body.
Muller is looking to slow Butane down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Butane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butane throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
Butane looks to throw a body kick
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to land a front kick but Butane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butane.
Butane misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a big uppercut that knocks Butane off his feet! Muller dives into side control looking to finish!
Butane is rocked!
Muller has hold of Butane's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Butane seems comfortable defending it but Muller has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Butane is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Butane is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Muller couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wolfgang Muller!
Wolfgang Muller looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tempe Gorge (ranked 2248 p4p, 2412 weight class) and Ryan Keenan (ranked 253 p4p, 272 weight class). Gorge comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Keenan.
Gorge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
A jab from Keenan does it's job there.
A head kick from Keenan lands but Gorge takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Keenan 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.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Gorge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Gorge.
Keenan tries to counter with a clinch but Gorge shakes him off and moves away.
Gorge connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
Keenan slips a straight right by Gorge.
Gorge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Gorge looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan with the inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan throws a head kick but Gorge moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan lands with a hook. Gorge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorge misses the target.
Gorge throws a body kick that misses.
Gorge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards.
Gorge blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a punch to the head.
Keenan checks the leg kick.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gorge misses with an uppercut.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Gorge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Keenan feints and then cracks Gorge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorge down.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gorge momentarily.
Gorge moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gorge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Gorge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Gorge moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorge. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Gorge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gorge moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keenan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gorge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gorge blocks a jab.
A left lands for Keenan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gorge moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Gorge moved away.
Gorge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gorge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gorge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorge.
Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorge misses the jab.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorge misses with an uppercut.
Keenan slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorge slips under a jab from Keenan.
Gorge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan misses with the body kick
and Gorge counters with a single leg into guard. Keenan didn't expect that.
Keenan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorge throws a big elbow that misses.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Gorge from controlling successfully.
Gorge postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge throwing strikes but missing.
Keenan seems keen to control Gorge's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Keenan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Gorge misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Gorge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keenan misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gorge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Keenan slips a straight right by Gorge.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Gorge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keenan throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Gorge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gorge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage!
Gorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorge misses with a hook.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorge throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range.
Gorge throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Keenan misses
and Gorge counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
Gorge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Gorge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gorge tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gorge slips a jab and a cross from Keenan.
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Keenan misses with a right hand
and Gorge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Gorge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan with a nice calf kick.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
A little feinted left hand from Gorge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Gorge moved away.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Gorge throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Gorge scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan slips under a jab from Gorge.
Keenan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorge misses with a hook.
Gorge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Gorge avoids it.
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorge misses with a body kick.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorge dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Gorge's head but Gorge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan tries to move into range but Gorge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Keenan walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
That's time! Gorge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorge.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Gorge with an uppercut!
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gorge.
Sloppy strikes from Gorge. Those never looked like landing.
Gorge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands.
Gorge throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Gorge saw that one coming.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Gorge lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan jabs Gorge right on the nose. Gorge blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Keenan.
Gorge blocks a jab.
Gorge moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorge blocks a jab.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gorge is out of range.
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Gorge lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Keenan throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Keenan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gorge scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gorge cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorge misses with a straight right.
Keenan slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Gorge blocks the leg kick.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a hook. Gorge ducked under it nicely.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorge misses the target.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Gorge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan.
Gorge works the jab nicely.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses
and Gorge counters with a shoot takedown. Keenan fights it but they end up in guard.
Gorge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gorge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gorge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gorge chips away with some ground and pound.
Gorge looking to pass the guard.
Gorge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorge trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Gorge with a nice head shot there.
Gorge trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Keenan trying to control the position.
Gorge wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tempe Gorge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorge 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 4320 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Scott Minerva (ranked 450 p4p, 161 weight class). Gary Sparxx has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Minerva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Sparxx. Beautiful body shot.
Minerva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut.
Sparxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparxx throws a hook to the side of Minerva's head but Minerva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Sparxx does no damage.
Minerva defending well as Sparxx loads up on a big left hand.
Sparxx loads up on a big right hand but Minerva slips the punch.
Sparxx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sparxx's jab looks to have found its range, popping Minerva under the eye.
Minerva slips under a jab.
Sparxx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Sparxx finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Sparxx in a clinch.
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparxx misses with a combination
and Minerva counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gary Sparxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minerva moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Sparxx has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sparxx working hard to break the clinch.
Sparxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Minerva dives in and scores a takedown into Sparxx's guard.
Sparxx uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Minerva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparxx to the mat! Sparxx manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minerva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sparxx is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Minerva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sparxx prevents Minerva from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Minerva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Minerva slows the pace down.
Sparxx wants to get back to his feet but Minerva drags him back down.
Minerva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is pushing Minerva's head away, looking to escape. Minerva manages to hold on to the position though.
Minerva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Minerva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Minerva trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minerva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Minerva wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minerva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sparxx looks to throw the jab but Minerva is out of range.
Minerva looks for a takedown but Sparxx sprawls well.
Minerva tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparxx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Sparxx.
Sparxx is looking to slow Minerva down with leg kicks.
Sparxx misses with a straight left.
Minerva tries for a takedown but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gary Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Minerva.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sparxx cracks Minerva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sparxx has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Minerva to stand back up!
Minerva is rocked!
BOOM! Sparxx lands a beautiful left hook that drops Minerva. Minerva tries to recover but Sparxx is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Minerva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 414 p4p, 964 weight class) and Heartless Jesus (ranked 51 p4p, 129 weight class). Jesus has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment Il!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heartless Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Jesus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jesus.
Jesus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jesus defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Jesus sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jesus tries to land a front kick but Experiment Il steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jesus shoots for a double leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls well. He's pushed Jesus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jesus keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jesus 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.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Jesus misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jesus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jesus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Experiment Il lands.
Jesus tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment Il slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
And Experiment Il counters with a quick kick to the body but Jesus blocks it.
Jesus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heartless Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Experiment Il.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Jesus tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Experiment Il is looking to counter punch.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Experiment Il. Beautiful body shot.
Jesus scores with a nice head shot.
Jesus throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment Il forces Jesus back against the ropes and clinches.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jesus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Jesus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jesus manages to end up in side control.
Jesus working away.
Jesus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il regains half guard.
Experiment Il tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Jesus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il trying to hold on to Jesus's head to control him but Jesus postures up.
Jesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jesus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesus wants to take a breather but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Jesus throwing shots but Experiment Il is blocking nicely.
Jesus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesus is pressing down on Experiment Il's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment Il is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus prevents Experiment Il from improving his position.
Experiment Il keeping control of the position.
Jesus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jesus is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment Il is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il is looking to control Jesus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Experiment Il avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heartless Jesus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jesus with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jesus.
Jesus with the inside leg kick.
Jesus moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Jesus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Experiment Il under the eye.
Jesus lands the left hand.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jesus moves away.
Experiment Il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jesus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus catches Experiment Il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jesus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment Il. Jesus shrugs it off though.
Jesus scores with a one two! Experiment Il had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il connects with a high kick.
Experiment Il fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jesus moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Heartless Jesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Jesus with a hook.
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Jesus blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment Il smiles and moves away.
Jesus scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jesus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Experiment Il lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jesus.
Jesus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jesus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Jesus tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
Jesus slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Jesus lands with a hook. Experiment Il tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jesus punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Jesus slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Jesus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jesus looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
It looked like Experiment Il was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jesus.
Experiment Il takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Experiment Il scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Jesus misses the target.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus dives in for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Jesus.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus dives in for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heartless Jesus.
Jesus lands a high kick!
Jesus digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Experiment Il.
A low kick from Jesus misses
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus lands with a cross.
Jesus misses with a hook
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jesus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Experiment Il coming out on top.
Jesus is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heartless Jesus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesus keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jesus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Jesus.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Jesus.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Jesus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jesus misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
Jesus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jesus throws the kick towards the body but Experiment Il avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment Il circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Experiment Il tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jesus is trying to break free.
Experiment Il misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jesus. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
A low kick from Jesus misses
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jesus.
Jesus shoots in but no luck this time.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Jesus moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jesus.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Experiment Il throws a push kick but Jesus slaps the foot to one side.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
It appears Experiment Il was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jesus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jesus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Jesus loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
Experiment Il digs a good body shot into Jesus's ribs.
Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Experiment Il creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il is trying to maintain a safe position but Jesus gets an underhook and turns Experiment Il into the ropes.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
Experiment Il with a knee to the head.
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il drops Jesus with a beautiful combination! Jesus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Experiment Il is looking for the KO!
Jesus is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Jesus pulls guard.
Experiment Il connects with a couple of short punches.
Jesus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment Il has passed into side control.
Jesus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Experiment Il remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is putting a hurting on Jesus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jesus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Experiment Il's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jesus has hold of Experiment Il's hands but Experiment Il slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Experiment Il is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Experiment Il controlling the action here.
Jesus seems to have recovered his senses.
Heartless Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
Experiment Il is taking a breather. Jesus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Experiment Il lands a glancing blow to the side of Jesus's head.
Experiment Il misses with a straight left.
Jesus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Experiment Il is fending him off so far but Jesus persists. Nope, Experiment Il circles away and we're back to standing.
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jesus is keeping busy.
Jesus manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il walks into a straight right hand from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a good, hard body kick but Jesus shrugs it off.
Experiment Il tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jesus misses.
Jesus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Experiment Il looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Jesus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jesus. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesus swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Experiment Il cracks a nice hook into Jesus's ribs.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Jesus is avoiding it.
Jesus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Jesus is looking to slow Experiment Il down with leg kicks.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick nicely there.
Experiment Il appears to be looking for a big counter.
Experiment Il cracks Jesus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jesus throws a nice looking combination but Experiment Il bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Experiment Il lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment Il throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jesus looking to score a takedown here. Experiment Il is defending well but Jesus drives through and ends up in Experiment Il's guard.
Jesus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Experiment Il pulls Jesus in close to his closed guard and prevents Jesus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Experiment Il is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Experiment Il in particular looking to stall.
Experiment Il is thwarting Jesus's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Experiment Il is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Experiment Il prevents Jesus from improving his position.
Jesus trying to control but Experiment Il postures up.
Jesus wants to get back to full guard.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Experiment Il digs a right hand into Jesus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jesus's gas tank.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jesus.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Experiment Il pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jesus throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Jesus 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.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Jesus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
Jesus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Jesus moves out of range.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Jesus moves out of range.
Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Jesus moved away.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but Jesus avoids them all with ease.
Jesus misses with a hook.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
A cross from Jesus lands.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il sizes up Jesus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heartless Jesus.
Jesus throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jesus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jesus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jesus looks for a takedown but Experiment Il sprawls well.
Jesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head.
Jesus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Experiment Il is trying to defend but Jesus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Experiment Il working a defensive guard here.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jesus looking to sit in guard and control but Experiment Il gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Experiment Il sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jesus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il controlling the action here.
Experiment Il wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working.
Experiment Il content to control rather than advance.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Finnish Experiment Il.
I think Experiment Il 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Finnish Experiment Il misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 296 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Pascal Henry (ranked 35 p4p, 141 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benedetti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bajafondo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Pascal Henry!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti with a jab.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Henry counters with a two punch combo.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Q Club in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Henry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
As Benedetti backs off Henry throws a huge counter combo but Benedetti manages to avoid it all.
Henry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Henry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedetti backing away here, and Henry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti 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.
Henry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
Henry throws a combination that misses
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti stuns Henry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Benedetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henry misses with a hook.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Henry throws a combination that misses
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henry! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry blocks a jab.
Henry scores with a punch to the head.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps Henry's head back.
Benedetti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henry has time to react.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Henry's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti lands an overhand right.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry is looking for the big counter here.
Henry slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henry's hands.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Henry's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Benedetti. That snapped Henry's head back.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henry momentarily.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the ropes and back into range.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Henry counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benedetti takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henry! But no joy.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into Henry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Henry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Henry has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Henry misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry slips under a jab.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Henry throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Henry in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Henry misses.
Benedetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henry slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Henry thows a leg kick but Benedetti checks it
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Henry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti cracks Henry with an open hand slap.
Henry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Henry misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps Henry's head back.
Henry misses with a looping left.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Henry throws a right hand that Benedetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Benedetti also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Henry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henry blocks a jab.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
Henry throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Henry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Henry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Benedetti lands a nice hook to Henry's body. Henry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Henry throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Henry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benedetti moves out of range as Henry strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Henry might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benedetti has got the better of the exchanges.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henry throws a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henry thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henry unleashes a big counter combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedetti catches Henry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Henry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Henry.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henry on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick.
Henry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
Pascal Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Henry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henry misses with a double jab
and Benedetti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti misses with a hook
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Benedetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benedetti.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henry momentarily.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benedetti tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Henry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henry misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedetti 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hardcore Sports Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 201 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Desmond Glass (ranked 27 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump clinches up against the ropes.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Glass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Glass's head.
Trump lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Glass's head.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Glass.
Trump working aggressively here.
A short right from Glass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Glass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Trump has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Glass is working Trump over against the ropes.
Glass throws a head punch that misses.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trump.
Glass misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Glass.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Glass.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glass takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
Glass takes an elbow to the temple.
Glass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trump's face.
Glass tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Glass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trump.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Glass takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Desmond Glass's cut even more.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glass.
Trump gets through Glass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump cracks Glass with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Trump.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Glass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Glass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Glass avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the ropes.
Glass has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glass lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Trump.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glass looks winded!
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump pushes Glass back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Glass has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass lands a nice uppercut.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump blocks a body shot from Glass.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Glass back against the ropes.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glass blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Glass blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump works on Glass's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glass working aggressively here.
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Trump.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Glass working aggressively here.
Trump scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Glass's head.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Glass back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow.
Glass blocks a body shot from Trump.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but Trump blocks with his arms.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Glass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glasss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trump.
Trump connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glass. Glass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump cracks Glass with an open hand slap.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Trump backs off Glass throws a huge counter combo but Trump manages to avoid it all.
Glass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glass tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glass is rocked!
The cut above Desmond Glass's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glass with the inside leg kick.
Glass is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Glass on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Trump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump clinches up with Glass and pushes him back against the ropes.
Glass lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Glass throws a head punch that misses.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Glass tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Glass misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Glass.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Glass scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Glass's head.
Glass dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Glass prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Glass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Trump lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glass misses with some punches.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Desmond Glass's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Donald Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Trump.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Glass tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Glass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump is the new middleweight champion!
Donald Trump spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Desmond Glass was interviewed post fight and said 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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