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GDL 69: MacArthur VS Fist II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Mondello (ranked 6269 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Fred El Celso (ranked 640 p4p, 438 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Mondello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred El Celso!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello wants to clinch but El Celso slips to the side
and El Celso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mondello drives through and clinches with El Celso against the cage.
El Celso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mondello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
El Celso is looking for a takedown.
Mondello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mondello darts in and clinches El Celso up against the cage.
El Celso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mondello just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan Mondello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.
Mondello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Celso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Celso shoots for a takedown but Mondello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mondello shoots in for a takedown but El Celso shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Celso shoots in but no luck this time.
El Celso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mondello defends it nicely.
El Celso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mondello swivels and escapes.
Mondello with a jab.
 It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
Mondello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Celso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Celso tries to keep at a distance but Mondello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mondello breaks from the clinch.
Mondello tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Celso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mondello tries to clinch but El Celso moves out of range.
Mondello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mondello lands a brutal head kick. El Celso looks out on his feet and Mondello throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jordan Mondello!
After the fight, Jordan Mondello was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Fred El Celso spoke after the fight, saying 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Batang Kock (ranked 1752 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Pure Striker (ranked 209 p4p, 341 weight class). Pure Striker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pure Striker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Striker.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kock cracks Striker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kock.
A jab from Kock misses.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Striker throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Striker misses.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
and Striker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Striker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striker cracks Kock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Striker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Striker throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Striker sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock tries to move into range but Striker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Striker takes one to the chin there.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Kock misses with a body punch
and Striker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Kock looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Striker throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Kock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kock blocks the low kick.
Kock walks into a jab.
Kock slips under a jab.
A low kick from Striker misses
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Striker swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Striker moved out of range.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Striker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Striker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock avoids the body shot from Striker.
Striker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock connects with a single shot there.
Striker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
Striker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Striker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Striker takes one to the side of the head.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker 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.
Striker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Striker moved out of range nicely.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striker throws out the jab.
Kock tests Striker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kock connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Striker blocks a head kick by Kock.
Kock throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
Striker throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striker dodges the punch combination from Kock.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock dives in for a single leg takedown but Striker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kock has Striker pushed against the cage.
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Striker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Striker closes the distance and clinches up with Kock, looking for a takedown. Striker pushes Kock against the cage but Kock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Striker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Striker looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Striker avoids the head kick by Kock.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Striker's shoulder, as Striker tries to avoid the shot.
Striker missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Striker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striker slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Striker backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker looks for the body kick but Kock saw that one coming.
Striker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Striker throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Striker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Striker connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kock as he avoids it easily.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pure Striker.
Striker thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striker.
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Kock. Kock gets slowly back to his feet.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Striker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Striker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kock throws a head kick that Striker semi-blocks.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Striker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Striker misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Striker.
Striker misses with a body shot.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kock throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Kock misses.
Kock digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Striker throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Striker thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Striker! But no joy.
Striker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kock looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Kock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strikers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker lands a lovely overhand right.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Striker digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Striker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Striker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Striker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Striker to the mat! Striker manages to get full guard.
Striker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Striker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kock has his hands clasped together but Striker extends and breaks Kock's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Striker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pure Striker!
Pure Striker gave a mention to UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Batang Kock was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost? Give me a beer.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vegan Cornaro (ranked 5096 p4p, 5887 weight class) and Matthew Start (ranked 502 p4p, 549 weight class). Matthew Start is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vegan Cornaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Start!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Start misses with the combination.
It looked like Cornaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cornaro looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cornaro misses with the combination.
Cornaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Start.
Cornaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Start.
Cornaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cornaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Start as he avoids it easily.
Cornaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Start defends well and Cornaro ends up having to push Start into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Start! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vegan Cornaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Start wants to take the fight to the mat but Cornaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Start.
Start scores with a nice hook to the head.
Start turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Start manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Start advances to full mount.
Cornaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Start content just to control the position here.
Start working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cornaro looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Start! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Start!
After the fight, Matthew Start was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kevin (ranked 4659 p4p, 5079 weight class) and Shane Dawggen (ranked 477 p4p, 499 weight class). Lee Kevin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Dawggen's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Kevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Dawggen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawggen misses with a double jab.
Kevin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawggen thows a body kick. Kevin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dawggen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kevin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawggen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dawggen connects with a jab.
Shane Dawggen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Dawggen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kevin! He's just covering up as Dawggen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Dawggen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shane Dawggen made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Guzman (ranked 6163 p4p, 6403 weight class) and Chapo Guzman (ranked 567 p4p, 579 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chapo Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapo Guzman leaves Pablo Guzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pablo Guzman tries for a takedown but Chapo Guzman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapo Guzman throws a right and a left that Pablo Guzman avoids nicely.
Pablo Guzman tries to clinch but Chapo Guzman moves out of range.
Chapo Guzman misses with a looping left.
A combination from Chapo Guzman does no damage.
Chapo Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pablo Guzman is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Guzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Pablo Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Pablo Guzman both land. Nice combination.
Pablo Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapo Guzman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chapo Guzman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chapo Guzman tries to break the clinch but Pablo Guzman is controlling the position.
Pablo Guzman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman prevents Chapo Guzman from breaking the clinch.
Pablo Guzman prevents Chapo Guzman from breaking the clinch.
Chapo Guzman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pablo Guzman has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapo Guzman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pablo Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo Guzman dodges the punch combination from Chapo Guzman.
Chapo Guzman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pablo Guzman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pablo Guzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapo Guzman as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Chapo Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapo Guzman keeps the fight on the outside.
Pablo Guzman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chapo Guzman defends well and Pablo Guzman ends up having to push Chapo Guzman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chapo Guzman jumps guard.
Chapo Guzman looks winded!
Pablo Guzman controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo Guzman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chapo Guzman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chapo Guzman has escaped and now he's on top!
Chapo Guzman preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pablo Guzman is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo Guzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapo Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman looking to pass the guard.
Chapo Guzman being controlled here, momentarily.
Chapo Guzman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapo Guzman is working an open guard so Pablo Guzman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pablo Guzman or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapo Guzman, which made it look bad.
Chapo Guzman misses with a series of wild punches.
Pablo Guzman looks for a takedown but Chapo Guzman sprawls well.
Chapo Guzman tries to bum rush Pablo Guzman with a series of wild strikes but Pablo Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pablo Guzman wants to clinch up but Chapo Guzman keeps it at a distance.
Chapo Guzman throws out a counter right but Pablo Guzman avoids it with no problem.
Pablo Guzman misses with a head kick.
Pablo Guzman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chapo Guzman has had enough of the clinch but Pablo Guzman keeps him there for the moment.
Pablo Guzman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chapo Guzman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pablo Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chapo Guzman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chapo Guzman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pablo Guzman moves into range and clinches up with Chapo Guzman.
Pablo Guzman pulls Chapo Guzman into guard.
Chapo Guzman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pablo Guzman is trying to keep Chapo Guzman in close.
Pablo Guzman pushes Chapo Guzman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chapo Guzman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pablo Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo Guzman fails with the takedown
and Chapo Guzman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pablo Guzman throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Chapo Guzman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pablo Guzman shoots in and drives through. Chapo Guzman sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapo Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
Chapo Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo Guzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapo Guzman pinned against the cage. Chapo Guzman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Chapo Guzman. Those never looked like landing.
Pablo Guzman throws a leg kick but Chapo Guzman checks it.
No joy there for Chapo Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapo Guzman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chapo Guzman misses with a body punch
and Chapo Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pablo Guzman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Pablo Guzman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chapo Guzman misses with a combination
and Chapo Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapo Guzman lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Chapo Guzman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman wants to clinch but Chapo Guzman slips to the side
enabling Chapo Guzman to counter with a crisp jab.
Chapo Guzman misses with a wild combination.
Pablo Guzman throws the kick towards the body but Chapo Guzman avoids it.
Chapo Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapo Guzman throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapo Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo Guzman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pablo Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Pablo Guzman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pablo Guzman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapo Guzman's waist but Chapo Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo Guzman off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman.
Pablo Guzman doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapo Guzman circles away.
Pablo Guzman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapo Guzman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapo Guzman. Pablo Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapo Guzman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapo Guzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pablo Guzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chapo Guzman sprawls well. He's pushed Pablo Guzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapo Guzman swinging wildly here.
Pablo Guzman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chapo Guzman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pablo Guzman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chapo Guzman but Chapo Guzman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chapo Guzman misses with a few strikes there.
Chapo Guzman throws a nice looking combination but Pablo Guzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman forces Chapo Guzman back against the cage and clinches.
Pablo Guzman breaks from the clinch.
Pablo Guzman throws out a leg kick but Chapo Guzman moves out of range and Pablo Guzman only half commits.
Chapo Guzman stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman. Pablo Guzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pablo Guzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Chapo Guzman.
Chapo Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo Guzman.
Chapo Guzman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chapo Guzman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pablo Guzman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pablo Guzman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Chapo Guzman scores with a four punch combination!
Pablo Guzman tries to clinch but Chapo Guzman moves out of range.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination that misses
and Pablo Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Chapo Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Chapo Guzman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pablo Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo Guzman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pablo Guzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapo Guzman misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo Guzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chapo Guzman circles away.
Chapo Guzman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pablo Guzman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapo Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablo Guzman shoots in but Chapo Guzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapo Guzman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pablo Guzman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Chapo Guzman. Those never looked like landing.
Pablo Guzman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pablo Guzman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chapo Guzman on his heels. He'll look to pass Chapo Guzman's guard now, I'm sure.
Pablo Guzman is looking to pass into half guard but Chapo Guzman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chapo Guzman is in guard.
Chapo Guzman throwing strikes from guard but Pablo Guzman blocks nicely.
Pablo Guzman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chapo Guzman defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chapo Guzman is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo Guzman has wrist control.
Chapo Guzman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pablo Guzman trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapo Guzman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chapo Guzman won't allow Pablo Guzman to sweep him here.
Pablo Guzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chapo Guzman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo Guzman throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman throwing strikes from guard but Pablo Guzman blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chapo Guzman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pablo Guzman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chapo Guzman tries to avoid it but Pablo Guzman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chapo Guzman to the ground. Chapo Guzman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chapo Guzman lands a jab to the nose.
Pablo Guzman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chapo Guzman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chapo Guzman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination. Pablo Guzman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pablo Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pablo Guzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chapo Guzman defends it nicely.
Chapo Guzman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapo Guzman's waist but Chapo Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo Guzman off to one side.
Chapo Guzman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pablo Guzman counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo Guzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapo Guzman is fending him off so far but Pablo Guzman persists. Nope, Chapo Guzman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapo Guzman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapo Guzman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman.
Pablo Guzman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pablo Guzman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapo Guzman. Pablo Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pablo Guzman darts in and clinches Chapo Guzman up against the cage.
Pablo Guzman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pablo Guzman instigates a clinch.
Chapo Guzman is trying to break the clinch but Pablo Guzman has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapo Guzman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chapo Guzman wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chapo Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chapo Guzman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chapo Guzman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaga Zillionaire (ranked 2589 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Sox Bully (ranked 100 p4p, 133 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaga Zillionaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sox Bully!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zillionaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Bully swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zillionaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Bully. No joy for Zillionaire on that attempt.
Zillionaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bully lands a really nice looking cross but Zillionaire seems unphased.
Bully will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zillionaire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bully is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bully throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zillionaire cracks Bully with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zillionaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Bully counters with a big uppercut that knocks Zillionaire off his feet! Bully dives into side control looking to finish!
 It looks like Zaga Zillionaire has been cut.
Zillionaire is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bully take his back! Uh oh - Bully has got a rear naked choke here! Zillionaire is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sox Bully!
In his post fight interview, Sox Bully gave a big smile as he said 'This chump and his manager wanted the easy win lol'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 5033 p4p, 4789 weight class) and Ricardo Benavidez (ranked 433 p4p, 422 weight class). Benavidez has chosen Butterfly as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christ stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benavidez is pushing Christ up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benavidez is trying to break the clinch but Christ has him pressed against the cage.
Benavidez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benavidez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benavidez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benavidez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Christ taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benavidez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christ taking a breather.
Christ manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Christ leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benavidez's efforts to push away.
Christ trying to control the position but instead, Benavidez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Christ into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesus Christ.
Christ lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benavidez shoots in and drives through. Christ sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Benavidez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricardo Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ avoids the head kick by Benavidez.
Benavidez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christ is fending him off so far but Benavidez persists. Nope, Christ circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Benavidez.
Benavidez darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
Benavidez tries to break free but Christ pushes him back against the cage.
Benavidez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benavidez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez tries to circle away but Christ has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Benavidez.
Christ is struggling to control the position.
I was talking to Christ's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benavidez is trying to push Christ away but Christ has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benavidez stalls.
Christ effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benavidez tries to land knees in the clinch but Christ avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Benavidez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christ throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benavidez was covering up waiting for the punch and Christ finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benavidez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Benavidez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Benavidez is pulling down on Christ's head. It's preventing any offense from Christ, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benavidez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Benavidez looks for a takedown but Christ sprawls well.
Christ instigates a clinch.
Benavidez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Christ takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is stalling here.
Christ is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benavidez to keep the fight standing.
Christ jumps guard and drags Benavidez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benavidez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benavidez wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benavidez trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Benavidez won't allow Christ to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benavidez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benavidez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benavidez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benavidez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benavidez content to stall in guard here.
Christ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benavidez chips away with some ground and pound.
Benavidez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benavidez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benavidez preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ moves into the clinch.
Benavidez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Christ misses with a hook
and Benavidez counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ shoots and misses
and Benavidez counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Benavidez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benavidez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christ sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benavidez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jesus Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ tries to clinch but Benavidez moves out of range.
Benavidez tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez clinches with his opponent.
Christ is stalling here.
Ricardo Benavidez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christ tries to stall but Benavidez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benavidez tries to pull guard but Christ won't allow it.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Benavidez.
Christ has Benavidez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benavidez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benavidez manages to pull guard.
Benavidez is trying to control the position but Christ postures up.
Christ trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Christ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benavidez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christ trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benavidez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christ wants to control from the top but Benavidez keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benavidez doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christ doesn't manage to clinch there - Benavidez circles away.
Benavidez fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Benavidez manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christ is fending him off so far but Benavidez persists. Nope, Christ circles away and we're back to standing.
Benavidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benavidez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christ checks the leg kick.
Benavidez shoots and misses
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ slaps away a takedown attempt from Benavidez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ slows the pace down.
Benavidez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Christ tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benavidez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benavidez prevents Christ from moving into mount.
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 Jesus Christ.
I think Christ 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 1955 p4p, 4805 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 273 p4p, 558 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape rushes Weadababyitsaboy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy manages to pull guard.
Ape content to stall in guard here.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to sweep but no luck.
Ape's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ape has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ape stops Weadababyitsaboy from standing up.
Weadababyitsaboy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ape controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy jabs Ape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. Ape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Weadababyitsaboy. That snapped Ape's head back.
Ape moves away from the strike by Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Weadababyitsaboy manages to avoid it.
Ape defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weadababyitsaboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape tests Weadababyitsaboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ape throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weadababyitsaboy takes one on the button.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a left hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy moves away from the strike by Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weadababyitsaboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weadababyitsaboy is out of range.
Ape clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as Weadababyitsaboy controls his hands.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ape has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape prevents a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ape walks away with a smile on his face. Weadababyitsaboy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weadababyitsaboy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ape blocks a head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy clinches up with Ape and pushes him back against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ape circles away quickly and effectively.
Weadababyitsaboy slips under a jab.
It seemed like Weadababyitsaboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy tries for a takedown but Ape circles away easily
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy instigates a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
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!
Ape has Weadababyitsaboy pressed against the cage, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weadababyitsaboy rushes Ape and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy drags the fight down to the ground.
Ape not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ape has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ape pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weadababyitsaboy is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Ape there.
Weadababyitsaboy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ape, as that shot connected.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping left.
Ape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ape displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ape goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape looks to land a right hand but Weadababyitsaboy moved out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a jab.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ape wants to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy keeps it at a distance.
Ape lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ape.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Weadababyitsaboy saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Weadababyitsaboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ape.
Ape throws a body punch but Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ape feints a jab promting Weadababyitsaboy to slip. Ape then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weadababyitsaboy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weadababyitsaboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut
and Weadababyitsaboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Ape lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weadababyitsaboy will feel that in the morning.
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!
Ape throws the left hand but Weadababyitsaboy avoids the punch easily.
Ape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ape moves into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to push Ape away but Ape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ape slips under a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Weadababyitsaboy pushes him off.
Ape slips a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a powerful jab.
Ape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weadababyitsaboy misses the shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the leg kick from Ape.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weadababyitsaboy darts in and clinches Ape up against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ape.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Weadababyitsaboy has had enough of the clinch but Ape keeps him there for the moment.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Weadababyitsaboy is blocking nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to force a seperation but Ape has the dominant position.
Weadababyitsaboy jumps guard but Ape turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Ape lands a nice shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ape. That one must have hurt.
Ape lands a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut. Ape saw that one coming.
Weadababyitsaboy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ape's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weadababyitsaboy gets tackled into the cage by Ape. Ape maintains the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Ape is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free but Ape has control.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ape lands with a left to the head.
Ape lands a left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape digs a right hand into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weadababyitsaboy's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weadababyitsaboy can't break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free but Ape has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy letting Ape take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Weadababyitsaboy ducks down to avoid it.
Ape connects with a single shot there.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a chopping leg kick but Ape manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Ape finds it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a nice right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.
Ape takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weadababyitsaboy. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right hand that misses
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape has Weadababyitsaboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ape smiles and moves away.
Weadababyitsaboy rushes Ape and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weadababyitsaboy's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weadababyitsaboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Ape is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Ape.
Ape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but Ape is controlling him.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to pull guard but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Weadababyitsaboy gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to circle away but Ape has him pinned against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break free but Ape pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to circle away but Ape has him pinned against the cage.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ape to keep the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head punch that misses.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Ape blocks a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape keeps control of Weadababyitsaboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape misses with a looping left.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weadababyitsaboy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Weadababyitsaboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ape doesn't seem phased though.
Ape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ape throws a wild body kick that Weadababyitsaboy sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape tries to keep at a distance but Weadababyitsaboy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ape connects with a jab.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Weadababyitsaboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape throws a head kick that Weadababyitsaboy semi-blocks.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weadababyitsaboy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weadababyitsaboy! But no joy.
Ape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ape, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Grey Ape decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tromble (ranked 2956 p4p, 2356 weight class) and Max Drax (ranked 37 p4p, 91 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tromble !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Drax!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tromble pushes Drax up against the cage in a clinch.
Drax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drax is pushing Tromble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tromble is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tromble throws a head punch that misses.
Tromble looking to slow down the pace here.
Drax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drax stalling in the clinch.
Drax keeps control of Tromble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drax is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tromble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drax pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tromble can't find room to land a body shot as Drax controls the action.
Tromble misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Drax.
Tromble is breathing heavily.
Drax breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Tromble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drax fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drax lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tromble head around and knocks him out cold! Drax hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Drax!
A relieved looking Max Drax thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 516 p4p, 827 weight class) and First Fist (ranked 80 p4p, 117 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Fist has chosen Havana 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
MacArthur Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Fist.
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Fist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Fist scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Fist.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacArthur Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Ii has Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist scores with a jab.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fist misses with a jab to the body
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Fist lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick as Fist jumps back.
Fist connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
MacArthur Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fist will feel that in the morning.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacArthur Ii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab, jab by Fist - just one landing.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fist takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii fakes the leg kick and cracks Fist in the body.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
MacArthur Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist lands a nice hook to MacArthur Ii's body. MacArthur Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Ii.
Fist blocks a head kick by MacArthur Ii.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Ii's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Fist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fist misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Ii throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and MacArthur Ii only half commits.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a solid leg kick but Fist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Ii.
Fist missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from MacArthur Ii misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Ii.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from MacArthur Ii.
Fist digs a good body shot into MacArthur Ii's ribs.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
Fist throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii lands a front kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
Fist misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist lands a jab.
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!
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
First Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Fist misses.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Fist misses.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
MacArthur Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
Fist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Fist finds it's target.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Fist as he connects with a hook.
Fist misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Fist swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Fist.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Fist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
 Fist is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Ii finish him?
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! MacArthur Ii swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Angus MacArthur Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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