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VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis The Predator (ranked 24187 p4p, 2438 weight class) and Olaf Hrungnir (ranked 149 p4p, 90 weight class). The Predator comes to the ring accompanied by The predator tribute. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis The Predator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olaf Hrungnir!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Predator throws a lazy right hand but Hrungnir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hrungnir misses.
Hrungnir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Olaf Hrungnir has been cut.
The Predator takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hrungnir scores with a nice short uppercut.
 It looks like Francis The Predator has been cut.
Hrungnir misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Predator.
Hrungnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hrungnir.
A head punch on the inside from The Predator fails to land.
Hrungnir is trying to maintain a safe position but The Predator gets an underhook and turns Hrungnir into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Predator blocks an uppercut.
Hrungnir stalling in the clinch.
The Predator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hrungnir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Predator backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hrungnir.
Hrungnir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Predator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Predator has a couple of punches blocked by Hrungnir.
Hrungnir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hrungnir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Predator lands with a left to the head.
Hrungnir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Predator pushes Hrungnir back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Predator tries to work over Hrungnir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Predator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Predator blocking some punches.
Hrungnir is stalling here.
The Predator working aggressively here.
The Predator struggles to land a body shot inside as Hrungnir controls his hands.
Hrungnir struggles to land a body shot inside as The Predator controls his hands.
The Predator has a couple of punches blocked by Hrungnir.
A right hand to the body from The Predator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrungnir trying to control the position but instead, The Predator has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hrungnir into the ropes.
The Predator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Predator misses with a punch to the body.
The Predator tries to break the clinch but Hrungnir is controlling the position.
Hrungnir misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Predator.
I was talking to The Predator's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hrungnir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hrungnir throws a punch but it's blocked by The Predator.
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 Predator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Predator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Predator misses with a double jab.
Hrungnir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hrungnir scores with the left hand. The Predator knows he should have avoided that one.
The Predator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hrungnir moves away.
The Predator throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Predator drives through and clinches with Hrungnir against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Predator.
Hrungnir lands a shoulder strike.
Hrungnir just leaning against The Predator, taking a breather.
The Predator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hrungnir misses with the head strike.
Hrungnir throws a head punch that misses.
The Predator is looking to break free of the clinch but Hrungnir has double underhooks.
The Predator throws a punch but it's blocked by Hrungnir.
A head punch on the inside from Hrungnir fails to land.
Hrungnir working aggressively here.
Hrungnir swings wildly with an uppercut but The Predator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hrungnir pushes The Predator back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis The Predator's cut is getting worse.
Hrungnir blocks an uppercut.
The Predator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hrungnir misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrungnir gets through The Predator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Predator misses with a punch on the inside.
Hrungnir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Predator blocks an uppercut.
Hrungnir gets through The Predator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Predator misses with some punches.
Hrungnir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Predator misses with the head strike.
The Predator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hrungnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hrungnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Predator.
The Predator breaks the clinch.
The Predator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hrungnir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Predator throws a looping overhand right but Hrungnir ducks down to avoid it.
The Predator swings widly with a right hand
and Hrungnir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olaf Hrungnir will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Predator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hrungnir.
Hrungnir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hrungnir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hrungnir.
Hrungnir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hrungnir has a couple of punches blocked by The Predator.
Hrungnir is struggling to control the position.
Hrungnir lands a hook that snaps the head of The Predator backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Predator tries to break the clinch but Hrungnir is controlling the position.
The Predator blocks a body shot from Hrungnir.
A short right from The Predator on the inside.
Hrungnir tries to land knees in the clinch but The Predator avoids the damage to the body.
Hrungnir misses with some punches.
Hrungnir misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrungnir holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The Predator throws a head punch that misses.
Hrungnir looking to slow down the pace here.
Hrungnir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hrungnir trying to stall but The Predator improves his position.
Hrungnir has a couple of punches blocked by The Predator.
Hrungnir throws a punch but it's blocked by The Predator.
Hrungnir lands a right hand.
Hrungnir blocking some punches.
The Predator manages to break the clinch.
The Predator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Predator looks to score with a jab to the body but Hrungnir is just out of range.
The Predator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hrungnir ducks right into an uppercut from The Predator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Predator throws a looping overhand right but Hrungnir ducks down to avoid it.
The Predator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - The Predator coming out on top.
The Predator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Predator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hrungnir moves forwards but The Predator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Predator misses with a body shot.
The Predator misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hrungnir to counter with a crisp jab.
Hrungnir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Predator lands a nice shot that snaps Hrungnir's head back.
Francis The Predator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrungnir gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 Hrungnir is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrungnir walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! The Predator swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francis The Predator!
A victorious Francis The Predator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Fezzik (ranked 24214 p4p, 24169 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 160 p4p, 154 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Fezzik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrock wants to clinch up but Fezzik keeps it at a distance.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Fezzik moves out of range.
It looked like Fezzik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lothbrock throws a head kick but Fezzik moves out of range.
Lothbrock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fezzik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lothbrock thinking.
Ragnar Lothbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fezzik drops Lothbrock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lothbrock looks back up at him and smiles so Fezzik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Fezzik moves away
and Fezzik counters with a right hand from hell and Lothbrock is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Fezzik!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Washington (ranked 24228 p4p, 23608 weight class) and John Johnston (ranked 161 p4p, 165 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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
John Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
Johnston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnston jabs at Washington's body.
Johnston is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington lands a big uppercut and Johnston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnston looks OK. Washington waves Johnston back to his feet!
It looks like John Johnston has been cut.
Washington takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Johnston misses
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston looks to throw a body kick
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Washington misses its target.
Washington lands with a right hand.
Washington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnston sprawling to the canvas! Johnston rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Washington finish him?!
Johnston is rocked!
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Johnston.
Johnston throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Johnston.
Washington drops Johnston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnston looks back up at him and smiles so Washington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnston is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Washington doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Johnston crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Johnston's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington 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 Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 3083 p4p, 6801 weight class) and Nacochata Nakashi (ranked 404 p4p, 697 weight class). Nacochata Nakashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nacochata Nakashi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakashi looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaegerjaquez can pounce on him.
Nakashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakashi backs up against the ropes.
Nakashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Jaegerjaquez there.
Nakashi 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.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakashi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakashi looks winded!
Nakashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakashi is rocked!
Jaegerjaquez lands with a shot to the body.
Nakashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaegerjaquez finish him?
Jaegerjaquez connects with a stiff jab that staggers Nakashi - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Benji Stevens (ranked 4598 p4p, 6902 weight class) and Duncan Spong (ranked 394 p4p, 470 weight class). Benji Stevens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benji Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Spong!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevens, as that shot connected.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
Spong shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Spong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevens lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Benji Stevens has been cut.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stevens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Stevens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Spong throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong throws a counter combo.
Stevens scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Duncan Spong has been cut.
A jab from Stevens misses.
Stevens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong lands the left hand.
Stevens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Stevens's head coaches at Hardman MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benji Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevens misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.
 Stevens is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Stevens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevens can pounce on him.
Stevens scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Stevens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Spong throws a leg kick but Stevens checks it.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
As Stevens backs off Spong throws a huge counter combo but Stevens manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Spong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
Benji Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Spong.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong checks a low kick from Stevens.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spong throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Stevens tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevens lands a body punch.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Stevens.
A right hand to the body from Stevens.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Stevens misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spong misses with a double jab
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Spong misses.
Stevens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Stevens slips under a jab from Spong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Stevens appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong misses with a hook.
Stevens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevens lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Stevens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Spong slips under a jab.
Stevens lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws out a loose jab but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Stevens lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Stevens cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong is rocked!
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Stevens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spong just manages to avoid it.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Stevens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Stevens lands.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Stevens slips the punch.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Duncan Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens lands a two punch combo.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Stevens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Stevens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benji Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Spong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stevens. That one must have hurt.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Spong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Stevens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stevens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong misses with a two punch combination.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Stevens.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Stevens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
Good shot there by Stevens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spong staying out of range there.
A jab from Spong misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevens.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Benji Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Spong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
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 left hand lands by Stevens.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Spong is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Spong fails with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Stevens.
Stevens lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Spong goes down and covers up as Stevens starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Stevens!
Benji Stevens retains his featherweight title!
Benji Stevens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Billingsly (ranked 24105 p4p, 4960 weight class) and Nelson Junior (ranked 156 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Billingsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior cracks Billingsly with a good jab.
Junior throws a leg kick but Billingsly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Junior.
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Junior throws a low kick, looking for Billingsly's leg but Billingsly calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Billingsly down.
Billingsly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Billingsly throws out a powerful jab.
Billingsly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Billingsly throws a head kick that misses.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior feints and then cracks Billingsly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billingsly down.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Billingsly.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Billingsly is just out of range.
Junior avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly clinches up against the ropes.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Billingsly has him pressed against the ropes.
Billingsly lands with a light punch inside.
Billingsly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
Junior tries to work over Billingsly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billingsly throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Billingsly misses.
Junior jabs Billingsly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Billingsly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Billingsly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Billingsly misses its intended target.
Billingsly moves into the clinch successfully.
Billingsly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior avoids the head kick by Billingsly.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior defending well as Billingsly loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly lands a nice shot to the body.
Billingsly lands a nice shot to the body.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Billingsly is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Billingsly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Junior lands a high kick!
Junior avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Billingsly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billingsly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Junior manages to circle out of the way.
Billingsly blocks a jab.
Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Billingsly's head.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Junior.
Billingsly forces Junior back against the ropes and clinches.
Junior misses with some punches.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Billingsly.
Our sources have told us that Billingsly has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Billingsly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Junior's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billingsly.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Billingsly has him pressed against the ropes.
Billingsly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Junior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billingsly presses Junior against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Junior looks winded!
Billingsly lands a nice uppercut.
Billingsly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billingsly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billingsly tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billingsly connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Junior throws a jab when Billingsly was well out of range.
Billingsly clinches up against the ropes.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Billingsly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Junior can turn it around.
Junior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Junior.
Billingsly works on Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billingsly digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Junior's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly scores with a shoulder strike.
Billingsly has Junior pushed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Billingsly as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donk. Billingsly catches Junior right on the button with a cross.
Junior is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Billingsly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billingsly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billingsly clinches up against the ropes.
Billingsly throws a head punch that misses.
Junior tries to break free but Billingsly pushes him back against the ropes.
Billingsly taking a breather.
A short right from Junior.
Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Billingsly has him pressed against the ropes.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juniors head.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Junior wants to break free but Billingsly has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Billingsly.
Billingsly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Junior blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Billingsly cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Billingsly lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Billingsly finish him?
Billingsly dips a shoulder and cracks Junior with a mighty uppercut! Junior falls back against the ropes and Billingsly unloads with a barrage of strikes! Junior is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Billingsly screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 24157 p4p, 24005 weight class) and Kevin Faulk (ranked 205 p4p, 155 weight class). KT Panda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Faulk!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk moves away from the strike by Panda.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panda, as that shot connected.
Panda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Faulk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faulk manages to avoid it.
Panda scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faulk. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Faulk misses.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Faulk moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a straight right.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faulk.
Panda misses the jab.
Faulk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda is looking to counter the offense by Faulk and move into the clinch.
Panda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Faulk misses.
Faulk misses with a two punch combination.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faulk looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Faulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Faulk.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Faulk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Faulk moves out of range of the body kick from Panda.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Faulk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Panda misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faulk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panda to score with a decent uppercut.
Faulk looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
No joy there for Panda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Faulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Faulk is just out of range.
Panda defending well as Faulk loads up on a big left hand.
Faulk scores with a hook to the body. Panda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faulk.
Panda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to stall but Faulk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
Faulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faulk throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Faulk counters with a stiff right hand.
Faulk misses with a straight right.
Faulk misses with a looping right.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faulk manages to avoid it.
Faulk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Panda gets a clinch.
Faulk lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Panda controlling the action here for a moment.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk scores with a hook to the body.
Faulk lands a nice uppercut.
Panda trying to stall but Faulk improves his position.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk wants to stall.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Faulk - that landed with a thud.
Faulk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Panda stalling in the clinch but Faulk improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Faulk misses.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faulk throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda thows a leg kick but Faulk checks it
and Faulk counters with a nice uppercut.
Faulk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Faulk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faulk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faulk throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Panda.
Panda takes a swing at Faulk's ribcage but misses.
Faulk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faulk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faulk! But no joy.
Faulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Faulk.
Panda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Faulk manages to circle out of the way.
Faulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Panda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faulk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Panda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faulk swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Panda slips a straight right by Faulk.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faulk can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Panda.
Faulk defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda works over Faulk's head and body with a nice combination.
Faulk missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Faulk manages to circle out of the way.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Panda misses.
It seemed like Faulk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda defending well as Faulk loads up on a big left hand.
Faulk throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panda closes the distance and pushes Faulk back into the ropes.
Faulk stalling in the clinch but Panda improves position.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Faulk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda taking a breather.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Faulk controls his hands.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Faulk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panda presses Faulk against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panda tries a body shot but Faulk blocks it.
KT Panda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Panda.
Faulk lands a body punch.
Panda is trying to stall.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faulk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faulk looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
KT Panda is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Faulk.
Faulk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faulk tries to close the distance and clinch but Panda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faulk loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Faulk throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk misses with a body shot.
Panda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Faulk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faulk moves away.
Faulk just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda slips under a jab from Faulk.
Panda throws the left hand but Faulk avoids the punch easily.
Panda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with a shot to the body
and Faulk counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faulk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda takes a swing at Faulk's ribcage but misses.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Faulk is just out of range.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that KT Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Panda misses with a kick to the body.
Faulk misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Panda misses with a leg kick
and Faulk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panda swinging wildly here.
Faulk throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Faulk misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faulk.
Panda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Faulk throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Faulk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk throws a big shot that misses.
Faulk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panda.
Panda thuds his shin into the meat of Faulk's side.
Faulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda lands a slapping body shot.
Faulk misses the shot to the body.
Panda walks into a straight right hand from Faulk.
Faulk misses the jab.
Faulk looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Faulk.
Faulk misses the jab.
Panda is looking to wear down Faulk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Faulk misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
A jab from Faulk misses.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faulk.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Faulk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panda staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Faulk.
Panda avoids a kick to the body.
Faulk takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Faulk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Panda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Faulk can turn it around.
Panda stalling in the clinch but Faulk improves position.
Panda lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Faulk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the ropes.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Faulk misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faulk's elbow.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Faulk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda tries to stall but Faulk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Faulk on the inside.
Panda taking a breather.
Faulk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panda is keeping busy.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Faulk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the ropes.
Faulk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda just leaning against Faulk, taking a breather.
KT Panda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faulk's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kevin Faulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faulk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk misses with a body punch.
Faulk tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Faulk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panda 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... KT Panda!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Obama (ranked 24204 p4p, 24206 weight class) and Jean Yves Theriault (ranked 196 p4p, 164 weight class). Theriault has chosen Klendathu drop 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Yves Theriault!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama slips a jab from Theriault.
A slow jab from Theriault misses its intended target.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama has Theriault up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Theriault's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Theriault throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
A short body shot lands from Theriault as the two fighters clinch.
Theriault lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Theriault.
Theriault blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Theriault lands a shoulder strike.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Theriault's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Theriault wants to get back to striking at distance but Obama won't allow it.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theriault lands with a light punch inside.
Theriault softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Theriault tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama blocking some punches.
Theriault is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theriault.
Theriault looks winded!
Obama works on Theriault's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theriault backwards.
Theriault tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama cracks Theriault with a nice body shot.
Obama lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theriault or not.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theriault's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Theriault is rocked!
Obama unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Theriault! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Obama is unloading with more strikes now! Theriault drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama 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 Vasko Madzarov (ranked 6951 p4p, 6763 weight class) and Roberto Congo (ranked 141 p4p, 136 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Congo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madzarov throws a lazy right hand but Congo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Congo connects with the punch.
Madzarov clinches.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madzarov.
Congo blocks a body shot from Madzarov.
Congo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Congo on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Madzarov fails to land.
Madzarov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madzarov cracks Congo with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Congo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Congo breaks from the clinch.
Congo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madzarov misses with a right hand
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Congo throws the left hand but Madzarov avoids the punch easily.
Congo throws a hook but Madzarov avoids it easily.
Congo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Congo misses with a hook
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses with a low kick as Congo jumps back.
Congo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Congo misses with a hook to the body
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand.
Congo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Congo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madzarov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A combination from Congo does no damage.
Congo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Congo.
Madzarov throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Madzarov misses
and Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Congo delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Congo counters with a thumping low kick.
Madzarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Congo feints and then cracks Madzarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madzarov down.
Madzarov moves out of range of the body kick from Congo.
Madzarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Congo.
A low kick from Madzarov misses
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
Congo avoids the body shot from Madzarov.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Congo misses its intended target.
Madzarov looks to throw the jab but Congo is out of range.
Congo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madzarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
Congo misses with a kick to the body
and Madzarov counters with a good low kick that Congo was not able to check.
Madzarov looks to land a body kick but Congo moved away.
Congo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Madzarov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Congo's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Congo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Congo scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Congo scores with a jab. Madzarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Madzarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Madzarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Congo 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.
Madzarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Madzarov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Congo.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madzarov wants to clinch but Congo slips to the side
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Congo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madzarov throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.
Congo feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo connects with an inside leg kick.
Roberto Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Congo misses.
A low kick from Congo is predictable there
and Madzarov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo drops his hands momentarily and Madzarov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Roberto Congo's cut even more.
Madzarov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Madzarov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madzarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madzarov thows a leg kick but Congo checks it
and Congo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madzarov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Congo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madzarov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Congo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Congo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Madzarov is looking to clinch.
Madzarov misses with a hook
and Congo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madzarov misses with the body kick
and Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madzarov looks to throw a body kick
and Congo counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Congo misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Congo tries to land a body kick
and Madzarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Congo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo delivers a nice body kick.
Congo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Congo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madzarov throws a body kick that misses
and Congo counters with a straight right hand.
Congo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madzarov throws a big shot that misses.
And Congo responds with a good body kick, but Madzarov manages to step out the way in time.
Madzarov throws a low kick but Congo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Madzarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Madzarov.
Madzarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madzarov throws a body kick that misses
and Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madzarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Congo throws a lazy right hand but Madzarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madzarov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Congo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Madzarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Congo.
Congo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madzarov.
Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Madzarov backs off Congo throws a huge counter combo but Madzarov manages to avoid it all.
Congo looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Congo is out of range.
Madzarov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Congo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Congo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Madzarov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo throws a low kick, looking for Madzarov's leg but Madzarov calmly moves out of range.
Madzarov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Congo avoids it.
Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a low kick, right behind Congo 's knee.
Congo is looking to chop away at Madzarov's legs.
Madzarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Congo.
Madzarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Congo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madzarov counters with a body kick.
Congo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Congo throws the left hand but Madzarov avoids the punch easily.
Madzarov lands a big right hand that sends Congo crashing to the mat! Madzarov stays standing though and waves Congo back to his feet!
Congo throws a body kick that misses
and Madzarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Roberto Congo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Madzarov.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madzarov throwing a counter right hand but Congo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Congo misses.
Madzarov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Madzarov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Congo thinks about the counter body kick.
Congo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madzarov.
Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Congo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Congo throws a hook but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov throws an overhand right that lands on Congo's shoulder, as Congo tries to avoid the shot.
Roberto Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Madzarov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roberto Congo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Madzarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Congo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vasko Madzarov!
An out of breath Vasko Madzarov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bento Barboza (ranked 24211 p4p, 6776 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 194 p4p, 137 weight class). Barboza comes to the ring accompanied by Angel Of Death. Hightower has chosen The Power as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza throws a body kick that misses
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza wants to clinch but Hightower slips to the side
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hightower.
Hightower takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barboza needs to keep his hands up - Hightower had a free shot at his head there.
Barboza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hightower to score with a decent uppercut.
Barboza throws a hook but Hightower blocks it.
Good shot there by Hightower.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza tries to move into range but Hightower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboza doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
Hightower lands a jab to the head.
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboza doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Hightower catches Barboza right on the button with a cross.
Barboza takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hightower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barboza.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hightower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Hightower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barboza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hightower's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barboza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barboza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Barboza misses with a jab to the body
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hightower is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barboza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barboza cracks Hightower with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barboza digs a good body shot into Hightower's ribs.
Hightower thuds his shin into the meat of Barboza's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower throws a looping overhand right but Barboza ducks down to avoid it.
Barboza misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower with a nice cross.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hightower looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
Barboza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower lands with a nice body punch.
Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Barboza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hightower's efforts to push away.
Barboza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Hightower.
Hightower misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Hightower checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barboza misses with a low kick.
Hightower lands the left hand.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza tries to move into range but Hightower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hightower throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hightower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hightower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
A counter left hand to the body from Barboza misses its target.
Barboza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hightower.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza misses with a hook. Hightower ducked under it nicely.
Hightower wants to slow Barboza down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza throws a body shot but no joy.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Barboza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hightower misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hightower is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Barboza tenderised Hightower's leg. Hightower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a one-two to the body.
Hightower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barboza. That did some damage!
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barboza gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower manages to break the clinch.
Hightower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hightower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barboza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a body shot
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hightower cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboza doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza takes one on the button.
Hightower misses with an uppercut. Barboza saw that one coming.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.
Barboza 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 jab from Hightower does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barboza scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barboza misses with a kick to the body.
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hightower swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza misses with a straight right.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hightower thumps Barboza with a low kick.
Barboza throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza wants to land a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower misses with a body kick.
Barboza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hightower finds it's way round the side to connect with Barboza's head.
Hightower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barboza's hands.
Hightower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Jab by Barboza.
Barboza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hightower throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hightower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jason Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barboza misses with a hook
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Barboza throws a leg kick
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barboza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
Hightower throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Hightower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Barboza's belly button to the back.
Hightower lands with a shot to the body.
Hightower feints a jab promting Barboza to slip. Hightower then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barboza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hightower thows a body kick. Barboza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barboza misses with a looping left.
Hightower thuds a left hand into Barboza's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower drops Barboza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barboza looks back up at him and smiles so Hightower waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Barboza seems to have got his legs back now.
Hightower fakes the body blow, causing Barboza to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barboza goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Hightower 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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FIGHT
RATING
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