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SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 2118 p4p, 1765 weight class) and Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 274 p4p, 241 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddo Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
Frame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beddo Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Beddo Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Frame blocks a body shot from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frame lands a shot to the body.
Beddo Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Frame has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beddo Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Frame blocks with his arms.
Frame lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Frame.
Frame tries a body shot but Beddo Ii blocks it.
Beddo Ii looking to throw knees to the head but Frame is blocking nicely.
Frame blocking some punches.
Frame lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Frame.
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!
Beddo Ii looking to throw knees to the head but Frame is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame misses with a body punch.
Beddo Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Beddo Ii prevents a body shot from Frame.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frame.
Frame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frame misses with a punch on the inside.
Frame blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beddo Ii misses with some punches.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frame avoids it.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frame can't break the clinch.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beddo Ii lands an uppercut.
Frame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beddo Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Frame.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii working aggressively here.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Frame circles away.
Frame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frame.
Beddo Ii misses with a straight right.
Frame feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beddo Ii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beddo Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frame moves away.
It looked like Frame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Frame.
Beddo Ii looks winded!
Frame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
Beddo Ii throws a series of punches but Frame avoids them all with ease.
Frame jabs at Beddo Ii's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frame feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beddo Ii sprawling to the canvas! Beddo Ii rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frame finish him?!
 Beddo Ii is rocked!
Frame lands with a nice body punch.
Beddo Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Frame finish him?
Frame misses with a two punch combination.
Beddo Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Frame drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Beddo Ii right on the button. Beddo Ii goes down! Frame follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Frame gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Frame!
A relieved looking Andrew Frame thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 473 p4p, 657 weight class) and Michael Manhandler (ranked 48 p4p, 66 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Strålman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Kings. Manhandler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mars Simula - Chevelle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Manhandler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhandler loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Good exchange - Manhandler coming out on top.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Manhandler moves his leg out of the way.
Strålman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manhandler thuds his right hand into Strålman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Manhandler clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhandler misses with some punches.
Strålman avoids the elbow strike from Manhandler, against the cage.
Manhandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Manhandler looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manhandler.
Strålman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Manhandler misses with an uppercut.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhandler misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
Manhandler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manhandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manhandler scoring well with a low kick there.
Manhandler throws a body kick that misses.
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manhandler, as that shot connected.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manhandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manhandler lands an elbow inside.
Manhandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler 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.
Strålman clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman tries to move into range but Manhandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman clinches up against the cage.
Manhandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman throws a nice looking combination but Manhandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhandler misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Manhandler moves into range and clinches up with Strålman.
Manhandler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manhandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manhandler misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Manhandler takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman tries to break free but Manhandler pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler lands with a right to the head.
Strålman avoids the elbow strike from Manhandler, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Manhandler.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Manhandler keeps him there for the moment.
Manhandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manhandler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manhandler to keep the fight standing.
Manhandler lands with a left to the head.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manhandler misses with an elbow strike.
Manhandler tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhandler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strålman up against the cage.
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman slips under a jab from Manhandler.
Manhandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick from Strålman lands but Manhandler takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler has Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Manhandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a body punch but Manhandler moves out of range.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manhandler.
Manhandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donk. Strålman catches Manhandler right on the button with a cross.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Manhandler.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhandler throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Manhandler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Manhandler moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Manhandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Manhandler pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Manhandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman throws a nice head kick!
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhandler with a nice cross.
Manhandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manhandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strålman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhandler eats them both and turns towards Strålman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strålman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhandler eats them both and turns towards Strålman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhandler connects with a crisp jab.
Manhandler fails with the takedown.
Manhandler throws a lazy head kick
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Strålman finds it's target.
Manhandler tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Manhandler.
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manhandler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strålman, pushing him back against the cage.
Manhandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michael Manhandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhandler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strålman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhandler.
Manhandler misses with a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manhandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Manhandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manhandler loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Manhandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manhandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Manhandler's belly button to the back.
Manhandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manhandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Manhandler.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Manhandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhandler manages to avoid it.
Manhandler swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick.
Manhandler moves into the clinch.
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manhandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Manhandler's ribs.
Manhandler misses with a body kick.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manhandler.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Manhandler misses with a body kick.
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman moves out of range as Manhandler strikes.
Strålman checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Manhandler.
A jab from Manhandler finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
Strålman drives through and clinches with Manhandler against the cage.
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman walks into a jab.
Manhandler looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manhandler throws out the jab.
Manhandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manhandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman throwing a counter right hand but Manhandler manages to avoid it.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
As Manhandler looks to move away, Strålman throws a big counter combo but Manhandler just gets out of the way.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler throws a right hand that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Manhandler throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman wants to clinch but Manhandler slips to the side
and Manhandler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manhandler misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
Manhandler throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Strålman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Manhandler connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Manhandler.
A head kick by Manhandler misses
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhandler clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman works on Manhandler's body with a couple of short punches.
Manhandler manages to break the clinch.
Strålman sizes up Manhandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manhandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Manhandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Strålman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Manhandler throws a head kick that misses.
Manhandler is looking to land body kicks.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick from Manhandler.
Strålman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strålman.
Manhandler dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Manhandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manhandler throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strålman!
An inside leg kick from Manhandler misses.
Manhandler misses with a body kick.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Manhandler avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman lands a jab to Manhandler's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman misses with a double jab
and Manhandler counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Manhandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manhandler.
Manhandler lands an elbow just above Strålman 's eye.
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhandler blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Manhandler.
Manhandler blocks the body kick.
Strålman tries a low kick but Manhandler avoids it.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman lands a high kick!
Manhandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manhandler wants to slow Strålman down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhandler slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Manhandler scores with a punch to the head.
Manhandler fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Manhandler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Manhandler throws a leg kick that misses.
Manhandler throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Manhandler throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Manhandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Strålman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
Strålman instigates a clinch.
Manhandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhandler pushes off an throws an elbow but Strålman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manhandler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manhandler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manhandler working aggressively here.
Manhandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman dodges an elbow strike from Manhandler.
Strålman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manhandler lands a nice uppercut.
Manhandler misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Manhandler fails to land.
Manhandler working aggressively here.
Manhandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manhandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Manhandler avoids nicely.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Strålman counters with a one-two to the body.
Manhandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhandler connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Manhandler has managed to clinch.
Michael Manhandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manhandler manages to break the clinch.
Manhandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhandler tries to move into range but Strålman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manhandler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 718 p4p, 772 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 104 p4p, 115 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu slips a straight right by Granger.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Granger's side.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Granger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Granger tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses the body punch
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
Granger tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Granger scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu slips a jab from Granger.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Liu looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Granger scores with a body shot.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu blocks a head kick by Granger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Granger misses.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger throws a counter combo.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Liu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Granger really felt that one!
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Granger cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger slips a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
Granger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Granger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu jabs Granger right on the nose. Granger blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu pushes Granger away with a front kick.
Liu cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liu lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Liu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Liu.
Granger throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Granger throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger throws a body kick that misses
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu keeps Granger at a distance using the push kick.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu avoids the head kick by Granger.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Liu catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
Liu avoids the body shot from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Granger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Granger misses the jab.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Granger thinking.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick by Granger misses
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab by Liu.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Liu lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
A lazy body kick from Liu
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Granger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Granger thumps Liu with a low kick.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Granger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Liu blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger connects with a leg kick.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Granger works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Granger defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Granger's head back.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Granger will feel that in the morning.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granger.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Granger avoids it.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Liu throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 381 p4p, 469 weight class) and Mikey Day (ranked 22 p4p, 30 weight class). Robin Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Day!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day scores with a kick to the midsection.
Day moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams holding on.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
Day working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Day tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams prevents Day from improving his position.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day is holding on to half guard well.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is stalling here. Day is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Day has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it.
Day wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams has a hand on Day's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Day takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Day raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day controlling from mount.
Williams can't escape the position.
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Day trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Day raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a heavy elbow.
Day connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day with a couple of short strikes.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Day wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Day with the ground and pound from mount.
Day wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Day dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Day.
Day lands a jab to the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Day to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Day postures up.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Day being controlled here momentarily.
Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Day trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day stuffs the takedown.
That kick from Day tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Day tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Day throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Day finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williams trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams distracts Day with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Day keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams stays in close to Day's body and controls the position.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Day gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Williams pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Day is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams pulls Day in close to his closed guard and prevents Day from doing any damage or advancing position.
Day with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to control but Day passes easily into half guard.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Day finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day connects with a jab.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Day tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in Day's guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams postures up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Williams postures up.
Day keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day slips a straight right by Williams.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Day.
Day explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Day shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.
Day sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day throwing strikes but missing.
Day stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikey Day.
I've got Day winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!
Mikey Day very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 721 p4p, 817 weight class) and Mario Rossi (ranked 109 p4p, 125 weight class). Rossi has chosen Mr Rossi as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi lands a nice hook to Applegate's body. Applegate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
Rossi tries to move into range but Applegate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Applegate connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Applegate's efforts to push away.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Abner Applegate has been cut.
Rossi is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Applegate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Applegate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
A nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Rossi responds with a good body kick, but Applegate manages to step out the way in time.
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Come on Applegate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Rossi gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Applegate darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Applegate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Applegate moves out of range easily.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abner Applegate's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rossi slips a jab from Applegate.
Rossi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Applegate rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Applegate jabs Rossi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Applegate circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate scores with a shot to the body.
Applegate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Applegate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi 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.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Applegate tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Applegate darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi cracks Applegate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Rossi defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate looking to stall.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate clinches.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rossi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossi or not.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Applegate lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate looking to stall.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abner Applegate's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate clinches.
Applegate prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Applegate blocks it.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate has Rossi pressed against the cage.
Applegate gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Applegate wants to stall.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi letting Applegate take a breather here.
Applegate breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Applegate circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate avoids a kick to the body.
Applegate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Applegate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Applegate checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Applegate moves out of range easily.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Applegate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi checks a low kick from Applegate.
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Applegate.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Applegate tries to tie him up.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abner Applegate.
Well Applegate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abner Applegate!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abner Applegate made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 326 p4p, 542 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 45 p4p, 74 weight class). Stackhouse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: True Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira jabs at Stackhouse 's body.
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
Stackhouse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caldeira throws a looping overhand right but Stackhouse ducks down to avoid it.
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
Caldeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stackhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stackhouse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caldeira defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse slips a straight right by Caldeira.
Caldeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caldeira.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Caldeira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stackhouse , pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stackhouse .
Still in the clinch, Caldeira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caldeira tries a body shot but Stackhouse blocks it.
Caldeira avoiding damage as Stackhouse throws knees to the body.
Stackhouse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stackhouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse feints and then cracks Caldeira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caldeira down.
Caldeira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caldeira tries to land a front kick but Stackhouse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caldeira slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a low kick.
Stackhouse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stackhouse .
A left and a right from Stackhouse both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stackhouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caldeira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
Stackhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Caldeira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stackhouse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Stackhouse , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caldeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stackhouse lands a body shot.
Caldeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Stackhouse saw that one coming.
Stackhouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caldeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Stackhouse keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Stackhouse moved away.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of Caldeira's head but Caldeira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caldeira tries to land a front kick but Stackhouse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caldeira lands a high kick!
Caldeira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caldeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caldeira tried to score with a low kick but Stackhouse checks it.
Donk. Stackhouse catches Caldeira right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stackhouse .
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
That kick from Stackhouse tenderised Caldeira's leg. Caldeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Stackhouse .
Arturo Caldeira's cut is getting worse.
Stackhouse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stackhouse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to clinch there but Stackhouse circles away.
Caldeira 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.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stackhouse ! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira scores with a nice head shot.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Stackhouse is avoiding it.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stackhouse moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caldeira misses with a low kick as Stackhouse jumps back.
Stackhouse ducks right into an uppercut from Caldeira.
Caldeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caldeira scores with a body shot.
Caldeira gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Stackhouse gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse !
A relieved looking Jason Stackhouse 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crotch Grabber (ranked 198 p4p, 301 weight class) and Brutus Leagatius (ranked 30 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grabber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Side to Side. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crotch Grabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabber throws a hook but Leagatius blocks it.
Leagatius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Grabber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leagatius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leagatius lands a big uppercut and Grabber crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Grabber looks OK. Leagatius waves Grabber back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leagatius lands with a nice body kick.
Grabber is breathing heavily.
Grabber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leagatius lands a big right hand that sends Grabber crashing to the mat! Leagatius stays standing though and waves Grabber back to his feet!
 Grabber is rocked!
Grabber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leagatius counters with a low kick, right behind Grabber 's knee.
Oh Grabber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabber drops his hands for a split second and Leagatius immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Grabber face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Leagatius follows up with a right hand that knocks Grabber into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brutus Leagatius!
After the fight, Brutus Leagatius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John C Reilly (ranked 79 p4p, 136 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 14 p4p, 18 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. Bronson has chosen Glass Candy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Reilly stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Bronson stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Bronson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly scores with a body shot.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reilly swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Reilly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reilly with a hook.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reilly lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly connects with a nice looking jab.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly takes one on the button.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Reilly scores with a nice strike.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Reilly attempts a counter takedown but Bronson avoids it well and moves away.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Reilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bronson in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Reilly tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronson's head backwards.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly misses with a double jab
and Bronson counters with an inside leg kick.
Bronson lands with a nice combination. Reilly backs away looking to recover.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
Reilly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reilly somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson 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.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Reilly as he connects with a hook.
Bronson tried to score with a low kick but Reilly checks it.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson, which made it look bad.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly connects with a body shot.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Reilly slips a straight right by Bronson.
Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Bronson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reilly will feel that in the morning.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bronson there.
Reilly takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson thinks about the counter body kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Reilly scores with a punch to the head.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
John C Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson tries a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Bronson 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.
Reilly shoots in and gets a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Reilly content to stall in guard here.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reilly staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Jab from Reilly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
A short right from Reilly.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Bronson takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Reilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson lands a really nice looking cross but Reilly seems unphased.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Bronson catches Reilly right on the button with a cross.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Donk. Bronson catches Reilly right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Bronson's head back.
Reilly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to avoid it but Reilly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bronson to the ground. Bronson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reilly throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a nice leg kick.
Bronson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronson's head.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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!
Reilly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reilly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reilly moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson slips under a jab from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Bronson breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly walks into a jab.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Bronson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bronson scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reilly is in Bronson's guard.
Bronson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reillys head.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Don Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Reilly is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab lands there for Reilly.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reilly throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Reilly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bronson.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Reilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Bronson throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reilly on the side of the head.
Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson feints and then cracks Reilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reilly down.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Reilly has clasped his hands together around Bronson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson tries to buck Reilly off but Reilly is having none of it.
Reilly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reilly in side control, throwing shots but Bronson defends.
Reilly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reilly trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.
The ground and pound from Reilly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bronson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reilly.
Bronson tries to buck Reilly off but Reilly is having none of it.
Bronson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reilly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Reilly trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bronson's face as Reilly controls the position.
Reilly wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Reilly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reilly taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reilly in side control, throwing shots but Bronson defends.
Bronson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bronson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Reilly is wise to it.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reilly blocks a leg kick.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Reilly slips a jab from Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly cracks Bronson with a good jab.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly clinches.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson works on Reilly's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Reilly pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
Reilly tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly is looking for a takedown.
Bronson pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but Reilly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John C Reilly.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John C Reilly!
A very excited looking John C Reilly rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 2 p4p, 20 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Monkey has chosen Bransjehora as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crosby tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crosby is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monkey if he has to take too many more of those.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot.
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Monkey back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crosby up against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Crosby.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Monkey tries to break the clinch but Crosby is controlling the position.
Monkey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crosby up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a lazy head kick
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crosby really felt that one!
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey has Crosby pushed against the cage.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Monkey to work.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey wants to stall.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Monkey tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey is working Crosby over against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Monkey blocking some punches.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crosby misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crosby's knee momentarily.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Monkey misses with a body punch
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby connects with a looping right hand.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Crosby throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Crosby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
Crosby checks a low kick from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
A shot to the body from Crosby misses
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey slips a straight right by Crosby.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crosby's head.
Monkey jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby misses with a hook.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey is rocked!
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body
and Crosby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Crosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Monkey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby lands the left hand.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey misses the jab.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crosby.
Crosby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dany Crosby.
I think Crosby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Dany Crosby 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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