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CMMA 148 Dinapoli v Izanagi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Islandiano Islandish (ranked 4944 p4p, 4260 weight class) and Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 502 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islandiano Islandish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish darts in and clinches Bonzela Franco up against the cage.
Bonzela Franco gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Islandish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonzela Franco is defending well for now.
Islandish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonzela Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Islandish wants to stand but Bonzela Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bonzela Franco is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Islandish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco working for a triangle but Islandish defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandish won't allow Bonzela Franco to sweep him here.
Islandish wants to control from the top but Bonzela Franco keeps moving.
Islandish scoring with some ground and pound.
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
Islandish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonzela Franco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Islandish's guard.
Islandish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bonzela Franco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Islandish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonzela Franco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Islandish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bonzela Franco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Islandish tries to get to full guard but Bonzela Franco has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco trying to mount his opponent but Islandish defends it.
Islandish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Islandish.
Bonzela Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Islandish is working from the bottom.
Islandish wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonzela Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Islandish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Islandish's guard and throws a big left but Islandish blocks it.
Bonzela Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Islandish is looking for a sweep.
Islandish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islandish tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islandish prevents Bonzela Franco from improving position.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Islandish keeps working.
Islandish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Islandish is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position.
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Islandish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islandish tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bonzela Franco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Islandish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonzela Franco's waist but Bonzela Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Islandish off to one side.
Islandish rushes Bonzela Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Bonzela Franco is trying to push Islandish away but Islandish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islandish lands with a right to the head.
Bonzela Franco jumps guard but Islandish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Islandish missing with knees to the body.
Bonzela Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Islandish misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonzela Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Islandish jumps guard but Bonzela Franco stands there with Islandish around his waist. Islandish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islandiano Islandish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandish wants a takedown.
Islandish stalling.
Bonzela Franco can't get the takedown.
Bonzela Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islandiano Islandish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Islandish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Islandish shows good takedown defense.
Islandish rushes Bonzela Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Islandish is trying to trip Bonzela Franco. He has hold of a leg but Bonzela Franco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islandish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Islandish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Bonzela Franco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islandish looking to sit in guard and control but Bonzela Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bonzela Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
Islandish with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Islandish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Islandish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonzela Franco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islandish has managed to get both his arms back between Bonzela Franco's legs - danger averted.
Islandish throws an elbow that misses. Bonzela Franco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islandish's guard. Nice move by Bonzela Franco!
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Islandish keeps moving.
Islandish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islandish trying to keep a closed guard but Bonzela Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Islandish is trying to control but can't.
Bonzela Franco is keen to just control but Islandish is a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco prevents Islandish from improving his position.
Bonzela Franco is just content to waste time from the top position. Islandish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonzela Franco looking to pass the guard.
Islandish seems keen to control Bonzela Franco's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Islandish keeps moving.
Islandish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonzela Franco on the ground.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Islandish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Islandish thows a huge punch but Bonzela Franco dodges it nicely.
Islandish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco taking some punishment here, with Islandish in his half guard.
Islandish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Islandish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Islandish fails to land the takedown.
Bonzela Franco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Islandish has Bonzela Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Islandish.
Islandish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish misses with a kick to the body.
Islandish is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Islandish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonzela Franco somewhat.
Bonzela Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Islandish counters with a left and a right that stings Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish stops a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Islandiano Islandish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish fails to pull guard.
Islandish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonzela Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Islandish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Islandish working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonzela Franco manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islandish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco is trying to stand up here but Islandish is controlling him well.
Islandish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonzela Franco gets back to full guard.
Islandish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bonzela Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonzela Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islandish gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bonzela Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonzela Franco working a defensive guard here.
Islandish is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonzela Franco has wrist control.
Bonzela Franco is trying to keep Islandish in close.
Bonzela Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Islandish is looking to advance position but Bonzela Franco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islandish wants to control but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco with good strikes from the mount here!
Bonzela Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Islandish is looking to get to half guard.
Islandish tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco lands a big shot there that rocks Islandish but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonzela Franco goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Islandish is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islandiano Islandish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Islandish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islandiano Islandish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between eL IsoG (ranked 3786 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Rajon Shaw (ranked 487 p4p, 528 weight class). IsoG comes to the cage accompanied by Natowg Mo sure Oi. eL IsoG has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, eL IsoG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rajon Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsoG tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and IsoG counters with a nice right hand that sends Shaw toppling to the canvas! Shaw scrambles and gets back to his feet - can IsoG finish him?!
 Shaw is rocked!
 It looks like Rajon Shaw has been cut.
IsoG connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shaw - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). eL IsoG!
A very excited looking eL IsoG made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rajon Shaw was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I have one thing to say about my opponent great fight you did everything u were supposed to I let my guard down a bit but I want a rematch and I'm not taking no for a f*cking answer.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Jonson (ranked 23334 p4p, 6452 weight class) and Jacko Dawson (ranked 583 p4p, 574 weight class). Boris Jonson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacko Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jonson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dawson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dawson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jonson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dawson looks winded!
Jonson is pushing down on Dawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jonson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jonson seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson keeping hold of Jonson's head, controlling as best he can.
Jonson seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Jonson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jonson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jonson.
Jonson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonson prevents Dawson from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonson.
Dawson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jonson is looking for a kimura here.
Jonson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson trying to control but Jonson postures up.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Jonson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawson defends it well.
Dawson is looking to improve his position.
Jonson seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson is trying to stand up here but Jonson is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jonson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dawson on his heels. He'll look to pass Dawson's guard now, I'm sure.
Dawson working for a triangle but Jonson defends it easily.
Jonson stands up from Dawson's guard - Jonson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dawson tries to kick Jonson off in order to stand up. Jonson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jonson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jonson tries for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonson stands up and beckons Dawson to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Jonson in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Jonson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dawson darts in and clinches Jonson up against the cage.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Jonson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Dawson tries to stall but Jonson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawson looking to stall.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson wants to stall.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jonson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Jacko Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson with a knee to the head.
Dawson is looking to control Jonson's arms but Jonson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawson has his back to the cage.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Dawson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jonson's elbow.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson is looking to control Jonson's arms but Jonson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawson has his back to the cage.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacko Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dawson rushes Jonson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jonson avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Jonson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jonson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jonson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Jonson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jonson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Jonson is blocking nicely.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Boris Jonson has been cut.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Jonson avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Jonson lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jonson won't want to take too many of those.
Jonson blocking some punches.
Jonson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonson prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jonson blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jonson's face.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson closes the distance and pushes Jonson back into the cage.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jonson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacko Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacko Dawson!
Our winner, Jacko Dawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Farva (ranked 2464 p4p, 2520 weight class) and Joshua Cooper (ranked 303 p4p, 312 weight class). Rodney Farva 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rodney Farva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooper.
Cooper misses with a hook
and Farva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farva being controlled here momentarily.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Farva passes into half guard.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper is trying to control but can't.
Farva throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Cooper tries to roll over but Farva keeps him under control.
Farva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to roll over but Farva keeps him under control.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farva.
Cooper is looking to escape.
Farva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cooper is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Farva.
Cooper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farva pulls his head out easily.
Farva prevents Cooper from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Farva there.
Farva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cooper is rocked!
Farva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooper tries to kick Farva off but Farva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cooper told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Farva throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooper wants to control but Farva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farva scores with a big shot! Cooper's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cooper! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Farva!
A victorious Rodney Farva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anders Thorsen (ranked 2759 p4p, 1616 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 375 p4p, 233 weight class). Anders Thorsen 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popkov jabs Thorsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popkov cracks Thorsen with a good jab.
Popkov slips a jab from Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut. Popkov saw that one coming.
Anders Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov slips a straight right by Thorsen.
Popkov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
Popkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Popkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov lands with a right hand.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with a left hand
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Popkov lands a jab to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thorsen.
Popkov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Thorsen avoids it with no problem.
Popkov feints a jab promting Thorsen to slip. Popkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thorsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thorsen darts in looking for a takedown but Popkov gets double underhooks and turns Thorsen into the cage.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Thorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popkov digs a right hand into Thorsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorsen's gas tank.
Popkov cracks Thorsen with a nice body shot.
Popkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Popkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Popkov does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popkov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Thorsen is looking to close the distance but Popkov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Thorsen crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Thorsen is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mikhail Popkov!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Popkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 1463 p4p, 2059 weight class) and Corey McGraugh (ranked 200 p4p, 262 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGraugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clemens on the side of the head.
McGraugh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clemens slips under a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGraugh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clemens - the referee stops the clock and McGraugh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clemens. McGraugh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice combination there by Clemens.
Clemens scores with a hook to the body. McGraugh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from McGraugh misses.
Clemens misses with a series of wild punches.
McGraugh misses with a looping right.
McGraugh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a solid body kick.
McGraugh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clemens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clemens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraugh swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a nice leg kick.
McGraugh looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Clemens there.
Clemens scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens lands a two punch combo.
Clemens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clemens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGraugh momentarily.
Clemens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGraugh throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
Clemens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGraugh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clemens's guard.
McGraugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clemens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGraugh.
McGraugh looking to pass the guard.
McGraugh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clemens's guard.
McGraugh controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraugh wants to advance to full mount but Clemens doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Clemens looking to control.
McGraugh is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGraugh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGraugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGraugh throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clemens throws a shot from downtown. McGraugh moves away and avoids it.
McGraugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGraugh avoids the body shot from Clemens.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGraugh, as that shot connected.
Clemens wants to slow McGraugh down by chopping away at his legs.
McGraugh tries to clinch but Clemens is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Clemens throws a body shot but no joy.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clemens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGraugh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGraugh darts in looking for a takedown but Clemens gets double underhooks and turns McGraugh into the cage.
McGraugh swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a body kick.
Clemens connects with a single shot there.
McGraugh misses with a hook
and Clemens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clemens misses with a straight left.
McGraugh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGraugh throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a good low kick that McGraugh was not able to check.
McGraugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens throws a chopping leg kick but McGraugh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clemens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clemens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraugh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clemens defends well and McGraugh ends up having to push Clemens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clemens takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGraugh lands with a straight right. Clemens didn't see that one coming.
Clemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraugh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGraugh is pressing down on Clemens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clemens is holding on for now.
McGraugh stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clemens!
McGraugh looking to control but Clemens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh throws a strike there. Clemens manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
McGraugh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clemens wants to sweep but McGraugh has passed to side control!
McGraugh throws a strike aimed at the side of Clemens's head but Clemens avoids it well.
Clemens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGraugh on the ground.
McGraugh is chipping away with strikes.
Clemens prevents McGraugh from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clemens tries to get out of the position.
McGraugh trying to control the position but Clemens is working away.
McGraugh wants to control for a moment but Clemens uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McGraugh looking for a submission but Clemens manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McGraugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh wants to control from the top but Clemens keeps moving.
Clemens pulls McGraugh in to control the position.
McGraugh is looking to work some ground and pound but Clemens has wrist control.
McGraugh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGraugh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clemens is not content to let McGraugh control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGraugh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clemens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGraugh's guard! Nice work there by Clemens!
McGraugh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clemens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGraugh is trying to control the position but Clemens postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clemens looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. McGraugh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGraugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clemens on the side of the head.
Clemens lunges at McGraugh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGraugh's hand.
Clemens misses the shot to the body.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
McGraugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraugh tries to clinch there but Clemens circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clemens.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
McGraugh slips a jab and a cross from Clemens.
Clemens wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clemens.
Clemens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGraugh on the side of the head.
Clemens connects with a single shot there.
Clemens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGraugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Clemens.
McGraugh shoots in and drives through. Clemens sprawls well.
McGraugh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGraugh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clemens's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraugh wants to pass the guard but Clemens is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens is trying to stand.
McGraugh controlling the action here.
McGraugh wants to control but Clemens is keeping him busy.
McGraugh controlling the pace.
McGraugh wants to pass to mount but Clemens is defending the position.
McGraugh is trying to control. Clemens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clemens misses with a body shot.
Clemens slips a straight right by McGraugh.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGraugh.
McGraugh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clemens lands with a slapping head kick.
Clemens swings for the body but McGraugh moves out of range.
Clemens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clemens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clemens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGraughs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clemens takes a swing at McGraugh's ribcage but misses.
Clemens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands with a hook. Clemens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraugh throws a big shot that misses.
McGraugh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clemens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGraugh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
McGraugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGraugh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGraugh misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGraugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGraugh blocks a low kick nicely.
McGraugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGraugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Clemens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGraugh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clemens was covering up waiting for the punch and McGraugh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGraugh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Samuel Clemens.
I think Clemens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Samuel Clemens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 2294 p4p, 1750 weight class) and Evan Broberg (ranked 322 p4p, 243 weight class). Exotic comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Broberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses
and Broberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Broberg slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Broberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic tests Broberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Broberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic lands with a hook. Broberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Broberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Exotic doesn't seem phased though.
Broberg throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Exotic does no damage.
Broberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Broberg is out of range.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broberg.
Broberg ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Nice body kick from Exotic.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Broberg's defenses.
Exotic throws a hook but Broberg blocks it.
Broberg throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Broberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Exotic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Broberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Broberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broberg tries for a takedown but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Broberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Broberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Broberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Broberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Broberg misses with a takedown
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic slips a jab from Broberg.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Broberg manages to avoid it.
Broberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Exotic.
Broberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Broberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 circle, before Exotic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Broberg's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Exotic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loratcho Bradock (ranked 784 p4p, 1583 weight class) and Patrick Turgeon (ranked 107 p4p, 201 weight class). Bradock's entrance music is KEVIN O CHRIS - PITBULLZADO . A fine choice. 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loratcho Bradock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turgeon avoids a kick to the body.
Bradock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turgeon. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Turgeon.
Bradock slips a straight right by Turgeon.
Turgeon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bradock.
Bradock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradock throws a jab but it's blocked by Turgeon.
It seemed like Turgeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bradock lands a jab to the nose.
Turgeon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bradock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turgeon.
Turgeon's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turgeon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turgeon avoids the head kick by Bradock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turgeon! But no joy.
Turgeon misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turgeon's hands.
Turgeon looks to throw the jab but Bradock is out of range.
Bradock throws a head kick that half lands.
Bradock lands with a kick to the temple. Turgeon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bradock lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turgeon throws a body shot but no joy.
Turgeon throws a jab when Bradock was well out of range.
Bradock lands a head kick. Turgeon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bradock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turgeon.
Bradock throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Turgeon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turgeon throws a jab when Bradock was well out of range.
Turgeon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bradock throws a looping overhand right but Turgeon ducks down to avoid it.
Bradock takes a swing at Turgeon's ribcage but misses.
Turgeon misses with a body shot.
Bradock looks to throw a body kick
and Turgeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Loratcho Bradock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turgeon thuds a left hand into Bradock's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bradock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turgeon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bradock. That one must have hurt.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradock scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Bradock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turgeon tries to bum rush Bradock with a series of wild strikes but Bradock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turgeon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bradock throws a series of punches but Turgeon moves out of range.
Turgeon darts in and clinches Bradock up against the cage.
Turgeon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradocks head.
Turgeon misses with a punch on the inside.
Turgeon lands with a short shot to the head.
Bradock stalling in the clinch but Turgeon improves position.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turgeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock lands a good knee to the midsection. Turgeon won't want to take too many of those.
Turgeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turgeon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradock.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turgeon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Turgeon.
Turgeon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bradock.
Bradock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turgeon backwards.
Bradock blocks an uppercut.
Bradock blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Turgeon.
Turgeon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turgeon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradock looking to stall.
Turgeon misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradock.
Turgeon lands a damaging elbow.
Bradock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Turgeon.
Turgeon throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turgeon.
Still in the clinch, Turgeon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turgeon scores with a hook to the body.
Bradock is breathing heavily.
Turgeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bradock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turgeon throws a body shot but no joy.
Turgeon moves out of range as Bradock throws a body kick.
Bradock throws a head kick but Turgeon moves out of range.
Bradock lunges at Turgeon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turgeon's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loratcho Bradock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turgeon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradock looks for the body kick but Turgeon saw that one coming.
Bradock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turgeon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bradock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turgeon's head.
Bradock throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Bradock.
Bradock ducks under a wild hook from Turgeon.
Turgeon throws out a loose jab but Bradock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loratcho Bradock is winning the standup battle so far.
Turgeon connects with a body shot that sends Bradock's belly button to the back.
Turgeon connects with the punch.
Bradock throws a body kick that misses
and Turgeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Bradock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turgeon.
Bradock is looking to land body kicks.
Turgeon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradock slips under a jab.
Bradock scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Bradock misses
and Turgeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turgeon moves out of range as Bradock throws a body kick.
Turgeon avoids a kick to the body.
Bradock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turgeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Turgeon moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turgeon misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Bradock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradock is looking to land body kicks.
Bradock throws a sloppy head kick and Turgeon moves out of range easily.
Bradock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turgeon. Turgeon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turgeon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turgeon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Turgeon misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock tests Turgeon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradock lands with a kick to the temple. Turgeon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turgeon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradock throws a body kick that misses.
As Bradock backs off Turgeon throws a huge counter combo but Bradock manages to avoid it all.
Turgeon misses with a straight left.
Bradock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Bradock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turgeon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Bradock misses.
Turgeon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Bradock misses
and Turgeon counters with a straight right hand.
Turgeon throws a body shot but no joy.
Turgeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradock moves away.
Turgeon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon misses the shot to the body.
Bradock 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.
Bradock misses with a wild combination.
Bradock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turgeon scores with a hook to the body. Bradock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turgeon misses with a straight left.
Bradock moves out of range of the strikes.
Turgeon misses with a looping right.
Turgeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turgeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turgeon ducks under a wild hook from Bradock.
Turgeon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turgeon takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but Turgeon blocks with his arms.
Turgeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Turgeon.
Bradock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turgeon up against the cage.
Turgeon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turgeon gets through Bradock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turgeon manages to break the clinch.
Turgeon throws a body punch but Bradock moves out of range.
Turgeon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradock throws a nice head kick!
Bradock lands a leg kick that knocks Turgeon off balance momentarily.
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 Loratcho Bradock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bradock looks to land a right hand but Turgeon moved out of range.
Bradock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradock misses with a jab to the body
and Turgeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Turgeon just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turgeon 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.
Turgeon misses with a looping right.
Bradock throws a nice head kick!
Turgeon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bradock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradock throws a sloppy head kick and Turgeon moves out of range easily.
Bradock misses with a body kick.
Bradock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon lands a body shot.
Turgeon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turgeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Turgeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradock moves away.
Bradock tries a head kick but it misses.
Turgeon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock is looking to land body kicks.
Turgeon avoids the head kick by Bradock.
Turgeon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turgeon lands a nice looking body shot.
Turgeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turgeon misses with an uppercut. Bradock saw that one coming.
Turgeon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bradock.
Bradock blocks a jab.
Turgeon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turgeon lands a nice looking body shot.
Turgeon throws a body punch but Bradock moves out of range.
Bradock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turgeon. Bradock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turgeon blocks a head kick by Bradock.
Turgeon lands a big uppercut and Bradock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bradock looks OK. Turgeon waves Bradock back to his feet!
Loratcho Bradock's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turgeon lands a right hook to the body.
Turgeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradock moves away.
Bradock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradock throws a hook to the side of Turgeon's head but Turgeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turgeon throws a shot from downtown. Bradock moves away and avoids it.
Turgeon looks to land a left hand but Bradock moved out of range nicely.
Bradock throws a right hand that misses
and Turgeon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turgeon throws a body punch but Bradock moves out of range.
Bradock takes a swing at Turgeon's ribcage but misses.
Turgeon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turgeon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bradock to score with a decent uppercut.
Turgeon 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.
Turgeon misses with a wild body shot.
Turgeon misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turgeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turgeon.
Turgeon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Bradock.
A head kick from Bradock lands but Turgeon takes it in his stride.
Bradock blocks a jab.
Bradock misses with a double jab.
Turgeon throws out a counter right but Bradock avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradock.
A big left from Turgeon misses.
Turgeon pushes Bradock up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turgeon backwards.
Turgeon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradocks head.
That's four 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!
Bradock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Turgeon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradock tries to land knees in the clinch but Turgeon avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Turgeon - that landed with a thud.
Bradock misses with a punch on the inside.
Turgeon misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Turgeon.
Turgeon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Patrick Turgeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turgeon tries to work over Bradock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turgeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Turgeon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turgeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turgeon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patrick Turgeon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Bradock.
Loratcho Bradock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bradock throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Turgeon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 997 p4p, 1356 weight class) and Elijah Heartless (ranked 148 p4p, 189 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corleone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sussudio- Phil Collins. Heartless has chosen BAD COMPANY as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vito Corleone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elijah Heartless!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a straight right.
Corleone throws a shot from downtown. Heartless moves away and avoids it.
Corleone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heartless to the mat! Heartless manages to get full guard.
Corleone is in close to Heartless's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heartless can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corleone preventing the sweep.
Corleone lands a couple of digs.
Heartless throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Heartless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corleone is in close to Heartless's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heartless works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone works over Heartless with some ground and pound from guard.
Heartless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heartless doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Heartless has wrist control.
Heartless tries to strike from the bottom.
Corleone stands and steps away. Heartless gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corleone. Heartless does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heartless tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Corleone forces Heartless back against the cage and clinches.
Heartless lands a shoulder strike.
Corleone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Heartless is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heartless throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heartless thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corleone's head.
Corleone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heartless not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heartless prevents Corleone from standing back up.
Heartless with the ground and pound but Corleone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Heartless throws a strike but Corleone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heartless avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heartless throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartless throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heartless will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Corleone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corleone with a nice head shot there.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Heartless has wrist control.
Corleone distracts Heartless with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heartless throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heartless throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Corleone forces his way into half guard.
Heartless flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Heartless tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Corleone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heartless tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Corleone working over Heartless with some ground and pound. Heartless looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heartless is rocked!
Corleone lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Heartless! More strikes land and this one is all over! Corleone jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
After the fight, Vito Corleone 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 66 p4p, 379 weight class) and Sora Izanagi (ranked 13 p4p, 63 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sora Izanagi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Izanagi moves out of range.
Izanagi is looking to slow Dinapoli down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Izanagi tries to clinch up but Dinapoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Izanagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Izanagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izanagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinapoli. That did some damage!
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Izanagi throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Izanagi throws out a leg kick but Dinapoli moves out of range and Izanagi only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Izanagi's head but Izanagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Izanagi misses with a looping right.
Izanagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Dinapoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izanagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli looks to throw a body kick
and Izanagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Izanagi checks it
and Izanagi counters with a left and a right that stings Dinapoli.
Izanagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Izanagi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Izanagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Izanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi works on Dinapoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Izanagi working aggressively here.
Izanagi working aggressively here.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Izanagi as the two fighters clinch.
Izanagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dinapoli blocks it with crossed arms.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Izanagi.
A bit of stalling here from Izanagi.
Izanagi works on Dinapoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Izanagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Izanagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Dinapoli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi misses with a punch to the body.
Izanagi lands a left hand.
Izanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Izanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinapoli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Izanagi throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sora Izanagi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Izanagi tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sora Izanagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Izanagi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dinapoli counters with a nice body shot.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinapoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinapoli moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Izanagi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izanagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Izanagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinapoli. Izanagi shrugs it off though.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Izanagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izanagi misses with a body punch
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Izanagi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izanagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Izanagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinapoli's knee momentarily.
Izanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Dinapoli moves out of range easily.
Izanagi scores with a leg kick.
Izanagi misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izanagi ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Izanagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Dinapoli slips under a jab from Izanagi.
Nice defenses there by Izanagi.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izanagi's head backwards.
Izanagi slips under a jab.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izanagi counters with a nice body kick.
Dinapoli defending well as Izanagi loads up on a big left hand.
Izanagi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Izanagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
Dinapoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Izanagi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izanagi.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Izanagi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli gets through Izanagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Izanagi.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Izanagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Izanagi ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izanagi.
Dinapoli cracks Izanagi with an open hand slap.
Izanagi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Izanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli digs a good body shot into Izanagi's ribs.
Izanagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izanagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli punishes Izanagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izanagi.
Dinapoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a series of strikes. Dinapoli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Izanagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Izanagi.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Izanagi avoids the punch easily.
Izanagi with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with the body kick
enabling Izanagi to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Izanagi counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee.
Dinapoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Izanagi wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi flicks out a counter leg kick but Dinapoli steps away.
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izanagi on the side of the head.
Izanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izanagi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dinapoli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izanagi at a distance.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
Izanagi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a body shot.
Izanagi slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Izanagi slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Izanagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Dinapoli throws a low kick, looking for Izanagi's leg but Izanagi calmly moves out of range.
Izanagi blocks a leg kick.
Dinapoli connects with a body shot that sends Izanagi's belly button to the back.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sora Izanagi just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Dinapoli. Beautiful body shot.
Izanagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Izanagi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Izanagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izanagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Izanagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Dinapoli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
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!
Izanagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izanagi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Izanagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Izanagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Dinapoli. Those never looked like landing.
Dinapoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Izanagi is out of range.
Dinapoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Izanagi.
Dinapoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izanagi. Izanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Izanagi is looking to land body kicks.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Izanagi defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Izanagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Izanagi throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi cracks Dinapoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Izanagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dinapoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Izanagi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Izanagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinapoli's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli with a jab.
Dinapoli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Izanagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Izanagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izanagi throws out the jab.
Dinapoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi.
Izanagi is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with the left hand. Izanagi knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinapoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Izanagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izanagi under the eye.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dinapoli duly obliges.
Izanagi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four 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!
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izanagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izanagi slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli counters with a two punch combo.
Izanagi thows a leg kick but Dinapoli checks it
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izanagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli throws out a powerful jab.
Dinapoli lands a really nice looking cross but Izanagi seems unphased.
Izanagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dinapoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinapoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izanagi looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izanagi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
It looked like Dinapoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Izanagi.
Dinapoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Izanagi's shoulder, as Izanagi tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Dinapoli does no damage.
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Dinapoli.
Izanagi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Izanagi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dinapoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Izanagi lands with a nice combination. Dinapoli backs away looking to recover.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Izanagi moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli moves forwards but Izanagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Izanagi moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli works Izanagi's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Dinapoli jabs Izanagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Izanagi is out of range.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli lands a right hook to the body.
Izanagi walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Izanagi avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Izanagi avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli throws a solid leg kick but Izanagi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dinapoli.
Izanagi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Izanagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Izanagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinapoli 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izanagi slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Izanagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli wants to clinch up but Izanagi keeps it at a distance.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
letting Izanagi counter with a right hand.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Izanagi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Izanagi has time to react.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izanagi defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Izanagi misses
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Izanagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izanagi throws a wild body kick that Dinapoli sees coming a mile off.
Dinapoli scores with a jab.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Izanagi is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi wants to clinch.
A low kick from Izanagi misses
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Izanagi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dinapoli 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 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
67% |
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