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HFC 88 - Pisswater vs Ford PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Billings (ranked 3545 p4p, 3433 weight class) and Warran Peace (ranked 330 p4p, 322 weight class). Warran Peace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warran Peace!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
Peace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peace shoots in but Billings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peace is defended easily by Billings.
Mark Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warran Peace.
Peace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Peace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Billings's waist but Billings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peace off to one side.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Peace manages to avoid it.
Peace fails with a takedown attempt.
Peace shoots and misses
and Billings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peace or perhaps it was just good defense by Billings, which made it look bad.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Billings misses its intended target.
And Peace tries to counter it with a takedown but Billings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peace shoots for a takedown but Billings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peace misses with a takedown attempt
and Billings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peace fails to land the takedown.
Billings fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billings lands a nice shot that snaps Peace's head back.
Billings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Billings as Peace shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peace fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Billings. That snapped Peace's head back.
Billings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Billings wants it to stay on the feet.
Billings connects with a nice looking jab.
Billings has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Billings lands.
 Peace is rocked!
Nice body punch from Billings.
Peace is still on wobbly legs! Can Billings finish him?
BOOM! Billings lands a beautiful left hook that drops Peace. Peace tries to recover but Billings is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Peace lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Billings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dez Havok (ranked 22532 p4p, 3249 weight class) and Chief Red Eagle (ranked 648 p4p, 385 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dez Havok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle stuffs the takedown.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
Havok wants a takedown.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Havok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Havok lands with a right to the head.
Havok is trying to force a seperation but Red Eagle has the dominant position.
Red Eagle working aggressively here.
Havok tries for a takedown but Red Eagle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dez Havok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Havok.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Red Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Havok backwards.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Havok wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Red Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Havok has Red Eagle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Red Eagle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havok goes for a takedown in the clinch but Red Eagle prevents it.
Red Eagle stops a takedown attempt from Havok.
Havok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Red Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Red Eagle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Havok.
Red Eagle lands a left hand.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havok lands a right hand.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow strike.
Havok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havok is trying to break free.
Red Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Red Eagle's efforts to push away.
Red Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havok.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
Still in the clinch, Havok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Havok breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red Eagle misses the shot to the body.
Havok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Red Eagle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Havok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red Eagle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Havok's brow.
Havok breaks the clinch.
Havok gets tackled into the cage by Red Eagle. Red Eagle maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle pushes off an throws an elbow but Havok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Havok.
Havok breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Havok scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havok.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
Havok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Havok shoots in but Red Eagle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havok, pushing him back against the cage.
Red Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Havok uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle.
Red Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Havok goes for a takedown in the clinch but Red Eagle prevents it.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Red Eagle gets underhooks to prevent Havok's takedown attempt.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havok goes for a takedown attempt but Red Eagle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Havok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Havok looks for a takedown but Red Eagle sprawls well.
Havok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Red Eagle is fending him off so far but Havok persists. Nope, Red Eagle circles away and we're back to standing.
Red Eagle clinches up with Havok and pushes him back against the cage.
Havok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Havok fails to land.
Havok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok blocks a body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle drives through and clinches with Havok against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Havok dodges an elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle pushes Havok up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Red Eagle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Havok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Havok.
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Red Eagle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havok.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Havok shoots for a double leg takedown but Red Eagle sprawls well. He's pushed Havok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dez Havok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red Eagle has managed to clinch.
Red Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Havok backwards.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Red Eagle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Red Eagle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red Eagle lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havok tries to keep at a distance but Red Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Havok dodges an elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red Eagle clinches up with Havok and pushes him back against the cage.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Havok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Eagle scores with a hook to the body.
Havok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Red Eagle.
A hook to the body from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle throws an elbow but it misses.
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Havok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Red Eagle has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havok avoids a wild elbow strike from Red Eagle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Havok is trying to push Red Eagle away but Red Eagle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Red Eagle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Red Eagle blocking some punches.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Red Eagle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Havok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle tries to work over Havok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Red Eagle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Havok's efforts to push away.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Red Eagle enables Havok to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Red Eagle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Red Eagle pushes Havok off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havok has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red Eagle after a bit of a struggle.
Red Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Red Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle is pressed up against the cage. Havok has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Red Eagle down to the mat. Red Eagle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Havok gets tackled into the cage by Red Eagle. Red Eagle maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Havok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Red Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Red Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havok wants to get back to striking at distance but Red Eagle won't allow it.
Havok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havok is looking for a takedown.
Havok wants to get back to striking at distance but Red Eagle won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Red Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Red Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Havok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Red Eagle avoids it really well and circles away.
Red Eagle has Havok up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red Eagle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Havok somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Red Eagle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Red Eagle pushes Havok up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
Havok tries to score a body lock takedown but Red Eagle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Red Eagle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Havok has had enough of the clinch but Red Eagle keeps him there for the moment.
Havok is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Red Eagle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle working aggressively here.
Red Eagle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havok has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red Eagle after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dez Havok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red Eagle tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
Red Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havoks head.
Red Eagle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havok.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle darts in and clinches Havok up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havok tries to break the clinch but Red Eagle is controlling the position.
Red Eagle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Red Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Red Eagle back against the cage.
Red Eagle tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Red Eagle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Havok has him pressed against the cage.
Havok tries to throw a body punch but Red Eagle avoids it by throwing Havok back against the cage.
Red Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Havok controls his hands.
Havok is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Red Eagle is defending well.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow strike.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Red Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Red Eagle back against the cage.
Havok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Red Eagle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Havok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red Eagle throws an elbow but misses.
Dez Havok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havok has a couple of punches blocked by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Havok dives in and grabs Red Eagle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Red Eagle pushes down on Havok's head and hops out.
Red Eagle moves into range and clinches up with Havok.
Red Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Eagle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Havok tries to keep at a distance but Red Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle pushes Havok up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle clinches.
Red Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Red Eagle works on Havok's body with a couple of short punches.
Red Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havok, pushing him back against the cage.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Havok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chief Red Eagle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Red Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Red Eagle.
Havok has Red Eagle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Red Eagle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Red Eagle tries to work over Havok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red Eagle clinches up with Havok and pushes him back against the cage.
Red Eagle prevents the takedown attempt.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Red Eagle.
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!
Havok tries to break the clinch but Red Eagle is controlling the position.
Red Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle clinches up with Havok and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havok wants a takedown.
Red Eagle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Red Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Red Eagle lands a right hand.
 Havok is rocked!
Red Eagle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Havok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 It looks like Dez Havok has been cut.
Havok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Red Eagle as the two fighters clinch.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Red Eagle working aggressively here.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle pushes Havok up against the cage in a clinch.
Havok blocks an uppercut.
Havok is pressed against the cage. Red Eagle pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Havok! Two more big strikes from Red Eagle and Havok crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakeem Marley (ranked 2088 p4p, 2563 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 281 p4p, 330 weight class). Marley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rakeem Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Soares.
Marley swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soares takes one to the side of the head.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Soares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley is looking to clinch but Soares is avoiding it.
Soares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marley was covering up waiting for the punch and Soares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soares won't allow Marley to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soares is controlling him.
Soares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soares trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares looking to pass the guard.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marley lands with a straight right. Soares didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Soares feints the counter takedown.
Soares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marley.
It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marley misses with a double jab.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Soares feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.
Soares connects with a right hand. Marley shakes it off.
Marley is rocked!
Soares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Marley looks to throw a body kick
and Soares counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Marley is in trouble here! Soares pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Rakeem Marley was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 2860 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Admir Bosnic (ranked 342 p4p, 219 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DJ might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Admir Bosnic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DJ misses with a kick to the body.
DJ fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosnic with the counter takedown but DJ avoids it easily.
Bosnic dodges the punch combination from DJ.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
and Bosnic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DJ's guard.
DJ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bosnic is controlling him.
DJ pushes Bosnic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
DJ misses with the body kick
and Bosnic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DJ's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DJ wants to stand but Bosnic is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosnic looking to pass the guard.
Bosnic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bosnic wants to pass the guard but DJ is keeping the position.
Bosnic won't allow DJ to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DJ scores with a three punch combo!
Bosnic feints and as DJ raises his hands in defense, Bosnic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bosnic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bosnic trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ is adopting a defensive guard.
Bosnic wants to control from the top but DJ keeps moving.
Bosnic won't allow DJ to get back to his feet.
Bosnic trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic looking to sit in guard and control but DJ gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DJ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bosnic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DJ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bosnic's guard.
Bosnic looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosnic, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DJ has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bosnic is proving hard to escape from.
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.
DJ decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bosnic, up you get!
Bosnic tries to score a power double leg takedown but DJ sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bosnic somewhat.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DJ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bosnic with the counter takedown but DJ avoids it easily.
DJ delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DJ bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for DJ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DJ lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DJ clinches.
Bosnic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DJ tries to escape but Bosnic is in control.
Bosnic tries for a kimura but DJ is defending well.
DJ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
DJ explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
DJ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DJ rushes Bosnic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DJ is leaning against Bosnic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosnic letting DJ take a breather here.
DJ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosnic has his takedown stuffed
and DJ counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosnic shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bosnic takes a kick to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DJ here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bosnic fails with a takedown attempt.
Deontay DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Admir Bosnic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DJ avoids it really well and circles away.
Bosnic's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bosnic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
DJ lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosnic off the cage and back into range.
DJ lands a left and a right that send Bosnic crashing to the mat, dazed. DJ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DJ misses with a head kick.
Bosnic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bosnic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DJ looks to land a combination but Bosnic avoids it well.
Bosnic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DJ drops Bosnic with a beautiful combination! Bosnic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DJ is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Admir Bosnic has been cut.
DJ connects with a solid leg kick.
DJ feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Bosnic collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deontay DJ!
After winning the bout, Deontay DJ 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Slugger (ranked 2448 p4p, 1967 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 302 p4p, 248 weight class). Slugger comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Lou Slugger 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Slugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers misses with a body shot
and Slugger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shavers's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shavers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shavers moves away from the strike by Slugger.
Slugger throws a shot from downtown. Shavers moves away and avoids it.
Slugger motions for Shavers to come forward. Slugger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slugger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shavers. Shavers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slugger misses with a low kick.
Slugger lands a big uppercut and Shavers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shavers looks OK. Slugger waves Shavers back to his feet!
Shavers is rocked!
It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Shavers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slugger doesn't seem phased though.
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers 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.
Shavers takes a swing at Slugger's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Slugger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a jab to the body
and Slugger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shavers misses with a hook
and Slugger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shavers! Slugger lets Shavers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Shavers is still on wobbly legs! Can Slugger finish him?
Slugger checks a low kick from Shavers.
Are you kidding me?! Slugger ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shavers clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Slugger!
In his post fight interview, Lou Slugger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 1597 p4p, 1525 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 241 p4p, 227 weight class). James Hunt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Bizihwaeile tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Bizihwaeile thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter 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!
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Bizihwaeile thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Hunt.
Bizihwaeile dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Bizihwaeile stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile stalling.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Bizihwaeile pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaeile sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaeile tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Bizihwaeile improves position.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaeile prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Bizihwaeile improves position.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bizihwaeile is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Hunt thows a body kick. Bizihwaeile tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Bizihwaeile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaeile jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaeile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Hunt catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Bizihwaeile rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back 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 chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaeile.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
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 Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile.
Well Bizihwaeile has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ward (ranked 676 p4p, 956 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 102 p4p, 145 weight class). Maxim Ward had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jomoney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Jomoney's head.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jomoney thinking.
Jomoney shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward digs a good body shot into Jomoney's ribs.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Jomoney shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Jomoney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jomoney closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jomoney lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward has Jomoney pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward wants to sweep here but Jomoney controlling him for the moment.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is pulling down on Jomoney's head to control his posture.
Jomoney postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jomoney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward's coaches at Ironside Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jomoney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jomoney's back!
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I really don't envy Jomoney right now.
Ward avoiding Jomoney 's attempts to control his hands.
Ward looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jomoney!
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ward punishes Jomoney with strikes from the back mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ward lands a shot to the head.
Ward lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jomoney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jomoney to escape the position.
Ward keeps control of the position as Jomoney tries to break free.
Jomoney takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jomoney has hold of Ward's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Jomoney showing good submission defense here.
Ward controlling well, preventing Jomoney from escaping the position.
We've been informed that Jomoney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jomoney tries to roll but Ward sticks to his back.
Will Ward go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jomoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is punishing Jomoney with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands punches and elbows.
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jomoney staying busy and making it hard for Ward to control.
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!
Jomoney grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ward lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jomoney's head.
Jomoney grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jomoney trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ward is landing with strikes from the back.
Ward working for the choke.
Ward is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jomoney is covering up but some of the strikes from Ward are getting through and doing damage.
Jomoney is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ward off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Can Jomoney hold on?! Ward is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ward controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Jomoney's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jomoney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jomoney off to one side.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jomoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jomoney shoots in.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jomoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Jomoney looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jomoney.
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Jomoney pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jomoney looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jomoney doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward leaves Jomoney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jomoney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Jomoney's belly button to the back.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jomoney shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jomoney is breathing heavily.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward tests Jomoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Jomoney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jomoney at a distance.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney takes one on the button.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jomoney. Jomoney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maxim Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Jomoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Ward.
Ward throws a body punch but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Jomoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jomoney shoots in and gets a takedown into Ward's guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward managing to control the position.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward has Jomoney pulled in close to control his posture.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Jomoney won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward seems keen to control Jomoney's posture.
Jomoney is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jomoney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jomoney has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ward lands a jab to Jomoney's midsection.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jomoney tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward gets caught flat footed, as Jomoney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward is pulling down on Jomoney's head to control his posture.
Jomoney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jomoney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather.
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jomoney shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jomoney doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward cracks Jomoney with an open hand slap.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Jomoney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ward to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Ward catches Jomoney right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jomoney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward jabs at Jomoney's body.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Jomoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jomoney's hands.
Jomoney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Jomoney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a nice body shot.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jomoney under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Jomoney on that attempt.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney with a poor takedown
and Jomoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jomoney on the side of the head.
Ward catches Jomoney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jomoney takes one to the chin there.
Jomoney shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Ward thuds a left hand into Jomoney's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney avoids the body shot from Ward.
Jomoney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward with a jab.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jomoney shoots in.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivan Jomoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
A very excited looking Maxim Ward made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 531 p4p, 641 weight class) and Juju Baraka (ranked 78 p4p, 93 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Baraka's choice of entrance music: Burning Spear. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Baraka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington misses with a hook.
Baraka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Baraka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Baraka counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Baraka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baraka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Washington misses with a combination
and Baraka counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka throws an off balance right hand
and Washington counters with a two punch combo.
Imperial Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a right hand
and Baraka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baraka cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baraka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington misses the jab.
Washington is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Baraka.
Baraka scores with a nice strike.
Baraka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Baraka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Baraka.
Nice cross by Baraka.
Baraka misses with a hook.
Baraka scores with a leg kick.
Washington with a jab.
Washington throws a solid leg kick but Baraka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Washington.
Baraka is trying to counter with his kicks.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington jabs Baraka right on the nose. Baraka blinks but takes it well.
Washington cracks Baraka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baraka tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Washington lands.
Washington is looking to chop away at Baraka's legs.
Washington misses the jab.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baraka at a distance.
Jab by Washington.
Baraka misses with a body punch
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baraka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baraka drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baraka moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Baraka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Baraka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baraka throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baraka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baraka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Washington swings for the body but Baraka moves out of range.
Baraka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baraka counters with a straight right hand.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
enabling Baraka to counter with a crisp jab.
Baraka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baraka lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baraka manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baraka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Baraka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Baraka.
Washington throws a leg kick but Baraka checks it.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baraka takes one to the chin there.
Baraka takes one on the button.
Baraka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Baraka throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Baraka throws a body kick that misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Imperial Washington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington moves out of range as Baraka throws a body kick.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Baraka ducks down to avoid it.
Baraka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington misses with a right hand
and Baraka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Baraka moved out of range nicely.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Baraka checks it.
A big right from Washington misses.
Baraka scores with a nice body kick.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a hook but Baraka avoids it easily.
Baraka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington connects with the punch.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Baraka saw that one coming.
Imperial Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Baraka misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baraka throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Baraka moves forwards but Washington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Baraka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Washington throws a leg kick that misses.
Baraka 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.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Baraka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Baraka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baraka throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baraka misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka misses with a hook.
As Baraka backs away, Washington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraka misses with a looping left.
Baraka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washington on the side of the head.
Baraka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baraka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington catches Baraka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Washington misses.
Baraka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Baraka jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Baraka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Baraka's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baraka.
Baraka misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a two punch combo.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Baraka counters with a stiff right hand.
Baraka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baraka is out of range.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Baraka should have avoided that one.
Washington misses with a right hand
letting Baraka counter with a right hand.
Baraka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baraka lands a big head kick that sends Washington tumbling to the mat! Baraka takes a step backwards and waves Washington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Washington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington thumps Baraka with a low kick.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Baraka counters with a huge left! Washington is in big trouble! He's backing up but Baraka isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Washington from any more damage. A dominating finish by Baraka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juju Baraka!
A relieved looking Juju Baraka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David King (ranked 698 p4p, 457 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 105 p4p, 73 weight class). King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky. Boris Krylov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
A jab lands there for Krylov.
Krylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King misses with a body punch
and Krylov counters by clinching up.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krylov.
King breaks the clinch.
Krylov connects with a solid leg kick.
King misses with an uppercut.
Krylov throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like David King has been cut.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krylov staying out of range there.
King walks into a straight right hand from Krylov.
Krylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krylov scrambles back to his feet.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krylov.
Krylov lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws a series of punches but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov tries to clinch
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Krylov backing up. Krylov nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
Krylov with a nice calf kick.
Krylov's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
King staying out of range there.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krylov lands with a right hand.
Krylov misses with a head kick.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krylov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Krylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King throws a right hand that Krylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krylov also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Krylov settles back down.
Krylov scores with a body shot.
That kick from Krylov tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krylov.
Krylov with a jab.
Krylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Krylov staying out of range there.
King scores with a hook to the body. Krylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King stuns Krylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by King.
Krylov tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Krylov jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from King.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krylov counters with an outside leg kick.
Krylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krylov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a looping right.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King throws a right hand that Krylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krylov also avoids with ease.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Krylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
A combination from King does no damage.
Krylov slips under a jab from King.
King misses with the combination.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Krylov rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Krylov lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Krylov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King connects with a jab.
Krylov with the inside leg kick.
Krylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krylov at a distance.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Krylov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krylov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Krylov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Krylov wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krylov on the side of the head.
Krylov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Krylov lands a jab to King's midsection.
Krylov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
Krylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Krylov thumps King with a low kick.
Krylov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krylov wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Krylov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King is rocked!
Krylov connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krylov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks King square on the jaw! Damn, King is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David King was interviewed post fight and said 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ford (ranked 296 p4p, 202 weight class) and Nati Pisswater (ranked 41 p4p, 29 weight class). Nati Pisswater is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ed Ford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nati Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisswater slips under a jab from Ford.
A bone on bone clash there as Pisswater blocks the leg kick.
Ford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pisswater. That one must have hurt.
Pisswater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pisswater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford scores with a jab.
Pisswater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Pisswater as he checks the leg kick.
Ford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Pisswater pushes him off.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Pisswater tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pisswater feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ford. Beautiful body shot.
Pisswater avoids the body shot from Ford.
Pisswater moves out of range of the strikes.
Pisswater doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Pisswater closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater lands a left hand.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pisswater controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford lands with a right to the head.
Ford tries a body shot but Pisswater blocks it.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford blocks a body shot from Pisswater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pisswater.
Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Pisswater.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pisswater blocking some punches.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pisswater content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ford misses with some punches.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Pisswater controls the action.
Pisswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pisswater.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pisswater backwards.
Ford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford pushes Pisswater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pisswater - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford pushes Pisswater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ford prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands a body shot.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Pisswater misses with a punch on the inside.
Pisswater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ford misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pisswater.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pisswater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
Pisswater digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Pisswater misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ford.
Ford lands a left hand.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Pisswater backwards.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pisswaters head.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pisswater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ford to score with a decent uppercut.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pisswater can do to turn this around?
Ford lands a body shot.
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ford looks to land a combination but Pisswater avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pisswater! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Pisswater.
Pisswater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Pisswater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pisswater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pisswater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
Ford throws a low kick but Pisswater avoids it.
Ford cracks Pisswater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pisswater was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pisswater.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Pisswater's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Ford.
Ford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pisswater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Pisswater moves away from the strike by Ford.
It seemed like Pisswater was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ed Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pisswater.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Ford misses.
Pisswater flicks out a counter leg kick but Ford steps away.
Ford throws a head kick that Pisswater semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a kick to the body.
Pisswater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pisswater staying out of range there.
Pisswater throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pisswater walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Pisswater thows a leg kick but Ford checks it
and Ford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pisswater really felt that one!
A shot to the liver by Ford. Beautiful body shot.
Pisswater wants to clinch up but Ford keeps it at a distance.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
Ford tests Pisswater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford scores with a nice right hand.
Pisswater misses the shot to the body.
Pisswater missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Pisswater avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pisswater throws out a powerful jab.
Ford catches Pisswater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Pisswater's shoulder, as Pisswater tries to avoid the shot.
Ford connects with a body shot that sends Pisswater's belly button to the back.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Pisswater slips the punch.
Ford misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Pisswater does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford with a hook.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Pisswater keeps the fight on the outside.
Ford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pisswater is out of range.
Pisswater throws out a counter right but Ford avoids it with no problem.
Pisswater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pisswater.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pisswater! But no joy.
Pisswater swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
A little jabbing left from Pisswater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pisswater throws a big shot that misses.
Pisswater moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Pisswater throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ed Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pisswater is able to avoid easily.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pisswater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pisswater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Pisswater moves in looking to clinch but Ford pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Pisswater misses
and Ford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Pisswater.
Jab, jab by Ford - just one landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pisswater.
Pisswater is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pisswater throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Pisswater releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pisswater throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Pisswater counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ford's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford checks a leg kick.
Pisswater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pisswater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pisswater counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford digs a good hook to Pisswater's body.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Pisswater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ford is looking to clinch but Pisswater is avoiding it.
Pisswater looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pisswater throws a leg kick that misses.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pisswater manages to avoid it.
Pisswater feints a counter leg kick.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Pisswater.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Pisswater counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Pisswater counters with a straight right hand.
Pisswater attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Pisswater moves away and avoids it.
Pisswater misses the jab.
Pisswater throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ford throws a hook but Pisswater avoids it easily.
Pisswater walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
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!
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Pisswater moves out of range of the leg kick from Ford.
Pisswater appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ford sizes up Pisswater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pisswater defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Pisswater counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ford clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pisswater closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Ford prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Pisswater can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Pisswater's head.
Pisswater works on Ford's body with a couple of short punches.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Pisswater.
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater blocks an uppercut.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Pisswater lands a nice shot to the body.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pisswater lands a shoulder strike.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
A short left from Pisswater.
Pisswater misses with a punch to the body.
Pisswater lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Pisswater struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pisswater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pisswater has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford catches Pisswater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pisswater closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pisswater fakes the leg kick and cracks Ford in the body.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pisswater 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.
Ford checks the leg kick.
Pisswater tries to close the distance and clinch but Ford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pisswater throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ford punishes Pisswater's body with a nice straight punch.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Ford lands a jab.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pisswater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pisswater moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Pisswater misses with a body shot.
Ford thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pisswater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pisswater scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pisswater darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pisswater moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ford had his way with Nati Pisswater in that round.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Pisswater thinks about the counter body kick.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Pisswater.
Pisswater tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Pisswater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Pisswater has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pisswater doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Pisswater throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Pisswater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pisswater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pisswater lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ford will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a jab to the body
and Pisswater makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pisswater tries to clinch up.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pisswater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Pisswater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Pisswater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pisswater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Pisswater's head.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pisswater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Some bone on bone action there as Ford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Nati Pisswater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pisswater forces Ford back against the cage and clinches.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Pisswater misses with a punch to the body.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford blocks a body shot from Pisswater.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater slows down the pace here.
Ford blocks a body shot from Pisswater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ed Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pisswater lands a shoulder strike.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pisswater manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Pisswater.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pisswater blocking some punches.
A short left from Pisswater.
Pisswater controlling the action here for a moment.
Pisswater misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater misses with a punch on the inside.
Pisswater misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ed Ford.
Well Ford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Ford!
Ed Ford is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Ed Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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