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HFC 96 - Babinski vs Lindholm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between OJ Da Killa (ranked 3719 p4p, 5910 weight class) and Vinny Doom (ranked 455 p4p, 561 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OJ Da Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Doom!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Killa swats away the attempt to clinch by Doom.
Da Killa misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Doom throws a head kick that misses
and Da Killa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Da Killa defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Da Killa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doom finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Killa's head.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Da Killa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Killa misses with a few strikes there.
Da Killa throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Doom tries to clinch but Da Killa moves out of range.
Doom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Doom moves out of range easily.
Da Killa scores with a hook to the body. Doom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Killa throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Da Killa's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Killa as he avoids it easily.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Killa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Killa in his tracks.
Da Killa moves out of range as Doom strikes.
Da Killa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Killa connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Vinny Doom has been cut.
Doom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 Da Killa is rocked!
 It looks like OJ Da Killa has been cut.
Da Killa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Da Killa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Da Killa misses.
Doom throws a head kick but Da Killa moves out of range.
Da Killa is looking to counter punch.
Da Killa seems to have got his legs back now.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Killa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Killa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Killa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Doom both land. Nice combination.
Doom misses with a straight left.
Da Killa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Da Killa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Killa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Da Killa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doom cracks Da Killa with a hook to the temple - Da Killa is on wobbly legs here! Doom swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Da Killa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Doom wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinny Doom!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vinny Doom waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Billings (ranked 2634 p4p, 2772 weight class) and Cole Hotman (ranked 257 p4p, 273 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cole Hotman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billings.
Hotman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Billings is out of range.
Hotman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hotman.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
Hotman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hotman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that Hotman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hotman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Billings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hotman doesn't seem bothered though.
Hotman tried to score with a low kick but Billings checks it.
Billings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hotman thumps Billings with a low kick.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Hotman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hotman tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
Billings throws a hook but Hotman blocks it.
Hotman tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
Billings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Hotman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotman manages to avoid it.
Billings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hotman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billings throws a looping overhand right but Hotman ducks down to avoid it.
Billings has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Billings moves out of range as Hotman throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Billings blocks the leg kick.
Hotman looks to land a body kick but Billings moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hotman.
Cole Hotman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotman slips a jab from Billings.
Hotman is looking to chop away at Billings's legs.
Hotman lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Billings throws a big shot that misses.
Hotman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Billings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hotman. Hotman obviously looking to wear him down.
Billings swings for the body but Hotman moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hotman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hotman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Billings jabs Hotman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hotman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Billings.
Both fighters circling a little - Hotman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hotman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Billings blocks the low kick.
Billings looks to throw the jab but Hotman is out of range.
Hotman tries to work over Billings's front leg with a kick but Billings checks it.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Hotman ducks under a wild hook from Billings.
Billings is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Hotman 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.
Hotman throws a solid leg kick but Billings takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hotman.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hotman with a nice calf kick.
Hotman with a nice calf kick.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Hotman slips a straight right by Billings.
Hotman misses with a kick to the body
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
Billings lands a lovely overhand right.
Billings blocks a leg kick.
Billings takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hotman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hotman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Hotman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hotman.
Hotman throws a low kick but Billings avoids it.
Hotman 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.
Hotman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Billings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hotman.
Billings throws a hook to the side of Hotman's head but Hotman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hotman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billings is able to avoid easily.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Billings takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hotman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hotman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Hotman 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hotman.
Hotman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hotman was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Billings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hotman can pounce on him.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hotman connects with a solid leg kick.
Billings blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman throws a leg kick but Billings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hotman. That's going to slow Billings down.
Hotman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billings counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hotman throws a leg kick which misses Billings's front leg but catches the back leg as Billings tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hotman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Billings misses its target.
Hotman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Billings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Billings misses with a body shot.
Hotman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hotman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotman manages to avoid it.
Hotman thows a leg kick but Billings checks it
and Billings counters with a nice body shot.
Hotman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billings thuds his right hand into Hotman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
An attempted straight right counter from Billings misses the target.
Hotman misses with a leg kick.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hotman connects with a solid leg kick.
Hotman moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Hotman is looking to slow Billings down with leg kicks.
Hotman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billings checks it well.
Hotman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billings is able to avoid easily.
Hotman tries to work over Billings's front leg with a kick but Billings checks it.
Billings with a nice cross.
Billings lands a body shot.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Hotman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Billings finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotman tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Billings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hotman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Hotman throws a push kick but Billings slaps the foot to one side.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotman manages to avoid it.
Hotman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billings is out of range and Hotman settles back down.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hotman.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hotman moves away.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Hotman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hotman.
Hotman needs to keep his hands up - Billings had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hotman. That's going to slow Billings down.
Billings throws a hook to the side of Hotman's head but Hotman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings misses the jab.
Hotman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Billings takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Billings scores with a decent looking hook.
Hotman feints and then cracks Billings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billings down.
Hotman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hotman throws a leg kick that misses.
Cole Hotman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hotman.
Hotman throws a front kick aimed at Billings's knee but Billings avoids it well.
Hotman tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
Hotman needs to keep his hands up - Billings had a free shot at his head there.
Hotman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hotman fakes the leg kick and cracks Billings in the body.
A low kick lands for Hotman.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws an overhand right that lands on Hotman's shoulder, as Hotman tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings throws a body punch but Hotman moves out of range.
Hotman is looking to chop away at Billings's legs.
Hotman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billings.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Billings 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.
Hotman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hotman tries to land a front kick but Billings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hotman. That's going to slow Billings down.
Billings throws a body punch but Hotman moves out of range.
Hotman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Hotman misses
and Billings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billings swings for the body but Hotman moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Billings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Hotman misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole Hotman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Billings blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Billings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billings moves out of range of the leg kick from Hotman.
Hotman throws a leg kick
and Billings counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hotman throws out a leg kick but Billings moves out of range and Hotman only half commits.
Hotman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hotman throws a low kick but Billings moves out of range easily.
Billings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hotman lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Hotman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billings 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
Hotman is looking to slow Billings down with leg kicks.
Billings lands a jab to Hotman's midsection.
Hotman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Billings misses its target.
Hotman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hotman is looking to slow Billings down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hotman.
Billings lands a nice looking body shot.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Billings.
Hotman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billings is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hotman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billings. Hotman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billings takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Billings avoids the head kick by Hotman.
Billings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hotman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billings throws a big shot that misses.
Hotman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mark Billings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Hotman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings swings widly with a right hand
and Hotman counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotman defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Hotman tries a quick counter leg kick but Billings is wise to it.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hotman moves away.
Billings checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billings will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hotman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Billings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billings checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Billings coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Billings blocks the low kick.
Billings cracks Hotman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hotman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billings is out of range and Hotman settles back down.
Billings tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hotman.
Hotman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotman throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Billings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hotman.
Hotman throws a leg kick that misses.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hotman.
Hotman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Billings moves out of range of the leg kick from Hotman.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hotman tries to land a front kick but Billings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hotman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hotman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billings checks a low kick from Hotman.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Billings misses.
Hotman throws a body kick that misses.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hotman connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotman feints and then cracks Billings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billings down.
Hotman lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Billings fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billings misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotman moves out of range of the strikes.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Billings throws a hook but Hotman blocks it.
Billings scores with a sloppy right hand. Hotman should have avoided that one.
 Hotman is rocked!
Hotman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Hotman.
That kick from Hotman tenderised Billings's leg. Billings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hotman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billings.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hotman.
Hotman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Hotman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hotman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Hotman!
In his post fight interview, Cole Hotman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnie Shavers (ranked 2506 p4p, 22109 weight class) and Dez Havok (ranked 301 p4p, 584 weight class). Earnie Shavers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dez Havok!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havok tries to clinch up.
Shavers is looking to counter the offense by Havok and move into the clinch.
Havok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shavers.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havok lands with an uppercut that bounces Shavers off the cage and back into range.
Shavers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Havok throws a looping overhand right but Shavers ducks down to avoid it.
Havok tries to clinch up.
Shavers has closed the distance and engaged Havok in a clinch.
Havok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers feints a jab promting Havok to slip. Shavers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Havok slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shavers 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.
Shavers swats away the attempt to clinch by Havok.
Havok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers misses with a low kick as Havok jumps back.
Shavers takes one to the side of the head.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers moves out of range easily.
Havok tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Havok.
A slow jab from Shavers misses its intended target.
Shavers scores with a hook.
Havok cracks Shavers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Havok is just out of range.
Shavers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Shavers.
Havok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Havok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Havok's head.
Havok digs a good body shot into Shavers's ribs.
Shavers slips under a jab from Havok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers scores with a hook.
Havok throws out a loose jab but Shavers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavers.
Havok moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havok closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Havok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Havok manages to break the clinch.
Shavers swings for the body but Havok moves out of range.
Havok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.
Havok blocks an uppercut.
Havok prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Havok is working Shavers over against the cage.
Shavers tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside.
Havok manages to break the clinch.
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Shavers as the two fighters clinch.
Havok breaks the clinch.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shavers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Havok manages to circle out of the way.
Havok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Havok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Havok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shavers avoids the body shot from Havok.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Havok tests Shavers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Shavers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Shavers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Havok doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Havok misses.
Havok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Shavers.
Nice straight punches there by Shavers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shavers.
Shavers scores with a sloppy right hand. Havok should have avoided that one.
Shavers throws a body punch but Havok moves out of range.
Shavers throws a body punch but Havok moves out of range.
Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havok can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
Shavers leaning against his opponent.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
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 Earnie Shavers will probably get the nod.
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.
Havok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Havok saw it coming and moves away.
Havok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shavers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Havok manages to circle out of the way.
Havok clinches up with Shavers and pushes him back against the cage.
Shavers prevents Havok from breaking the clinch.
Havok lands a shot to the body.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havok struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Earnie Shavers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Havok breaks from the clinch.
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.
Havok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shavers avoids the head kick by Havok.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Havok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Shavers misses.
Dez Havok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers misses with an uppercut.
Shavers throws a jab when Havok was well out of range.
Shavers throws a low kick, looking for Havok's leg but Havok calmly moves out of range.
Havok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shavers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shavers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Havok misses.
Shavers blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shavers misses the target.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Shavers lands a two punch combo.
Havok takes a swing at Shavers's ribcage but misses.
Shavers is looking to counter the offense by Havok and move into the clinch.
Shavers tries to keep at a distance but Havok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havok moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Havok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havok lands with a light punch inside.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Havok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havok throws a left that rocks Shavers and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Havok dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Shavers regain composure!
Shavers is rocked!
Havok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Shavers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shavers manages to get back to half guard.
Shavers seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shavers keeping control of the position.
Shavers wants to control but Havok is keeping busy.
Shavers wants to improve his position but Havok is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Havok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dez Havok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shavers misses with a leg kick
and Havok counters with a series of strikes. Shavers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Havok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shavers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Havok tries to get set, Shavers tries to push him back and clinch up but Havok manages to avoid the attempt.
Havok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havok tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shavers is looking to clinch but Havok is avoiding it.
Havok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Havok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shavers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Havok pushes Shavers up against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Havok as the two fighters clinch.
Havok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dez Havok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Shavers. That's going to slow Havok down.
Shavers throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Havok misses its intended target.
Shavers staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Havok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shavers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Havok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Havok misses with a series of wild punches.
Shavers defending well as Havok loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Havok finds it's way through Shavers's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Havok.
Havok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shavers moves out of range of the strikes.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Havok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Havok.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Havok is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Havok.
Shavers has Havok up against the cage in a clinch.
Havok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Havok.
Havok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Havok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shavers circles away quickly and effectively.
Shavers cracks Havok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Havok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Havok throws a head kick that misses
and Shavers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shavers rushes Havok and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havok's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavers.
It looks like Dez Havok has been cut.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers dips to his left and cracks Havok with an uppercut!
Shavers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havok throws out the jab.
Shavers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Havok.
Shavers wants to land a leg kick but Havok is out of range.
Shavers throws a looping overhand right but Havok ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Havok.
Shavers tries to clinch but Havok moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Havok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Havok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havok misses the jab.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers moves out of range easily.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Havok tries to clinch there but Shavers circles away.
Havok wants to clinch.
Shavers fails to land with a series of punches.
Havok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shavers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shavers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shavers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havok clinches.
Havok is trying to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling him.
Havok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shavers ducks under a wild hook from Havok.
Havok cracks Shavers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shavers closes the distance and pushes Havok back into the cage.
Shavers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Havok working hard to break the clinch.
Havok misses with some punches.
Shavers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Havok up against the cage.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers misses with a body punch.
Havok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Havok lands a shoulder strike.
Havok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Havok manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dez Havok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Havok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez Havok!
Dez Havok very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 1547 p4p, 1404 weight class) and Lou Slugger (ranked 197 p4p, 175 weight class). DJ's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Slugger has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slugger slips a jab and a cross from DJ.
Slugger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
DJ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DJ thuds his right hand into Slugger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slugger misses with an uppercut. DJ saw that one coming.
And DJ counters with a quick kick to the body but Slugger blocks it.
DJ moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DJ throws a body shot but no joy.
DJ has closed the distance and engaged Slugger in a clinch.
Slugger throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Slugger.
DJ prevents a body shot from Slugger.
Slugger lands a body punch in the clinch.
DJ has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slugger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slugger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DJ's elbow.
Slugger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Slugger tenderised DJ's leg. DJ is trying to keep his angry face on.
DJ throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Slugger to counter with a crisp jab.
Slugger digs a good body shot into DJ's ribs.
Slugger lands with a nice body kick.
DJ is breathing heavily.
Slugger drops DJ with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but DJ looks back up at him and smiles so Slugger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
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!
Slugger punishes DJ's body with a nice straight punch.
Slugger is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches DJ flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! DJ is out cold! Slugger holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hearn misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentine works Hearn's body with a nice hook.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hearn feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
and Hearn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Hearn controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearn lands a shot to the body.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearn's elbow.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Hearn is working Valentine over against the cage.
A short left from Hearn.
Valentine is working Hearn over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearn lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hearn gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Nice body punch from Hearn - that landed with a thud.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Hearn presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearn misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hearn.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
Hearn tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Hearn avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn 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.
Hearn tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hearn defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Hearn clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn working aggressively here.
Hearn lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Hearn avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Hearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearn blocks an uppercut.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Hearn tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas Hearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Hearn tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn takes a shot to the head.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn blocking some punches.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Hearn gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hearn cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Hearn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hearn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valentine.
Valentine jabs at Hearn's body.
Hearn scores with a head kick.
Valentine forces Hearn back against the cage and clinches.
Hearn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearn blocking some punches.
Hearn blocking some punches.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Hearn lands an uppercut.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Hearn.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Hearn is working Valentine over against the cage.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearn.
A short right from Hearn on the inside.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Hearn lands a right hand.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearn.
Hearn digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hearn cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn blocks a body shot from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hearn.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Thomas Hearn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hearn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
Thomas Hearn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dickinson (ranked 1194 p4p, 1233 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 177 p4p, 182 weight class). Dickinson comes into the arena with Resurrection - Chris Travis blaring out of the sound system. Hanayama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Plan Three - Triggers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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9 - 11 - 0 |
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoru Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Dickinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickinson.
Hanayama scores with a body shot.
Hanayama connects with a looping right hand.
Hanayama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Dickinson.
Dickinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanayama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickinson swivels and escapes.
Hanayama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dickinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickinson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanayama passes into half guard.
Dickinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hanayama is trying to work for a kimura but Dickinson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanayama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Hanayama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanayama seems to be working for a kimura but Dickinson defends the submission attempt.
Hanayama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Hanayama wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is defending well.
Hanayama is still trying to improve position.
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanayama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Hanayama misses with a body shot.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Dickinson swings widly with a right hand
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanayama throws out a loose jab but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches up with Dickinson, looking for a takedown. Hanayama pushes Dickinson against the cage but Dickinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanayama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson catches Hanayama 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.
Hanayama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dickinson's waist but Dickinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanayama off to one side.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Dickinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Dickinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Dickinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanayama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanayama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanayama's head.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson with a nice calf kick.
Hanayama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Dickinson scores with a nice right hand.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanayama.
It seemed like Hanayama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanayama.
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 Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dickinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanayama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice body punch from Hanayama.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Hanayama moves out of range.
Dickinson misses with a combination
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanayama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanayama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Hanayama moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Hanayama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Hanayama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
Hanayama staying out of range there.
Hanayama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Dickinson leaves Hanayama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson moves forwards but Hanayama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dickinson connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dickinson.
Dickinson cracks Hanayama with a good jab.
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hanayama.
Dickinson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dickinson slips a jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Dickinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanayama misses with a hook
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dickinson cracks Hanayama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanayama throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dickinson 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.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Dickinson.
Dickinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Dickinson tenderised Hanayama's leg. Hanayama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hanayama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanayama misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama lands with a right hand.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanayama.
Hanayama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Hanayama throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.
Hanayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
A quick step to the side and Dickinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanayama has time to react.
Dickinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Hanayama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanayama down.
Dickinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanayama.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanayama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanayama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Hanayama's belly button to the back.
Dickinson lunges at Hanayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanayama's hand.
Hanayama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dickinson lands a nice shot that snaps Hanayama's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanayama. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the body
and Hanayama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson slips a jab from Hanayama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson lands a jab to the head.
Hanayama thuds a left hand into Dickinson's body.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Hanayama moved out of range.
Hanayama walks into a straight right hand from Dickinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dickinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanayama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanayama blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the head.
Dickinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson throws a lazy right hand but Hanayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Hanayama misses with a wild body shot.
Hanayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
Dickinson lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanayama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanayama moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanayama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickinson throws a jab when Hanayama was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hanayama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanayama shoots for a takedown but Dickinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanayama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A cross from Dickinson lands.
Hanayama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Dickinson.
Dickinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickinson missing with a left hand there. Hanayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickinson throws a jab when Hanayama was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanayama! But no joy.
Hanayama blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hanayama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanayama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Dickinson. No joy for Hanayama on that attempt.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dickinson moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
Dickinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Hanayama shakes it off.
Hanayama misses with a right hand
and Hanayama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanayama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama slips a jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson defending well as Hanayama loads up on a big left hand.
Hanayama scores with a nice right hand.
Hanayama checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Dickinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hanayama misses with a looping right.
Hanayama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanayama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Dickinson ducks right into an uppercut from Hanayama.
Hanayama walks into a straight right hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanayama throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama misses with a left hand
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanayama misses with a straight left.
Dickinson moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Hanayama blocks the leg kick.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Dickinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanayama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dickinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanayama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama tries to clinch up
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanayama 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Dickinson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dickinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanayama is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanayama lands a jab.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown but Dickinson shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
After the fight, Sean Dickinson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakeem Marley (ranked 2579 p4p, 2188 weight class) and Ragnar Ragnarsson (ranked 333 p4p, 285 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. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Marley.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Marley misses.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Marley is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Marley throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
Marley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ragnarsson.
It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Marley looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Marley takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnar Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Marley throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Marley is looking for a counter combo.
Good work by Ragnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Marley. Those never looked like landing.
Marley defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Ragnarsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.
Marley is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marley swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
It looked like Marley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marley walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Marley throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
Marley is rocked!
Marley drops his hands momentarily. Ragnarsson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Marley staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Marley doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Ragnarsson!
Rakeem Marley was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 1149 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 154 p4p, 138 weight class). Theorist comes into the arena with ShockOne - Follow Me blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Adee misses
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Adee lands a nice shot that snaps Theorist's head back.
It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
We've been informed that Adee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Theorist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Theorist finds it's way through Adee's defenses.
Adee connects with the punch.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick
and Theorist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Theorist connects with a right hand. Adee shakes it off.
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist is looking to clinch.
Theorist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adee.
Adee scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Adee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adee misses with a body shot.
Theorist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Theorist throws a jab when Adee was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Theorist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adee has Theorist up against the cage in a clinch.
Adee misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist prevents a body shot from Adee.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Theorist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adee or not.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist tries to work over Adee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Theorist controls the action.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Adee tries to work over Theorist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theorist scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist gets through Adee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Theorist controls the action.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theorist lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Theorist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Adee.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Theorist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Theorist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee digs a right hand into Theorist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theorist's gas tank.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adee misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adee tries to work over Theorist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist lands with a short shot to the head.
Theorist tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Adee cracks Theorist with a nice body shot.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adee tries to work over Theorist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Adee.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Adee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Adee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theorist's elbow.
Theorist lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adee blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adee.
Theorist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
Theorist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Theorist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist prevents a body shot from Adee.
Theorist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Theorist lands a left hand.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Theorist lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Adee fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by Theorist.
Theorist dips to his left and cracks Adee with an uppercut!
Conspiracy Theorist is winning the standup battle so far.
Adee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adee throws a good cross that connects.
Adee throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Theorist.
Adee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
Adee is working Theorist over against the cage.
Adee digs a right hand into Theorist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theorist's gas tank.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theorist.
Theorist works on Adee's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Theorist.
Theorist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adee has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Theorist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee misses with some punches.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adee blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
Theorist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theorist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Theorist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
Conspiracy Theorist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Theorist controls the action.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist is leaning against Adee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Adee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
Adee tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
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!
Adee lands a hook that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Adee blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Theorist lands with a short shot to the head.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
Theorist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adee gets through Theorist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Adee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Theorist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Theorist controls the action.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist working aggressively here.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Adee blocking some punches.
Theorist gets through Adee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a body punch.
Theorist lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Theorist - that landed with a thud.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Adee.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee lands with a right to the head.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Theorist.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theorist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theorist scores with a shoulder strike.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adee misses with a body shot
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Theorist throws a jab but it's blocked by Adee.
Adee throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Adee moves away and avoids it.
Theorist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theorist doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Theorist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee throws the left hand but Theorist avoids the punch easily.
Adee blocks a jab.
Adee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theorist connects with a right hand. Adee shakes it off.
Theorist ducks under a wild hook from Adee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Adee misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee clobbers Theorist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adee working aggressively here.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Theorist controls the action.
Theorist works on Adee's body with a couple of short punches.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Theorist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theorist 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!
Theorist blocks a body shot from Adee.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Adee.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Adee misses with some punches.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Adee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
Adee prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Adee digs a right hand into Theorist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theorist's gas tank.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Theorist controls his hands.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Theorist controls the action.
Theorist lands a body shot.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theorist lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Theorist.
Adee misses with some punches.
Theorist digs a right hand underneath Adee's ribcage. Adee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adee blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist blocks a body shot from Adee.
Theorist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Adee blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Theorist cracks Adee with a nice body shot.
Adee prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Theorist pushes Adee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Theorist 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
A less than humble Conspiracy Theorist misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Veidt (ranked 309 p4p, 342 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 39 p4p, 41 weight class). Veidt's entrance music is Alien Weaponry. A fine choice. Demenok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Lighthouse Speech. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rukter Demenok enters the cage!
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Veidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veidt tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Veidt or perhaps it was just good defense by Demenok, which made it look bad.
Veidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demenok throws a hook but Veidt avoids it easily.
Demenok ducks right into an uppercut from Veidt.
Veidt shoots for a takedown but Demenok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Veidt's head coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demenok thows a body kick. Veidt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Demenok looks to move away, Veidt throws a big counter combo but Demenok just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demenok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veidt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demenok tries to work over Veidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veidt manages to break the clinch.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Veidt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veidt needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veidt walks into a jab.
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Veidt digs a good body shot into Demenok's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a head kick that Veidt semi-blocks.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Veidt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown attempt by Veidt or perhaps it was just good defense by Demenok, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Veidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veidt lands a jab to the head.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Veidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veidt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demenok circles away quickly and effectively.
Veidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Veidt ducks down to avoid it.
Veidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Veidt throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Veidt walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Veidt misses.
Veidt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Veidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Demenok scores with a jab. Veidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok slaps away a takedown attempt from Veidt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left lands for Demenok.
Veidt shoots in for a double leg but Demenok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veidt needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Veidt shoots in looking for a takedown but Demenok manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veidt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demenok explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Veidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demenok but Demenok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veidt.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Veidt off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Veidt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Veidt loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Veidt has a takedown stuffed.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Veidt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Veidt clinches with his opponent.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Veidt closes the distance and clinches up with Demenok, looking for a takedown. Veidt pushes Demenok against the cage but Demenok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok lunges at Veidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veidt's hand.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Veidt's body. Veidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Veidt forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Veidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Veidt wants to get back to striking at distance but Demenok won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demenok jabs Veidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veidt.
Veidt lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Veidt's shoulder, as Veidt tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Veidt.
Veidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Veidt moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Veidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Veidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Veidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veidt forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
Veidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veidt looks for a takedown but Demenok sprawls well.
Veidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andy Veidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Veidt seems unphased.
Veidt walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Veidt is rocked!
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Veidt's belly button to the back.
Oh Veidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Veidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veidt fails with a takedown attempt.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Veidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Veidt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veidt checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Veidt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Veidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Veidt's leg. Veidt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demenok closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Veidt sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Veidt shakes it off.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demenok blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veidt tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Veidt's belly button to the back.
Veidt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veidt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veidt blocks a leg kick.
As Demenok looks to move away, Veidt throws a big counter combo but Demenok just gets out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demenok, as that shot connected.
Veidt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Veidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Veidt with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Veidt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veidt's head.
Veidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veidt tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Veidt throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok slips a jab from Veidt.
Veidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Veidt didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Veidt with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veidt on the side of the head.
Veidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veidt shoots in but Demenok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Veidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Veidt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Demenok thuds a left hand into Veidt's body.
Veidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Veidt shoots in and bounces Demenok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Demenok is pulling down on Veidt's head to control his posture.
Demenok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Demenok holds on and takes a little breather.
Veidt stopping the sweep attempt from Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok controlling the position.
Veidt stopping the sweep attempt from Demenok.
Veidt postures up.
Veidt is working Demenok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veidt stopping the sweep attempt from Demenok.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Veidt from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Veidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demenok working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veidt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demenok taking a breather.
Veidt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Veidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demenok pulls his leg out and moves away.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Veidt's body. Veidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veidt blocks a jab.
Veidt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veidt throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Veidt slips under a jab.
Demenok throws a head kick that Veidt semi-blocks.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veidt lunges at Demenok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demenok's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Veidt blocks the leg kick.
Veidt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veidt checks a leg kick.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Veidt.
A right-left combo lands from Veidt.
Veidt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veidt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Veidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Demenok catches Veidt right on the button with a cross.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veidt moves in looking to clinch but Demenok pushes him off.
Veidt misses with a straight right.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veidt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andy Veidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Demenok.
Veidt looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Veidt shoots in and drives through. Demenok sprawls well.
Veidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veidt takes a step back to recover.
Demenok punishes Veidt's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Veidt's body. Veidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demenok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demenok wants it to stay on the feet.
Veidt shoots in and drives through. Demenok sprawls well.
Veidt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok pushes Veidt away with a front kick.
Demenok lands a jab to Veidt's midsection.
Demenok lands a lovely overhand right.
Demenok feints and then cracks Veidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veidt down.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veidt at a distance.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok with a jab.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Babinski (ranked 43 p4p, 109 weight class) and Olli Lindholm (ranked 9 p4p, 20 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Babinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Olli Lindholm!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babinski's head backwards.
Lindholm misses with a body kick.
It appears Babinski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski misses with a looping right.
Lindholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babinski avoids the body shot from Lindholm.
It looked like Babinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Babinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Babinski!
Babinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lindholm throws a nice head kick!
Lindholm scores with a jab. Babinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindholm. That snapped Babinski's head back.
Babinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindholm.
Lindholm swings widly with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindholm connects with a right hand. Babinski shakes it off.
Lindholm is looking to clinch.
Lindholm misses with a wild body shot.
Lindholm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindholm darts in and clinches Babinski up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Babinski.
A short body shot lands from Babinski as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Babinski.
Lindholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindholm lands with a right to the head.
Babinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lindholm fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindholm.
Babinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Babinski.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Babinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindholm backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindholm.
Babinski tries a body shot but Lindholm blocks it.
Babinski blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindholm backwards.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Lindholm controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Babinski.
A shot in the inside from Babinski.
Babinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindholm tries to throw a body punch but Babinski avoids it by throwing Lindholm back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindholm.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Lindholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindholm blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Babinski blocking some punches.
Lindholm jumps into guard, dragging Babinski to the mat.
Lindholm working for a triangle but Babinski defends it easily.
Lindholm pulls Babinski in to control the position.
Babinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindholm on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lindholm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lindholm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindholm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindholm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lindholm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindholm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Babinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lindholm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Lindholm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Lindholm.
An attempted straight right counter from Babinski misses the target.
Lindholm throws a wild body kick that Babinski sees coming a mile off.
Babinski throwing a counter right hand but Lindholm manages to avoid it.
Babinski misses with a wild body shot.
Lindholm lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lindholm throws a lazy head kick
and Babinski scores with a counter punch that sends Lindholm to the canvas! Babinski smells blood - he's punishing Lindholm with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lindholm has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski retains his heavyweight title!
Viktor Babinski 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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