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WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoner Steve (ranked 3946 p4p, 4639 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 483 p4p, 516 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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Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
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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 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoner Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu avoids the body shot from Steve.
Versu ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Versu in his tracks.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Versu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Versu throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Versu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Versu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Versu 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.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Versu.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu throws a front kick aimed at Steve's knee but Steve avoids it well.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Versu ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Versu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve throws a hook but Versu avoids it easily.
Steve has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Versu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Versu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Versu lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Versu manages to avoid it.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Versu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Versu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versu scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
That kick from Versu tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Versu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Versu throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Versu counters with a thumping low kick.
Versu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve takes a step back to recover.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve takes one on the button.
Versu jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Versu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve slips a straight right by Versu.
Versu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Versu moves away.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Versu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Versu.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Versu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Versu as he connects with a hook.
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Versu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve scores with a hook.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Versu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a jab when Versu was well out of range.
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Versu throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Versu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Versu slips a jab from Steve.
Versu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Versu with a nice calf kick.
Steve misses the jab.
No joy there for Versu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Versu jabs at Steve's body.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Versu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geo Versu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Versu moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Versu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Versu slips under a jab from Steve.
Versu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve digs a good body shot into Versu's ribs.
Versu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Versu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve clobbers Versu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Versu is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Steve throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
Versu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Versu. That's going to slow Steve down.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Versu saw that one coming.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu tries to work over Steve's front leg with a kick but Steve checks it.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Versu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Versu.
Steve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Versu throws a right hand that misses
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Versu scores with a leg kick.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Versu scores with a body shot.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Versu to score with a decent uppercut.
Versu thumps Steve with a low kick.
Versu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve moves out of range as Versu throws a body kick.
A low kick from Versu is predictable there
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Versu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Versu takes one on the button.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Versu moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Versu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Versu.
Versu throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Versu throws a poor cross that misses
and Versu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Versu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
Versu lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Versu throws a shot to the body.
Versu throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Versu just misses with a punch to the body.
Versu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve takes a swing at Versu's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Versu avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Versu connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Versu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Versu.
Good standup being displayed there by Versu as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Versu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Versu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Versu lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Steve throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Versu cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Versu throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geo Versu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steve wants to clinch up but Versu keeps it at a distance.
Versu misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Versu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Versu slips under a jab from Steve.
Versu cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Versu can pounce on him.
Versu lands a jab.
Good shot there by Versu.
Versu works the jab nicely.
Versu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Versu throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Versu only half commits.
Steve cracks Versu with a right hand 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!
Versu misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
Versu scores with a body shot.
Versu misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Versu misses.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Versu fakes the leg kick and cracks Steve in the body.
Versu swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Versu throws a lazy head kick
and Versu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve clinches.
Stoner Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Versu.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Versu breaks from the clinch.
Versu walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu tries to land a leg kick but Steve saw it coming and moves away.
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Versu blocking some punches.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Versu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve dodges an elbow strike from Versu.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Versu lands a nice knee to the body.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Versu cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Versu lands a body punch.
Versu lands with a light punch inside.
Versu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Versu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Versu throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Versu.
Versu misses with an elbow over the top.
Versu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Versu digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Versu lands a shot to the body.
Versu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steve prevents a body shot from Versu.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Versu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Versu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Versu lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve misses with some punches.
Versu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve looks to land a combination but Versu avoids it well.
Versu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve takes a swing at Versu's ribcage but misses.
Steve tries to move into range but Versu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versu manages to avoid it.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
Steve misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Versu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu!
During a confident post fight interview, Geo Versu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 2844 p4p, 4852 weight class) and Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 80 p4p, 153 weight class). Zexi comes to the cage accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb DeCoteau!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi throws a head kick but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Zexi misses with a hook
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeCoteau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeCoteau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeCoteau, as that shot connected.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeCoteau.
 It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi drops his hands momentarily and DeCoteau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau checks a leg kick.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
DeCoteau scores with a takedown into Zexi's guard.
DeCoteau 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.
DeCoteau throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi looking to control.
DeCoteau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zexi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeCoteau, into his guard.
DeCoteau wants to control but Zexi passes easily into half guard.
DeCoteau is looking to escape.
Zexi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zexi is working away from the top position though.
Zexi is keen to just control but DeCoteau is a slippery customer.
Zexi tries to pass to full mount but DeCoteau defends it.
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zexi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
DeCoteau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zexi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
DeCoteau has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on DeCoteau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeCoteau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeCoteau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
DeCoteau wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
DeCoteau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
DeCoteau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zexi wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely.
Zexi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caleb DeCoteau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeCoteau slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi connects with an inside leg kick.
DeCoteau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeCoteau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zexi as he jumps to the side.
DeCoteau dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
DeCoteau throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from DeCoteau.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
DeCoteau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zexi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau throws a poor cross that misses
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi connects with a right hand. DeCoteau shakes it off.
Zexi throws a low kick, looking for DeCoteau's leg but DeCoteau calmly moves out of range.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeCoteau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeCoteau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi thows a leg kick but DeCoteau checks it
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
DeCoteau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeCoteau lands the left hand.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A little jabbing left from DeCoteau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - DeCoteau coming out on top.
A jab from Zexi misses.
DeCoteau defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from DeCoteau misses.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeCoteau moves away.
DeCoteau lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Zexi misses with a looping left.
DeCoteau scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from DeCoteau misses its intended target.
It looked like Zexi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi throws a jab when DeCoteau was well out of range.
DeCoteau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeCoteau staying out of range there.
DeCoteau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeCoteau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but DeCoteau moved out of range nicely.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeCoteau misses with a wild combination.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
DeCoteau throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi throws a body punch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and DeCoteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeCoteau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau moves away from the strike by Zexi.
DeCoteau checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
DeCoteau misses with a series of wild punches.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeCoteau counters with a nice body shot.
DeCoteau throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by DeCoteau as he connects with a hook.
Zexi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeCoteau defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCoteau misses.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - DeCoteau had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
DeCoteau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoteau throws an elbow that misses. Zexi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeCoteau's guard. Nice move by Zexi!
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeCoteau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeCoteau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeCoteau wants to take a breather but Zexi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb DeCoteau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeCoteau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
DeCoteau misses with a two punch combination.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DeCoteau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from DeCoteau.
Zexi misses with a hook
and DeCoteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on DeCoteau's shoulder, as DeCoteau tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeCoteau has Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi gets through DeCoteau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Still in the clinch, DeCoteau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zexi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau stalling against the cage.
Zexi is trying to stall.
DeCoteau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeCoteau takes a shot to the head.
Zexi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeCoteau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi breaks from the clinch.
DeCoteau misses with the combination.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCoteau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
DeCoteau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau connects with a right hand. Zexi shakes it off.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zexi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi takes a swing at DeCoteau's ribcage but misses.
DeCoteau avoids the head kick by Zexi.
Nice jab there from Zexi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeCoteau misses with a few strikes there.
DeCoteau throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
DeCoteau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zexi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau shoots in but no luck this time.
DeCoteau moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
DeCoteau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeCoteau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Zexi as DeCoteau shoots in.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but DeCoteau ducks down to avoid it.
DeCoteau scores with a kick to the body.
Zexi takes a swing at DeCoteau's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from DeCoteau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zexi throws a hook but DeCoteau avoids it easily.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeCoteau moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeCoteau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeCoteau counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zexi.
A nice leg kick from DeCoteau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeCoteau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from DeCoteau.
A jab lands there for DeCoteau.
DeCoteau moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
DeCoteau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Caleb DeCoteau's cut even more.
DeCoteau swinging wildly here.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on DeCoteau's shoulder, as DeCoteau tries to avoid the shot.
Caleb DeCoteau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from DeCoteau finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb DeCoteau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeCoteau 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb DeCoteau!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 2644 p4p, 2229 weight class) and Seelow Heights (ranked 370 p4p, 318 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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13 - 12 - 1 |
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Cardio machine |
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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 34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seelow Heights!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone works the jab nicely.
Falcone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heights dodges the punch combination from Falcone.
Heights throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem.
Heights slips under a jab from Falcone.
Heights walks into a stiff left hand from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt
and Heights counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights slips a straight right by Falcone.
Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Heights counters with a nice leg kick.
Heights blocks the body kick.
Heights 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.
Heights is looking to clinch.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcone misses the jab.
Heights was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries to clinch up.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Falcone moves into the clinch.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falcone throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone misses the jab.
Falcone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heights avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick
and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Heights blocks a leg kick.
Falcone tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
Falcone gets a double leg takedown into Heights's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heights looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Falcone won't allow Heights to sweep him here.
Heights looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Falcone gets to his feet. Heights looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Falcone thumps Heights with a low kick.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Falcone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heights as he jumps to the side.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heights throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heights sprawls well. Heights wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falcone gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heights is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone with the inside leg kick.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heights crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falcone - the referee stops the clock and Heights gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falcone. Heights manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Falcone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heights is trying to counter with his kicks.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
Falcone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heights counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Falcone is predictable there
letting Heights counter with a right hand.
Heights takes one to the chin there.
Heights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heights takes one on the button.
Heights takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heights closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heights throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Heights raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falcone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heights backs up against the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights.
Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Heights tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heights slips a straight right by Falcone.
Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcone tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
Falcone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heights shapes to counter with a head kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heights throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem.
Falcone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Heights stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Falcone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heights listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Falcone is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a right hand
and Heights counters with a leg kick.
Oh Falcone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heights knocks out Falcone with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Heights before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Heights picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 1592 p4p, 1524 weight class) and Rounin Hashima (ranked 218 p4p, 210 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hashima works Ronaldo's body with a nice hook.
Hashima scores with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo digs a good body shot into Hashima's ribs.
Ronaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hashima counters with a straight right hand.
Ronaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hashima counters with a one-two to the body.
Hashima blocks a leg kick.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid body kick from Ronaldo.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo with a hook.
Ronaldo misses with a straight left.
Hashima 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.
Hashima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Hashima moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Hashima counters with a leg kick.
Ronaldo walks into a stiff left hand from Hashima.
Hashima swinging wildly here.
Hashima with a nice calf kick.
Ronaldo scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ronaldo swings widly with a right hand
and Hashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashima.
Hashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Hashima digs a good hook to Ronaldo's body.
Hashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hashima.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Hashima tries to land a front kick but Ronaldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Hashima moves out of range.
Hashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ronaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the body
and Hashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hashima with a jab.
Hashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hashima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashima throws a big shot that misses.
Hashima avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Hashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashima moves away.
Hashima throws a counter combo.
Hashima is looking to slow Ronaldo down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hashima.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Hashima checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Ronaldo finds it's way through Hashima's defenses.
Ronaldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hashima.
Ronaldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Hashima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ronaldo lands an overhand right.
Ronaldo misses with a right hand
and Hashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hashima is looking to chop away at Ronaldo's legs.
Hashima lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Hashima.
Ronaldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hashimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hashima walks into a straight right hand from Ronaldo.
 Hashima is rocked!
Ronaldo pounces like a tiger and cracks Hashima with a vicious hook! Hashima is down but not out! Ronaldo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Watch Out Ronaldo!
A very excited looking Watch Out Ronaldo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1400 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 203 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cubbedge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire jabs Cubbedge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cubbedge momentarily.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Zaire lands with a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire takes one 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!
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cubbedge momentarily.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cubbedge just manages to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cubbedge finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Zaire.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire slips under a jab from Cubbedge .
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zaire!
It looks like Zaire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cubbedge takes one to the side of the head.
Cubbedge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Cubbedge shakes it off.
Zaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Cubbedge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Zaire half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Zaire counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Zaire misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Zaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Zaire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cubbedge blocks a leg kick.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cubbedge tries to move into range but Zaire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Cubbedge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge on the side of the head.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Cubbedge 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cubbedge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cubbedge doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Zaire.
Cubbedge shoots for a takedown but Zaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire cracks Cubbedge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cubbedge under the eye.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cubbedge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zaire has got the better of the exchanges.
Zaire swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
A nice side step and Cubbedge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cubbedge feints the counter takedown.
Zaire lands with a hook. Cubbedge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaire finish him?
Zaire cracks Cubbedge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Cubbedge down.
Cubbedge seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cubbedge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cubbedge misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge clinches up against the cage.
Zaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cubbedge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks a body shot from Zaire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Zaire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Zaire.
Zaire managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge .
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaire after a bit of a struggle.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
A short right from Zaire.
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaire drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cubbedge right on the button. Cubbedge goes down! Zaire follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zaire gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus St Stone (ranked 1654 p4p, 1882 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 74 p4p, 46 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a one-two to the body.
Shavers misses with a few strikes there.
Shavers swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
St Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
St Stone taking a breather.
St Stone is looking to control Shavers's arms but Shavers gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
St Stone taking a breather.
Maybe St Stone would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shavers is stalling here.
Shavers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St Stone up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers just leaning against St Stone, taking a breather.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses.
It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Shavers working aggressively here.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone working aggressively here.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but St Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shavers avoiding damage as St Stone throws knees to the body.
Shavers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St Stone tries to stall but Shavers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Stone blocks an elbow strike.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shavers lands with a left 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!
St Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Shavers trying to stall but St Stone improves his position.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Shavers throws an elbow that misses.
Shavers managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
St Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Shavers avoids the damage to the body.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone prevents a body shot from Shavers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of St Stone's head.
Shavers stalling.
St Stone stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Shavers fails to land.
St Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
St Stone misses with some punches.
Shavers tries a body shot but St Stone blocks it.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shavers's brow.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers closes the distance and pushes St Stone back into the cage.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shavers.
St Stone tries to stall but Shavers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers controlling the action here for a moment.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses.
St Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shavers's face.
St Stone lands a knee to the body.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! St Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shavers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Stone wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
St Stone rushes Shavers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Shavers 's eye.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcus St Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers rushes St Stone and presses him up against the cage.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcus St Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Shavers is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shavers throws an elbow but misses.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Stone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Shavers shrugs off.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavers clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Shavers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers pushes off an throws an elbow but St Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers digs a right hand underneath St Stone's ribcage. St Stone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
That has opened up Earnie Shavers's cut even more.
St Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shavers as St Stone tries to tie him up.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Shavers lands an elbow inside that St Stone shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shavers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Shavers throws a head punch that misses.
St Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers misses with an elbow strike.
Shavers working aggressively here.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Marcus St Stone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
St Stone tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
St Stone tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from St Stone.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away.
St Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
Shavers is trying to break free.
St Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shavers.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Stone lands a knee to the body.
Shavers throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone taking a breather.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.
Marcus St Stone's cut is getting worse.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone is looking to control Shavers's arms but Shavers gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Stone landing knees to the head.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone lands a knee to the head.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Shavers lands a nice elbow.
St Stone working aggressively here.
Shavers pushes off an throws an elbow but St Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcus St Stone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St Stone has Shavers pressed against the cage, preventing Shavers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
St Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shavers.
St Stone blocks an elbow strike.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Shavers shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Stone throws a head punch that misses.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike.
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
St Stone drives through and clinches with Shavers against the cage.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
Shavers blocks the elbow strike.
Shavers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shavers's brow.
St Stone misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone stalls.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Shavers lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by St Stone.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Shavers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Stone crunches a lovely knee into Shavers's ribcage.
Shavers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shavers avoids it.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shavers is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Earnie Shavers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus St Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Stone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus St Stone!
A very excited looking Marcus St Stone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chan (ranked 1652 p4p, 1395 weight class) and Peguero Jean Philippe (ranked 246 p4p, 201 weight class). Philippe has chosen Chant vaudou haitien as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Peguero Jean Philippe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philippe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chan.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Chan misses
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan with a nice cross.
Philippe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philippe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philippe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chan.
Chan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Philippe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
Philippe throws a big shot that misses.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Philippe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philippe blocks a jab.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Chan misses.
Nice uppercut there from Philippe.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philippe moves away from the strike by Chan.
Philippe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philippe.
Chan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Philippe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Philippe saw that one coming.
Chan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Philippe slips a jab from Chan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Philippe tries to land a front kick but Chan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Philippe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Philippe.
Chan scores with a punch to the head.
Chan misses with a double jab.
Philippe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chan under the eye.
Chan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe counters with a nice body shot.
Philippe takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philippe throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan instigates a clinch.
Chan tries to pull guard but Philippe holds him up against the cage and eventually Chan drops back down to his feet.
Philippe lands with a right to the head.
Chan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Philippe walks away with a smile on his face. Chan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Philippe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Philippe throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Chan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Philippe lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chan misses.
Chan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Philippe misses with a wild combination.
Philippe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Philippe.
Philippe looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
Chan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Philippe's head backwards.
Philippe moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Philippe is fending him off so far but Chan persists. Nope, Philippe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan scores with a nice right hand.
Chan catches Philippe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Philippe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chan finds it's way round the side to connect with Philippe's head.
Chan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philippe throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Philippe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a body shot
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
Philippe takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
Philippe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Philippe defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
Philippe dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Chan misses with a straight right.
Philippe throws out a counter right but Chan avoids it with no problem.
Philippe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Philippe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Peguero Jean Philippe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Philippe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Philippe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Philippe throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Philippe blocks a jab.
Philippe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Philippe moves away and avoids it.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Philippe throws a shot to the body.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Philippe tries to bum rush Chan with a series of wild strikes but Chan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chan lands a head shot.
Philippe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philippe.
Philippe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Philippe looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
Philippe throws a right hand that Chan ducks under and follows up with a left that Chan also avoids with ease.
Chan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Philippe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philippe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Jab from Chan.
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!
Philippe throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philippe slips a straight right by Chan.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philippe needs to keep his hands up - Chan had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Chan.
Chan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Chan finds it's way through Philippe's defenses.
Chan stuns Philippe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Philippe cracks Chan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Chan.
Chan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Philippe.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chan lands a lovely overhand right.
Chan tries to move into range but Philippe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Philippe scores with a punch to the head.
Philippe misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chan.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Philippe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philippe connects with a single shot there.
Chan throws a hook but Philippe avoids it easily.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philippe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Philippe sprawls well. Philippe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chan gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Philippe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Philippe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Philippe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chan doesn't seem bothered though.
Chan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Philippe throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Chan blocks a jab.
Chan looks to score with a jab to the body but Philippe is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan cracks Philippe with a good jab.
Philippe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Philippe scores with the left hand. Chan knows he should have avoided that one.
Philippe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Chan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Philippe to score with a decent uppercut.
Chan thuds his right hand into Philippe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Philippe blocks a jab.
Chan sets himself, and Philippe steps forward looking for the clinch! Chan avoids it this time.
Philippe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Philippe moves away and avoids it.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
Philippe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philippe. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan lands a glancing blow to the side of Philippe's head.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Chan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Philippe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Philippe.
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!
Philippe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philippe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Philippe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Philippe! But no joy.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chan throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
A jab from Chan misses.
Philippe scores with a shot to the body.
Philippe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Philippe lands a jab.
Chan throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Philippe.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Philippe lands with a straight right. Chan didn't see that one coming.
Chan wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Philippe.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Chan throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Chan moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Chan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Philippe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Philippe throws a good cross that connects.
Chan moves out of range as Philippe strikes.
Chan throws a series of strikes that have Philippe backpedaling.
Chan tries to clinch but Philippe moves away
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philippe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Philippe moves away and avoids it.
Philippe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
Chan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Philippe. Philippe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan lands with an uppercut that bounces Philippe off the cage and back into range.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe lands with a shot to the body.
Chan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chan clinches with his opponent.
Philippe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philippe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philippe misses with a looping right.
Philippe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Philippe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Philippe thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philippe throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Philippe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Philippe as he avoids it easily.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Chan catches Philippe right on the button with a cross.
Chan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philippe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Philippe throws out a powerful jab.
Philippe looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Chan tries to move into range but Philippe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chan avoids the body shot from Philippe.
Philippe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Philippe slips a straight right by Chan.
Chan slips under a jab.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Philippe shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philippe slips a jab from Chan.
Philippe looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Philippe ducks down to avoid it.
Chan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peguero Jean Philippe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Philippe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Chan backs off Philippe throws a huge counter combo but Chan manages to avoid it all.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Philippe keeps the fight on the outside.
Philippe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chan misses with a right hand
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan throws a right and a left that Philippe avoids nicely.
Philippe throws a counter combo.
Philippe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philippe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chan walks into a left hand.
A big right from Chan misses.
Philippe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philippe scores with the left hand. Chan knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Chan.
Philippe lands a really nice looking cross but Chan seems unphased.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philippe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philippe moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philippe moves away.
Philippe moves out of range as Chan strikes.
Philippe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Philippe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philippe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Philippe is out of range.
Charlie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philippe moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philippe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Philippe saw that one coming.
Chan defending well as Philippe loads up on a big left hand.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Philippe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peguero Jean Philippe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Philippe 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peguero Jean Philippe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peguero Jean Philippe made sure he mentioned Pound Town INC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearn (ranked 827 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 123 p4p, 182 weight class). Hearn comes to the cage accompanied by Professor X - Dave. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 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 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Hearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrett misses the target.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrett moves out of range as Hearn strikes.
Hearn walks into a straight right hand from Garrett.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Hearn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a body shot
and Hearn counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Garrett doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearn circles away.
Hearn is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn slips a jab from Garrett.
As Garrett backs away, Hearn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Garrett misses.
Hearn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett dives in and grabs Hearn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hearn pushes down on Garrett's head and hops out.
Garrett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Hearn moved out of range nicely.
Hearn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hearn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearn throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett tests Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrett wants to clinch.
Garrett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hearn counters with a good low kick that Garrett was not able to check.
Hearn misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses with an uppercut
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearn ducks right into an uppercut from Garrett.
Hearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Hearn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garrett.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hearn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Hearn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Hearn misses.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Hearn throws a wild body kick that Garrett sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throws an off balance right hand
and Hearn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Hearn is looking to land body kicks.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Hearn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garrett misses with a shot to the body
and Hearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hearn throws a leg kick
and Garrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearn jabs at Garrett's body.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett throws a hook but Hearn avoids it easily.
Garrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Hearn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hearn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hearn keeps the fight on the outside.
Garrett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hearn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hearn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hearn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hearn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Garrett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hearn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Garrett misses.
Hearn misses with a hook. Garrett ducked under it nicely.
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Garrett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hearn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Garrett looks to land a right hand but Hearn moved out of range.
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 Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hearn staying out of range there.
Hearn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Hearn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Hearn counters with an outside leg kick.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Hearn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrett misses with an uppercut
and Hearn counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Hearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Hearn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn digs a good hook to Garrett's body.
Hearn drops his hands momentarily and Garrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garrett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Hearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hearn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garrett misses with a body shot
and Hearn counters with a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Garrett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hearn has got the better of the exchanges.
Garrett throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a straight right hand.
Hearn tries to keep at a distance but Garrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrett's elbow.
Hearn scores with a shot to the side of Garrett's head.
Garrett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Hearn controls the action.
Hearn breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett jabs Hearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hearn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garrett thinking.
Garrett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearn. Hearn obviously looking to wear him down.
Garrett connects with a jab.
Hearn misses with a looping right.
Hearn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn throws out a loose jab but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn is looking to land body kicks.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Hearn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrett.
Hearn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearn throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn tried to score with a low kick but Garrett checks it.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
Hearn misses with the body kick
and Garrett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hearn won't be happy with that.
Hearn is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn taking a bit of punishment here - Garrett scoring with strikes.
Hearn dodges the ground and pound from Garrett.
Garrett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hearn some visible discomfort.
Hearn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn pushes Garrett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garrett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garrett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Garrett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hearn is pushing Garrett's head away, looking to escape. Garrett manages to hold on to the position though.
Garrett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hearn is avoiding damage well.
Garrett is working Hearn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hearn is pushing Garrett's head away, looking to escape. Garrett manages to hold on to the position though.
Garrett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hearn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Garrett in side control, throwing shots but Hearn defends.
Hearn is trying to get back to his feet.
Garrett throwing strikes but Hearn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that second round.
That's time! Hearn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Hearn.
Garrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Hearn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garrett just manages to avoid it.
Garrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Hearn lands a jab to the head.
Hearn with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garrett or perhaps it was just good defense by Hearn, which made it look bad.
Hearn swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hearn throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Hearn throws a leg kick
and Garrett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hearn lands a left hand.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Hearn manages to break the clinch.
Garrett shoots in and gets a takedown into Hearn's guard.
Garrett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garrett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearn has his feet on Garrett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn thows a body kick. Garrett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett tries to clinch but Hearn is having none of it.
Hearn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hearn ducks right into an uppercut from Garrett.
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrett misses with a hook to the body
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Garrett's leg. Garrett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hearn throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hearn connects with a body shot that sends Garrett's belly button to the back.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hearn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garrett.
Hearn is looking for a counter combo.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearn counters with a left and a right that stings Garrett.
Garrett tries to move into range but Hearn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garrett misses the jab.
Garrett has his takedown stuffed
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Garrett throws a shot to the body.
Hearn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garrett with a poor takedown
and Hearn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hearn slips under a jab.
Hearn tests Garrett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hearn's waist but Hearn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garrett off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrett in the body.
Thomas Hearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Garrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearn stuffs the takedown.
Hearn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garrett tries to clinch up
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Hearn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garrett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hearn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Garrett is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Garrett tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bo Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Garrett misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearn showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
Thomas Hearn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 292 p4p, 580 weight class) and DeShawn West (ranked 50 p4p, 84 weight class). West comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Surianglek Sitsongrit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DeShawn West's chin.
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. West will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit thumps West with a low kick.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitsongrit up against the cage.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
West is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. West takes a step back to recover.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from West misses.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
West avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Sitsongrit pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
West misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit cracks West with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but West checks it.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from West.
West misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to work over West's front leg with a kick but West checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
West throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but West blocks it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
West misses with a looping left.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
West ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
West takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as West strikes.
A jab from West misses.
A leg kick checked by West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
West drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
West throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
West blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from West misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
West misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
West misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from West.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
West cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A jab from West misses.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
West connects with a jab.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West lands a jab.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from West.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of West's side.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
West blocks a leg kick.
West looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
West misses with a body shot.
West scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
West blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Surianglek Sitsongrit 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tali Ihantala (ranked 23 p4p, 288 weight class) and Super Meat Boy (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tali Ihantala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Super Meat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala rushes Meat Boy and presses him up against the cage.
Ihantala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meat Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Ihantala blocking some punches.
Meat Boy tries to work over Ihantala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ihantala blocking some punches.
Ihantala scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Meat Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala breaks from the clinch.
Ihantala slips a straight right by Meat Boy.
Ihantala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meat Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
Meat Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala tries to work over Meat Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Ihantala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Ihantala on the inside.
Meat Boy pushes Ihantala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ihantala misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala misses with the head strike.
Meat Boy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ihantala lands with a left to the head.
Meat Boy is trying to break the clinch but Ihantala has him pressed against the cage.
Ihantala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meat Boy throws the left hand but Ihantala avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from Ihantala lands but Meat Boy takes it in his stride.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meat Boy misses with an uppercut
and Ihantala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Meat Boy's knee momentarily.
Ihantala checks the leg kick.
Ihantala lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meat Boy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ihantala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meat Boy lands a head kick. Ihantala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ihantala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meat Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ihantala is out of range and Meat Boy settles back down.
Ihantala scores with a hook to the body. Meat Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meat Boy wants to clinch up but Ihantala keeps it at a distance.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up but Ihantala circles away and keeps his distance.
Ihantala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meat Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ihantala on the inside.
Ihantala lands a right hand.
Ihantala has a couple of punches blocked by Meat Boy.
A short left from Meat Boy.
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Meat Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ihantala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meat Boy lands with a light punch inside.
Ihantala scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ihantala.
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch.
Meat Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meat Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ihantala.
Meat Boy takes a shot to the head.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Meat Boy controls his hands.
Ihantala lands a right hand.
Meat Boy lands a nice uppercut.
Meat Boy blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meat Boy breaks the clinch.
Meat Boy takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Meat Boy fails to land.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ihantala.
Ihantala blocking some punches.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ihantala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meat Boy presses Ihantala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meat Boy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ihantala scores with a shot to the side of Meat Boy's head.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Meat Boy controls his hands.
Ihantala lands a right hand.
Meat Boy prevents a body shot from Ihantala.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ihantala.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
Ihantala tries to work over Meat Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meat Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meat Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala lands a big right hand that sends Meat Boy crashing to the mat! Ihantala stays standing though and waves Meat Boy back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meat Boy tries to clinch but Ihantala is having none of it.
Meat Boy forces Ihantala back against the cage and clinches.
Ihantala is leaning against Meat Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ihantala lands a hook that snaps the head of Meat Boy backwards.
That has opened up Super Meat Boy's cut even more.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meat Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ihantala fails to land.
Meat Boy looking to slow down the pace here.
Ihantala lands a nice uppercut.
Ihantala lands a nice shot to the body.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
Meat Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ihantala's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ihantala pushes Meat Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meat Boy is rocked!
Meat Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meat Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ihantala finish him?
Ihantala lands a body shot.
Meat Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Meat Boy looks winded!
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meat Boy's elbow.
Ihantala lands a nice uppercut.
Ihantala dips a shoulder and cracks Meat Boy with a mighty uppercut! Meat Boy falls back against the cage and Ihantala unloads with a barrage of strikes! Meat Boy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ihantala screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
Tali Ihantala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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