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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coyote Wolf (ranked 2130 p4p, 3200 weight class) and Savage Randy (ranked 284 p4p, 393 weight class). Coyote Wolf had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Coyote Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Savage Randy! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wolf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A big left from Randy misses. We've been told by Wolf's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Randy saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf clinches up with Randy and pushes him back against the cage. Randy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randy throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range. Wolf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randy on the side of the head. Wolf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randy. Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wolf lands a glancing blow to the side of Randy's head. Wolf connects with a solid leg kick. 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! Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A head kick by Wolf misses and Randy counters with a nice kick to the body. Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf cracks Randy with a nice body shot. Randy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolf lands with a short head shot on the inside. Randy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body. Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Randy misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Wolf.
Randy pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Wolf.
Randy blocking some punches.
Wolf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolf. Randy throws a head punch that misses. Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Randy wants to land a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Wolf coming out on top. Randy moves away from the strike by Wolf. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wolf connects with a solid leg kick. Wolf throws a series of punches but Randy moves out of range. Randy throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot. Decent striking displayed by Randy there. Decent striking displayed by Randy there. Randy gets tackled into the cage by Wolf. Wolf maintains the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randy. Wolf landing knees to the head.
It looks like Savage Randy has been cut. Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wolf misses with the head strike.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Randy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Randy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolf leaning against his opponent.
Wolf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randy blocking some punches.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randy avoids it. Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Wolf.
Randy lands with a light punch inside. Wolf tries a knee to the head but Randy blocks it.
Wolf looks to throw an elbow but misses. Randy is trying to push Wolf away but Wolf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randy avoids the elbow strike from Wolf, against the cage.
Randy working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf throws a head punch that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! With the fighters up against the cage, Randy throws an elbow but misses. Wolf scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolf pushes Randy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Randy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wolf as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Randy. Wolf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Randy manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf. Wolf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Good standup being displayed there by Randy as he connects with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Coyote Wolf dominated that round. The cut man is working on Savage Randy's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Randy moves out of range as Wolf strikes. Wolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randy. Wolf throws a low kick, looking for Randy's leg but Randy calmly moves out of range. Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randy. Wolf moves into the clinch. Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randy. Randy is looking to chop away at Wolf's legs. Wolf is looking to slow Randy down with leg kicks. Wolf clinches. Coyote Wolf has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wolf manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf throws a head kick but Randy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randy. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Wolf misses the target. Good work by Randy as he checks the leg kick. Wolf clinches. A nice left hand lands by Randy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randy lands with a right to the head. Randy avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolf. Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it. Randy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wolf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Randy can turn it around. Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randy can do to turn this around? Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy. Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf. Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Randy misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely. Good standup being displayed there by Wolf as he connects with a hook. Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Randy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randy tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolf is wise to it. Randy tried to score with a low kick but Wolf checks it. Coyote Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Randy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf misses with a jab to the body
and Randy counters with a left to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wolf tries to work over Randy's front leg with a kick but Randy checks it. Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away. Wolf moves away from the strike by Randy. Wolf lands a jab to Randy's midsection. Randy throws a half hearted mid kick. Randy misses with the body kick and Wolf counters with a thumping low kick. Wolf moves in looking to clinch but Randy pushes him off. It seemed like Randy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Randy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Randy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage! Randy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wolf. Randy throws a hook but Wolf blocks it. Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wolf lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf cracks Randy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Randy takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. Wolf lands with a good body shot. Randy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Randy misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back. Wolf tries to clinch but Randy is having none of it. Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Randy can pounce on him.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps Randy's head back.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it. Randy loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch. Wolf jabs at Randy's body. Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch. Wolf slips under a jab. Wolf closes the distance and clinches. Randy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but Randy blocks with his arms.
Randy misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Wolf.
Randy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randy misses with some punches.
Wolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Randy controls his hands.
Wolf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Randy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice body punch from Wolf - that landed with a thud.
Wolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Randy is breathing heavily. Wolf tries a knee to the head but Randy blocks it.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head. Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wolf lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Coyote Wolf dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Savage Randy's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! A low kick lands for Wolf.
Wolf scores with a leg kick.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf clinches up against the cage. Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf stalling.
Randy pushes Wolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf misses with an elbow strike.
Wolf blocks the elbow strike.
Wolf lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf pressing his opponent against the cage. Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Randy blocks an uppercut.
Randy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randy misses with a hook from the clinch. Wolf lands an uppercut. Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Randy throws a body shot but no joy. Randy takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. Coyote Wolf is winning the standup battle so far. Randy throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Randy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Randy misses with a punch on the inside.
Randy tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage. Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf. Randy misses with some punches.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randy. Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randy backwards. Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Randy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randy scores with a shoulder strike. Wolf tries to land knees in the clinch but Randy avoids the damage to the body. Wolf takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice elbow from Wolf. Wolf tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Randy. Randy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randy thows a left - swing and a miss! Wolf is looking to clinch but Randy is avoiding it.
Savage Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wolf tried to score with a low kick but Randy checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf scores with a jab. Randy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Randy misses the shot to the body. Randy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jab, jab by Wolf - just one landing. Wolf blocks a leg kick. Nice cross by Wolf. Wolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Randy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Randy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Randy misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Randy misses with a low kick. Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wolf scores with a nice head shot. Randy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Randy misses with a leg kick and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Coyote Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Randy takes a kick to the side of the head. Randy throws a leg kick and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Randy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Randy throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand. Randy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Good leg kick by Wolf. Wolf thuds a left hand into Randy's body. Randy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight! Coyote Wolf showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wolf 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coyote Wolf! Post fight, Coyote Wolf took to the microphone: 'Hey Blubber Lang quit fightin bums and take on a real challenger. If you last more than a round I'll be embarassed.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 2382 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 289 p4p, 298 weight class). Kaafjord comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Kaafjord just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaafjord lands with an uppercut that bounces Leal off the cage and back into range. A slapping leg kick lands for Kaafjord.
Kaafjord looks to score with a jab to the body but Leal is just out of range. As Kaafjord backs off Leal throws a huge counter combo but Kaafjord manages to avoid it all. Kaafjord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leal manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leal walks into a stiff left hand from Kaafjord. Kaafjord throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaafjord pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leal back to the cage. Kaafjord follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Kaafjord closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leal to the mat! Leal manages to get full guard. Kaafjord content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Leal has locked up a guillotine! Leal's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kaafjord is holding on here and Leal must be using up a lot of energy. Kaafjord has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Leal gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nathan Leal! An out of breath Nathan Leal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 2009 p4p, 2333 weight class) and Horghain Yan Spentliche (ranked 265 p4p, 306 weight class). Llewellyn's entrance music is Doomsday. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horghain Yan Spentliche! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Llewellyn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yan Spentliche counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yan Spentliche connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Llewellyn's hands. Yan Spentliche connects with a leg kick. Llewellyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Yan Spentliche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn. Llewellyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Llewellyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yan Spentliche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yan Spentliche lands a lovely overhand right. Llewellyn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. This has been an exciting period of action! Llewellyn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yan Spentliche to see if he's OK. Llewellyn is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yan Spentliche is trying to get back to half guard. Llewellyn cracks Yan Spentliche with a big elbow. Llewellyn staying calm. Yan Spentliche is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Yan Spentliche takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Llewellyn grinds an elbow into Yan Spentliche's temple. Llewellyn cracks Yan Spentliche with an elbow. That is naaassty. Llewellyn wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy. Llewellyn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yan Spentliche tries to get back to half guard but can't. Llewellyn working the head and body with strikes. Yan Spentliche is trying to work for a sweep but Llewellyn has mounted him! Llewellyn working the ground and pound effectively.
Llewellyn lands a big shot there that rocks Yan Spentliche but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Llewellyn lands with some strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yan Spentliche gets back to half guard. Llewellyn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yan Spentliche is looking to improve his position.
Llewellyn trying to mount his opponent but Yan Spentliche defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Llewellyn works his way into full mount! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yan Spentliche can do anything to dispel that myth. Llewellyn has hold of Yan Spentliche's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yan Spentliche manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yan Spentliche tries to reverse the position but Llewellyn maintains control. The referee warns Yan Spentliche that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yan Spentliche tries to get back to half guard but can't. Llewellyn landing shots from mount. Llewellyn lands a big elbow. Yan Spentliche tries to lock up and control but Llewellyn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Llewellyn is landing with some decent strikes but Yan Spentliche is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Yan Spentliche manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Llewellyn uses his free foot to push down on Yan Spentliche's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yan Spentliche. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Llewellyn with the ground and pound from mount. Yan Spentliche is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Llewellyn with shots to the head and body - Yan Spentliche looks very uncomfortable down there. Llewellyn with shots to the head and body - Yan Spentliche looks very uncomfortable down there. Yan Spentliche really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Llewellyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Llewellyn tries to control but Yan Spentliche wriggling away. Llewellyn is in the full mount, landing strikes. Yan Spentliche can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Llewellyn lands with some strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. A looping hook to the body misses from Llewellyn. Yan Spentliche does a little dance to reset his feet. Llewellyn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yan Spentliche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Llewellyn checks a leg kick. Yan Spentliche misses with an uppercut. Llewellyn feinted with a counter takedown. Horghain Yan Spentliche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Llewellyn connects with a crisp jab. Llewellyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yan Spentliche can do to turn this around? Llewellyn defending well as Yan Spentliche loads up on a big left hand. Nice uppercut lands for Yan Spentliche. That snapped Llewellyn's head back.
It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut. Llewellyn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yan Spentliche misses with an uppercut. Llewellyn saw that one coming. Llewellyn attempts a counter takedown but Yan Spentliche avoids it well and moves away. Excellent takedown into side control there by Llewellyn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Llewellyn wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy. Yan Spentliche is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Llewellyn is putting a hurting on Yan Spentliche here, landing some big shots from side control. Llewellyn trying to control the action but Yan Spentliche is working from the bottom. Llewellyn tries for a kimura but Yan Spentliche is defending well. Yan Spentliche tries to improve position but can't. Yan Spentliche takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Llewellyn scoring with punches from side control. Llewellyn trying to control the action but Yan Spentliche is working from the bottom. Llewellyn is putting a hurting on Yan Spentliche here, landing some big shots from side control. Llewellyn wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy. Llewellyn is trying to get an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche is defending well. Llewellyn trying to control the action but Yan Spentliche is working from the bottom. AJ Llewellyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Yan Spentliche manages to work his way to half guard, despite Llewellyn's best efforts. Yan Spentliche is refusing to be controlled, as Llewellyn sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Llewellyn wants to free his trapped foot but Yan Spentliche is holding on for dear life with his legs. Yan Spentliche on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Yan Spentliche wants to improve his position but Llewellyn is controlling well.
Yan Spentliche is looking to get back to full guard here but Llewellyn has managed to pass to side control instead. Llewellyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Yan Spentliche is looking to regain half guard here but Llewellyn keeps moving and retains side control. Llewellyn wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yan Spentliche is looking for a sweep. Yan Spentliche taking a bit of punishment here - Llewellyn scoring with strikes. Llewellyn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Yan Spentliche taking a bit of punishment here - Llewellyn scoring with strikes. You can see the frustration on Yan Spentliche's face as Llewellyn controls the position. Llewellyn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Yan Spentliche tries to bench press Llewellyn off him but Llewellyn keeps the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Llewellyn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that second round. The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut. That's time! Llewellyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Yan Spentliche misses with a double jab.
Yan Spentliche gets tackled into the cage by Llewellyn. Llewellyn maintains the clinch. Yan Spentliche prevents the takedown attempt.
Llewellyn tries to work over Yan Spentliche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Llewellyn tries to throw a body punch but Yan Spentliche avoids it by throwing Llewellyn back against the cage. Yan Spentliche scores with an uppercut up the middle. Llewellyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Yan Spentliche controls his hands.
Llewellyn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yan Spentliche is trying to keep an underhook but Llewellyn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Llewellyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Llewellyn looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Yan Spentliche wants to get back to full guard. Llewellyn is controlling the pace.
Llewellyn tries to pass to full mount but Yan Spentliche defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Llewellyn trying to control from half guard but Yan Spentliche is working away. Nice strikes from Llewellyn there. Llewellyn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yan Spentliche defends it well. Yan Spentliche is looking to get back to full guard here but Llewellyn has managed to pass to side control instead. Yan Spentliche manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Llewellyn is trying to maintain the position but Yan Spentliche is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Llewellyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Yan Spentliche postures up.
Yan Spentliche is fighting to break Llewellyn's control of his arms but Llewellyn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Llewellyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Yan Spentliche tries to get to full guard but Llewellyn has control of the leg. Yan Spentliche is defending against the submission attempts here by Llewellyn.
Yan Spentliche tries to get to full guard but Llewellyn has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Llewellyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Llewellyn slips a nice elbow through Yan Spentliche's hands, connecting with Yan Spentliche's forehead. Llewellyn stalling. Llewellyn looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Yan Spentliche has hold of Llewellyn's hands but Llewellyn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Yan Spentliche missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Llewellyn. Llewellyn works his foot free and advances to mount. Yan Spentliche is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yan Spentliche keeps trying to improve his position. Llewellyn lands a big elbow. Llewellyn tries to control but Yan Spentliche wriggling away. Llewellyn unloading with bombs! Yan Spentliche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yan Spentliche tries to hold on but Llewellyn pushes him away. Horghain Yan Spentliche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Llewellyn unloading with bombs! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Llewellyn trying to control but Yan Spentliche is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! AJ Llewellyn showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Llewellyn, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Llewellyn! A relieved looking AJ Llewellyn 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 2533 p4p, 1894 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 319 p4p, 254 weight class). Sitsongrit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ศึกษานารี - LABANOON. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hayden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head. Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hayden tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayden. That did some damage! Hayden tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit pulls guard successfully.
Hayden prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hayden being controlled here momentarily. Hayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. Hayden preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully. Sitsongrit wants to stand but Hayden is controlling the position. Hayden lying in Sitsongrit's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hayden taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Showtime Sitsongrit! Showtime Sitsongrit 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 Mangas Coloradas (ranked 1234 p4p, 2418 weight class) and Donovan Wilcox (ranked 169 p4p, 309 weight class). Mangas Coloradas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Wilcox! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilcox checks a leg kick nicely. Wilcox thumps Coloradas with a low kick. Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Coloradas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Coloradas counters with a leg kick. Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilcox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coloradas takes a swing at Wilcox's ribcage but misses. Wilcox throws a big shot that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilcox, as that shot connected.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wilcox scores with a jab to the body. Wilcox scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Coloradas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Wilcox. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet. Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Coloradas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coloradas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A cross from Wilcox lands. Coloradas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coloradas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wilcox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox. A little feinted left hand from Coloradas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wilcox misses with a looping right. The fighters circling - Coloradas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice leg kick lands there from Wilcox. Coloradas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Donovan Wilcox has been cut. Wilcox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coloradass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Coloradas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wilcox misses with a looping left. Wilcox jabbing away but nothing is landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coloradas moves away. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox 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. Wilcox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coloradas under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilcox blocks a head kick by Coloradas.
Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Coloradas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox. Coloradas throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Coloradas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wilcox scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the body from Wilcox misses and Coloradas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Coloradas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Coloradas looks to throw the jab but Wilcox is out of range. Wilcox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Coloradas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A telegraphed right hand from Wilcox misses the target. Coloradas defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand. Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilcox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilcox. Coloradas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coloradas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilcox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. An attempted straight right counter from Coloradas misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilcox misses with an uppercut. Wilcox's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilcox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wilcox thows a body kick. Coloradas tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wilcox misses with an uppercut
and Coloradas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice shot lands for Wilcox. Wilcox scores with a decent looking hook. Coloradas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Coloradas avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilcox.
Coloradas's corner calls for a 1-2. Coloradas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Wilcox. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coloradas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilcox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wilcox misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Coloradas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Coloradas blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coloradas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wilcox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coloradas checks it well. As Wilcox looks to move away, Coloradas throws a big counter combo but Wilcox just gets out of the way. Wilcox slips a straight right by Coloradas. Wilcox throws a quick inside leg kick. Coloradas closes the distance and clinches. Wilcox looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch on the inside from Coloradas fails to land. Wilcox is trying to force a seperation but Coloradas has the dominant position. Coloradas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Coloradas lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards. Coloradas trying to control the position but instead, Wilcox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coloradas into the cage. Coloradas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wilcox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coloradas counters with a leg kick. Coloradas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilcox. Coloradas moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilcox. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donovan Wilcox will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Wilcox swings for the body but Coloradas moves out of range.
Wilcox misses with a left hand and Coloradas counters with a slapping leg kick. Wilcox darts in and out, connecting with a jab. An inside leg kick from Wilcox misses. Wilcox misses with a kick to the body and Coloradas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wilcox misses with a hook. Coloradas fails in his attempt to clinch. Wilcox misses with a double jab.
Wilcox throws a shot from downtown. Coloradas moves away and avoids it. Coloradas wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coloradas tries to clinch but Wilcox is having none of it. Wilcox throws a shot from downtown. Coloradas moves away and avoids it. Wilcox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coloradas. Wilcox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coloradas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilcox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wilcox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coloradas manages to avoid it. It looked like Coloradas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilcox. Donovan Wilcox seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wilcox throws a leg kick but Coloradas sees it coming and moves out of range. A nice leg kick from Coloradas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coloradas scores with a jab. Wilcox acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wilcox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good work by Coloradas as he checks the leg kick. Coloradas half committed to a counter leg kick. Wilcox misses with a looping right. Coloradas throws a counter high kick but Wilcox was just alert enough to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Wilcox. Wilcox lands a leg kick that knocks Coloradas off balance momentarily. Wilcox swings and misses with a shot to the body and Coloradas counters with a leg kick. Coloradas has closed the distance and engaged Wilcox in a clinch.
Wilcox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coloradas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards. Still in the clinch, Coloradas scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short uppercut from Coloradas. Coloradas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Coloradas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coloradas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Coloradas tries to land a leg kick but Wilcox saw it coming and moves away.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Coloradas avoids it. Wilcox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice defenses there by Coloradas. Wilcox misses with a hook. Wilcox throws a sloppy head kick and Coloradas moves out of range easily. Coloradas tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilcox avoided it. Wilcox ducks right into an uppercut from Coloradas. Wilcox keeps the fight on the outside. Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Coloradas tries to clinch but Wilcox is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilcox lands a leg kick that knocks Coloradas off balance momentarily. Coloradas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wilcox lands with a slapping head kick. Wilcox throws a leg kick that is checked and Coloradas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wilcox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coloradas. Coloradas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Coloradas lands with a light punch inside. Knees to the body from Coloradas.
Coloradas has a couple of punches blocked by Wilcox.
Wilcox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Wilcox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilcox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. It looks like Mangas Coloradas has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilcox as Coloradas tries to tie him up. Coloradas blocks an elbow strike from Wilcox.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coloradas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilcox's elbow. Wilcox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coloradas is trying to stall.
Coloradas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilcox blocks it with crossed arms. Mangas Coloradas has scored more points in the clinch so far. Coloradas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilcox pushes off an throws an elbow but Coloradas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Coloradas has Wilcox pressed against the cage, preventing Wilcox from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Knees to the body from Wilcox.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilcox as Coloradas tries to tie him up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Coloradas lands an uppercut. Coloradas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas dominated that second round. 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! Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wilcox connects with a crisp jab. Coloradas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilcox's hands. Wilcox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Good standup being displayed there by Wilcox as he connects with a hook. Coloradas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab. Wilcox tries to land a front kick but Coloradas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Coloradas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the body and Coloradas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Coloradas connects with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilcox wants to land a leg kick but Coloradas is out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by Coloradas. Coloradas defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilcox looks to land a left hand but Coloradas moved out of range nicely. Coloradas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Coloradas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilcox. Coloradas staying out of range there. Wilcox thows a leg kick but Coloradas checks it and Coloradas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coloradas takes one to the side of the head.
Coloradas misses with a body shot.
Wilcox looks to land a combination but Coloradas avoids it well. A little feinted left hand from Coloradas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice defenses there by Coloradas. Coloradas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilcox just manages to avoid it. Wilcox throws a low kick, looking for Coloradas's leg but Coloradas calmly moves out of range. Coloradas throws a jab when Wilcox was well out of range. Wilcox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coloradas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coloradas lands with a cross. Wilcox lands a really nice looking cross but Coloradas seems unphased.
Coloradas misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilcox misses with an uppercut. Coloradas saw that one coming. Coloradas blocks a jab. Wilcox is looking to score with low kicks. A low kick from Wilcox misses and Coloradas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Coloradas lands with a hook. Wilcox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Coloradas's head but Coloradas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A quick step to the side and Coloradas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Coloradas forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches. Wilcox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coloradas scores with an uppercut up the middle. Coloradas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Coloradas. Wilcox does a little dance to reset his feet. Wilcox thuds a left hand into Coloradas's body. Coloradas forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches. Wilcox throws an elbow that misses.
Wilcox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coloradas slows down the pace here.
Wilcox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short uppercut from Coloradas. Coloradas leaning against his opponent.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coloradas trying to stall but Wilcox improves his position.
Wilcox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilcox lands an elbow just above Coloradas 's eye. Coloradas lands a knee to the head.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coloradas tries a knee to the head but Wilcox blocks it.
Wilcox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Coloradas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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! Coloradas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilcox blocks it with crossed arms. Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Coloradas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice leg kick lands there from Wilcox. Wilcox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coloradas. That did some damage! Nice defenses there by Coloradas. Jab from Wilcox. Wilcox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coloradas. Wilcox throws a leg kick but Coloradas moved away. Coloradas slips a jab from Wilcox. Wilcox misses with a shot to the body and Coloradas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Donovan Wilcox. I think Wilcox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donovan Wilcox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sorry Eh (ranked 1365 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Jackie Chan (ranked 192 p4p, 250 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chan misses with a wild combination.
Chan moves into the clinch. Eh looking for a takedown. Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eh pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chan lands an elbow inside that Eh shrugs off. Chan taking a breather. Eh is looking to take this one to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sorry Eh. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chan tries for a takedown but Eh manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Eh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Eh throws a shot to the body.
Eh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Chan is looking to stall here but Eh recovers full guard. Chan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Eh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chan wants to pass the guard but Eh is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Eh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eh is looking to stand up but Chan isn't so interested in that idea. Eh keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass. Chan with a flurry of punches that miss. Chan trying to control but Eh is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Eh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chan sprawls well initially but Eh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Eh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Chan is trying to maintain the position but Eh is very close to passing his half guard. Eh slips a nice elbow through Chan's hands, connecting with Chan's forehead. Eh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Eh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Eh not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Chan is trying to stand up here but Eh is controlling him well. Eh slows the pace down in half guard. Chan tries to get to full guard but Eh has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Eh prevents Chan from improving his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackie Chan will probably get the nod. That's time! Eh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Chan misses with a hook
and Eh counters with a nice double leg into guard. Eh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eh has managed to get both his arms back between Chan's legs - danger averted. Chan trying to keep a closed guard but Eh is proving a slippery customer.
Eh landing some decent shots from guard. Eh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sorry Eh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Eh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Chan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eh passes into half guard.
Eh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Chan has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Eh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eh is pressed up against the cage. Chan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eh down to the mat. Eh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Eh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Eh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Eh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Eh. Eh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eh 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. Chan is trying to keep Eh in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Eh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Eh is thwarting Chan's attempts to control the position. Chan gets back to full guard.
Chan wants to stand but Eh is controlling the position. Chan wants to sweep but no luck. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Eh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Eh dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Chan walks into a straight right hand from Eh. Eh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Eh cracks Chan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chan stalling the fight.
Eh tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Eh drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chan decides to pull guard. Chan is looking to sweep but instead, Eh has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in half guard, Eh seems content to control. Chan has hold of Eh's hands but Eh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Eh is controlling the pace.
Chan trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eh in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Chan is trying to control but can't.
Chan desperately trying to maintain half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Eh controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chan thows a leg kick but Eh checks it and Eh counters with a single leg into guard. Chan didn't expect that. Chan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Eh pushes Chan off looking to stand but Chan dives back in and keeps control.
Chan trying to control from half guard but Eh is working away. Chan is looking for a kimura here.
Chan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eh to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Eh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Chan stopping the sweep attempt from Eh. Chan wants to control from the top but Eh keeps moving. Eh controlling Chan's posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Eh striking off his back but it's not causing Chan any problems.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sorry Eh. I think Eh 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Eh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus McCrae (ranked 1043 p4p, 1795 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 146 p4p, 244 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Barnes! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A low kick from Barnes is predictable there and McCrae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCrae misses with the combination.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by McCrae. McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving. Barnes tries a low kick but McCrae avoids it. McCrae throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes throws a series of punches but McCrae moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet. McCrae dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCrae. McCrae misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCrae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCrae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight. Barnes misses with the combination.
McCrae lands a lovely overhand right. A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Barnes avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick. McCrae misses with an uppercut. A lazy left from McCrae finds it's target. McCrae connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCrae misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from McCrae finds it's target. McCrae scores with a decent looking hook. Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick. Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for McCrae. McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target. Barnes throws a right and a left that McCrae avoids nicely. McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barnes punishes McCrae's body with a nice straight punch. McCrae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Barnes throws a lazy body kick enabling McCrae to counter with a crisp jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae. McCrae lands a nice looking body shot.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McCrae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Barnes moves out of range as McCrae strikes. Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and checks it nicely. McCrae throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Barnes lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! McCrae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range. McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though. McCrae misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by McCrae. McCrae gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCrae. Barnes blocks a body shot from McCrae. Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCrae on the wrong end of a nice hook. McCrae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a hook but McCrae avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McCrae dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! McCrae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes. Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes misses with a body shot.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McCrae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around? Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jab from McCrae. McCrae misses with a wild body shot. McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae. Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae. McCrae throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by McCrae and move into the clinch position. McCrae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nice shot by McCrae. Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. McCrae throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from McCrae. Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but McCrae bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCrae throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCrae's sensitive parts. McCrae throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but McCrae pushes his down on his head and steps out. McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Barnes misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCrae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. McCrae looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from McCrae. The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
McCrae swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. McCrae cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs. McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has McCrae backing up. McCrae nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. Barnes slips under a jab. Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from McCrae finds it's way through Barnes's defenses. McCrae takes one on the button. Barnes throws a body punch but McCrae moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barnes moves away from the strike by McCrae. A jab lands there for McCrae. McCrae misses the shot to the body. Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. McCrae scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. Barnes is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks. Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. McCrae jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae connects with a body shot. Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCrae staying out of range there. Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCrae thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes tries to work over McCrae's front leg with a kick but McCrae checks it. A jab from McCrae misses. Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCrae lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut. Barnes tries to bum rush McCrae with a series of wild strikes but McCrae uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. McCrae jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well. Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes tries to clinch up and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McCrae dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Barnes blocks a jab. McCrae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrae finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head. Barnes with the inside leg kick. McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes looks to land a combination. McCrae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Barnes fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCrae throws a body shot but no joy. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McCrae was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes. Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barnes misses with a leg kick and McCrae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking. McCrae lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McCrae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McCrae throws a hook but Barnes blocks it. A low kick from Barnes is predictable there and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes. McCrae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCrae takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae checks it. Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae checks it. Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCrae doesn't seem bothered though. McCrae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sam Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride. McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McCrae connects with a body shot. Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and moves out of range. McCrae misses with a body shot.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barnes misses the shot to the body. Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes avoids the body shot from McCrae.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCrae checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. McCrae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnes swings for the body but McCrae moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCrae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
McCrae throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. McCrae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab. McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCrae rather than just go for the knockout. Barnes misses with a low kick.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCrae. That did some damage! Barnes throws a right and a left that McCrae avoids nicely. Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McCrae fails to land with a series of punches.
McCrae cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Gus McCrae showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCrae, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McCrae! Gus McCrae really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William S Burroughs (ranked 1716 p4p, 1068 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 233 p4p, 151 weight class). Burroughs comes to the cage accompanied by William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer. William S Burroughs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bum Phillips's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William S Burroughs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut lands for Burroughs. That snapped Phillips's head back.
We've been told by Burroughs's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Burroughs tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot. Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Burroughs shows good takedown defense. A big left from Burroughs misses. A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Burroughs looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely. Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burroughs's waist but Burroughs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side. A cross from Burroughs lands. Burroughs stuffs the takedown. Burroughs appears to be looking for a counter takedown. William S Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burroughs stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet. Burroughs appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Phillips avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burroughs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burroughs as he avoids it easily. Burroughs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phillips sprawls and moves away. A nice combination there by Burroughs.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burroughs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Burroughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Burroughs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burroughs. It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut. Burroughs loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch. Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burroughs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Phillips works his foot free and advances to mount. Phillips looking to control but Burroughs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Phillips wants to take Burroughs's back here but Burroughs is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phillips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burroughs is surviving well by controlling Phillips's body position as best he can. Phillips wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Phillips looking to secure an arm triangle but Burroughs defends it well. Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Phillips gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Burroughs regains half guard. Phillips trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it. Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burroughs is working hard here to advance position. Burroughs is holding on to half guard well. Phillips is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it. Burroughs keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Phillips looking for a submission but Burroughs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William S Burroughs dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Burroughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat. Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Phillips with a poor takedown and Burroughs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burroughs sends Phillips crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burroughs is motioning to the referee to let Phillips up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Phillips is rocked! Burroughs fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Phillips square on the jaw! Damn, Phillips is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William S Burroughs! Our winner, William S Burroughs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Falcon (ranked 1454 p4p, 977 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 201 p4p, 138 weight class). Falcon comes to the cage accompanied by O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo. Averescu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Falcon lands a jab to Averescu's midsection. Averescu misses with a straight right. Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Falcon appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Falcon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Falcon. Falcon is working Averescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Falcon postures up in Averescu's guard and throws a big left but Averescu blocks it. Averescu wants to stand but Falcon is controlling the position. Falcon controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falcon prevents Averescu from getting back to his feet. Falcon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Falcon takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses. Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here. Falcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Averescu misses. Falcon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Averescu lands with an overhand left. Falcon defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand. Falcon moves out of range of the strikes. Falcon slips under a jab. Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Averescu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Falcon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Falcon advances position into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Falcon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Averescu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Falcon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working. Averescu tries to escape but Falcon is in control. Averescu wants to control but Falcon postures up. Falcon advances to full mount. Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Falcon working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut. Falcon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Averescu is looking to improve his position but Falcon isn't that keen on the idea. Falcon landing shots from mount. That has opened up Dan Averescu's cut even more. Falcon dominating with strikes here. Averescu is rocked! Falcon looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Averescu covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Falcon! Our winner, Jack Falcon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 331 p4p, 670 weight class) and Oscar Bolleke (ranked 49 p4p, 97 weight class). Bolleke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. Oscar Bolleke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clubber Lang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lang feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down. Lang throws a right hand that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand. Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Bolleke backs away, Lang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A big left from Bolleke misses. It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bolleke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lang swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Lang with a nice calf kick. Bolleke dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Bolleke's head and hops out. It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bolleke. Lang takes the fight into the clinch. Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolleke 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. Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolleke is keeping busy. Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bollekes head. A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside. Lang has Bolleke pushed against the cage. Lang misses with a hook from the clinch. Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang stalls. Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke misses with a body punch.
Bolleke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bolleke breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet. Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand. Lang throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it. Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lang looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely. Lang is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bolleke tries for a takedown but Lang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bolleke. Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bolleke throws a big shot that misses. Lang darts in trying to clinch letting Bolleke counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke. Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lang momentarily.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Bolleke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot to the body from Bolleke misses enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab. Lang misses with a body kick. Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Lang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bolleke will feel that in the morning. Lang avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target. Lang lands a slapping body shot.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand. Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well. Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it. Lang drives through and clinches with Bolleke against the cage.
Lang leaning against his opponent.
Bolleke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lang is defending well. Lang has Bolleke pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke. I was talking to Lang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Bolleke has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lang gets underhooks to prevent Bolleke's takedown attempt.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside. Lang throws a head punch that misses. Lang tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage. Lang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke. Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang. Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lang lands a lovely overhand right. Lang scores with a jab to the body. Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lang misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming. Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from Lang.
Despite the aggression on Bolleke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Lang misses. It seemed like Bolleke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lang throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range. Bolleke lands the left hand. Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far. Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolleke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lang with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lang throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily. Bolleke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lang moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A counter left hand to the body from Lang misses its target. Bolleke moves out of range as Lang throws a body kick.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lang. Lang circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lang throws a good cross that connects.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch. It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bolleke.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bolleke avoids the body shot from Lang.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy. Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away. Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it. Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke misses with a straight right. Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lang staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bolleke misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely. Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily. That kick from Lang tenderised Bolleke's leg. Bolleke is trying to keep his angry face on. Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bolleke fails with the takedown and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bolleke's knee momentarily. Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lang tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses. Bolleke throws out a counter right but Lang avoids it with no problem. Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke. Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Bolleke off balance momentarily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lang. Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bolleke misses with a right hand letting Lang counter with a right hand. Bolleke misses the shot to the body. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lang tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lang throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily. Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bolleke misses with a few strikes there.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range. Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolleke. Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And Lang counters with a quick kick to the body but Bolleke blocks it. Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lang looks to land a body kick but Bolleke moved away. Bolleke checks a low kick from Lang. Lang misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Bolleke misses. The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lang swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lang misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming. Bolleke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lang moves out of range as Bolleke strikes. Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang is looking to counter punch. Bolleke connects with a right hand. Lang shakes it off. Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lang misses with a straight left. Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Lang counters with a low kick, right behind Bolleke 's knee. A decent looking cross lands there for Lang. Lang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts. Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lang throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it. Bolleke cracks Lang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss! Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang scores with a nice strike. Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Lang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Lang misses with a straight left. Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it. Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big left from Bolleke misses. Bolleke clobbers Lang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Bolleke. Beautiful body shot. Lang has managed to clinch.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside. Lang lands with a short shot to the head. The referee calls for Lang to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Lang.
Lang gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Bolleke blocks a body shot from Lang. Bolleke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolleke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Lang. Lang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lang.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lang avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clubber Lang. Lang closes the distance and clinches. Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bolleke is looking to take this one to the mat. Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around? Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bolleke. Bolleke can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lang cracks Bolleke with a nice body shot. Lang is stalling here.
Lang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bolleke up against the cage. Bolleke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Lang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab. Lang looks to land a body kick but Bolleke moved away. Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Bolleke swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet. Bolleke misses with a body shot
and Lang counters with a left to the body. Bolleke misses with a hook. Lang feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lang avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Lang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Bolleke misses. An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target. Lang delivers a nice body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Bolleke down. Lang with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lang lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there. Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke. A left lands for Lang. Bolleke lands a jab to the nose. Nice defenses there by Bolleke. Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lang digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs. Lang defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot. Lang throws a body kick that misses. Lang lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good standup being displayed there by Lang as he connects with a hook. Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Lang gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage. Lang slips under a jab. Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top. Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target. Lang lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lang throws a leg kick but Bolleke checks it. Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Lang lands with a shot to the body. Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily. Lang throws a solid leg kick but Bolleke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lang. Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolleke's head backwards. Bolleke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage! Bolleke misses with a right hand and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bolleke's knee momentarily. Lang scores with a kick 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! Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A good leg kick by Lang. Lang looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely. Bolleke misses with a right hand and Lang counters with a straight right hand. Lang throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range. Bolleke misses with a body punch
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick. Lang rushes Bolleke and presses him up against the cage. Lang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang had his way with Oscar Bolleke in that round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand. Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely. Lang moves out of range of the strikes. Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lang thinks about countering with a body kick. A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target. Lang scores with a jab to the body. Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of Lang's head. Lang ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range. Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Bolleke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bolleke works the jab nicely. A punch lands to the side of Lang 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away. Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bolleke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lang. Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice body kick from Lang. Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Oscar Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lang throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bolleke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bolleke throws a combination that misses and Lang counters with a good low kick that Bolleke was not able to check. Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Bolleke throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily. Bolleke misses with a hook. Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bolleke connects with the punch. Lang misses the shot to the body. Lang moves out of range of the strikes. Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bolleke throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lang misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming. Good leg kick by Lang. Bolleke blocks a jab. Lang stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lang scores with a nice head shot. Lang with a nice calf kick. Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lang feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down. Lang misses with an uppercut. Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range. Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lang. Bolleke shrugs it off though. Bolleke misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lang lands a nice looking body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lang blocks a jab. It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab. Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lang needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there. Jab, jab by Lang - just one landing. Bolleke throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease. Lang half committed to a counter leg kick. Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolleke. Bolleke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang! Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Clubber Lang 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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