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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 1522 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 224 p4p, 337 weight class). Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludko Struja Jr! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Struja Jr. Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Struja Jr finds it's way through Lee's defenses. Struja Jr misses with a wild body shot. Lee slips a jab and a cross from Struja Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet. Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Struja Jr cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs. Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struja Jr.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Struja Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Struja Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee. Struja Jr jabs at Lee's body. Struja Jr cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs. Lee avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Lee tries to counter with a takedown but Struja Jr is quick to defend against it. Struja Jr scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Struja Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheers as Struja Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though. Lee avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Lee moves away from the strike by Struja Jr. Lee feinted with a counter takedown. Struja Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. This has been an exciting period of action! Decent striking displayed by Struja Jr there. Struja Jr takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Struja Jr as he connects with a hook. Struja Jr connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back. Struja Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. It looks like Robert Lee has been cut. Donk. Struja Jr catches Lee right on the button with a cross. Lee is rocked! Struja Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Struja Jr digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs. Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lee gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Struja Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lee is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr! Our winner, Ludko Struja Jr, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dansworth (ranked 1986 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 289 p4p, 313 weight class). Kenichi Misahawa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Dansworth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenichi Misahawa! The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Misahawa ducks under a wild hook from Dansworth. Misahawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut. Dansworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Misahawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dansworth throws a lazy head kick and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Misahawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Misahawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dansworth.
Misahawa feints a counter leg kick. A head kick misses from Dansworth. Dansworth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dansworth is looking to slow Misahawa down with leg kicks. Dansworth throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Misahawa. Dansworth avoids the body shot from Misahawa.
Misahawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dansworth manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dansworth throws a head kick that misses. Dansworth swings for the body but Misahawa moves out of range.
Misahawa avoids the head kick by Dansworth.
Misahawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dansworth. A nice side step and Misahawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dansworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Misahawa momentarily.
Misahawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dansworth connects with a body shot that sends Misahawa's belly button to the back. Dansworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Misahawa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dansworth misses with a hook. Good standup being displayed there by Misahawa as he connects with a hook. It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut. Dansworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dansworth throws the left hand but Misahawa avoids the punch easily. Misahawa looks like he wants to counter punch here. A lazy body kick from Misahawa and Dansworth counters with a right hand to the body. Misahawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dansworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Misahawa. Misahawa lands with a shot to the body. Greg Dansworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Misahawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dansworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Misahawa. Misahawa throws a big shot that misses. Dansworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A leg kick checked by Misahawa. Nice cross by Misahawa. Misahawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dansworth rather than just go for the knockout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Misahawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Dansworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Misahawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dansworth. Dansworth throws a sloppy head kick and Misahawa moves out of range easily. Misahawa throws out a counter right but Dansworth avoids it with no problem. Misahawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dansworth moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dansworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fighters circle, before Dansworth throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Misahawa's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dansworth lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Greg Dansworth! During a confident post fight interview, Greg Dansworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 1960 p4p, 2481 weight class) and Ivan Draganov (ranked 167 p4p, 206 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Masters might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter the Sandman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Draganov! The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Draganov throws a low kick but Masters avoids it. Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draganov to score with a decent uppercut. Draganov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Draganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Draganov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Draganov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Draganov scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masters walks into a left hand. Draganov cracks Masters with a right hand to the side of the head. Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Draganov lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Draganov lands a jab to the head.
Draganov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Draganov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Draganov connects with a body shot. A left lands for Draganov. Masters walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draganov. Draganov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draganov lands with a cross. Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Draganov with a hook. Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Draganov throws a body shot but no joy. Draganov lands a jab to Masters's midsection. Masters avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Draganov. Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A solid leg kick lands there for Draganov.
Draganov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Draganov thows a leg kick but Masters checks it and Masters counters with a two punch combo. Draganov lands with a cross. A left lands for Draganov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Draganov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride. Masters moves forwards but Draganov connects with a nice, crisp jab. A head kick misses from Draganov. Jab by Draganov. Masters is rocked! Draganov misses with a low kick. Draganov throws a leg kick and Masters counters with a left to the body. Draganov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Draganov tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Masters 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. Ivan Draganov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Draganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. 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! Draganov throws a low kick but Masters moves out of range easily. Masters attempts a counter takedown but Draganov avoids it well and moves away. Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Draganov jabs Masters to the body, keeping him at a distance. A punch combination from Draganov misses. Masters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Draganov is looking to score with low kicks. Masters is looking for a counter combo. Masters slips a jab and a cross from Draganov.
Draganov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masters's head backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
Draganov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ivan Draganov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draganov can pounce on him.
Draganov clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Draganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Masters might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Draganov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Draganov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masters drops his hands momentarily and Draganov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Millard Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Draganov lands an overhand right. Draganov lands a big head kick that sends Masters tumbling to the mat! Draganov takes a step backwards and waves Masters back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Draganov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A chopping leg kick lands by Draganov. Draganov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Masters seems to have got his legs back now. Draganov throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Draganov. Draganov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masters attempts a counter takedown but Draganov avoids it well and moves away. Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Draganov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draganov throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range. Masters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick. Masters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Draganov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Draganov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Draganov clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Draganov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masters doesn't seem bothered though. 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! Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Draganov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masters. Draganov connects with a leg kick. Draganov works the jab nicely. An inside leg kick lands from Draganov. A clash of legs there as Masters blocks the low kick. An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Draganov. Nice shot lands for Draganov. Masters moves out of range as Draganov strikes. Masters attempts a counter takedown but Draganov avoids it well and moves away. Draganov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Draganov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Draganov cracks Masters with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Masters looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Draganov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Draganov scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Draganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Masters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Draganov finds it's target. Draganov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Masters stops Draganov from standing up. Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Draganov is retaining full guard. Masters sitting in guard here, content to control. Draganov keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Draganov sizes up Masters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Draganov with a jab. Nice body kick from Draganov. Masters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Draganov lands the left hand. Decent striking displayed by Draganov there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draganov throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily. Masters attempts a counter takedown but Draganov avoids it well and moves away. Draganov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Draganov misses with a low kick. Masters tries to counter with a takedown but Draganov is quick to defend against it. Draganov lands with a nice body punch. Draganov lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily. Draganov connects with a single shot there. Draganov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masters under the eye. Donk. Draganov catches Masters right on the button with a cross. Draganov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draganov to score with a decent uppercut. Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Draganov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Masters to the canvas! Masters doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Draganov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draganov! Ivan Draganov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. Millard Masters was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 903 p4p, 1114 weight class) and Jason Dawkins (ranked 132 p4p, 160 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Dawkins! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kennedy takes one on the button. Dawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well. Dawkins has a takedown stuffed. Dawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins. Leonzar Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dawkins. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins. Dawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Kennedy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kennedy throws a lazy head kick and Dawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheers as Dawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though. Dawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kennedy. Leonzar Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Kennedy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts. Kennedy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kennedy forces Dawkins back against the cage and clinches. Kennedy is struggling to control the position. Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Dawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jason Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dawkins misses the body punch and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy. Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins prevents a body shot from Kennedy. Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dawkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dawkins looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike. Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dawkins misses with a knee to the head. Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawkins controls his hands.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head. Kennedy blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kennedy landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut. Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head. Dawkins is rocked! Dawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him? A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body. Kennedy jerks Dawkins's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Dawkins drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kennedy goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kennedy because Dawkins was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Leonzar Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Nolan (ranked 1354 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Calvin Green (ranked 68 p4p, 96 weight class). Green has chosen Kingslayer as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Calvin Green enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Green! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. A nice combination there by Green.
Nolan closes the distance and clinches. Green misses with a body punch.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green misses with a straight right. Green lands with a straight right. Nolan didn't see that one coming. Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Green lands with an overhand left. Nolan slips a jab from Green. Nolan throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it. Nolan tries to clinch and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center. Calvin Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Nolan. Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. It looks like Calvin Green has been cut. A big right from Green misses. Green has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Green misses with a left hand and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Green throws an off balance right hand
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Green looks winded! Nolan closes the distance and clinches. Green manages to break the clinch.
Green misses with a hook
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Green misses with an uppercut. Nolan saw that one coming. Green tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green tries to throw a body punch but Nolan avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nolan lands a nice uppercut. Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Green. A short left from Green. Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Green. A jab from Green finds it's way through Nolan's defenses. Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Nolan wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance. Green missing with a left hand there. Nolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Green throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nolan is looking to clinch. Green looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nolan tries to clinch up. Green keeps the fight on the outside. Nolan tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance. Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nolan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Green misses with a looping left. An attempted straight right counter from Nolan misses the target. Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nolan. Green swinging wildly here.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab. That has opened up Calvin Green's cut even more. Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nolan tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green throws a hook to the side of Nolan's head but Nolan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Green. It looked like Nolan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Green throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range. Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nolan moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nolan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Green throws a nice looking combination but Nolan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nolan wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance. Nolan clinches with his opponent.
Nolan prevents a body shot from Green. Green tries a body shot but Nolan blocks it.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him. A right hand to the body from Green.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Green dominated that round. The cut man is working on Calvin Green's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Nolan moves out of range as Green strikes. Green missing with a left hand there. Nolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good shot there by Green. Nolan wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance. Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing. Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nolan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Green scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Green misses with a hook
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nolan clinches. Nolan wants to break free but Green has control.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nolan has time to react. Nolan tries to clinch up. Jon Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nolan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Green is looking for the big counter here. Green swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand. The cut above Calvin Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green swings widly with a right hand
letting Nolan counter with a right hand. Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nolan on the side of the head. Green misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Green! Nolan lets Green back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Green is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nolan blocks a jab. Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Nolan finish him? Are you kidding me?! Nolan ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Green clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan! Jon Nolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Victor (ranked 717 p4p, 1064 weight class) and Huena Ajuricaba (ranked 106 p4p, 152 weight class). Huena Ajuricaba will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Victor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huena Ajuricaba! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Victor throws an overhand right that lands on Ajuricaba's shoulder, as Ajuricaba tries to avoid the shot. Jab from Victor. Victor slips under a jab. Victor missing with a left hand there. Ajuricaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Victor throws a poor cross that misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a lovely straight right hand! Victor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Victor fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ajuricaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Victor. Ajuricaba slips under a jab from Victor. Ajuricaba misses with a hook. Caio Victor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Victor. Ajuricaba throws a lazy right hand but Victor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good leg kick by Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Victor. Ajuricaba throws out a counter right but Victor avoids it with no problem. Ajuricaba misses with a straight left. Ajuricaba lands a glancing blow to the side of Victor's head. Victor shoots in for a takedown but Ajuricaba shows good takedown defense. Ajuricaba tries a quick counter leg kick but Victor is wise to it. Victor misses with a looping right. Victor doesn't succeed with the takedown and Victor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Victor keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba blocks a jab. Victor throws a hook but Ajuricaba avoids it easily. Ajuricaba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba swings and misses with a shot to the body so Victor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ajuricaba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Victor is looking for a sweep. Ajuricaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ajuricaba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Victor wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Victor is trying to get back to full guard. Victor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Victor. Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ajuricaba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ajuricaba is continuing to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Victor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ajuricaba has passed into side control.
Victor tries to bench press Ajuricaba off him but Ajuricaba keeps the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huena Ajuricaba dominated that round. That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Victor swings widly with a right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ajuricaba motions for Victor to come forward. Ajuricaba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ajuricaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Victor. Victor throwing a counter right hand but Ajuricaba manages to avoid it. Victor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba scores with a hook to the body. Victor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ajuricaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Victor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ajuricaba drives through and clinches with Victor against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Victor fails to pull guard.
Ajuricaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ajuricaba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ajuricaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Ajuricaba. Victor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Victor moves away from the strike by Ajuricaba. Victor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ajuricaba cracks a nice hook into Victor's ribs. Ajuricaba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Victor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ajuricaba wants to slow Victor down by chopping away at his legs. Victor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ajuricaba missing with a left hand there. Victor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice shot by Ajuricaba. The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ajuricaba! But no joy. Victor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ajuricaba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba ducks under a wild hook from Victor. A punch combination from Victor misses. Victor throws a poor cross that misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a left and a right that stings Victor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Victor misses with a right hand and Ajuricaba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Huena Ajuricaba seems to be getting the better of the standup. Victor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Victor misses with a looping right. Ajuricaba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Victor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ajuricaba sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ajuricaba throws a head kick that misses. Victor swings widly with a right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ajuricaba blocks a jab. Huena Ajuricaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ajuricaba throws a looping overhand right but Victor ducks down to avoid it. Victor misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a left to the body. Ajuricaba leaves Victor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ajuricaba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Victor misses with a right hand and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ajuricaba lands a leg kick that knocks Victor off balance momentarily. Victor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Victor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajuricaba defends well and Victor ends up having to push Ajuricaba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Victor goes for a takedown attempt but Ajuricaba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Victor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ajuricaba counters with a left to the body. Ajuricaba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Victor moves out of range of the body kick from Ajuricaba.
Victor cracks Ajuricaba with an open hand slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Victor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Victor duly obliges. Ajuricaba throws an overhand right that lands on Victor's shoulder, as Victor tries to avoid the shot. Victor is looking to counter punch. Victor misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajuricaba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ajuricaba misses with an uppercut. Ajuricaba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A low kick from Ajuricaba misses and Victor counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huena Ajuricaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Ajuricaba works Victor's body with a nice hook. Victor staying out of range there. It looked like Victor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ajuricaba throws a hook but Victor blocks it. The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Victor slips under a jab from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ajuricaba misses with a low kick. Ajuricaba takes a swing at Victor's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ajuricaba misses with a body shot.
Victor misses with an uppercut
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ajuricaba scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Victor throws a big shot that misses. Victor misses with a takedown attempt and Ajuricaba counters with a two punch combo. Victor tries for a takedown but Ajuricaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ajuricaba loads up on a big right hand but Victor slips the punch. Ajuricaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Victor on the side of the head. Ajuricaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A slow jab from Victor misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Ajuricaba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Victor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A big left from Ajuricaba misses. Nice jab there from Victor. Huena Ajuricaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Victor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ajuricaba misses with a body kick. Ajuricaba slips under a jab. Victor misses with a left hand and Victor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ajuricaba missing with a left hand there. Victor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little feinted left hand from Victor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ajuricaba leaves Victor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A nice side step and Ajuricaba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ajuricaba wants to clinch but Victor slips to the side and Victor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Victor. Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajuricaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba has Victor pulled in close to control his posture. Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Ajuricaba is retaining full guard. Ajuricaba is controlling Victor's posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A low kick lands for Ajuricaba.
Nice sprawl there from Ajuricaba as Victor shoots in. Nice shot lands for Ajuricaba. Victor misses with a left hand and Ajuricaba counters with a stiff right hand. Victor misses with a takedown attempt and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circling - Ajuricaba throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Victor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Huena Ajuricaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ajuricaba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huena Ajuricaba!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 264 p4p, 1051 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 17 p4p, 75 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Big Mouth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bigmouth Strikes Again. Prince McVicker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yasha Big Mouth's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Big Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
McVicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McVicker misses with a straight right. Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Big Mouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Big Mouth swats away the attempt to clinch by McVicker. Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McVicker walks into a left hand. Big Mouth misses with a body kick. Big Mouth sets himself, and McVicker steps forward looking for the clinch! Big Mouth avoids it this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Mouth as he jumps to the side. Big Mouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McVicker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Mouth lands a jab to McVicker's midsection. McVicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McVicker throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it. Big Mouth scores with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a combination
letting McVicker counter with a right hand. McVicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. McVicker avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth. A cross from Big Mouth lands. McVicker swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away. Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Big Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Big Mouth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Big Mouth dodges the punch combination from McVicker.
Big Mouth looks to land a combination but McVicker avoids it well. Big Mouth throws a right and a left that McVicker avoids nicely. Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Big Mouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McVicker. Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth. McVicker fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker. McVicker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Big Mouth swivels and escapes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McVicker is defended easily by Big Mouth. Nice uppercut lands for Big Mouth. That snapped McVicker's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth. Big Mouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McVicker. McVicker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker. As Big Mouth backs off McVicker throws a huge counter combo but Big Mouth manages to avoid it all. Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McVicker counters with a right hand to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from McVicker. Big Mouth throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range. Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses. Big Mouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McVicker to score with a decent uppercut. Big Mouth scores with a nice right hand.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth. Nice jab there from Big Mouth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses. A big right from Big Mouth misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McVicker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big Mouth! Big Mouth is trying to improve his position. Big Mouth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McVicker.
Big Mouth is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it. McVicker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Big Mouth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McVicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Big Mouth is avoiding damage well.
McVicker swings around for an armbar but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McVicker's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Big Mouth tests McVicker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Big Mouth duly obliges. Big Mouth wants to land a leg kick but McVicker is out of range. McVicker moves in looking to clinch but Big Mouth pushes him off. McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth. McVicker throws a leg kick that misses. McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Big Mouth lands a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Mouth gets tackled into the cage by McVicker. McVicker maintains the clinch. Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around? McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Mouth is pressed up against the cage. McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Big Mouth down to the mat. Big Mouth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. McVicker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Yasha Big Mouth is winning the standup battle so far. Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but McVicker seems unphased.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McVicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. A head kick misses from Big Mouth. McVicker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth. Big Mouth misses with a double jab.
McVicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVicker backwards. Big Mouth misses with some punches.
McVicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Big Mouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Big Mouth jabs McVicker right on the nose. McVicker blinks but takes it well. Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Big Mouth throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker. McVicker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McVicker slips under a jab from Big Mouth. Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it. Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it. A combination from Big Mouth does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth misses with a few strikes there.
McVicker has closed the distance and engaged Big Mouth in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Mouth. McVicker tries to pull guard but Big Mouth holds him up against the cage and eventually McVicker drops back down to his feet.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker. McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Big Mouth is working McVicker over against the cage. Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth. Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow. Big Mouth gets through McVicker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow. A shot in the inside from Big Mouth. Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McVicker wants a takedown.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it. McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Big Mouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by McVicker. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth dominated that second 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. Big Mouth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McVicker has time to react. Big Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McVicker throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Big Mouth misses. McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. McVicker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range. Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by McVicker. A countering left hand to the body from McVicker misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Mouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand. Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Big Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McVicker, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
McVicker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Big Mouth. McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing. McVicker throws a leg kick that is checked and McVicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Big Mouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Big Mouth throws a big shot that misses. McVicker wants to counter the offense by Big Mouth and move into the clinch position. Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot. McVicker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot. Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Big Mouth misses with a straight right. Big Mouth misses with a body shot
and McVicker counters with a two punch combo. Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth. McVicker tries to score with a low kick but Big Mouth moves his leg out of the way. McVicker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McVicker avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
This has been an exciting period of action! Big Mouth keeps McVicker at a distance using the push kick. McVicker defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand. McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth. Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but McVicker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Big Mouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily. Big Mouth staying out of range there. Big Mouth throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range. McVicker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Big Mouth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by McVicker as he connects with a hook. Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss! Big Mouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. McVicker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McVicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Big Mouth is fending him off so far but McVicker persists. Nope, Big Mouth circles away and we're back to standing. Big Mouth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Big Mouth getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McVicker tries to clinch but Big Mouth moves out of range. McVicker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Big Mouth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth. McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth. Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and McVicker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McVicker throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it. McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch. McVicker pushes Big Mouth up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McVicker blocking some punches.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
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! McVicker jumps into guard, dragging Big Mouth to the mat.
McVicker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard. McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ground and pound from McVicker. McVicker is trying to control the action in half guard but Big Mouth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. McVicker with the ground and pound but Big Mouth uses the opportunity to regain guard. McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yasha Big Mouth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss! Big Mouth misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth. McVicker avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Big Mouth scores with the left hand. McVicker knows he should have avoided that one. McVicker fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A thudding body kick lands there by Big Mouth!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily. Good exchange - McVicker coming out on top. Big Mouth tries to bum rush McVicker with a series of wild strikes but McVicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Big Mouth. Big Mouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McVicker misses with a looping left. McVicker throws a right hand that Big Mouth ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Mouth also avoids with ease. McVicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big Mouth. Big Mouth lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the cage and back into range. Big Mouth defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand. Big Mouth misses the jab. Big Mouth digs a good body shot into McVicker's ribs. Big Mouth thumps McVicker with a low kick. McVicker missing with a left hand there. Big Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth scores with a punch to the head. McVicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Mouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A telegraphed right hand from McVicker misses the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Big Mouth lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the cage and back into range. Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Big Mouth misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely. McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Big Mouth slips under a jab. Big Mouth scores with a body shot.
Big Mouth scores with a decent looking hook. Big Mouth throws the kick towards the body but McVicker avoids it. Big Mouth lands the left hand. Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as McVicker shoots in. Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Big Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing. Big Mouth misses with a series of wild punches.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem. Big Mouth is looking to land body kicks. Big Mouth cracks McVicker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Big Mouth ducks right into an uppercut from McVicker. McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Big Mouth connects with a leg kick. Big Mouth swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
Big Mouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Big Mouth lands a nice hook to McVicker's body. McVicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice takedown defense from Big Mouth. No joy for McVicker on that attempt. Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVicker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Big Mouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Big Mouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily. Big Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. No joy there for Big Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McVicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well. He's pushed McVicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away. A big right from McVicker misses. Big Mouth slips under a jab from McVicker. McVicker moves out of range of the strikes. Big Mouth slips a straight right by McVicker. Big Mouth lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth had his way with Prince McVicker in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! McVicker throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily. Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McVicker thuds his right hand into Big Mouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Big Mouth lands with a good body shot. Big Mouth scores with a hook to the body. McVicker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice takedown defense from Big Mouth. No joy for McVicker on that attempt. McVicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well. He's pushed McVicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McVicker clinches. A right hook to the body lands for Big Mouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Mouth lands an uppercut. McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Big Mouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker. Big Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
McVicker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round. McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big Mouth paws at him with a jab and circles away. McVicker takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses. McVicker throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. McVicker does a little dance to reset his feet. Big Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Mouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. McVicker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker blocks it. Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot. Big Mouth throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Big Mouth avoids the body shot from McVicker.
McVicker misses with a looping left. McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McVicker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from Big Mouth finds it's target. McVicker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Big Mouth. Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily. 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! Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth misses the body punch and McVicker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. McVicker moves away from the strike by Big Mouth. McVicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Big Mouth takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses. McVicker feints the counter takedown. Big Mouth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Big Mouth feints and then cracks McVicker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McVicker down. Big Mouth scores with a kick to the midsection. McVicker wants to clinch. Big Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker tries to bum rush Big Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. McVicker lands with an uppercut that bounces Big Mouth off the cage and back into range. Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot. Big Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body. And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but Big Mouth pushes his down on his head and steps out. A head kick misses from Big Mouth. Big Mouth misses with a jab to the body
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Big Mouth throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker. Big Mouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Big Mouth as he connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy. Big Mouth throws a good cross that connects.
McVicker throws out a leg kick but Big Mouth moves out of range and McVicker only half commits. Big Mouth lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McVicker needs to keep his hands up - Big Mouth had a free shot at his head there. McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target. Big Mouth lands a jab to the nose. Big Mouth lands a nice hook to McVicker's body. McVicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Big Mouth throws out a powerful jab. McVicker fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Big Mouth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.
And that's the end of the fight! Yasha Big Mouth showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Big Mouth, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth! Yasha Big Mouth is the new bantamweight champion! Yasha Big Mouth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Schrodinger (ranked 683 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 40 p4p, 64 weight class). Erwin Schrodinger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Vieira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Schrodinger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schrodinger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut. Schrodinger cracks Vieira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schrodinger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vieira to stand back up! It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut. The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Vieira closes the distance and clinches. Schrodinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head. Schrodinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Schrodinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schrodinger throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease. Vieira lands a jab. Vieira slips a straight right by Schrodinger. Schrodinger grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Vieira takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Schrodinger cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erwin Schrodinger! Erwin Schrodinger managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance π₯, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Merel (ranked 267 p4p, 664 weight class) and Dill Nickle (ranked 26 p4p, 58 weight class). Dill Nickle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dill Nickle! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nickle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nickle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merel to the mat! Merel manages to get full guard. Merel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nickle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Merel's body to avoid the submission. Merel has instead reached around Nickle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Merel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Merel! An out of breath Anthony Merel 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 38 p4p, 391 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 8 p4p, 61 weight class). Hatfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cruel World- Willie Nelson. Riley Hatfield had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Hatfield! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hatfield is trying to stand up here but Tonon is controlling him well. Hatfield is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hatfield is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Hatfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonon controlling from mount. Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon lands a big elbow. Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet. Tonon controlling his opponent. Tonon is landing with some decent strikes but Hatfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Tonon tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away. My spies in Gym inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hatfield is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonon tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away. Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully. Hatfield trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Tonon content just to control the position here. Tonon with good strikes from the mount here! Tonon controlling the position easily from mount. Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet. Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action. Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Hatfield's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Tonon looking to control but Hatfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tonon working away from the top, dropping strikes. Tonon tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab. Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonon. Hatfield misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Tonon misses. Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Tonon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatfield pinned against the cage. Hatfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hatfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon. A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tonon swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hatfield both land. Nice combination. It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut. Tonon shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well. Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon throws a big shot that misses. Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand. Tonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hatfield is looking to counter punch. A jab from Hatfield finds it's way through Tonon's defenses. Tonon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab. Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon misses the shot to the body. Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hatfield misses with a straight right. Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far. Hatfield with a hook. Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense. Tonon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonon is in Hatfield's guard. Hatfield pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tonon misses with an uppercut. Tonon tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance. Tonon misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target. Tonon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tonon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Tonon defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Tonon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hatfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily. Tonon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatfield's guard. Tonon won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. Tonon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tonon prevents Hatfield from getting back to his feet. Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Tonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall. Tonon prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Hatfield is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hatfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Tonon looks to clinch and Hatfield counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tonon lands a jab to the nose. Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonon. Tonon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hatfield misses with a straight right. Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hatfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hatfield defending well as Tonon loads up on a big left hand. Tonon gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hatfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Tonon has double underhooks. Hatfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon. Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hatfield is looking to counter punch. Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon. Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily. Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tonon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield thinks about countering with a head kick. Tonon misses with a hook
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tonon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Tonon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away. And Hatfield counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonon blocks it. Hatfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonon's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonon misses with a wild body shot. Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss! Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hatfield scores with a hook. Tonon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tonon feints and as Hatfield raises his hands in defense, Tonon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hatfield manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Hatfield on the inside. Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Tonon misses with a combination
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tonon throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it. Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A momentary lapse in concentration from Hatfield enables Tonon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hatfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hatfield is looking to stand up but Tonon isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are working up against the cage. Hatfield manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Hatfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike. Hatfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hatfield misses with some punches.
Tonon blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hatfield trying to control the position but instead, Tonon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatfield into the cage. Tonon takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hatfield jabs at Tonon's body. Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target. Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield. Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield slips a jab from Tonon. Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon. Hatfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tonon asserts his dominance and retains side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Hatfield clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Tonon defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand. Hatfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tonon tries for a takedown but Hatfield circles away easily letting Hatfield counter with a right hand. Tonon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands. Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hatfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tonon swings widly with a right hand
and Hatfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Tonon! Hatfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tonon to his feet! Tonon is in big trouble! Tonon is rocked! Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Tonon's ribs. Tonon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatfield finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tonon misses with a body shot
and Hatfield counters with a huge left! Tonon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hatfield isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tonon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hatfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield! Riley Hatfield retains his lightweight title! Riley Hatfield 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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