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SYN 1044 Danger vs Williams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1849 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Mad Hatter (ranked 135 p4p, 196 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 cm
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130
13 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Hatter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatter throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatter throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Hatter sizes up Sykora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykora.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatter! But no joy.
Sykora delivers a nice body kick.
Hatter lands a jab.
Hatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatter swinging wildly here.
Sykora throws a leg kick which misses Hatter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hatter tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora connects with a leg kick.
Hatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.
Sykora misses with a straight right.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora staying out of range there.
Sykora throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hatter avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
Hatter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sykora finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatter's head.
Jab, jab by Sykora - just one landing.
Sykora thumps Hatter with a low kick.
Hatter checks the leg kick.
Sykora lands a glancing blow to the side of Hatter's head.
Crunch! Sykora slams his shin into Hatter's torso.
Hatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykora lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatter moves out of range as Sykora throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Sykora. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykora scrambles back to his feet.
Sykora throws a leg kick but Hatter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hatter digs a good hook to Sykora's body.
Sykora tries to bum rush Hatter with a series of wild strikes but Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sykora misses with a low kick.
Sykora with a hook.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Sykora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatter defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Hatter unleashes a big counter combination but Sykora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hatter looks to land a combination but Sykora avoids it well.
Sykora lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatter scores with the left hand. Sykora knows he should have avoided that one.
 Sykora is rocked!
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Hatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sykora misses its target.
Sykora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatter's head.
Hatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
It looked like Sykora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykora lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Hatter does no damage.
Sykora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Hatter misses with a hook.
Sykora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Sykora - just one landing.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykora cracks Hatter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hatter 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.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Hatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Hatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sykora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hatter just manages to avoid it.
Hatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora misses with an uppercut
and Hatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sykora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Sykora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykora.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
Sykora misses with an uppercut
enabling Hatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hatter slips under a jab from Sykora.
Hatter misses with an uppercut
enabling Sykora to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykora.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykora.
Nice body punch from Hatter.
Sykora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatter.
Sykora's corner calls for a 1-2. Sykora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Hatter's shoulder, as Hatter tries to avoid the shot.
Hatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Hatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatter misses the shot to the body.
Michal Sykora is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Sykora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykora dips to his left and cracks Hatter with an uppercut!
Hatter misses with a wild combination.
Hatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatter can do to turn this around?
Sykora throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatter counters with a straight right hand.
Sykora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Sykora. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Hatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Sykora.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatter.
Hatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Hatter throws out a counter right but Sykora avoids it with no problem.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Hatter misses.
Sykora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sykora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora moves away from the strike by Hatter.
A nice leg kick from Hatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Hatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Hatter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sykora misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Sykora there.
Sykora tries to bum rush Hatter with a series of wild strikes but Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Sykora.
It seemed like Hatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Hatter's head but Hatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykora slips under a jab.
Hatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatter slips under a jab from Sykora.
Hatter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hatter misses with a hook. Sykora ducked under it nicely.
Sykora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykora connects with a body shot that sends Hatter's belly button to the back.
Sykora slips a jab and a cross from Hatter.
Sykora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Sykora.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatter, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hatter misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykora moves out of range as Hatter strikes.
Hatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sykora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatter connects with a body shot that sends Sykora's belly button to the back.
Sykora throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykora is looking to chop away at Hatter's legs.
Hatter throws a right hand that Sykora ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykora also avoids with ease.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Sykora throws a looping overhand right but Hatter ducks down to avoid it.
Hatter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sykora with a body shot.
Sykora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora throws a jab when Hatter was well out of range.
A nice side step and Hatter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sykora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hatter misses the jab.
Hatter throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykora.
Hatter throws a hook to the side of Sykora's head but Sykora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Sykora swings for the body but Hatter moves out of range.
Sykora with a nice calf kick.
Hatter slips a jab from Sykora.
Hatter looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Hatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatter looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Sykora throws out a powerful jab.
Sykora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hatter misses with a double jab
enabling Sykora to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
Sykora throws a series of punches but Hatter moves out of range.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hatter throws a wild body kick that Sykora sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykora.
Hatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Hatter walks into a jab.
Sykora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatter.
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatter! But no joy.
Hatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatter dips to his left and cracks Sykora with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Hatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatter misses with a shot to the body
and Sykora counters with a series of strikes. Hatter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Sykora.
Hatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hatter.
Hatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Hatter is out of range.
Hatter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hatter scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykora off the cage and back into range.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hatter.
Sykora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatter. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatter cracks Sykora with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hatter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sykora to stand back up!
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Sykora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatter throws out the jab.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Hatter slips a straight right by Sykora.
Sykora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatter connects with a body shot that sends Sykora's belly button to the back.
Sykora punishes Hatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Hatter defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Hatter throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sykora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatter cracks Sykora with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sykora falls to his knees and Hatter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 1156 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 169 p4p, 241 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Manolito Tai Kung has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Manolito Tai Kung seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tai Kung moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Tai Kung misses.
Parker is looking to clinch but Tai Kung is avoiding it.
Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker lands a jab to Tai Kung's midsection.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Tai Kung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung misses with a body kick.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker clobbers Tai Kung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Tai Kung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to clinch up but Tai Kung circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Tai Kung in a clinch.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker cracks Tai Kung with a nice body shot.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tai Kung backs up against the cage.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tai Kung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker stuns Tai Kung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tai Kung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai Kung blocks a jab.
Tai Kung throws a counter high kick but Parker was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tai Kung circles away.
Tai Kung throws a quick counter head kick but Parker was just out of range.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Parker misses.
Tai Kung moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tai Kung circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker darts in and clinches Tai Kung up against the cage.
Tai Kung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Tai Kung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Tai Kung slips the punch.
Tai Kung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tai Kung scores with a jab.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tai Kung scores with a push kick.
Tai Kung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Tai Kung takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Tai Kung throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung slips a straight right by Parker.
Tai Kung looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker lands a jab to Tai Kung's midsection.
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tai Kung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai Kung pushes Parker away with a front kick.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parker throws a nice head kick!
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tai Kung slowing the pace effectively.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
Tai Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker throws a head kick but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tai Kung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tai Kung just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tai Kung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Parker swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tai Kung looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Jacob Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker throws a lazy head kick
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung misses with a hook.
Tai Kung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Tai Kung misses with a body kick.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Parker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tai Kung's head.
Parker avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Parker is looking to clinch but Tai Kung is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tai Kung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.
Parker rushes Tai Kung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tai Kung tries to break the clinch but Parker is controlling the position.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tai Kung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tai Kung is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tai Kung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tai Kung breaks the clinch.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tai Kung looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung scores with a push kick.
Jacob Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung connects with a body shot that sends Parker's belly button to the back.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a body kick.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Tai Kung moves out of range easily.
Parker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tai Kung circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tai Kung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tai Kung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tai Kung takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
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!
Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker walks into a left hand.
Parker blocks a head kick by Tai Kung.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung throws a body kick that misses.
Parker works over Tai Kung's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tai Kung avoids the head kick by Parker.
Tai Kung is looking to counter punch.
Tai Kung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker moves out of range as Tai Kung throws a body kick.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
A nice combination there by Parker.
Tai Kung fakes the leg kick and cracks Parker in the body.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Tai Kung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker throws a head kick but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tai Kung is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a body kick.
Parker misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tai Kung throws a big counter combination but Parker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tai Kung misses with a head kick.
Parker misses the body punch
and Tai Kung counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tai Kung backs up against the cage.
Tai Kung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parker if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tai Kung drops Parker with a big left hand! Parker is injured, injured bad! Tai Kung jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
During a confident post fight interview, Manolito Tai Kung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jacob Parker had this to say: 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 859 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 120 p4p, 184 weight class). Vlad Tepes lV could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Osmany Pizziconi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes lV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Vlad Tepes lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes lV tries to keep at a distance but Pizziconi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pizziconi working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes lV lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tepes lV makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tepes lV struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands.
Tepes lV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi prevents a body shot from Tepes lV.
Pizziconi is trying to drag Tepes lV to the mat but Tepes lV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tepes lV lands a shoulder strike.
Pizziconi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes lV is pressed up against the cage. Pizziconi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tepes lV down to the mat. Tepes lV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pizziconi is defended easily by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tepes lV as he avoids it easily.
Tepes lV misses the jab.
Pizziconi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes lV as Pizziconi shoots in.
Tepes lV tried to counter with a leg kick but Pizziconi avoided it.
Tepes lV wants to slow Pizziconi down by chopping away at his legs.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Tepes lV circles away easily
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tepes lV defends it nicely.
Tepes lV throws a quick counter head kick but Pizziconi was just out of range.
Pizziconi moves into range and clinches up with Tepes lV.
I was talking to Tepes lV's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Tepes lV manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tepes lV pushes Pizziconi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tepes lV lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lV lands a shoulder strike.
Pizziconi is working for takedown but Tepes lV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tepes lV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Pizziconi avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Pizziconi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tepes lV wants it to stay on the feet.
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes lV feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pizziconi sprawling to the canvas! Pizziconi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tepes lV finish him?!
 Pizziconi is rocked!
Pizziconi is aggressively charging in as Tepes lV backs up avoiding any damage. Tepes lV tosses out a jab and Pizziconi runs right into it face first! Pizziconi is out cold! Tepes lV dropped down on all fours and is barking in Pizziconi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes lV!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Tepes lV 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 187 p4p, 819 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 27 p4p, 114 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. Joad Cressbeckler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries to keep at a distance but Bates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cressbeckler is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cressbeckler down to the mat. Cressbeckler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bates tries to clinch but Cressbeckler is having none of it.
Bates tries for a takedown but Cressbeckler circles away easily
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bates! But no joy.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates darts in and clinches Cressbeckler up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cressbeckler is defending well.
Cressbeckler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cressbeckler presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cressbeckler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates forces Cressbeckler back against the cage and clinches.
Cressbeckler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates tries for a takedown but Cressbeckler manages to get underhooks.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates letting Cressbeckler take a breather here.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cressbeckler swinging wildly here.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates is looking to clinch but Cressbeckler is avoiding it.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bates is defended easily by Cressbeckler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cressbeckler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Cressbeckler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking.
Bates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bates pulls guard effortlessly.
Cressbeckler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cressbeckler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Bates is trying to keep Cressbeckler in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Cressbeckler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cressbeckler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet.
Bates trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Bates.
Bates tries to clinch but Cressbeckler is having none of it.
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.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates is looking to clinch but Cressbeckler is avoiding it.
Bates wants to clinch but Cressbeckler slips to the side
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Armad Bates has been cut.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Bates.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cressbeckler.
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Cressbeckler pushes him off.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bates tries to clinch
and Cressbeckler counters with a right hand to the body.
Bates forces Cressbeckler back against the cage and clinches.
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cressbeckler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates'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.
Bates wants to clinch up but Cressbeckler keeps it at a distance.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter punch.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cressbeckler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bates tries to clinch up.
Cressbeckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bates.
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Cressbeckler.
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cressbeckler is looking to stand back up but Bates counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cressbeckler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cressbeckler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cressbeckler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bates manages to pass to mount!
Cressbeckler is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.
Cressbeckler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler wants to control the action here but instead Bates manages to pass to full mount!
Bates tries to control but Cressbeckler wriggling away.
Bates with good strikes from the mount here!
Bates looking to control but Cressbeckler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cressbeckler tries to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cressbeckler is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cressbeckler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cressbeckler's body.
Bates missing with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cressbeckler trying to control the hands but Bates breaks the grip.
Armad Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armad Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cressbeckler controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cressbeckler defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler has a hand on Bates's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bates takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cressbeckler is desperately trying to improve his position but Bates has a good base and remains in mount.
Cressbeckler tries to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Bates controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Bates there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cressbeckler is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.
Bates controlling from the full mount.
Bates misses with a head shot.
Cressbeckler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cressbeckler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bates controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cressbeckler gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch.
Bates successfully pulls guard.
Bates managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cressbeckler is one step ahead there.
Cressbeckler looking to sit in guard and control but Bates gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cressbeckler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armad Bates!
An out of breath Armad Bates 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Short (ranked 599 p4p, 476 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 32 p4p, 20 weight class). Short kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Nikolay Leonov 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Short showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
Short is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Leonov catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Short avoids it with no problem.
Leonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Short.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Short should have avoided that one.
Leonov lands a head kick!
 It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Leonov cracks Short with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Short fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Leonov as Short shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov cracks Short with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Short half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Short with a poor takedown
and Short takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Short misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Short is rocked!
Short fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Leonov! Short is out on his feet! Leonov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Short is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Short is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 22 p4p, 706 weight class) and Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 2 p4p, 51 weight class). Hlervu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Al Qawlu Qawlu Sawarim. Fukumitsu has chosen help_urself as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 42 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fukumitsu lands a two punch combo.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hlervu.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu throws a hook but Fukumitsu blocks it.
Hlervu misses with a right hand
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fukumitsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Hlervu backs off Fukumitsu throws a huge counter combo but Hlervu manages to avoid it all.
Fukumitsu 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.
Fukumitsu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hlervu slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Hlervu slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Hlervu thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu takes one to the chin there.
Fukumitsu looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hlervu misses its target.
Hlervu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hlervu on the side of the head.
Hlervu defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
And Hlervu counters with a quick kick to the body but Fukumitsu blocks it.
Hlervu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu throws a series of punches but Hlervu avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Hlervu needs to keep his hands up - Fukumitsu had a free shot at his head there.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Fukumitsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Fukumitsu both land. Nice combination.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu cracks Hlervu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumitsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Fukumitsu lands a right hook to the body.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Fukumitsu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hlervu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Hlervu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Fukumitsu saw that one coming.
Hlervu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a body kick that stops Fukumitsu in his tracks momentarily.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Hlervu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fukumitsu avoids it.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Hlervu defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu misses with a body kick.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fukumitsu really felt that one!
Fukumitsu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hlervu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fukumitsu works the jab nicely.
Fukumitsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
It appears Hlervu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fukumitsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hlervu misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fukumitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fukumitsu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fukumitsu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hlervu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Nice straight punches there by Fukumitsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fukumitsu.
Both fighters circling a little - Hlervu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fukumitsu moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Fukumitsu throws out a counter right but Hlervu avoids it with no problem.
Hlervu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu scores with a nice strike.
Fukumitsu is rocked!
Fukumitsu looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Fukumitsu scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukumitsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hlervu cracks a nice hook into Fukumitsu's ribs.
Hlervu ducks right into an uppercut from Fukumitsu.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Fukumitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Hlervu misses with a left hand
and Fukumitsu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hlervu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fukumitsu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hlervu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fukumitsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
Fukumitsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Fukumitsu seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from Fukumitsu misses
and Hlervu counters with a body kick that stops Fukumitsu in his tracks momentarily.
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 Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Fukumitsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fukumitsu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fukumitsu avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Hlervu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Hlervu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukumitsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukumitsu thinking.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Hlervu counters with a solid body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
Hlervu throws the kick towards the body but Fukumitsu avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Fukumitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukumitsu throws a sloppy head kick and Hlervu moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fukumitsu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hlervu.
Hlervu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It appears Hlervu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hlervu staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Hlervu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fukumitsu just manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Fukumitsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fukumitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hlervu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hlervu connects with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Fukumitsu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fukumitsu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fukumitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu scores with a nice head shot.
Fukumitsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fukumitsu.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Fukumitsu lands a nice hook to Hlervu's body. Hlervu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu dodges the punch combination from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a sloppy head kick and Hlervu moves out of range easily.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Hlervu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hlervu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlervu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukumitsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumitsu moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Hlervu throws a wild body kick that Fukumitsu sees coming a mile off.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu throws a combination. Hlervu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu tries to land a body kick
and Fukumitsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu throws a hook but Fukumitsu blocks it.
No joy there for Fukumitsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Hlervu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu lands a right hook to the body.
Fukumitsu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with a nice right hand that sends Fukumitsu toppling to the canvas! Fukumitsu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hlervu finish him?!
Fukumitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hlervu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fukumitsu just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Hlervu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fukumitsu! Hlervu lets Fukumitsu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Fukumitsu finds it's way through Hlervu's defenses.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Hlervu scores with a counter punch that sends Fukumitsu to the canvas! Hlervu smells blood - he's punishing Fukumitsu with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fukumitsu has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Braynas Hlervu, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 56 p4p, 50 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rolf does it's job there.
Rolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolf throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Rolf misses with a hook.
McCarthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolf tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf with a hook.
McCarthy jabs at Rolf's body.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rolf is rocked!
McCarthy fakes the body blow, causing Rolf to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rolf goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Cormac McCarthy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 6 p4p, 100 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 1 p4p, 17 weight class). Danger comes to the cage accompanied by Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Danger tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Danger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A big left from Danger misses.
Danger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danger moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Danger. Beautiful body shot.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Danger. That snapped Williams's head back.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Danger blocks a leg kick.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Danger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danger.
Danger lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Danger blocks a jab.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Danger.
Danger clinches up against the cage.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Danger's head.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danger tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
Danger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Danger throws a quick counter head kick but Williams was just out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Danger connects with a body shot.
Danger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Danger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danger pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger lands a nice shot to the body.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Danger.
Danger tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danny Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danger. Williams shrugs it off though.
Danger scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Danger as he checks the leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook.
Danger wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danger. That did some damage!
Danger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger wants to clinch.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger has managed to clinch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Danger.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger scores with a hook to the body.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danger avoids the body shot from Williams.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danger misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Danger misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger wants to clinch.
Danger misses with a body shot.
That's two 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.
Danger checks a leg kick.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Danger misses.
Danger scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams clobbers Danger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Williams.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Danger moved away.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Danger clinches.
Danger lands a body punch.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Danger - that landed with a thud.
Williams misses with some punches.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams scores with a head kick. Danger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams avoids the body shot from Danger.
A clash of legs there as Danger blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Danger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams really dominated that round.
That's time! Danger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Williams throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a head kick that drops Danger to the mat! Danger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Danger is rocked!
Danger is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.
Williams cracks Danger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Danger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
Oh Danger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Danger seems to have got his legs back now.
Danger checks a leg kick.
Danger jabs at Williams's body.
Nice uppercut there from Danger.
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!
Williams staying out of range there.
Danger moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Danger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Danger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danger throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Danger.
Danger tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Danger throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Danger ducked under it nicely.
Danger scores with a jab.
Williams moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Williams checks a low kick from Danger.
Donk. Danger catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Danger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Larry Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Danger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Danger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Danger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danger forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams slips a jab from Danger.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danger tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
Danger checks a low kick from Williams.
Danger drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a low kick but Danger moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Danger.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Danger on the side of the head.
Danger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger is working Williams over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danger.
Danger breaks the clinch.
Jab by Danger.
Danger misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Danger rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Danger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Danny Danger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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