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UCF 42: Dick Twist v Gray PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin McGreegan (ranked 3121 p4p, 1689 weight class) and Doofy McGriff (ranked 319 p4p, 192 weight class). McGreegan comes into the arena with Blow At High Dough - Tragically Hip blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin McGreegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doofy McGriff!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGriff misses with a wild body shot.
McGriff connects with a solid leg kick.
McGreegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGriff.
McGreegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by McGriff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGriff.
McGriff throws a head kick but McGreegan moves out of range.
McGriff wants to slow McGreegan down by chopping away at his legs.
McGreegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGriff.
McGriff throws a low kick but McGreegan moves out of range easily.
McGriff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGriff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan digs a good hook to McGriff's body.
McGreegan lands with a good body shot.
A big right from McGreegan misses.
McGreegan throws an overhand right that lands on McGriff's shoulder, as McGriff tries to avoid the shot.
McGriff misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan throws a looping overhand right but McGriff ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like McGriff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGreegan ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
McGriff scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McGriff misses.
McGreegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGriff.
McGriff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGreegan throws out the jab.
McGriff moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
McGreegan connects with a body shot that sends McGriff's belly button to the back.
McGreegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGreegan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGreegan throws a looping overhand right but McGriff ducks down to avoid it.
McGriff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGreegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGreegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGreegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan wants to land a leg kick but McGriff is out of range.
McGreegan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGriff throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGreegan. McGriff does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGriff looks to land a left hand but McGreegan moved out of range nicely.
McGreegan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGriff catches McGreegan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGriff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGreegan throws a jab when McGriff was well out of range.
McGreegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGreegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGreegan looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGreegan connects with a body shot.
McGreegan slips a jab from McGriff.
McGreegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGriff moves into the clinch.
McGreegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGreegan blocks an uppercut.
McGreegan is trying to maintain a safe position but McGriff gets an underhook and turns McGreegan into the cage.
McGriff swings wildly with an uppercut but McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGriff working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGriff.
McGreegan prevents a body shot from McGriff.
McGriff lands a shot to the body.
McGriff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGriff misses with a punch on the inside.
McGreegan is trying to maintain a safe position but McGriff gets an underhook and turns McGreegan into the cage.
McGriff throws a punch but it's blocked by McGreegan.
McGriff scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGreegan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan prevents a body shot from McGriff.
McGriff struggles to land a body shot inside as McGreegan controls his hands.
McGreegan blocks a body shot from McGriff.
McGriff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGriff swings wildly with an uppercut but McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGriff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGriff.
McGreegan looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from McGriff.
McGriff misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for McGreegan to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGreegan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGriff scores with a jab to the body.
McGriff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGriff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGriff - that will leave a mark!
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGreegan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGriff throws a leg kick but McGreegan moved away.
McGreegan scores with a shot to the body.
McGreegan ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
McGriff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGreegan misses with a body shot.
McGriff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGreegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff feints and then cracks McGreegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGreegan down.
McGriff throws a lazy body kick
and McGreegan counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGriff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGreegan manages to avoid it.
McGreegan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by McGriff.
McGreegan misses with an uppercut. McGriff saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGriff.
McGreegan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGreegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGriff.
McGreegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGriff lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as McGriff blocks the leg kick.
McGriff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by McGriff.
McGreegan slips a jab from McGriff.
McGriff ducks under a wild hook from McGreegan.
McGriff connects with a right hand. McGreegan shakes it off.
McGreegan misses with a wild body shot.
McGriff scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGreegan throws a jab but it's blocked by McGriff.
McGriff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGreegan.
McGreegan throws a hook to the side of McGriff's head but McGriff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGriff lands with a hook. McGreegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGreegan just misses with a punch to the body.
McGreegan throws a hook but McGriff avoids it easily.
McGriff misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and McGreegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGreegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGriff jabs McGreegan right on the nose. McGreegan blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGreegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGreegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGriff counters with a left to the body.
McGriff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGreegan connects with a body shot.
McGriff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGreegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGriff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGreegan swings for the body but McGriff moves out of range.
McGriff throws a poor cross that misses
and McGriff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McGreegan finds it's way through McGriff's defenses.
A low kick lands for McGreegan.
Decent striking displayed by McGreegan there.
McGriff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGriff is looking to land body kicks.
McGriff moves out of range of the strikes.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGriff slips under a jab from McGreegan.
McGreegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGriff was well out of range. Poor timing from McGreegan.
McGreegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGriff moves away.
Justin McGreegan is winning the standup battle so far.
McGriff throws an off balance right hand
and McGreegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGriff thuds a left hand into McGreegan's body.
Nice cross by McGreegan.
McGriff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from McGriff misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McGreegan misses its target.
McGreegan throws a hook but McGriff blocks it.
McGreegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGreegan looks to score with a jab to the body but McGriff is just out of range.
McGreegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGriff throws a head kick but McGreegan moves out of range.
McGreegan blocks a head kick by McGriff.
McGriff is breathing heavily.
McGriff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGreegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGriff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGriff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGreegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGreegan is looking to counter punch.
McGreegan just misses with a punch to the body.
McGreegan throws a body punch but McGriff moves out of range.
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 Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McGreegan swings widly with a right hand
and McGriff counters with a stiff right hand.
McGriff lands a jab to McGreegan's midsection.
McGreegan cracks McGriff with a good jab.
McGreegan misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from McGriff misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGreegan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGriff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGriff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGreegan throws a body shot but no joy.
McGriff just misses with a punch to the body.
McGreegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGriff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGreegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff misses with a lunging right hand
and McGreegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGreegan misses with a body punch
and McGriff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGreegan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGriff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGreegan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGriff manages to avoid it.
McGriff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGriff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGreegan loads up on a big right hand but McGriff slips the punch.
McGriff takes one on the button.
McGreegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGriff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGreegan takes one on the button.
McGriff misses with a wild body shot.
McGriff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGreegan.
McGreegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGriff.
McGreegan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for McGreegan.
McGreegan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGriff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGriff is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGriff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
McGreegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGriff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriff throws a low kick but McGreegan moves out of range easily.
McGreegan lands a nice shot that snaps McGriff's head back.
McGreegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGriff misses the shot to the body.
McGreegan catches McGriff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGriff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 McGriff is rocked!
McGriff walks straight into a right hand from McGreegan - that's dropped him! McGreegan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McGriff from any more punishment! McGriff complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin McGreegan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lian Belmiro (ranked 2115 p4p, 4350 weight class) and Bing Chilling (ranked 225 p4p, 416 weight class). Bing Chilling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lian Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Chilling!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chilling at a distance.
Chilling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmiro moves away.
Chilling throws a nice looking combination but Belmiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Belmiro misses the target.
Chilling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chilling staying out of range there.
Belmiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Chilling's head but Chilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chilling misses with the combination.
A jab from Belmiro does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro scores with a shot to the body.
Chilling tries to clinch up
and Belmiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belmiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Chilling.
Belmiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belmiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belmiro postures up in Chilling's guard and throws a big left but Chilling blocks it.
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmiro stands and throws Chilling's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chilling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chilling gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chilling!
Chilling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belmiro lands a heavy elbow.
Belmiro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Belmiro is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Chilling is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Chilling flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Belmiro anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Chilling and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Belmiro slips an arm under Chilling chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Belmiro has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Belmiro is squeezing on Chilling like an anaconda would it's prey. Chilling fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lian Belmiro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyoshi Sun (ranked 1312 p4p, 4319 weight class) and Mark Jackson (ranked 184 p4p, 481 weight class). Kyoshi Sun 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyoshi Sun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sun throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sun lands with a right to the head.
Sun keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Sun won't allow it.
Sun lands a right hand.
Sun breaks the clinch.
Sun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyoshi Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sun loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sun throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun misses with a wild body shot.
Sun clinches.
Sun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sun gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoshi Sun!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MF Jones (ranked 2129 p4p, 1721 weight class) and Quentin Infantino (ranked 272 p4p, 231 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MF Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quentin Infantino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Infantino tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Infantino.
Infantino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Infantino.
Jones throws a body punch but Infantino moves out of range.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Infantino is out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Infantino counters with a nice body kick.
Jones takes a swing at Infantino's ribcage but misses.
Infantino instigates a clinch.
Infantino working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Infantino controls the action.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Infantino's elbow.
Come on Infantino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Infantino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Infantino receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Infantino ducks down to avoid it.
Infantino just misses with a punch to the body.
Infantino cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Infantino.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Infantino had a free shot at his head there.
Infantino slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MF Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook but Infantino avoids it easily.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Infantino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Infantino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Infantino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Infantino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones 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!
Infantino wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Infantino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Infantino avoids a kick to the body.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Infantino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Infantino.
Infantino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Infantino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infantino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Infantino saw that one coming.
Infantino moves into the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Infantino or not.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Infantino blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Infantino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infantino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Infantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Infantino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Infantino tries to tie him up.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones avoids the body shot from Infantino.
Infantino with a nice calf kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Infantino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Infantino wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab from Infantino.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Infantino connects with a single shot there.
Jones sends Infantino crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Infantino up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Infantino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones avoids the body shot from Infantino.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Infantino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones walks into a jab.
Infantino jabs at Jones's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a hook but Infantino blocks it.
Infantino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws the left hand but Infantino avoids the punch easily.
Infantino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Infantino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Infantino scores with a jab to the body.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Infantino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Infantino throws a nice head kick!
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like MF Jones has been cut.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones pounces like a tiger and cracks Infantino with a vicious hook! Infantino is down but not out! Jones follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). MF Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franciszek Zukowski (ranked 2141 p4p, 3276 weight class) and Kane Williams (ranked 263 p4p, 396 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad to the Bone. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265
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250
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciszek Zukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Zukowski stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Zukowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zukowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams 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.
Zukowski is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Zukowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zukowski is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukowski is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zukowski shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zukowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard, as Zukowski was trying to land strikes.
Williams wants to control but Zukowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zukowski stalling.
Zukowski seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zukowski.
Zukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams wants to control but Zukowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zukowski prevents Williams from improving his position.
Zukowski seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Zukowski is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zukowski trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zukowski prevents Williams from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zukowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams dives in and grabs Zukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zukowski pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zukowski sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Zukowski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Zukowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams wants to take a breather but Zukowski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zukowski defending well though.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zukowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zukowski to regain full guard.
Williams throws a strike but Zukowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zukowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zukowski, into his guard.
Williams trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Zukowski keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Zukowski blocks nicely.
Zukowski has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up over Zukowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams throws a strike but Zukowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zukowski wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Zukowski stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukowski cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but Williams is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Zukowski in his guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Zukowski is proving a slippery customer.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zukowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zukowski passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zukowski is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams wants to improve his position but Zukowski is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Zukowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Zukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Zukowski clinches with his opponent.
Zukowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zukowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zukowski is controlling Williams's posture.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Zukowski moves into full guard.
Franciszek Zukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams cracks Zukowski with a solid left hand.
Zukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams wants to control from the top but Zukowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zukowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Zukowski blocks nicely.
Zukowski wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is in close to Zukowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zukowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zukowski controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams is working Zukowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams wants to control from the top but Zukowski keeps moving.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Zukowski has wrist control.
Zukowski 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.
Williams trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Zukowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zukowski passes into half guard.
Kane Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zukowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Zukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to hold on to Zukowski's head to control him but Zukowski postures up.
Zukowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Williams wants to control but Zukowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zukowski digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Zukowski is looking to land body kicks.
Franciszek Zukowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Zukowski moves out of range.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zukowski clinches.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Franciszek Zukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.
Zukowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zukowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zukowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zukowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franciszek Zukowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zukowski as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franciszek Zukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zukowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franciszek Zukowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between EL Chapo (ranked 2261 p4p, 2021 weight class) and Ulisses Campbell (ranked 283 p4p, 250 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
268
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270
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, EL Chapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulisses Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapo works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Ulisses Campbell has been cut.
Chapo tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Chapo.
Chapo throws a head kick that half lands.
Chapo misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
Chapo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chapo throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Campbell tries to counter it with a takedown but Chapo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Look low, kick high! Chapo uses the oldest trick in the book to send Campbell tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Chapo is absolutely delighted - when Campbell wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). EL Chapo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2823 p4p, 3225 weight class) and Ford Van Der Livery (ranked 345 p4p, 385 weight class). Banchamek comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. Van Der Livery has chosen Symphony No. 9 (E Minor) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180
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175
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ford Van Der Livery!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Banchamek moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Van Der Livery lands.
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Der Livery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Banchamek lands with a kick to the temple. Van Der Livery shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Der Livery swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Livery. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Livery lands a glancing blow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Ford Van Der Livery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banchamek scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Livery lands a head shot.
 Banchamek is rocked!
Van Der Livery feints with a jab and clips Banchamek right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Banchamek is sent crashing into the canvas and Van Der Livery leaps in for the kill! Banchamek tries to get to his feet but Van Der Livery is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Banchamek is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ford Van Der Livery!
A relieved looking Ford Van Der Livery thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Kelleher (ranked 1227 p4p, 2237 weight class) and John Peterson (ranked 153 p4p, 267 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Peterson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig Kelleher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a body punch but Kelleher moves out of range.
Peterson slips a jab from Kelleher.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelleher.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelleher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelleher was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
It looked like Kelleher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Peterson misses
enabling Kelleher to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelleher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Kelleher counters with a straight right hand.
Kelleher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelleher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelleher manages to avoid it.
Kelleher throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelleher counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelleher manages to avoid it.
Kelleher scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelleher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelleher there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Padraig Kelleher has been cut.
Kelleher avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Kelleher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelleher throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Peterson misses.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelleher.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelleher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Kelleher's head but Kelleher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelleher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Kelleher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelleher avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Kelleher avoids them all with ease.
Kelleher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelleher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelleher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peterson throws a hook but Kelleher blocks it.
Kelleher ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Kelleher is looking to counter punch.
Peterson cracks Kelleher with a good jab.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
and Kelleher counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like John Peterson has been cut.
Kelleher lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson cracks Kelleher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelleher throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelleher misses the target.
Kelleher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelleher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Kelleher pushes him off.
Peterson takes a swing at Kelleher's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kelleher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelleher digs a good body shot into Peterson's ribs.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Kelleher moved out of range.
Kelleher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelleher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson misses with a right hand
letting Kelleher counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Peterson finds it's way through Kelleher's defenses.
A left lands for Peterson.
Padraig Kelleher's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelleher lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelleher lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kelleher fails to land.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Kelleher.
I was talking to Kelleher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kelleher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelleher.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Kelleher lands with an overhand left.
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 Padraig Kelleher will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelleher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peterson misses the body punch
and Kelleher counters with a left to the body.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kelleher rather than just go for the knockout.
Peterson throws a jab when Kelleher was well out of range.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelleher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelleher defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kelleher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelleher.
Peterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Kelleher.
Peterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelleher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson throws the left hand but Kelleher avoids the punch easily.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.
Peterson throws a body punch but Kelleher moves out of range.
Kelleher throws a sloppy body shot
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson misses with a jab to the body
letting Kelleher counter with a right hand.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Kelleher circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Kelleher saw that one coming.
Kelleher scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
A big left from Peterson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelleher. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelleher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Padraig Kelleher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelleher blocks a jab.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelleher moves away.
Peterson swings for the body but Kelleher moves out of range.
Kelleher 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.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelleher was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelleher circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelleher misses with a looping left.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson tries to clinch but Kelleher moves out of range.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher lands a head shot.
Kelleher throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
A jab from Kelleher misses.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily and Kelleher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Kelleher moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelleher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Kelleher works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Kelleher blocks a jab.
Kelleher is looking to counter punch.
Peterson lunges at Kelleher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelleher's hand.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelleher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kelleher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelleher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Kelleher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kelleher misses with a hook
and Kelleher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelleher manages to avoid it.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Kelleher saw that one coming.
Peterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kelleher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelleher counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson misses with a body punch
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelleher.
Kelleher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelleher finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Kelleher's head back.
Kelleher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelleher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Kelleher looks to land a combination but Peterson avoids it well.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelleher.
Kelleher drops his hands momentarily and Peterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelleher clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kelleher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelleher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
Kelleher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelleher breaks from the clinch.
Kelleher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelleher.
Peterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Kelleher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Kelleher slips the punch.
Kelleher moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Kelleher is looking to counter punch.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelleher closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher lands a body punch.
Kelleher lands with a left to the head.
Kelleher lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelleher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelleher lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Kelleher blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Kelleher lands an uppercut.
Kelleher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelleher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelleher misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelleher lands a body shot.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelleher.
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Kelleher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Kelleher lands a right hand.
Peterson pushes Kelleher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Kelleher lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelleher misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher working aggressively here.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelleher backwards.
Jeez, Padraig Kelleher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelleher lands with a right to the head.
Kelleher struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelleher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelleher misses the target.
Kelleher slips a straight right by Peterson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Padraig Kelleher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelleher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Padraig Kelleher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Del Salar (ranked 2815 p4p, 2448 weight class) and Paulie Soprano (ranked 330 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Del Salar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salar's head backwards.
Soprano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soprano fails to land the takedown.
Soprano lands with a straight right. Salar didn't see that one coming.
Soprano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salar.
Soprano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salar throws a big counter combination but Soprano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soprano scores with a punch to the head.
Salar thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano throws a right hand that misses
and Soprano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soprano misses with a jab to the body
and Salar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Paulie Soprano has been cut.
Salar sends Soprano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salar is motioning to the referee to let Soprano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Soprano is rocked!
Paulie Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salar leaves Soprano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soprano is still on wobbly legs! Can Salar finish him?
Salar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salar lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Salar!
A victorious Del Salar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Ole Dick Twist (ranked 966 p4p, 1795 weight class) and Alex Gray (ranked 138 p4p, 239 weight class). Alex Gray has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Ole Dick Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gray!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray rushes Dick Twist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gray.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dick Twist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick Twist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gray is trying to keep an underhook but Dick Twist manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Dick Twist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gray is looking to improve his position.
Gray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gray trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dick Twist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gray is holding on to half guard well.
Dick Twist winds up and cracks Gray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick Twist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dick Twist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
Dick Twist lands strikes from half guard.
Dick Twist lands with a punch from half guard.
Dick Twist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick Twist lands strikes from half guard.
Dick Twist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dick Twist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Dick Twist.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dick Twist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dick Twist working Gray over with strikes.
Gray wants to improve his position but Dick Twist is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dick Twist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dick Twist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gray is pulling down on Dick Twist's head. It's preventing any offense from Dick Twist, at least for the moment.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dick Twist postures up and lands a big shot to Gray's brow.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray looking to control.
Dick Twist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick Twist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dick Twist lands a couple of digs.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray is controlling Dick Twist's posture.
Dick Twist stands up over Gray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gray has Dick Twist pulled in close to control his posture.
Dick Twist throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Dick Twist slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick Twist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dick Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick Twist is one step ahead there.
Dick Twist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick Twist postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick Twist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dick Twist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dick Twist cracks Gray with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick Twist is one step ahead there.
Dick Twist being controlled here momentarily.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Dick Twist slips an elbow through the middle.
Dick Twist scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick Twist landing some decent shots from guard.
Gray has Dick Twist pulled in close to control his posture.
Dick Twist chips away with some ground and pound.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick Twist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dick Twist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick Twist landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick Twist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gray is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Ole Dick Twist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick Twist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gray manages to circle out of the way.
Dick Twist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Gray throws a shot to the body.
Dick Twist shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Dick Twist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick Twist gets the takedown into side control.
Dick Twist throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dick Twist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dick Twist working the body and head with strikes.
Dick Twist working the ground and pound from side control.
Gray is still in real trouble! Can Dick Twist finish him?
Dick Twist scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gray is trying to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Dick Twist! That's hurt Gray! Will he recover? Dick Twist fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Ole Dick Twist!
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