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UCF 51: Chuck v Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 2322 p4p, 3128 weight class) and Wesley Crusher (ranked 266 p4p, 339 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cormac McCarthy!
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, Wesley Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crusher has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crusher missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
Crusher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crusher doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Crusher.
Crusher tries to counter with a clinch but McCarthy shakes him off and moves away.
Crusher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Crusher didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
Crusher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crusher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crusher there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Crusher.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Crusher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crusher loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher misses with a straight right.
Crusher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a glancing blow to the side of Crusher's head.
Crusher's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCarthy under the eye.
Crusher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crusher throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
Crusher wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusher.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
Crusher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Crusher.
 It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy connects with a jab.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher.
McCarthy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crusher throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarthy. That's going to slow Crusher down.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Crusher seems unphased.
Crusher sends McCarthy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crusher is motioning to the referee to let McCarthy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Crusher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
It seemed like Crusher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crusher moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Crusher throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target.
McCarthy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crusher throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCarthy.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
Crusher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Crusher to counter with a crisp jab.
Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Crusher throws a body shot but no joy.
Crusher slips under a jab.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
McCarthy connects with a crisp jab.
McCarthy lunges at Crusher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crusher's hand.
McCarthy thuds a left hand into Crusher's body.
A left lands for Crusher.
Crusher throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarthy.
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
Crusher slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
Crusher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCarthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crusher.
Crusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crusher.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy checks the leg kick.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
Crusher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crusher.
Crusher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Crusher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac McCarthy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crusher misses with a body shot.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
Crusher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy defending well as Crusher loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Crusher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Crusher.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Crusher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crusher shapes to counter with a head kick.
Crusher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crusher throws out the jab.
McCarthy throws a hook but Crusher avoids it easily.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Crusher moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Crusher throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Crusher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crusher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCarthy scrambles back to his feet.
Cormac McCarthy's cut is getting worse.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crusher.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Crusher moves away and avoids it.
Crusher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crusher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
Crusher takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy throws a jab when Crusher was well out of range.
A slow jab from Crusher misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Crusher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crusher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher.
Crusher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crusher is out of range and McCarthy settles back down.
Crusher misses the jab.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crusher checks it well.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crusher.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crusher.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Crusher.
McCarthy throws a combination. Crusher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crusher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Crusher tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crusher.
Crusher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Crusher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
Crusher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Crusher throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Crusher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crusher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCarthy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crusher got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crusher has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crusher controls the pace.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crusher defends well.
McCarthy looking for a triangle here. Crusher is fighting it but it looks tight! McCarthy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Crusher is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cormac McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flash Robinson Jr (ranked 1462 p4p, 2553 weight class) and Sagat Petchyindee (ranked 194 p4p, 310 weight class). Petchyindee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wai khru ram muay. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flash Robinson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sagat Petchyindee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petchyindee throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson Jr moves out of range easily.
Petchyindee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Petchyindee to work.
Robinson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Petchyindee is controlling him.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson Jr's brow.
Petchyindee stalls.
Petchyindee trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Petchyindee told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Robinson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Robinson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson Jr avoids it.
Petchyindee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr is trying to break free.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robinson Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robinson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petchyindee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petchyindee stalling against the cage.
Robinson Jr has had enough of the clinch but Petchyindee keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robinson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Robinson Jr tries to circle away but Petchyindee has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Petchyindee has him pressed against the cage.
Petchyindee tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson Jr avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson Jr's brow.
Robinson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petchyindee stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee stalls.
Petchyindee receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Robinson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson Jr.
Petchyindee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside that Robinson Jr shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson Jr's brow.
Petchyindee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robinson Jr's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petchyindee throws an elbow but misses.
Robinson Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Robinson Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petchyindee has Robinson Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petchyindee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Petchyindee lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sagat Petchyindee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petchyindee takes the fight into the clinch.
It looks like Flash Robinson Jr has been cut.
Robinson Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petchyindee has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petchyindee throws an elbow but misses.
Robinson Jr is trying to push Petchyindee away but Petchyindee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robinson Jr breaks from the clinch.
Robinson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petchyindee circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Robinson Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petchyindee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr misses with an uppercut. Petchyindee saw that one coming.
Petchyindee instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee stalling the fight.
Petchyindee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petchyindee has Robinson Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson Jr avoids it.
Petchyindee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petchyindee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robinson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Robinson Jr 's eye.
Robinson Jr blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Robinson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson Jr.
Sagat Petchyindee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petchyindee managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr trying to stall but Petchyindee improves his position.
Robinson Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Petchyindee gets an underhook and turns Robinson Jr into the cage.
Petchyindee stalls.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Petchyindee keeps control of Robinson Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Robinson Jr tries to circle away but Petchyindee has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee keeps control of Robinson Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside that Robinson Jr shrugs off.
Petchyindee stalls.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robinson Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petchyindee keeps control of Robinson Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside.
Robinson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petchyindee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petchyindee lands a head kick!
Petchyindee tries a head kick but it misses.
Petchyindee throws a head kick but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Flash Robinson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petchyindee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petchyindee moves into range and clinches up with Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Petchyindee has him pressed against the cage.
Petchyindee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson Jr's efforts to push away.
Robinson Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Petchyindee has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sagat Petchyindee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flash Robinson Jr's cut.
That's time! Robinson Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Robinson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petchyindee manages to avoid it.
Robinson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petchyindee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson Jr looks to land a combination but Petchyindee avoids it well.
Petchyindee tries to clinch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson Jr wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson Jr tries to circle away but Petchyindee has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Petchyindee just leaning against Robinson Jr, taking a breather.
Petchyindee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petchyindee has Robinson Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petchyindee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petchyindee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robinson Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petchyindee is stalling here.
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petchyindee as Robinson Jr tries to tie him up.
Petchyindee has Robinson Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson Jr trying to control the position but instead, Petchyindee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson Jr into the cage.
Robinson Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Petchyindee won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Robinson Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Petchyindee is controlling him.
Petchyindee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson Jr is defending well for now.
Robinson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee just leaning against Robinson Jr, taking a breather.
Petchyindee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson Jr.
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petchyindee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flash Robinson Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
Robinson Jr has had enough of the clinch but Petchyindee keeps him there for the moment.
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson Jr is trying to force a seperation but Petchyindee has the dominant position.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson Jr avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Petchyindee tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Robinson Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Robinson Jr both land. Nice combination.
Petchyindee misses with a low kick.
Petchyindee is looking to clinch.
Robinson Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr scores with a hook.
Petchyindee tries a low kick but Robinson Jr avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Petchyindee's shoulder, as Petchyindee tries to avoid the shot.
Petchyindee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petchyindee moves into range and clinches up with Robinson Jr.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Robinson Jr blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Robinson Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petchyindee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robinson Jr's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Petchyindee is controlling him.
Petchyindee has Robinson Jr pushed against the cage.
Robinson Jr cracks Petchyindee with a nice body shot.
Robinson Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson Jr taking a breather.
Robinson Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sagat Petchyindee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petchyindee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sagat Petchyindee!
After winning the bout, Sagat Petchyindee 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banchamek Buakaw (ranked 1573 p4p, 1373 weight class) and Barry Redcola (ranked 190 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Barry Redcola enters the cage!
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Insanely flexible |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banchamek Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Redcola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buakaw misses with a jab to the body
and Buakaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcola scores with a nice strike.
Redcola looks to throw the jab but Buakaw is out of range.
Good shot there by Redcola.
Buakaw throws a right and a left that Redcola avoids nicely.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buakaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcola slips a jab from Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a nice looking combination but Redcola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buakaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buakaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Buakaw throws a hook but Redcola blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Buakaw.
Redcola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw throws a big counter combination but Redcola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Buakaw misses.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redcola needs to keep his hands up - Buakaw had a free shot at his head there.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
Redcola unleashes a big counter combination but Buakaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Buakaw misses.
Buakaw throws a body punch but Redcola moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buakaw throws a jab when Redcola was well out of range.
Buakaw connects with a body shot.
Redcola cracks a nice hook into Buakaw's ribs.
Redcola missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Redcola does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Buakaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buakaw throws a combination that misses
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buakaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcola looks to land a left hand but Buakaw moved out of range nicely.
Redcola misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Redcola misses.
Redcola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buakaw.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Redcola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcola scores with a body shot.
Buakaw misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Redcola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buakaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that 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!
Buakaw throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola digs a good hook to Buakaw's body.
Buakaw throws a shot to the body.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw looks to throw the jab but Redcola is out of range.
Redcola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola counters with a three punch combo that has Buakaw backing up. Buakaw nods at Redcola to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Redcola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Buakaw.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcola.
Redcola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buakaw counters with a left and a right that stings Redcola.
Buakaw misses with a wild body shot.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Buakaw avoids it with no problem.
Redcola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
Buakaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw 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.
Redcola slips a jab from Buakaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buakaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Buakaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Buakaw.
Redcola throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcola throws a series of punches but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buakaw lands a left and a right that send Redcola crashing to the mat, dazed. Buakaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Barry Redcola has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola walks into a stiff left hand from Buakaw.
Redcola connects with the punch.
Redcola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buakaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcola.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Buakaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcola misses with a body shot
and Buakaw counters with a crisp right hand that drops Redcola! Buakaw lets Redcola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Redcola is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Buakaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buakaw moves away.
It looked like Buakaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buakaw throws a hook but Redcola blocks it.
Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcola.
Buakaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcola. Redcola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcola is still on wobbly legs! Can Buakaw finish him?
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buakaw lands an uppercut, right on the button! Redcola tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Banchamek Buakaw!
After winning the bout, Banchamek Buakaw 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mick Taylor (ranked 922 p4p, 3174 weight class) and Jean Luc Gaspard (ranked 87 p4p, 255 weight class). Mick Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Gaspard!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Gaspard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Gaspard jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Gaspard misses the shot to the body.
Gaspard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaspard misses with a left hand
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaspard throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspard misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaspard keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaspard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaspard.
Gaspard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaspard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jean Luc Gaspard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaspard throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Gaspard.
Gaspard throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspard misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gaspard won't be happy with that.
Gaspard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaspard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaspard is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the action but Gaspard is working from the bottom.
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaspard keeps working.
Gaspard is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Gaspard.
Gaspard keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaspard throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaspard stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaspard throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Gaspard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaspard just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gaspard throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor slips under a jab from Gaspard.
Gaspard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gaspard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gaspard misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaspard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Gaspard's head.
Gaspard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaspard's guard.
Gaspard 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.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Luc Gaspard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaspard throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Gaspard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaspard.
Gaspard swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Gaspard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Gaspard. Beautiful body shot.
Gaspard misses with an uppercut
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Gaspard catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaspard lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaspard just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaspard throws a poor cross that misses
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gaspard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaspard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor won't allow Gaspard to sweep him here.
Gaspard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Gaspard is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gaspard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gaspard!
Taylor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gaspard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Gaspard.
Taylor seems a little lost for a moment, as Gaspard dominates the positioning.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor prevents Gaspard from improving position.
Gaspard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jean Luc Gaspard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard lands with an overhand left.
Taylor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaspard.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaspard just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Gaspard catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Gaspard works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Gaspard misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gaspard connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor moves out of range as Gaspard strikes.
Gaspard misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gaspard misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaspard misses with a hook
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaspard's guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Gaspard keeps moving.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Gaspard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Gaspard has passed into half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaspard is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Gaspard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gaspard misses with a two punch combination.
Gaspard jabs at Taylor's body.
Gaspard throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaspard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gaspard throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gaspard keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspard is controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor won't allow Gaspard to sweep him here.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Gaspard keeps moving.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gaspard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gaspard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaspard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaspard misses with a hook.
Gaspard jabs at Taylor's body.
Gaspard misses with a looping right.
Gaspard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaspard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor working aggressively here.
Gaspard struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Gaspard misses with a body punch.
Gaspard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspard.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaspard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gaspard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor has Gaspard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taylor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaspard tumbling to the mat - Taylor dives into Gaspard's guard.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Jean Luc Gaspard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Gaspard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Gaspard is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mick Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Taylor.
I think Gaspard 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 2319 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 285 p4p, 197 weight class). Smolarek has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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170
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serwacy Smolarek!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolkvadze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smolarek throws a big shot that misses.
Bolkvadze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Smolarek.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smolarek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smolarek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolkvadze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolkvadze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smolarek slips under a jab from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolkvadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze scores with a spinning back kick!
Smolarek misses with a hook. Bolkvadze ducked under it nicely.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Bolkvadze. That snapped Smolarek's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze avoids the head kick by Smolarek.
Bolkvadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Bolkvadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolkvadze scores with a jab.
Smolarek misses with a hook. Bolkvadze ducked under it nicely.
Bolkvadze throws a sloppy head kick and Smolarek moves out of range easily.
Smolarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolkvadze.
That kick from Bolkvadze tenderised Smolarek's leg. Smolarek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bolkvadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolkvadze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a nice shot that snaps Smolarek's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolkvadze moves forwards but Smolarek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smolarek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Buck Bolkvadze has been cut.
Smolarek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolkvadze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bolkvadze. That's going to slow Smolarek down.
Smolarek throws a shot from downtown. Bolkvadze moves away and avoids it.
Bolkvadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smolarek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolkvadze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smolarek 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.
Bolkvadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolkvadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smolarek.
Bolkvadze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolkvadze has Smolarek pressed against the cage, preventing Smolarek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smolarek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smolarek takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolkvadze can pounce on him.
Bolkvadze scores with a nice right hand.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smolarek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolkvadze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smolarek is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Smolarek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smolarek throws a hook but Bolkvadze avoids it easily.
Smolarek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smolarek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolkvadze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolkvadze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolkvadze cracks Smolarek with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Smolarek falls to his knees and Bolkvadze 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 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Bolkvadze!
After winning the bout, Buck Bolkvadze 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Kelleher (ranked 1107 p4p, 1449 weight class) and Jimmy Skoog (ranked 146 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelleher misses with a looping right.
Skoog walks into a jab.
Kelleher takes a swing at Skoog's ribcage but misses.
Kelleher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skoog.
A little feinted left hand from Kelleher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimmy Skoog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelleher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skoog.
Kelleher jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kelleher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelleher instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skoog fails to land.
Skoog lands a left hand.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog tries to work over Kelleher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelleher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoog's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Skoog on the inside.
Kelleher lands a nice shot to the body.
Skoog misses with some punches.
Kelleher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelleher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Skoog controls the action.
Skoog misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelleher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skoog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoog prevents a body shot from Kelleher.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses.
Kelleher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
Skoog pushes Kelleher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelleher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skoog tries to throw a body punch but Kelleher avoids it by throwing Skoog back against the cage.
Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kelleher as the two fighters clinch.
Skoog struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelleher controls his hands.
Kelleher tries a body shot but Skoog blocks it.
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Skoog controls the action.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoog.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kelleher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skoog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelleher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelleher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher gets through Skoog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skoog blocking some punches.
Skoog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelleher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoog has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kelleher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skoog can turn it around.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelleher lands a body punch.
Skoog blocks an uppercut.
Skoog lands with a right to the head.
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher blocks a body shot from Skoog.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelleher struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoog controls his hands.
Kelleher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skoog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skoog wants to clinch up but Kelleher keeps it at a distance.
Skoog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelleher misses the body punch
and Skoog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelleher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kelleher instigates a clinch.
Kelleher blocking some punches.
Skoog has a couple of punches blocked by Kelleher.
Skoog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelleher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Skoog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skoog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelleher.
Kelleher lands a shoulder strike.
Kelleher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skoog closes the distance and pushes Kelleher back into the cage.
A short right from Skoog on the inside.
Skoog blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skoog misses with a punch to the body.
Kelleher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
Skoog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoog lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kelleher fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skoog.
It looks like Padraig Kelleher has been cut.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoog.
Skoog blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Skoog.
Skoog misses with a punch on the inside.
Skoog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelleher blocking some punches.
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Skoog controls the action.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Skoog fails to land.
Skoog misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skoog.
A short body shot lands from Kelleher as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skoog lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kelleher.
Skoog blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelleher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelleher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig Kelleher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Padraig Kelleher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skoog swings widly with a right hand
and Kelleher counters with a straight right hand.
Kelleher throws a jab when Skoog was well out of range.
Skoog lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelleher off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Skoog. That snapped Kelleher's head back.
Kelleher slips under a jab from Skoog.
Kelleher is looking to counter punch.
Skoog jabs Kelleher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelleher thows a body kick. Skoog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kelleher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skoog.
Kelleher wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog throws a right hand that misses
and Kelleher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skoog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelleher thows a leg kick but Skoog checks it
and Skoog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skoog misses with an uppercut
and Kelleher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skoog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelleher. Skoog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelleher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skoog misses with a left hand
and Kelleher counters with a nice body shot.
Kelleher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skoog was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelleher.
Skoog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kelleher looks to land a right hand but Skoog moved out of range.
Skoog lands with a straight right. Kelleher didn't see that one coming.
Skoog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelleher rushes Skoog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher lands a nice uppercut.
Skoog misses with a body punch.
Skoog misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelleher.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Skoog.
Nice body punch from Skoog.
Kelleher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelleher backwards.
Skoog throws a head punch that misses.
Skoog can't find room to land a body shot as Kelleher controls the action.
Skoog blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Skoog lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Kelleher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelleher.
Kelleher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Kelleher on the inside.
Skoog working aggressively here.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher blocking some punches.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Skoog.
A head punch on the inside from Skoog fails to land.
Skoog blocking some punches.
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Skoog controls the action.
Skoog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoog blocking some punches.
Skoog misses with some punches.
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelleher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoog.
Kelleher working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Skoog as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoog.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoog lands a left hand.
Skoog lands an uppercut.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoog tries to throw a body punch but Kelleher avoids it by throwing Skoog back against the cage.
Kelleher lands a right hand.
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!
Skoog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelleher backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Skoog.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Skoog controls the action.
Skoog lands a nice uppercut.
Kelleher tries a body shot but Skoog blocks it.
Skoog lands with a left to the head.
Kelleher misses with some punches.
Skoog lands a left hand.
Skoog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
Skoog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Skoog on the inside.
Skoog tries a body shot but Kelleher blocks it.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher is working Skoog over against the cage.
Kelleher lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Skoog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Padraig Kelleher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Skoog misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Kelleher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skoog 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.
Skoog throws a combination. Kelleher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kelleher slips a jab and a cross from Skoog.
Kelleher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skoog has managed to clinch.
Skoog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher misses with a punch to the body.
Jimmy Skoog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skoog blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Skoog lands with a right to the head.
Kelleher pushes Skoog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoog blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Kelleher misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelleher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoog prevents a body shot from Kelleher.
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
Kelleher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skoog swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelleher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog throws a head punch that misses.
Skoog lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Skoog.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoog.
Kelleher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skoog misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skoog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Skoog.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skoog.
A short right from Skoog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skoog has a couple of punches blocked by Kelleher.
Skoog misses with a body punch.
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelleher blocking some punches.
Kelleher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoog's elbow.
Kelleher lands a left hand.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
Kelleher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoog's elbow.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
Skoog swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelleher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Skoog.
Skoog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelleher works on Skoog's body with a couple of short punches.
Skoog prevents a body shot from Kelleher.
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
Skoog blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kelleher.
Skoog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelleher's elbow.
Skoog working aggressively here.
Skoog throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelleher.
Kelleher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelleher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelleher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoog lands an uppercut.
Skoog blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Skoog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skoog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoog blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelleher lands with a short shot to the head.
Skoog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoog.
Skoog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kelleher.
Skoog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Skoog.
Kelleher pushes Skoog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelleher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skoog misses with the head strike.
Kelleher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelleher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelleher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoog misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelleher.
Skoog can't find room to land a body shot as Kelleher controls the action.
Skoog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelleher.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Padraig Kelleher.
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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Padraig Kelleher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wood Chuck (ranked 451 p4p, 1052 weight class) and Muthafucka Jones (ranked 62 p4p, 136 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chuck might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Needs A Girl Like You - Indian Wars. Wood Chuck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wood Chuck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muthafucka Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuck throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Chuck misses with a body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Chuck counters with a takedown into side control.
Chuck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck lands strikes from half guard.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Chuck has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chuck manages to pass to mount!
Chuck raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chuck is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chuck lands a nice shot to the head.
Chuck working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chuck looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuck looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Chuck with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Chuck isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chuck lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Chuck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chuck wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Chuck with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chuck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck with a couple of short strikes.
Chuck with a couple of short strikes.
Chuck lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chuck loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jones hold on?
Jones is trying to break free.
Chuck punches Jones on the ear.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chuck cracks Jones with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jones from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jones is trying to remain composed but Chuck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Chuck is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chuck is landing with strikes. Jones can't take much more of this.
Chuck scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Chuck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Chuck to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jones up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuck scores with punches to the body.
Jones breaks Chuck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chuck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chuck wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Chuck is keeping the position.
Chuck wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chuck wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chuck there!
Chuck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck 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.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chuck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a jab when Chuck was well out of range.
Chuck misses with a straight left.
Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muthafucka Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Chuck finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Chuck throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Chuck slips under a jab from Jones.
Chuck feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuck lands with a nice body punch.
Chuck fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a one two! Chuck had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that Chuck ducks under and follows up with a left that Chuck also avoids with ease.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones swings for the body but Chuck moves out of range.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chuck feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Chuck counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chuck lands the left hand.
Jones throws a hook but Chuck avoids it easily.
Chuck connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Chuck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Chuck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Chuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Chuck avoids the body shot from Jones.
Chuck slips under a jab from Jones.
Chuck feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Chuck - just one landing.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Chuck throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Chuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chuck dives into side control.
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!
Chuck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chuck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wood Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Chuck.
Jones wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy.
Chuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chuck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muthafucka Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chuck blocks a jab.
Chuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Chuck slips a straight right by Jones.
Chuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuck missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones throws a hook but Chuck blocks it.
Chuck tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Chuck.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones avoids the body shot from Chuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuck.
Chuck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Chuck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chuck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chuck counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is controlling Chuck's posture.
Chuck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chuck prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Chuck trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Chuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chuck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Chuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chuck passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones pushes Chuck off but Chuck dives into side control.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chuck asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chuck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chuck scores with punches from side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chuck is controlling him well.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Chuck has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chuck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chuck lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chuck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Muthafucka Jones has been cut.
Chuck working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Chuck finish him?
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Chuck's attempts to control the action.
Chuck controlling his opponent.
Chuck lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chuck breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jones covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wood Chuck!
Wood Chuck retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Wood Chuck thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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