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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Marconna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marconna kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 18 And Life. uisce beag comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Watermark by Enya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Uisce uisce beag is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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240 lbs
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284 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulie Marconna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uisce uisce beag!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marconna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marconna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from uisce beag - the referee stops the clock and Marconna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says uisce beag. Marconna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marconna is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
uisce beag pounces like a tiger and cracks Marconna with a vicious hook! Marconna is down but not out! uisce beag follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uisce uisce beag!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Khan has chosen Ready 4 War as his entrance music. Mike Thorn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Khan slips a straight right by Thorn.
Thorn throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Thorn throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Thorn cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Donk. Thorn catches Khan right on the button with a cross.
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!
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Khan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorn avoids it really well and circles away.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Thorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Thorn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn sizes up Khan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Thorn sprawls well.
Mike Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genghis Khan.
Nice straight punches there by Thorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorn.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Thorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Thorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thorn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Khan.
Khan misses the jab.
Thorn jabs at Khan's body.
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorn scores with a shot to the body.
Thorn lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Khan scores with a three punch combo!
Thorn lands with a nice combination. Khan backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Thorn with a nice cross.
Khan is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Thorn.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Thorn throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Khan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Khan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Thorn is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Khan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Khan!! Khan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Thorn throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Thorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen Vertigo - U2 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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198 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin slips under a jab from Hart.
Hart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Bart Griffin has been cut.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Hart moved away.
Hart lands with a nice combination. Griffin backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hart as Griffin tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Hart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hart is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hart is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks.
Hart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hart.
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hart drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hart throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hart has an active guard here but Griffin has managed to pass into half guard.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hart tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hart tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Hart is defending well.
Hart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Griffin prevents Hart from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Griffin tries to pass to full mount but Hart defends it.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Hart defends the submission attempt.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hart moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin stands up over Hart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hart wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Griffin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart advances to half guard.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Griffin controlling the position well.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hart there.
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!
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Hart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Hart pushes his legs off easily.
Hart landing with the ground and pound.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Hart is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin 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.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart lands a couple of elbows.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Hart passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hart wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Bret Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin keeping control of the position.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hart drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hart is working away from the top position though.
Hart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin is looking to control Hart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Hart scores with a big shot! Griffin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Griffin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bret Hart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandar Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobutaka Hiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus's entrance music is clubbed to death. A fine choice. Hiyoshi has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandar Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hiyoshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hiyoshi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spartacus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hiyoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook. Spartacus ducked under it nicely.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Hiyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartacus manages to avoid it.
Spartacus misses with a few strikes there.
Hiyoshi misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Spartacus misses.
Spartacus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiyoshi misses with a head kick.
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Spartacus misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiyoshi throws out a loose jab but Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartacus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiyoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus misses with an uppercut.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Hiyoshi avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Spartacus misses its intended target.
Spartacus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiyoshi as he connects with a hook.
Spartacus avoids the body shot from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiyoshi misses with a looping right.
Spartacus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hiyoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiyoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartacus misses the target.
Hiyoshi lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage.
Hiyoshi cracks a nice hook into Spartacus's ribs.
Spartacus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiyoshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartacus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiyoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Hiyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Spartacus avoids the head kick by Hiyoshi.
Spartacus blocks the body kick.
Spartacus looks to land a combination but Hiyoshi avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Hiyoshi. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi digs a good body shot into Spartacus's ribs.
Hiyoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spartacus slips under a jab.
Hiyoshi scores with a push kick.
Spartacus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiyoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiyoshi. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiyoshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spartacus rather than just go for the knockout.
Spartacus tries to bum rush Hiyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Hiyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartacus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiyoshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Spartacus misses with a double jab.
Hiyoshi scores with a head kick.
Spartacus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiyoshi can pounce on him.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick which misses Spartacus's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartacus tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiyoshi lands a jab to Spartacus's midsection.
Spartacus blocks a head kick by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Hiyoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus misses the jab.
Spartacus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hiyoshi.
Spartacus moves forwards but Hiyoshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi connects with a body shot that sends Spartacus's belly button to the back.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Hiyoshi scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiyoshi. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiyoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Hiyoshi does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiyoshi misses the target.
Spartacus blocks a head kick by Hiyoshi.
Spartacus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick but Spartacus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spartacus throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Spartacus finds it's way through Hiyoshi's defenses.
Hiyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Spartacus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the side of Spartacus's head but Spartacus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spartacus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hiyoshi.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexandar Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiyoshi tried to score with a low kick but Spartacus checks it.
Spartacus misses with a few strikes there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hiyoshi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiyoshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Hiyoshi.
Spartacus throws an off balance right hand
and Hiyoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Spartacus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiyoshi.
Spartacus lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiyoshi feints and then cracks Spartacus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spartacus down.
Spartacus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spartacus tries to move into range but Hiyoshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartacus is rocked!
Spartacus dodges the punch combination from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartacus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi throws the kick towards the body but Spartacus avoids it.
Hiyoshi misses with a head kick.
Spartacus moves out of range as Hiyoshi strikes.
Spartacus fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiyoshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi throws a nice head kick!
Spartacus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hiyoshi scores with a leg kick.
Spartacus throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spartacus checks a leg kick.
Hiyoshi cracks the inside of Spartacus's front leg.
That kick from Hiyoshi tenderised Spartacus's leg. Spartacus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiyoshi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiyoshi 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 Spartacus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spartacus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartacus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiyoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartacus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spartacus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus avoids the body shot from Hiyoshi.
Spartacus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hiyoshi counters with an inside leg kick.
Spartacus misses with a double jab.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick which misses Spartacus's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartacus tries to avoid it.
Hiyoshi thows a body kick. Spartacus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hiyoshi misses with a head kick.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick which misses Spartacus's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartacus tries to avoid it.
Spartacus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spartacus throws a series of punches but Hiyoshi avoids them all with ease.
Spartacus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiyoshi.
Spartacus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hiyoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spartacus's knee momentarily.
Hiyoshi feints and then cracks Spartacus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spartacus down.
Spartacus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiyoshi. That's going to slow Spartacus down.
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!
Spartacus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hiyoshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiyoshi moves away.
Hiyoshi misses with a low kick.
Spartacus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartacus scores with a hook.
Hiyoshi connects with a leg kick. Spartacus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spartacus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiyoshi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hiyoshi thuds his right hand into Spartacus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hiyoshi punishes Spartacus's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartacus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi throws a nice looking combination but Spartacus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hiyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartacus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick but Spartacus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Spartacus.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartacus.
Nice uppercut there from Hiyoshi.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Hiyoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spartacus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hiyoshi lands a nice hook to Spartacus's body. Spartacus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiyoshi misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiyoshi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiyoshi connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiyoshi.
Spartacus takes a swing at Hiyoshi's ribcage but misses.
Hiyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus tries to bum rush Hiyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Hiyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiyoshi cracks Spartacus with an open hand slap.
Spartacus tries to bum rush Hiyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Hiyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiyoshi lands a head kick. Spartacus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
Hiyoshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartacus.
Hiyoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Spartacus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Hiyoshi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hiyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartacus counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spartacus is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiyoshi throws a nice head kick!
Hiyoshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hiyoshi lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Spartacus - just one landing.
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Spartacus misses with a combination
and Hiyoshi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Spartacus lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiyoshi dodges the punch combination from Spartacus.
Spartacus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hiyoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartacus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spartacus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiyoshi.
A big right from Spartacus misses.
Spartacus fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Hiyoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hiyoshi also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartacus. Hiyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiyoshi.
Spartacus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiyoshi dodges the punch combination from Spartacus.
Alexandar Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi looks to land a combination. Spartacus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hiyoshi, right into the meat.
Hiyoshi scores with a one two! Spartacus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spartacus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiyoshi lands a front kick.
Spartacus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hiyoshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiyoshi lunges at Spartacus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spartacus's hand.
Spartacus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartacus looks to land a combination but Hiyoshi avoids it well.
Hiyoshi throws the kick towards the body but Spartacus avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartacus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiyoshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Spartacus's head.
Spartacus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiyoshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobutaka Hiyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiyoshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sazh Blaskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Felix is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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217 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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205 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sazh Blaskey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaskey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Blaskey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Felix.
Blaskey throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Felix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaskey.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaskey misses the target.
Felix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaskey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaskey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felix misses with a low kick as Blaskey jumps back.
Blaskey throws the left hand but Felix avoids the punch easily.
Blaskey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Felix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Felix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Felix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blaskey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Felix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blaskey pulls his head out easily.
Blaskey thows a huge punch but Felix dodges it nicely.
Felix manages to get to full guard.
Blaskey postures up in Felix's guard and throws a big left but Felix blocks it.
Blaskey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Felix's head.
Blaskey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Felix keeping full guard, as Blaskey tries to pass.
Blaskey looking to sit in guard and control but Felix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blaskey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Felix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaskey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaskey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Felix thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Felix wants to control from the top but Blaskey keeps moving.
Felix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felix is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaskey has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaskey controlling Felix's posture.
Felix trying to control but Blaskey is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Felix tries to clinch up.
Felix misses with a leg kick.
Blaskey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Felix fails with the takedown.
Blaskey shoots in looking for a takedown. Felix tries to sprawl out of it but Blaskey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Felix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix wants to clinch
and Blaskey counters with a straight right hand.
Blaskey misses with the combination.
Blaskey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaskey misses with a right hand
and Felix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blaskey's guard now.
Blaskey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felix with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felix distracts Blaskey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Felix looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Felix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Felix postures up in Blaskey's guard and throws a big left but Blaskey blocks it.
Felix throwing strikes but missing.
Felix looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Felix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blaskey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaskey lands with a cross.
Felix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blaskey is out of range and Felix settles back down.
Blaskey stuffs the takedown attempt from Felix. Felix gets slowly back to his feet.
Felix is looking to chop away at Blaskey's legs.
Blaskey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaskey cracks Felix with an open hand slap.
Blaskey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaskey.
Blaskey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Felix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaskey throws a big shot that misses.
Blaskey throws an overhand right that lands on Felix's shoulder, as Felix tries to avoid the shot.
Blaskey ducks right into an uppercut from Felix.
Blaskey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Junior Felix has been cut.
Blaskey throws a jab when Felix was well out of range.
Sazh Blaskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaskey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaskey loads up on a big right hand but Felix slips the punch.
A big right from Blaskey misses.
Blaskey blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaskey shoots for a takedown but Felix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaskey throws a right and a left that Felix avoids nicely.
Felix is looking to clinch but Blaskey is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaskey throws out the jab.
Felix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Felix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaskey.
Felix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaskey.
Blaskey misses with a looping left.
Blaskey throws a nice looking combination but Felix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaskey 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.
Blaskey misses with a right hand
and Felix counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Felix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaskey swings widly with a right hand
and Felix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Felix.
Blaskey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Felix. Felix obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaskey tries to bum rush Felix with a series of wild strikes but Felix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaskey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Felix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Felix slips under a jab.
Blaskey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaskey misses with a right hand
and Felix counters with a leg kick.
Felix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaskey throws the left hand but Felix avoids the punch easily.
Blaskey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Felix.
Felix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Felix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaskey staying out of range there.
Blaskey dives in and grabs Felix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felix pushes down on Blaskey's head and hops out.
Junior Felix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sazh Blaskey.
The fighters circling - Blaskey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaskey misses with an uppercut
and Felix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blaskey's knee momentarily.
Felix ducks under a wild hook from Blaskey.
Felix ducks under a wild hook from Blaskey.
Felix connects with a crisp jab.
Blaskey gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaskey trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sazh Blaskey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Felix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Felix slips under a jab from Blaskey.
Felix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaskey throws the left hand but Felix avoids the punch easily.
Blaskey misses with an uppercut
and Felix counters with a good low kick that Blaskey was not able to check.
Felix defending well as Blaskey loads up on a big left hand.
Blaskey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blaskey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Felix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Felix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaskey throws a lazy uppercut
and Felix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaskey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Felix's head.
A big right from Blaskey misses.
Felix slips a jab from Blaskey.
Felix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaskey.
Blaskey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Felix swivels and escapes.
Blaskey misses with a looping left.
Blaskey throws a right hand that misses
and Felix counters by clinching up.
Blaskey is trying to drag Felix to the mat but Felix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blaskey is looking to control Felix's arms but Felix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blaskey has his back to the cage.
Blaskey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaskey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Felix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Felix lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaskey goes for a takedown attempt but Felix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junior Felix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sazh Blaskey.
Blaskey fails with the takedown.
Blaskey misses with a series of wild punches.
Sazh Blaskey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaskey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Felix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Felix with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaskey keeps the fight on the outside.
Felix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Felix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaskey is just out of range.
Blaskey throws an overhand right that lands on Felix's shoulder, as Felix tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Felix. No joy for Blaskey on that attempt.
Felix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaskey throws an overhand right that lands on Felix's shoulder, as Felix tries to avoid the shot.
Felix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Felix landing a few strikes.
Felix throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Felix throwing strikes but Blaskey manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Felix gets back to half guard.
Blaskey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaskey trying to control from half guard but Felix is working away.
Junior Felix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaskey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Felix has hold of Blaskey's hands but Blaskey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Felix moves into full guard.
Felix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaskey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaskey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Junior Felix.
I think Felix 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Junior Felix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabreros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Thomas has chosen Devil went down to Georgia as his entrance music. Caleb Cabreros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Cabreros ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Cabreros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Cabreros.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Cabreros.
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabreros slips a straight right by Thomas.
Cabreros shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Cabreros finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Cabreros is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabreros.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Cabreros is controlling him
Cabreros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabreros is really struggling to control Thomas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Caleb Cabreros wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabreros.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabreros misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabreros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Cabreros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabreros off to one side.
Cabreros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Cabreros staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Cabreros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabreros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cabreros sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Cabreros is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Cabreros.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Cabreros's belly button to the back.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Cabreros.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabreros.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabreros moves away.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Cabreros on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Cabreros's belly button to the back.
Cabreros misses the shot to the body.
Cabreros closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabreros throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cabreros tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Cabreros closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Cabreros pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabreros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabreros.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Cabreros's legs.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Cabreros is looking to clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabreros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cabreros has time to react.
Cabreros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabreros clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is looking to chop away at Cabreros's legs.
Cabreros throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Cabreros misses with a body kick.
Cabreros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Cabreros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Cabreros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabreros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Cabreros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas tests Cabreros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabreros checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cabreros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabreros misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabreros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas throws a right hand that Cabreros ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabreros also avoids with ease.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabreros works the jab nicely.
Thomas stuns Cabreros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cabreros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabreros wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Cabreros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Cabreros counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabreros.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Cabreros's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabreros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabreros misses with a wild body shot.
Cabreros lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabreros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas throws a jab when Cabreros was well out of range.
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Cabreros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabreros scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Cabreros is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Cabreros misses with a knee to the head.
Cabreros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas has picked Cabreros up - he's going for a ride! Thomas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cabreros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabreros wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
Cabreros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cabreros trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Cabreros regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabreros wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Cabreros is keeping the position.
Cabreros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas is working Cabreros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas won't allow Cabreros to sweep him here.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabreros's guard.
Cabreros wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas passes to side control.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Cabreros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabreros regains half guard.
Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cabreros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Cabreros is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabreros tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
Cabreros taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard.
Thomas works his way into side control.
Thomas scoring with punches from side control.
Thomas landing a few strikes.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cabreros is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Cabreros manages to get back to half guard.
Cabreros wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabreros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Cabreros persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabreros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabreros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas slips a straight right by Cabreros.
Cabreros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabreros slips a jab from Thomas.
Cabreros shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Cabreros ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas jabs Cabreros right on the nose. Cabreros blinks but takes it well.
Cabreros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabreros.
Thomas punishes Cabreros's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Cabreros.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabreros manages to avoid it.
Thomas tries to bum rush Cabreros with a series of wild strikes but Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabreros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Cabreros delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabreros.
Thomas scores a takedown into full mount!
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cabreros is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Cabreros is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thomas working the ground and pound effectively.
Cabreros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cabreros is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Cabreros that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cabreros is bucking up trying to escape but Thomas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thomas unloading with bombs!
Thomas cracks Cabreros with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thomas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Cabreros is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas looking to control but Cabreros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cabreros is trying desperately to improve position.
Cabreros wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thomas with a couple of short strikes.
Cabreros is desperately trying to improve his position but Thomas has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabreros is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cabreros is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cabreros is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cabreros is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thomas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cabreros can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Cabreros is rocked!
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and Cabreros is in trouble!
Caleb Cabreros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Cabreros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabreros is trying to escape the mount.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minard comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Mack has chosen Ain't no Rest for the Wicked as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Minard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minard shoots in for a takedown but Mack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minard throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Minard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minard throws a chopping leg kick but Mack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Minard tries to move into range but Mack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minard misses with a series of wild punches.
Minard misses with a wild body shot.
Minard tries for a takedown but Mack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minard scores a takedown into full mount!
Minard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minard dominating with strikes here.
Minard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mack looks a forlorn figure.
Mack tries to hold on but Minard pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard landing shots from mount.
Mack is rocked!
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Minard has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Minard.
Mack is still in real trouble! Can Minard finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minard loads up with a big shot that hurts Mack! He's pulled Minard in close but Minard has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mack survive? More strikes from Minard and Mack is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Liam Minard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream's entrance music is One 24. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tangerine Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dream thows a body shot but no joy.
Dream shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OBrien cracks Dream with an open hand slap.
Dream avoids the body shot from OBrien.
OBrien dips to his left and cracks Dream with an uppercut!
Dream slips under a jab from OBrien.
OBrien tries to keep at a distance but Dream has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dream lands with a short shot to the head.
OBrien blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dream.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Dream tries to work over OBrien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dream looking to slow down the pace here.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
OBrien working aggressively here.
Dream unloads a knee to the mid-section. OBrien lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dream.
A short uppercut from Dream.
A shot in the inside from Dream.
Dream misses with a body punch.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
A short uppercut from Dream.
Dream throws an elbow that misses.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OBrien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OBrien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Dream.
OBrien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dream.
Dream wants to stall.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OBrien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream is trying to stall.
OBrien avoids the elbow strike from Dream, against the cage.
OBrien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien pushes Dream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien gets through Dream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dream presses OBrien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream gets through OBrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OBrien lands a hook that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
OBrien lands a body punch.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Dream.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream trying to control the position but instead, OBrien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dream into the cage.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream can't find room to land a body shot as OBrien controls the action.
Dream tries to throw a body punch but OBrien avoids it by throwing Dream back against the cage.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
OBrien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OBrien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Dream.
Dream landing knees to the head.
Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dream softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OBrien can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Dream pushes OBrien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OBrien lands a body shot.
OBrien misses with some punches.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien digs a right hand underneath Dream's ribcage. Dream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards OBrien's brow.
OBrien throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dream.
OBrien is rocked!
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Dream - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream digs a right hand into OBrien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OBrien's gas tank.
OBrien misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien is looking to break free of the clinch but Dream has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dream misses with some punches.
OBrien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OBrien throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
OBrien misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OBrien.
OBrien working aggressively here.
Dream tries a knee to the head but OBrien blocks it.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OBrien has had enough of the clinch but Dream keeps him there for the moment.
OBrien tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien misses with the head strike.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien tries to circle away but Dream has him pinned against the cage.
OBrien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dream misses with some punches.
OBrien throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
OBrien tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Dream blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien taking a breather.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OBrien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OBrien misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream working aggressively here.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream throws an elbow that misses.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dream effectively controlling the action here.
OBrien is looking to control Dream's arms but Dream gets an underhook and turns him. Now OBrien has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Dream taking a breather.
Dream working aggressively here.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream misses with the head strike.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Dream.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
A left hand lands to the body for Dream.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream prevents a body shot from OBrien.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream working aggressively here.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream works on OBrien's body with a couple of short punches.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with some punches.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream lands a knee to the head.
Dream lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream lands an elbow inside.
OBrien throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream blocking some punches.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien scores with a shoulder strike.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream presses OBrien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OBrien.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream displaying some good clinch control by pressing OBrien up against the cage.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OBrien.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OBrien misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dream with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream blocks a body shot from OBrien.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream prevents a body shot from OBrien.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream misses with the head strike.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream connects with a knee to the head.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
OBrien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien manages to break the clinch.
Dream bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OBrien's head.
Dream throws a head kick that OBrien semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Dream coming out on top.
OBrien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OBrien darts in and clinches Dream up against the cage.
OBrien swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Dream.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream connects with a knee to the head.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from OBrien fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream lands a nice elbow.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dream effectively controlling the action here.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Come on Dream - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream blocking some punches.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream lands a nice shot to the body.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dream.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream blocks a body shot from OBrien.
Dream scores with a knee to the head.
Dream lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream is leaning against OBrien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien tries to stall but Dream uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream scores with a knee to the head.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
OBrien takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream misses with some punches.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OBrien's defenses.
Dream misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dream takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Dream.
OBrien tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream has OBrien pushed against the cage.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Dream.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Dream.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OBrien.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream is leaning against OBrien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dream lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dream.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dream.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OBrien's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien lands a hook that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream landing knees to the body.
Dream stalling the fight.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream lands an elbow inside that OBrien shrugs off.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
OBrien takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien has had enough of the clinch but Dream keeps him there for the moment.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Dream.
OBrien lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream leaning against his opponent.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dream.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream lands a knee to the head.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream lands an elbow inside that OBrien shrugs off.
Dream lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Dream.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream misses with the head strike.
OBrien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dream.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OBrien stalling in the clinch but Dream improves position.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream scores a nice knee to the body.
Dream lands a damaging elbow.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien struggles to land a body shot inside as Dream controls his hands.
OBrien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien takes an elbow to the temple.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dream lands a damaging elbow.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien working aggressively here.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream lands an elbow inside that OBrien shrugs off.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream connects with a knee to the head.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OBrien's defenses.
OBrien misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangerine Dream dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
OBrien misses with a hook.
Dream feints and then cracks OBrien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OBrien down.
OBrien seems to have recovered his senses.
OBrien misses with a hook. Dream ducked under it nicely.
Dream throws a head kick but OBrien moves out of range.
Dream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien moves out of range of the body kick from Dream.
OBrien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OBrien rushes Dream and presses him up against the cage.
Dream lands a nice uppercut.
OBrien misses with some punches.
OBrien has Dream pushed against the cage.
Dream unloads with a big right hand that wobbles OBrien! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dream is unloading with more strikes now! OBrien drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangerine Dream!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dignam's entrance music is Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds. A fine choice. Tyler Dignam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Lee Paris's chin.
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267 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dignam. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dignam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dignam tries to clinch up but Paris circles away and keeps his distance.
Paris misses with a hook
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut.
Paris lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dignam avoids the body shot from Paris.
Dignam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paris. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris misses with a wild combination.
Dignam swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
Paris looks to land a right hand but Dignam moved out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Paris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dignam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam cracks a nice hook into Paris's ribs.
Dignam fakes the leg kick and cracks Paris in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris tries to keep at a distance but Dignam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dignam lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dignam.
Dignam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dignam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dignam swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dignam tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Dignam back against the cage.
Paris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paris being controlled against the cage.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dignam pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dignam thows a leg kick but Paris checks it
and Paris counters with a nice uppercut.
Dignam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paris's calf.
Dignam walks into a left hand.
Dignam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris looks to land a combination but Dignam avoids it well.
Dignam wants to clinch up but Paris keeps it at a distance.
Dignam tries to clinch up but Paris circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler Dignam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dignam.
The fighters circling - Dignam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dignam is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Dignam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lee Paris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paris slips a jab from Dignam.
Dignam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
Paris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyler Dignam is winning the standup battle so far.
Dignam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dignam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paris.
Sloppy strikes from Paris. Those never looked like landing.
Paris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paris moves out of range as Dignam strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throws a right and a left that Dignam avoids nicely.
Paris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paris throws a series of punches but Dignam moves out of range.
Dignam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dignam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paris lands with a right hand.
Dignam throws a leg kick
and Paris counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Paris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paris ducks under a wild hook from Dignam.
Paris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paris lands a really nice looking cross but Dignam seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Paris. That snapped Dignam's head back.
Dignam moves out of range of the body kick from Paris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dignam counters with a good low kick that Paris was not able to check.
Dignam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paris looks to score with a jab to the body but Dignam is just out of range.
Paris throws a big shot that misses.
Paris misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Paris. Beautiful body shot.
Paris avoids the body shot from Dignam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
A nice combination there by Paris.
It looks like Tyler Dignam has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Dignam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dignam tries to clinch but Paris moves out of range.
Dignam blocks a head kick by Paris.
Dignam swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
Dignam is looking to wear down Paris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dignam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lee Paris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dignam misses with an uppercut.
Paris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dignam drops his hands momentarily and Paris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dignam's calf.
Paris scores with a hook.
Paris lands a lovely overhand right.
Paris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paris misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris lands a jab.
Paris catches Dignam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dignam tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paris.
Dignam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris throws a front kick that sends Dignam stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paris!
Paris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dignam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paris connects with a body shot that sends Dignam's belly button to the back.
Whack! Paris lands a heavy head kick that drops Dignam. The ref tackles Paris to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dignam was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Johnny Lee Paris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaholic comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched. Al Al Kaholic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Al Kaholic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater wants to clinch up but Al Kaholic keeps it at a distance.
Al Kaholic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Kaholic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to KillsInWater's calf.
Al Kaholic tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater takes one to the side of the head.
KillsInWater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by KillsInWater as he checks the leg kick.
KillsInWater thows a body shot but no joy.
KillsInWater misses with a leg kick
and Al Kaholic counters with a one-two to the body.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Kaholic was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KillsInWater lands with a straight right. Al Kaholic didn't see that one coming.
KillsInWater tests Al Kaholic 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bubba KillsInWater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Kaholic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KillsInWater shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Kaholic tries to land a leg kick but KillsInWater saw it coming and moves away.
KillsInWater misses the body punch
and KillsInWater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
KillsInWater misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Kaholic tries to land a leg kick but KillsInWater saw it coming and moves away.
KillsInWater moves out of range of the body kick from Al Kaholic .
KillsInWater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Kaholic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
KillsInWater lands a body shot.
KillsInWater throws out a leg kick but Al Kaholic moves out of range and KillsInWater only half commits.
KillsInWater thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. Al Kaholic does a little dance to reset his feet.
KillsInWater rushes Al Kaholic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Al Kaholic lands a right hand that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
Al Kaholic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KillsInWater in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KillsInWater looks gassed!
KillsInWater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Kaholic tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater managing to block the knees to the body from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic swings wildly with an uppercut but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Kaholic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Kaholic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KillsInWater's elbow.
KillsInWater lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for KillsInWater.
Al Kaholic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Kaholic tries to land knees in the clinch but KillsInWater avoids the damage to the body.
KillsInWater trying to land knees to the body.
Al Kaholic blocks a body shot from KillsInWater.
Al Kaholic managing to block the knees to the body from KillsInWater.
Nice elbow from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KillsInWater misses with the head strike.
Al Kaholic misses with the head strike.
Al Kaholic takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Al Al Kaholic has been cut.
Al Kaholic lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic lands a nice uppercut.
Al Kaholic lands a hook that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
Al Kaholic struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Al Kaholic fails to land.
Al Kaholic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Kaholic .
A head punch blocked on the inside by KillsInWater.
Al Kaholic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Kaholic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Kaholic blocks an uppercut.
Al Kaholic digs a right hand underneath KillsInWater's ribcage. KillsInWater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al Kaholic can't find room to land a body shot as KillsInWater controls the action.
KillsInWater blocks a body shot from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Kaholic tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
Al Kaholic misses with a punch to the body.
Al Kaholic breaks from the clinch.
Al Kaholic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Kaholic moves away.
Al Kaholic is trying hard to land a takedown here. KillsInWater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Al Kaholic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Al Kaholic 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
KillsInWater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Kaholic counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Kaholic working away.
Al Kaholic slows the pace down.
Al Kaholic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, KillsInWater has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Kaholic but great work by KillsInWater.
Al Kaholic prevents KillsInWater from moving into mount.
Al Kaholic regains half guard there - taking advantage of KillsInWater's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
KillsInWater working Al Kaholic over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
KillsInWater looks to land a strike but Al Kaholic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
KillsInWater forces his way into half guard.
Al Kaholic tries to get to full guard but KillsInWater has control of the leg.
KillsInWater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
KillsInWater is looking to stall here but Al Kaholic recovers full guard.
KillsInWater passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Kaholic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KillsInWater.
Al Kaholic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Kaholic is not content to let KillsInWater control the position.
KillsInWater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
KillsInWater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
KillsInWater wants to control but Al Kaholic is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from KillsInWater there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Kaholic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Kaholic gets back to full guard.
Al Kaholic looking to control.
Bubba KillsInWater has got the better of the ground game so far.
KillsInWater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
KillsInWater passes into half guard.
KillsInWater wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Al Kaholic uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater looking to pass the guard.
Al Kaholic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. KillsInWater defends it easily.
Al Kaholic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Al Kaholic 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
KillsInWater tries to land a front kick but Al Kaholic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KillsInWater walks into a jab.
KillsInWater connects with a looping right hand.
KillsInWater just misses with a punch to the body.
KillsInWater throws a big shot that misses.
KillsInWater thows a body shot but no joy.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Kaholic moves away.
KillsInWater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Kaholic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
KillsInWater throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
KillsInWater avoids the head kick by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Kaholic is just out of range.
Good leg kick by KillsInWater there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
KillsInWater throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Kaholic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KillsInWater counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Kaholic stuns KillsInWater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Kaholic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater misses the body punch
and Al Kaholic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Kaholic connects with a body shot.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Al Kaholic blocks the low kick.
Al Kaholic throws the left hand but KillsInWater avoids the punch easily.
KillsInWater misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Kaholic counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Kaholic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - KillsInWater coming out on top.
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Kaholic .
KillsInWater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Kaholic was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Kaholic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
KillsInWater lands with a nice body punch.
Al Al Kaholic is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Kaholic throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Kaholic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Kaholic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater throws a push kick but Al Kaholic slaps the foot to one side.
Al Kaholic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Al Kaholic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KillsInWater but KillsInWater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bubba KillsInWater just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Al Al Kaholic 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
KillsInWater turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Kaholic slips a straight right by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater's corner calls for a 1-2. KillsInWater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KillsInWater tries to score with a low kick but Al Kaholic moves his leg out of the way.
Al Kaholic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Kaholic . That did some damage!
KillsInWater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
KillsInWater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
KillsInWater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
KillsInWater lands a nice hook to Al Kaholic 's body. Al Kaholic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bubba KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from KillsInWater.
Al Kaholic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Kaholic loads up on a big right hand but KillsInWater slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the body
letting Al Kaholic counter with a right hand.
KillsInWater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Kaholic throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Al Kaholic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KillsInWater was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Kaholic .
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic throws a lazy right hand but KillsInWater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater misses with a leg kick
and Al Kaholic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
KillsInWater throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic looks for the body kick but KillsInWater saw that one coming.
KillsInWater lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Kaholic misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KillsInWater tries to land a front kick but Al Kaholic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KillsInWater throws the kick towards the body but Al Kaholic avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Al Kaholic .
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from KillsInWater.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Al Kaholic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Al Al Kaholic 's cut.
That's time! Al Kaholic 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Al Kaholic just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Kaholic lands a head kick. KillsInWater smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
KillsInWater misses with a hook
and Al Kaholic counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Kaholic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Kaholic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater wants to clinch but Al Kaholic slips to the side
and Al Kaholic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Kaholic scores with a spinning back kick!
KillsInWater is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Al Kaholic misses with a straight right.
Al Kaholic misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Kaholic misses with a looping left.
KillsInWater's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and KillsInWater duly obliges.
KillsInWater swings for the body but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
Al Kaholic checks the leg kick.
Al Kaholic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Kaholic checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Al Kaholic .
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Kaholic circles away.
Al Kaholic avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Kaholic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Kaholic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater throws a low kick, looking for Al Kaholic 's leg but Al Kaholic calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Kaholic counters with a nice low kick that buckles KillsInWater's knee momentarily.
Al Kaholic connects with a right hand. KillsInWater shakes it off.
KillsInWater throws a nice inside leg kick.
KillsInWater misses with a double jab.
Al Al Kaholic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba KillsInWater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KillsInWater takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Kaholic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
KillsInWater swings for the body but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
Al Kaholic misses with a left hand
and KillsInWater counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
KillsInWater buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a half hearted mid kick.
KillsInWater misses with a hook.
KillsInWater fails with an attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Kaholic 's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from KillsInWater.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Kaholic throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Kaholic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Al Kaholic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think KillsInWater 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba KillsInWater!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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