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MMAL 82: Self Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Mallao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bebe Nose!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mallao with that takedown attempt.
Nose has a takedown stuffed.
Mallao digs a good hook to Nose's body.
Mallao leaves Nose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mallao.
Nose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao blocks a low kick nicely.
Mallao throws the kick towards the body but Nose avoids it.
Nose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mallao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nose has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose shoots for a takedown but Mallao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mallao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nose is fending him off so far but Mallao persists. Nope, Nose circles away and we're back to standing.
Mallao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nose circles away.
Nose thows a leg kick but Mallao checks it
and Mallao counters with a left and a right that stings Nose.
Nose shoots in and drives through. Mallao sprawls well.
Nose tries to clinch up
and Mallao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nose is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nose tries a head kick but it misses.
Nose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mallao tries to clinch there but Nose circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mallao's waist but Mallao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nose off to one side.
Nose misses with a takedown attempt - Mallao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nose looks gassed!
Nose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mallao pinned against the cage. Mallao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mallao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mallao tries for a takedown but Nose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nose shoots in for a takedown but Mallao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mallao.
Mallao has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nose tries to avoid it but Mallao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nose to the ground. Nose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mallao clinches with his opponent.
Nose has Mallao pressed against the cage, preventing Mallao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nose tries to pull guard but Mallao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mallao.
Mallao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nose prevents it.
Mallao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mallao. No joy for Nose on that attempt.
Nose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mallao dives in and grabs Nose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nose pushes down on Mallao's head and hops out.
Nose misses with a double jab.
Mallao has a takedown stuffed.
Nose fails with a takedown attempt.
Nose tries to clinch but Mallao moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Mallao both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallao gets tackled into the cage by Nose. Nose maintains the clinch.
Mallao manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Mallao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
Nose shoots in for a takedown but Mallao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mallao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mallao successfully pulls guard.
Nose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mallao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nose is controlling him.
Mallao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mallao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mallao pulls Nose in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao wants to get back to his feet but Nose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mallao keeping moving, preventing Nose from controlling successfully.
Mallao is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roger Mallao just wasn't active enough.
Nose wants to clinch.
Mallao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mallao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao shoots in for a double leg but Nose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Nose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mallao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mallao swivels and escapes.
Mallao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mallao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mallao as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Nose with that takedown attempt.
Nose is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mallao.
Mallao gets a clinch.
Mallao is working for takedown but Nose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mallao wants to take the fight to the mat but Nose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nose can't get the takedown.
Nose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mallao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mallao shoots for a double leg takedown but Nose sprawls well. He's pushed Mallao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mallao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nose throws an off balance right hand
and Mallao counters with a big head kick but Nose shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nose misses with a body kick.
Mallao has a takedown stuffed.
Nose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mallao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nose somewhat.
Nose tries for a takedown but Mallao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallao shoots for a takedown but Nose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roger Mallao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nose is looking to clinch but Mallao is avoiding it.
Mallao looks to land a combination but Nose avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Mallao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mallao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nose, pushing him back against the cage.
Mallao breaks from the clinch.
Mallao dives in and grabs Nose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nose pushes down on Mallao's head and hops out.
Mallao dives in and grabs Nose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nose pushes down on Mallao's head and hops out.
Roger Mallao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nose.
Nose has Mallao up against the cage in a clinch.
Mallao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nose is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao is trying to control the action in half guard but Nose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mallao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nose's head.
Mallao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nose's head.
Nose wants to get back to full guard.
Mallao postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nose to stand up.
Mallao keeps the fight on the outside.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose is looking to clinch but Mallao is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
Nose lands a glancing blow to the side of Mallao's head.
Mallao tries to close the distance and clinch but Nose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mallao.
Nose tries to clinch but Mallao is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Mallao. No joy for Nose on that attempt.
Mallao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nose doesn't manage to clinch there - Mallao circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nose swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mallao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nose is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mallao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nose.
Mallao tries to clinch there but Nose circles away.
Mallao stuffs the takedown attempt from Nose. Nose gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nose pinned against the cage. Nose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mallao sprawls well. Mallao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nose gets slowly back to his feet.
Nose dives in and grabs Mallao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mallao pushes down on Nose's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mallao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nose misses with a body shot.
Mallao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nose pinned against the cage. Nose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mallao tries to avoid it but Nose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mallao to the ground. Mallao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Roger Mallao.
Well Mallao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Mallao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dj Tiongson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dj Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Tiongson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dawson misses with a hook
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiongson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiongson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Tiongson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jay Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Tiongson.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiongson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Tiongson counters with a three punch combo that has Dawson backing up. Dawson nods at Tiongson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiongson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Tiongson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Tiongson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiongson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiongson wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Dawson misses with a left hand
and Tiongson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jay Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiongson.
Tiongson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Tiongson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jay Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiongson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiongson shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiongson is looking to clinch.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Tiongson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tiongson works over Dawson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiongson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiongson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dawson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiongson can pounce on him.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Tiongson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiongson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson scores with a jab. Tiongson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiongson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson shoots in but Dawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiongson lands a two punch combo.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Tiongson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiongson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Tiongson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiongson lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiongson counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
Dawson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiongson. That one must have hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Tiongson shoots in.
Tiongson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiongson somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiongson is defended easily by Dawson.
Tiongson is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiongson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiongson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Tiongson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Tiongson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiongson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Tiongson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and Tiongson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Tiongson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and Tiongson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tiongson shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Tiongson has a takedown stuffed.
Tiongson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Tiongson.
Dawson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiongson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiongson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiongson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawson eats them both and turns towards Tiongson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiongson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Tiongson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Tiongson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson thinking.
Dj Tiongson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiongson counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiongson.
Tiongson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Tiongson.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiongson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dawson really felt that one!
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawson leaves Tiongson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Tiongson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Dawson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiongson counters with an inside leg kick.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiongson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiongson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dawson's knee momentarily.
Dj Tiongson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt - Dawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiongson tries to clinch up.
Tiongson is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Tiongson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Tiongson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawson which made him look bad.
Dawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiongson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawson eats them both and turns towards Tiongson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tiongson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson misses with a left hand
and Tiongson counters with a nice body kick.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Tiongson counters with a big head kick but Dawson shrugs it off.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiongson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiongson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiongson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Tiongson.
Dawson misses with a hook
and Tiongson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiongson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiongson lands a head kick!
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiongson counters with a thumping low kick.
Dawson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiongson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiongson.
Horrible takedown by Tiongson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawson which made him look bad.
Tiongson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiongson tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiongson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Dawson misses with a hook
letting Tiongson counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiongson lands a head kick!
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Tiongson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Tiongson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiongson is looking to clinch.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Tiongson moves into the clinch.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Tiongson blocks with his arms.
Tiongson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawson prevents it.
Tiongson tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tiongson jumps guard but Dawson stands there with Tiongson around his waist. Tiongson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jay Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Tiongson.
Tiongson jumps guard but Dawson stands there with Tiongson around his waist. Tiongson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tiongson goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiongson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Tiongson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiongson is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiongson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiongson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiongson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Dawson misses with a left hand
and Tiongson counters with a solid body kick.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiongson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Tiongson.
Dawson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiongson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and Tiongson counters with a nice body kick.
Dawson misses with a left hand
and Tiongson counters with a good low kick that Dawson was not able to check.
Tiongson throws a head kick that Dawson semi-blocks.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiongson defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tiongson tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Tiongson closes the distance and clinches up with Dawson, looking for a takedown. Tiongson pushes Dawson against the cage but Dawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiongson lands a head kick. Dawson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tiongson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiongson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dawson's head.
Tiongson tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiongson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiongson tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tiongson. Dawson shrugs it off though.
Tiongson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson scores with a punch to the head.
Tiongson digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiongson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dawson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiongson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiongson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson thinking.
Tiongson shoots in but Dawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dawson. No joy for Tiongson on that attempt.
Jay Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Tiongson counters with a nice body shot.
Tiongson feints a jab promting Dawson to slip. Tiongson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dawson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dawson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiongson counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a nice body kick.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Tiongson counters with a nice body shot.
Tiongson tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Dawson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Tiongson tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson misses with a hook
and Tiongson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dawson's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiongson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Dawson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiongson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiongson throws a nice head kick!
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Dj Tiongson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson throws the left hand but Tiongson avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dj Tiongson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiongson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dj Tiongson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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29
260 lbs
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290 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson fails with the takedown.
Tiongson tries to clinch up but Ranger circles away and keeps his distance.
Ranger closes the distance and clinches up with Tiongson, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes Tiongson against the cage but Tiongson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tiongson looks for a takedown but Ranger sprawls well.
Ranger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Ranger moves away
and Ranger counters by clinching up.
Tiongson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ranger closes the distance and clinches up with Tiongson, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes Tiongson against the cage but Tiongson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt - Ranger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ilong Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiongson.
Ranger shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiongson sprawls well. He's pushed Ranger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ranger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiongson avoids the head kick by Ranger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ranger as he jumps to the side.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiongson as he jumps to the side.
Tiongson throws a nice looking combination but Ranger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiongson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ranger pinned against the cage. Ranger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tiongson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tiongson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiongson stalling against the cage.
Tiongson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiongson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiongson is trying to pull guard but Ranger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiongson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ranger blocks the elbow strike.
Ranger tries to pull guard but Tiongson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tiongson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ranger uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ranger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ranger passes Tiongson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiongson is pressing down on Ranger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson keeping full guard, as Ranger tries to pass.
Tiongson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ranger's guard.
Tiongson wants to control from the top but Ranger keeps moving.
Tiongson won't allow Ranger to sweep him here.
Tiongson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tiongson wants to control from the top but Ranger keeps moving.
Tiongson wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ranger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tiongson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiongson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ranger defending well though.
Tiongson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiongson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ranger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiongson shoots in and drives through. Ranger sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Tiongson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiongson closes the distance and clinches up with Ranger, looking for a takedown. Tiongson pushes Ranger against the cage but Ranger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ranger doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiongson circles away.
Tiongson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiongson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tiongson tries a low kick but Ranger avoids it.
Tiongson clinches.
Ranger working hard to break the clinch.
Tiongson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ilong Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiongson.
Tiongson tries to pull guard but Ranger won't allow it.
Tiongson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiongson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ranger is fending him off so far but Tiongson persists. Nope, Ranger circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilong Ranger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiongson sprawls well. Tiongson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ranger gets slowly back to his feet.
Ranger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiongson swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiongson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiongson fails with the takedown.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ranger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ranger keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiongson clinches up with Ranger and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiongson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Ranger.
Tiongson pulls guard.
Tiongson wants to sweep here but Ranger controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tiongson holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiongson looking for a guillotine here but Ranger defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson working for a triangle but Ranger defends it easily.
Ranger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiongson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ranger has managed to get both his arms back between Tiongson's legs - danger averted.
Tiongson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiongson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ranger passes into half guard.
Tiongson trying to hold on to Ranger's head to control him but Ranger postures up.
Ranger wants to take a breather but Tiongson is having none of it.
Tiongson is trying to stand back up but Ranger is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ranger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiongson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tiongson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Tiongson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ranger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ranger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiongson but Tiongson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt - Tiongson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ranger is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Tiongson lands but Ranger takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ilong Ranger has been cut.
Ranger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Tiongson. No joy for Ranger on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilong Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranger tries for a takedown but Tiongson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ranger as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Ranger or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiongson which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ranger as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiongson as he jumps to the side.
Tiongson looks for a takedown but Ranger sprawls well.
Ranger moves in looking to clinch but Tiongson pushes him off.
Tiongson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tiongson moves into range and clinches up with Ranger.
Tiongson breaks from the clinch.
Tiongson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ranger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ranger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiongson cracks Ranger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiongson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiongson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiongson.
Tiongson throws a right hand that Ranger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ranger also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tiongson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ranger - the referee stops the clock and Tiongson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ranger. Tiongson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiongson tries to clinch but Ranger is having none of it.
Ranger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiongson tries to avoid it but Ranger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiongson to the ground. Tiongson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ranger counter with a right hand.
Tiongson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiongson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ranger tries to avoid it but Tiongson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ranger to the ground. Ranger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiongson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranger.
Ranger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ranger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ranger has closed the distance and engaged Tiongson in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson working Ranger over with knees to the body.
Tiongson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ranger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiongson has him pressed against the cage.
Tiongson tries to pull guard but Ranger won't allow it.
Ranger tries to pull guard but Tiongson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranger drops back down to his feet.
Ranger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ranger struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiongson controls his hands.
Ranger is looking to control Tiongson's arms but Tiongson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ranger has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiongson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilong Ranger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Tiongson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiongson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Tiongson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiongson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Tiongson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos comes to the cage accompanied by Psyko - Konnan w/ Mad One. Ricardo Marcos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Napoleon Bonaparte's chin.
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217 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos looks to land a body kick but Bonaparte moved away.
Marcos scores with a nice right hand.
Marcos misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaparte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonaparte being controlled here momentarily.
Bonaparte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonaparte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonaparte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonaparte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Marcos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonaparte fails with the takedown.
Bonaparte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marcos avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcos looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
Ricardo Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcos counters by moving into the clinch.
Ricardo Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Marcos pushes him back against the cage.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Bonaparte blocking some punches.
Marcos tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte tries to break the clinch but Marcos is controlling the position.
Bonaparte is trying to push Marcos away but Marcos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcos.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonaparte wants to break free but Marcos has control.
Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Marcos connects with a single shot there.
Marcos throws a big shot that misses.
Bonaparte shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcos tries to sprawl out of it but Bonaparte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bonaparte with that takedown attempt.
Marcos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonaparte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos misses with a body kick.
Marcos looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonaparte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcos as he avoids it easily.
Bonaparte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcos counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos tries to clinch up but Bonaparte circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonaparte.
Marcos cracks Bonaparte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
Bonaparte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcos with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonaparte fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonaparte keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Napoleon Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Bonaparte or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcos which made him look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcos.
Marcos lands an overhand right.
Marcos leaves Bonaparte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonaparte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marcos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bonaparte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte closes the distance and clinches up with Marcos, looking for a takedown. Bonaparte pushes Marcos against the cage but Marcos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricardo Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonaparte.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcos misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonaparte circles away.
Bonaparte misses with a takedown
and Marcos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcos tries to clinch up but Bonaparte circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonaparte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
Marcos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonaparte counters with a shoot takedown. Marcos fights it but they end up in guard.
Bonaparte is fighting to break Marcos's control of his arms but Marcos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bonaparte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcos pulls Bonaparte in close to his closed guard and prevents Bonaparte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marcos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricardo Marcos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bonaparte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marcos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte wants to free his trapped foot but Marcos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marcos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcos is trying to maintain the position but Bonaparte is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonaparte controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Napoleon Bonaparte was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Marcos slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonaparte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonaparte keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonaparte shoots in but Marcos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Marcos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Marcos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonaparte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bonaparte keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marcos is looking for a sweep. Bonaparte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonaparte is keen to just control but Marcos is a slippery customer.
Napoleon Bonaparte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonaparte in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Napoleon Bonaparte wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
Horrible takedown by Bonaparte or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcos which made him look bad.
Bonaparte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos tests Bonaparte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonaparte counters with a takedown into side control.
Marcos wants to control but Bonaparte postures up.
Marcos being controlled for a moment.
Marcos can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonaparte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcos keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marcos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bonaparte but great work by Marcos.
Marcos prevents Bonaparte from escaping the position.
Marcos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonaparte is avoiding damage well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaparte tries to escape but Marcos is in control.
Marcos trying to control the position but Bonaparte is working away.
Marcos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marcos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bonaparte to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marcos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marcos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control the action but Bonaparte is working from the bottom.
Marcos is really struggling to control Bonaparte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bonaparte defending against the ground and pound.
Bonaparte throws Marcos to one side and escapes!
Bonaparte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcos is on top in guard.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos prevents Bonaparte from getting back to his feet.
Marcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonaparte wants to stand but Marcos is controlling the position.
Marcos working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonaparte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Napoleon Bonaparte.
I think Bonaparte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Napoleon Bonaparte!
Napoleon Bonaparte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nemean Athos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Athos comes to the cage accompanied by Thundercats. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
181 lbs
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29
181 lbs
18 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nemean Athos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athos drives through and clinches with Case against the cage.
Athos lands a nice uppercut.
Athos tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
Athos can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Athos misses with a punch to the body.
Athos throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Athos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Athos as Case tries to tie him up.
Case is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A short right from Athos.
Case's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Athos can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Athos misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athos swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case stalling in the clinch but Athos improves position.
Athos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Athos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Athos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Athos avoiding damage.
Athos lands a nice shot to the body.
Athos working aggressively here.
Case blocks a body shot from Athos.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Case's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Athos lands with a left to the head.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Athos lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Athos throws a head punch that misses.
Athos swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Athos.
Case stalls.
Athos misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case blocks a body shot from Athos.
Athos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Athos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Athos misses with a punch to the body.
Case prevents a body shot from Athos.
Athos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Athos tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Athos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Athos blocks a body shot from Case.
Case stalling in the clinch but Athos improves position.
Athos misses with a body punch.
Athos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Athos lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athos tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Case prevents a body shot from Athos.
Case looking to slow down the pace here.
Athos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Athos digs a right hand into Case's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Case's gas tank.
Case blocks a body shot from Athos.
Athos misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Athos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Athos pushes Case back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Case prevents a body shot from Athos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemean Athos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Athos throws a nice looking combination but Case bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Case tries to clinch there but Athos circles away.
Athos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Athos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Athos.
Athos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Athos clinches up against the cage.
Athos is working Case over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Athos misses with a punch to the body.
Athos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
A body shot lands from Athos.
Athos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Athos misses with a punch to the body.
Athos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Athos stalling the fight.
Case can't find room to land a body shot as Athos controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case just leaning against Athos, taking a breather.
Athos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Athos lands a right hand.
Case blocks a body shot from Athos.
Case holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nemean Athos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Case is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Athos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case is struggling to control the position.
Athos tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Athos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing Athos back against the cage.
Athos lands a body punch.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Case prevents a body shot from Athos.
A right handed body shot lands from Athos.
Athos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Case.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Athos scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Athos.
Athos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Athos.
Athos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Case is breathing heavily.
Athos misses with a punch to the body.
Athos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Case.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athos.
Athos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Athos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage.
Athos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Athos pushes Case back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Athos.
Athos effectively controlling the action here.
Athos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Athos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athos tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Athos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Athos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Case or not.
Athos leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Athos.
Case prevents a body shot from Athos.
A right hand to the body from Athos.
Athos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Athos lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Case prevents a body shot from Athos.
Athos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Athos scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemean Athos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Case looks to clinch
enabling Athos to counter with a crisp jab.
Athos lands a nice hook to Case's body. Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Athos just misses with a punch to the body.
Athos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Athos counters with a thumping low kick.
Athos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Athos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Case tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Athos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Athos fakes the leg kick and cracks Case in the body.
Athos rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Athos.
Athos has Case pushed against the cage.
Case takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Athos lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Athos.
Athos gets through Case's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Athos avoiding damage.
Athos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Athos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Athos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Athos controlling the action here for a moment.
Athos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
A hook to the body from Athos.
Athos digs a right hand into Case's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Case's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Athos.
Athos misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Athos.
Athos misses with a body punch.
Athos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Athos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Athos throws a head punch that misses.
Case trying to stall but Athos improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athos misses with a punch to the body.
Athos lands an uppercut.
Athos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Athos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Athos misses with a punch to the body.
Athos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
A short left from Athos.
Case trying to stall but Athos improves his position.
Athos lands with a left to the head.
Case stalling in the clinch.
Case is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Case blocks a body shot from Athos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athos misses with a body punch.
Athos lands a shoulder strike.
Athos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Athos cracks Case with a nice body shot.
Athos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Athos lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Athos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Athos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Athos misses with a body punch.
Athos tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing Athos back against the cage.
Athos struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nemean Athos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Athos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemean Athos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lito Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
205 lbs
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28
300 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa scores with a kick to the body.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQueen misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balboa.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McQueen looks gassed!
Balboa lets loose with a powerful body kick. McQueen will feel that in the morning.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
OH! McQueen has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Balboa smells blood and charges in for the finish! Balboa unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McQueen sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lito Balboa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Metarmos Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Brock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Metarmos Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Brock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brock connects with a jab.
Metarmos Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Orion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Orion.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion misses with a wild combination.
Orion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brock counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion scores with a jab.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock slips a straight right by Orion.
Brock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brock.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Brock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.
Brock slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Metarmos Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orion wants it to stay on the feet.
Orion throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metarmos Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Brock.
Orion misses the body punch
and Brock counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Orion! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Brock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Brock!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Scalante will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scalante throws a shot to the body.
Rua slips under a jab from Scalante.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scalante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scalante thuds his right hand into Rua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scalante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scalante scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Arturo Rua has been cut.
Scalante misses with a double jab.
Scalante misses with a hook.
Scalante keeps the fight on the outside.
Scalante scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scalante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scalante throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scalante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scalante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scalante scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua moves out of range as Scalante strikes.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua tries to clinch but Scalante is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua throws a hook to the side of Scalante's head but Scalante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scalante misses with a series of wild punches.
Scalante lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scalante.
Arturo Rua's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scalante throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Scalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Scalante.
Scalante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scalante misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Rua blocking some punches.
Scalante throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Scalante pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Scalante avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Scalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Scalante takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Rocky Scalante has been cut.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Rocky Scalante's cut even more.
Rua lands an elbow just above Scalante 's eye.
The cut above Rocky Scalante's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Scalante shrugs off.
Rocky Scalante's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocky Scalante's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arturo Rua!
Arturo Rua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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