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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stash Kadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kadowski's entrance music is Rammstein - Ohne Dich . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stash Kadowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kadowski throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Billy Bobberson has been cut.
Bobberson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kadowski scores with a leg kick.
Kadowski is looking to clinch.
Kadowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobberson manages to avoid it.
Kadowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kadowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Bobberson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kadowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Bobberson's 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!
Kadowski lands a big uppercut and Bobberson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bobberson looks OK. Kadowski waves Bobberson back to his feet!
Bobberson is rocked!
Kadowski plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bobberson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bobberson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stash Kadowski!
An intense looking Stash Kadowski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"some bitch he was talking to tried to offer me this piece of hydrogenated chocolate. What the fuck are these guys into? Give me some real chocolate. Real fighters eat real chocolate.”'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VinniJay Acunia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi James!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acunia.
Acunia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy body kick from James
and Acunia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acunia.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acunia.
Acunia throws a leg kick that misses.
Acunia scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acunia.
Acunia takes one to the chin there.
Acunia moves out of range as James strikes.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acunia was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acunia lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Jab by Acunia.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James throws a leg kick but Acunia checks it.
Acunia shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
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.
Acunia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acunia landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acunia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James wants to sweep here but Acunia controlling him for the moment.
Acunia pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Acunia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James tries to roll over but Acunia keeps him under control.
Acunia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James trying to hold on to Acunia's head to control him but Acunia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Acunia tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
Acunia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acunia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Acunia is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Acunia.
James wants to control but Acunia is keeping busy.
Acunia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James is looking for a sweep. Acunia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acunia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acunia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Acunia wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
Acunia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Acunia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Acunia there.
Acunia passes to full mount!
Acunia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Acunia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James is bucking up trying to escape but Acunia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Acunia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Acunia controlling his opponent.
Acunia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acunia scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VinniJay Acunia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James tries to clinch but Acunia is having none of it.
James takes one on the button.
Acunia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Acunia connects with a couple of short punches.
Acunia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acunia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acunia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acunia chips away with some ground and pound.
Acunia throws a big right hand that misses.
Acunia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
James is trying to maintain the position but Acunia is very close to passing his half guard.
James is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Acunia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acunia.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acunia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Acunia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Acunia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Acunia eventually gives up the hold.
Acunia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is pressing down on Acunia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Acunia stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James working a defensive guard but Acunia passes into half guard.
Acunia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
VinniJay Acunia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acunia drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Acunia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking to control.
Acunia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acunia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acunia 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.
Acunia postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Acunia throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Acunia is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acunia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acunia wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Acunia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VinniJay Acunia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Acunia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James wants to clinch.
Acunia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Good standup being displayed there by Acunia as he connects with a hook.
Acunia connects with a vicious head kick that knocks James to the floor! Acunia dives in looking for the finish!
James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acunia lands a nice short elbow.
James is still in real trouble! Can Acunia finish him?
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Acunia.
Acunia is working for a submission of some sort.
Acunia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James wants to control but Acunia is keeping busy.
Acunia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acunia is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acunia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acunia pulls his head out easily.
Acunia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levi James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VinniJay Acunia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Acunia.
Acunia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Acunia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Acunia eventually gives up the hold.
James wants to control but Acunia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Acunia tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
James is concentrating on defense, preventing Acunia from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acunia wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Acunia seems to be looking for submissions.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acunia tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Acunia from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Acunia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acunia trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Acunia throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acunia is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Acunia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acunia.
And that's the end of the fight!
VinniJay Acunia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Acunia 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VinniJay Acunia!
A relieved looking VinniJay Acunia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill comes to the cage accompanied by Sing for the moment - Eminem. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 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
17 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Martin O Neill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Neill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baddabing doesn't seem bothered though.
O Neill takes a swing at Baddabing's ribcage but misses.
A big left from O Neill misses.
Baddabing wants to clinch up but O Neill keeps it at a distance.
O Neill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baddabing takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baddabing misses with a looping left.
Baddabing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baddabing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Neill looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Baddabing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neill.
Baddabing ducks under a wild hook from O Neill.
Baddabing tries to clinch but O Neill is having none of it.
O Neill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddabing.
Baddabing closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baddabing goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, O Neill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baddabing but great work by O Neill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing manages to get back to half guard.
O Neill is trying to control the action in half guard but Baddabing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Neill wants to pass the guard but Baddabing is defending well.
Baddabing is looking for a sweep. O Neill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Neill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O Neill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Neill is looking to take a break and control but Baddabing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to control but O Neill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Neill is keen to just control but Baddabing is a slippery customer.
Baddabing is pressing down on O Neill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Neill wants to pass the guard but Baddabing is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baddabing is on top in guard.
O Neill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baddabing stands up over O Neill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Neill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baddabing has picked O Neill up and slammed him! O Neill can't keep hold of the triangle and Baddabing manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing looks up at the clock and then as O Neill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baddabing smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baddabing lands a decent elbow from side control.
O Neill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baddabing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baddabing passes to full mount! That's big trouble for O Neill!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill tries to hold on but Baddabing postures up.
O Neill is looking to get to half guard.
O Neill is working hard here to advance position.
O Neill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
O Neill is bucking up trying to escape but Baddabing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baddabing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baddabing is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Neill can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baddabing prevents O Neill from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Neill tries to hold on but Baddabing postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baddabing prevents O Neill from getting the reversal.
Baddabing lands a big elbow.
O Neill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baddabing lands a big elbow.
O Neill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baddabing trying to control but O Neill is having none of it.
Baddabing with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Neill is bucking up trying to escape but Baddabing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
O Neill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Neill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Neill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baddabing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Neill.
O Neill lands with a cross.
Baddabing closes the distance and lands a one-two.
O Neill is looking to wear down Baddabing with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baddabing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by O Neill.
Baddabing is looking to clinch.
Baddabing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Neill avoids the elbow strike from Baddabing, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baddabing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Neill.
O Neill prevents a body shot from Baddabing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baddabing tries a body shot but O Neill blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill blocking some punches.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by O Neill.
Baddabing scores with a shoulder strike.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Baddabing.
O Neill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Neill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baddabing lands a shoulder strike.
O Neill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baddabing wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baddabing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baddabing is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baddabing gets a clinch.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Baddabing on the inside.
O Neill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baddabing misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
O Neill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Baddabing.
O Neill prevents a body shot from Baddabing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing is trying to trip O Neill. He has hold of a leg but O Neill is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baddabing persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baddabing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Neill's head.
Baddabing landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Neill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baddabing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baddabing working some strikes from top position.
O Neill is pulling down on Baddabing's head. It's preventing any offense from Baddabing, at least for the moment.
Baddabing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and O Neill has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Baddabing manages to get his head free but now O Neill has transitioned to an armbar! Baddabing grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from O Neill! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin O Neill!
A very excited looking Martin O Neill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Karbyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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287 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
31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitry Karbyshev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karbyshev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Matt Sabre has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sabre.
Sabre wants to clinch.
Sabre avoids the body shot from Karbyshev.
Karbyshev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karbyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sabre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karbyshev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabre can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre scores with a leg kick.
Karbyshev looks gassed!
Nice shot by Sabre.
Karbyshev takes one to the chin there.
Karbyshev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sabre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sabre lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Sabre wants to clinch.
Karbyshev 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.
Sabre gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karbyshev backwards.
Sabre effectively controlling the action here.
Sabre scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sabre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dmitry Karbyshev has been cut.
Sabre lands an elbow just above Karbyshev 's eye.
Sabre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sabre can't find room to land a body shot as Karbyshev controls the action.
Sabre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karbyshev being controlled against the cage.
Sabre working Karbyshev over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabre works on Karbyshev's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sabre landing knees to the body.
Sabre lands an elbow just above Karbyshev 's eye.
Sabre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sabre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karbyshev regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sabre stays in close to Karbyshev's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karbyshev's guard.
Sabre wants to take a breather but Karbyshev is having none of it.
Sabre uses his free foot to push down on Karbyshev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karbyshev.
Karbyshev working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre landing strikes from the mount.
Karbyshev gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karbyshev is looking to score with low kicks.
Matt Sabre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karbyshev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karbyshev shoots for a takedown but Sabre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from Sabre.
Sabre lands a head shot.
Sabre thumps Karbyshev with a low kick.
Sabre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karbyshev's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sabre.
Karbyshev is breathing heavily.
Sabre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sabre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karbyshev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sabre. Beautiful body shot.
Sabre throws a leg kick which misses Karbyshev's front leg but catches the back leg as Karbyshev tries to avoid it.
Sabre takes the fight into the clinch.
Sabre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karbyshev's defenses.
Sabre digs a right hand underneath Karbyshev's ribcage. Karbyshev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sabre lands an uppercut.
Sabre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sabre presses Karbyshev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Karbyshev avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karbyshev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sabre to keep the fight standing.
Sabre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karbyshev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matt Sabre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Karbyshev.
Sabre gets through Karbyshev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabre lands an elbow inside.
Karbyshev letting Sabre take a breather here.
Sabre wants the takedown. Karbyshev is fighting it off but Sabre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karbyshev's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabre stands up over Karbyshev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karbyshev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Karbyshev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karbyshev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sabre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabre is fighting to break Karbyshev's control of his arms but Karbyshev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sabre controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sabre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karbyshev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Karbyshev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karbyshev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabre.
Karbyshev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sabre passes into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karbyshev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sabre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karbyshev.
Sabre scores with a leg kick.
Sabre misses with the body kick
and Karbyshev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sabre ducks under a wild hook from Karbyshev.
Sabre scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sabre has closed the distance and engaged Karbyshev in a clinch.
Karbyshev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sabre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Karbyshev to the mat. Karbyshev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karbyshev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sabre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre advances position into side control!
Karbyshev can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabre controls the position.
Karbyshev is looking to reverse the position.
Sabre is working Karbyshev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Karbyshev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sabre off and has taken his back!
Dmitry Karbyshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre turns into Karbyshev and is now in his guard.
Sabre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karbyshev pulls Sabre in close to prevent any damage.
Matt Sabre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karbyshev 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.
Sabre works over Karbyshev with some ground and pound from guard.
Sabre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karbyshev wants to hit a switch here but Sabre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karbyshev there!
Sabre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karbyshev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matt Sabre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control the pace but Karbyshev is squirming around nicely.
Karbyshev tries to hold on but Sabre postures up.
Karbyshev is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Sabre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sabre 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Sabre!
An out of breath Matt Sabre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Territory . Vovchanchyn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the game. 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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27
210 lbs
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208 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Makao Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsumoto's hands.
Vovchanchyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsumoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsumoto misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Vovchanchyn. No joy for Matsumoto on that attempt.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Matsumoto.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by Matsumoto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vovchanchyn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsumoto.
Vovchanchyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Vovchanchyn dodges the punch combination from Matsumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto jabs at Vovchanchyn's body.
Matsumoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice hook to Matsumoto's body. Matsumoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vovchanchyn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsumoto is out of range and Vovchanchyn settles back down.
Vovchanchyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsumoto off the cage and back into range.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Vovchanchyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto tries to move into range but Vovchanchyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto throws a looping overhand right but Vovchanchyn ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vovchanchyn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsumoto.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makao Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Matsumoto throws a looping overhand right but Vovchanchyn ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Matsumoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsumoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Matsumoto with a series of wild strikes but Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsumoto misses with a straight left.
Vovchanchyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsumoto swivels and escapes.
Matsumoto closes the distance and clinches up with Vovchanchyn, looking for a takedown. Matsumoto pushes Vovchanchyn against the cage but Vovchanchyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsumoto throws an off balance right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Vovchanchyn throws out a leg kick but Matsumoto moves out of range and Vovchanchyn only half commits.
Matsumoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vovchanchyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Matsumoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wanderlei Vovchanchyn 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.
Matsumoto misses with a wild combination.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by Matsumoto.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab and a cross from Matsumoto.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Matsumoto does no damage.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto is looking to wear down Vovchanchyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matsumoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem bothered though.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick.
Matsumoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy right hand but Matsumoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vovchanchyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto cracks Vovchanchyn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Vovchanchyn scores with a body shot.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Matsumoto slips the punch.
Vovchanchyn shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsumoto's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vovchanchyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vovchanchyn forces his way into half guard.
Matsumoto wants to improve his position but Vovchanchyn is controlling well.
Vovchanchyn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matsumoto sees it coming and defends easily.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Matsumoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vovchanchyn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto looking for a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn defends easily.
Vovchanchyn working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vovchanchyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn landing with the ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn wants to pass the guard but Matsumoto is keeping the position.
Vovchanchyn wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vovchanchyn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto working a defensive guard here.
Matsumoto wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment.
Vovchanchyn cracks Matsumoto with a solid left hand.
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.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Vovchanchyn tries to pass.
Vovchanchyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn 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!
No joy there for Matsumoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsumoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vovchanchyn!
Vovchanchyn can't escape the position.
Matsumoto tries to control but Vovchanchyn wriggling away.
Vovchanchyn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vovchanchyn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto wants to control the pace but Vovchanchyn is squirming around nicely.
Vovchanchyn controls the position.
Matsumoto wants to control the pace but Vovchanchyn is squirming around nicely.
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position but Matsumoto isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Matsumoto is having none of it.
Matsumoto thowing shots but they're missing.
Vovchanchyn tries to reverse the position but Matsumoto maintains control.
Matsumoto unloads with some shots from mount but Vovchanchyn bucks and avoids them well.
Vovchanchyn is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids the attempt from Vovchanchyn to control.
Vovchanchyn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vovchanchyn is staying active underneath Matsumoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vovchanchyn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vovchanchyn is looking to control Matsumoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vovchanchyn avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matsumoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsumoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matsumoto wants to pass to mount but Vovchanchyn is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matsumoto throws a strike but Vovchanchyn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Vovchanchyn has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard.
Matsumoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vovchanchyn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsumoto looking for subs off his back but Vovchanchyn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vovchanchyn connects with a nice short shot to Matsumoto's temple.
Matsumoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vovchanchyn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vovchanchyn's back!
Matsumoto thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vovchanchyn controlling Matsumoto 's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn trying to control but not successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vovchanchyn controlling Matsumoto 's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wanderlei Vovchanchyn.
I've got Vovchanchyn 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
Our winner, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Khan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuckin' In The Bushes. Abel Khan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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214 lbs
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275 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abel Khan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelsson misses with a low kick.
Axelsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axelsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan lands a nice shot that snaps Axelsson's head back.
A shot to the liver by Axelsson. Beautiful body shot.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Axelsson throws a lazy body kick
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Axelsson misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Axelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Axelsson misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axelsson staying out of range there.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Khan avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Axelsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Abel Khan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Axelsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Axelsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khan.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Khan.
Axelsson throws a front kick aimed at Khan's knee but Khan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Axelsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Axelsson throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Axelsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Axelsson wants to clinch.
Axelsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Axelsson settles back down.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelsson momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Khan misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Khan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axelsson misses with a low kick.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axelsson's head backwards.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Axelsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Axelsson is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khan.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson misses with a two punch combination.
Khan tries a low kick but Axelsson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Khan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Axelsson's head but Axelsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Axelsson tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan jabs Axelsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsson misses with a kick to the body.
Abel Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson motions for Khan to come forward. Axelsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axelsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Axelsson thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsson is rocked!
Khan fakes the body blow, causing Axelsson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Axelsson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abel Khan!
A relieved looking Abel Khan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staton comes to the cage accompanied by Puff, The Magic Dragon. Zimmerman has chosen Good the Bad and the Ugly as his entrance music. Jeremy Staton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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235 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman scores with a spinning back kick!
Zimmerman throws a lazy body kick
and Staton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zimmerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Staton throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman moves in looking to clinch but Staton pushes him off.
Staton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zimmerman's hands.
It looks like Levi Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman has Staton up against the cage in a clinch.
Staton is looking to break free of the clinch but Zimmerman has double underhooks.
Staton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Staton tries to circle away but Zimmerman has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Staton on the inside.
Zimmerman lands a shoulder strike.
Staton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Staton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zimmerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Staton.
Zimmerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Staton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zimmerman doesn't seem bothered though.
Levi Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman tries to clinch there but Staton circles away.
Staton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Staton blocks a head kick by Zimmerman.
Staton dives in and scores a takedown into Zimmerman's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zimmerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zimmerman 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.
Staton controlling from the top position.
Zimmerman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Staton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Zimmerman.
Staton throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman missing with a left hand there. Staton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zimmerman lands with a nice body punch.
Zimmerman throws a lazy head kick
and Staton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staton as he avoids it easily.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Staton.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Staton pinned against the cage. Staton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.
Staton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.
Staton looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Zimmerman lands with an overhand left.
Staton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zimmerman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Staton sprawls well initially but Zimmerman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zimmerman throws a strike but Staton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking to sit in guard and control but Staton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Staton won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman has his hands on Staton's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Staton manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levi Zimmerman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Staton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zimmerman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staton counters with a low kick, right behind Zimmerman 's knee.
Staton throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Staton throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman throws a wild body kick that Staton sees coming a mile off.
Staton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head.
Zimmerman throws a push kick but Staton slaps the foot to one side.
Zimmerman dives in and grabs Staton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Staton pushes down on Zimmerman's head and hops out.
Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Staton.
Staton just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staton throws a chopping leg kick but Zimmerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Staton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Staton defends it nicely.
Jeremy Staton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Zimmerman.
Horrible takedown by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Staton which made him look bad.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Staton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zimmerman doesn't seem phased though.
Zimmerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zimmerman throws a hook but Staton avoids it easily.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Staton thuds his right hand into Zimmerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Staton drives through with a takedown into Zimmerman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Zimmerman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zimmerman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Staton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is pulling down on Staton's head. It's preventing any offense from Staton, at least for the moment.
Staton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Levi Zimmerman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Staton misses with a low kick.
Staton throws a big shot that misses.
Zimmerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Staton, pushing him back against the cage.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside that Staton shrugs off.
Staton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Staton.
Staton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staton lands a nice looking body shot.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick and Staton moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a head shot.
That has opened up Levi Zimmerman's cut even more.
Staton blocks a head kick by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Staton counters with a good low kick that Zimmerman was not able to check.
Staton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Staton breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt - Staton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Staton.
Jeremy Staton is winning the standup battle so far.
Zimmerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Staton lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Staton - just one landing.
The cut above Levi Zimmerman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Staton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Staton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Staton lands with a nice body kick.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Staton.
Staton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zimmerman sprawling to the canvas! Zimmerman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Staton finish him?!
Zimmerman is rocked!
Levi Zimmerman'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 Levi Zimmerman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Staton!
An out of breath Jeremy Staton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by James Brown - Living In America. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a wild body kick that Rosenthal sees coming a mile off.
Rosenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drago misses with a body kick.
Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosenthal throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Drago scoring well with a low kick there.
Rosenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Drago counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rosenthal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decent striking displayed by Rosenthal there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drago's hands.
Rosenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal moves out of range of the leg kick from Drago.
Drago lands a nice looking body kick.
Drago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drago - that will leave a mark!
Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rosenthal is breathing heavily.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Drago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Rosenthal avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenthal sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Drago finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Drago lands with a nice body kick.
Drago connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Drago does it's job there.
Drago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Rosenthal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Rosenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosenthal throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Rosenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
Rosenthal misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rosenthal lands with a good body shot.
Drago lands a left and a right that send Rosenthal crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal avoids the head kick by Drago.
Rosenthal ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Rosenthal blocks a head kick by Drago.
Rosenthal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Drago avoids the body shot from Rosenthal .
Drago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drago scores with a kick to the body.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Rosenthal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Frank Rosenthal 's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Rosenthal as he checks the leg kick.
Rosenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rosenthal throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Rosenthal misses.
Rosenthal 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.
Drago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Rosenthal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Drago. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rosenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago takes a swing at Rosenthal 's ribcage but misses.
Rosenthal lands a jab to the nose.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rosenthal has time to react.
Rosenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drago throws a series of punches but Rosenthal avoids them all with ease.
Drago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rosenthal on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal thows a body shot but no joy.
Drago scores with a leg kick.
Rosenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rosenthal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank Rosenthal 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rosenthal moves out of range of the body kick from Drago.
Decent striking displayed by Drago there.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rosenthal is out of range and Drago settles back down.
A jab from Rosenthal misses.
Drago misses with a kick to the body.
Rosenthal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drago jabs at Rosenthal 's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago scoring well with a low kick there.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Drago coming out on top.
Jeez, Frank Rosenthal 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drago throws a push kick but Rosenthal slaps the foot to one side.
Drago is looking to land body kicks.
Drago lands a big head kick that sends Rosenthal tumbling to the mat! Drago takes a step backwards and waves Rosenthal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rosenthal is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Rosenthal 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Biggums's choice of entrance music: ThunderStruck. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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35
214 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums blocks a head kick by Hull.
An inside leg kick lands from Biggums.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hull.
Hull throws a wild body kick that Biggums sees coming a mile off.
Hull lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biggums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggums closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hull circles away.
Biggums on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hull. Hull obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Hull.
Biggums throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums avoids the head kick by Hull.
Hull looks for the body kick but Biggums saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Biggums checks a leg kick.
Biggums keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biggums misses with a low kick.
Hull lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biggums.
Hull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hull. Biggums shrugs it off though.
Biggums stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums throws a jab when Hull was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hull.
Biggums looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull seems keen to control Biggums's posture.
Biggums throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Hull is keeping the position.
Hull wants to sweep but no luck.
Hull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums throws a strike but Hull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Biggums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hull looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hull keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hull works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggums is doing well to control the position and prevent Hull from advancing to side control.
Biggums is looking for a sweep. Hull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hull is looking for a kimura but Biggums is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hull to get the leverage.
Hull passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums wants to control but Hull is having none of it.
Hull controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hull dominated that round.
That's time! Hull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biggums moves out of range as Hull throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Biggums.
Hull tries a head kick but it misses.
Hull swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggums.
Hull ducks under a wild hook from Biggums.
Biggums shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hull defends it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hull.
Mike Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biggums's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums takes the fight into the clinch.
Hull wants to break free but Biggums has control.
Hull is trying to break the clinch but Biggums has him pressed against the cage.
Hull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biggums misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hull is trying to push Biggums away but Biggums has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biggums tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Hull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hull has had enough of the clinch but Biggums keeps him there for the moment.
Biggums lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biggums drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hull working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull keeps control of Biggums as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hull wants to break free but Biggums has control.
Biggums wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biggums lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biggums doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biggums swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biggums misses with a knee strike.
Hull tries to break free but Biggums pushes him back against the cage.
Hull blocks a body shot from Biggums.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull is trying to break the clinch but Biggums is controlling him.
Biggums tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Biggums on the inside.
Biggums throws a punch but it's blocked by Hull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Biggums scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biggums lands a body punch.
Biggums misses with some punches.
Hull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Biggums tries to land a knee to the head but Hull blocks with his arms.
Hull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biggums has him pressed against the cage.
Biggums throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hull wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hull is trying to push Biggums away but Biggums has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biggums lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hull tries to break the clinch but Biggums is controlling the position.
Biggums misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biggums using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums has Hull pressed against the cage, preventing Hull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biggums lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biggums is leaning against Hull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Biggums gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biggums missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hull is defending against the submission attempts here by Biggums.
Biggums is just content to waste time from the top position. Hull takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hull looking to control.
Biggums postures up in Hull's guard and throws a big left but Hull blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Biggums misses.
No joy there for Biggums, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Hull is winning the standup battle so far.
Biggums throws a leg kick
and Hull counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hull is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biggums.
Biggums rushes Hull and presses him up against the cage.
Biggums missing with knees to the body.
Biggums prevents Hull from breaking the clinch.
Hull prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hull wants to get back to striking at distance but Biggums won't allow it.
Biggums tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hull's elbow.
Biggums makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hull can't break the clinch.
Hull tries to break free but Biggums pushes him back against the cage.
Hull has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hull.
Hull tries to break the clinch but Biggums is controlling the position.
Biggums keeps control of Hull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biggums lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
Biggums wants the takedown. Hull is fighting it off but Biggums persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hull's guard against the cage.
Biggums with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggums.
Biggums postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hull 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Biggums stands up over Hull, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums postures up.
Biggums throws a big right hand that misses.
Hull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there.
Biggums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hull looking for a sweep. Not yet Hull, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
Biggums stops Hull from standing up.
Biggums throws a big elbow that misses.
Hull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biggums must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biggums keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Hull wants to stand and escape but Biggums is having none of it.
Biggums in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hull keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
Biggums slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull has control of Biggums's left arm, preventing Biggums from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hull scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Hull
and Biggums counters with a nice leg kick.
Hull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hull tries to score with a low kick but Biggums moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggums swings for the body but Hull moves out of range.
Hull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hull throws a lazy head kick
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biggums 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraquinha has chosen The Mamas & The Papas - Dream A Little Dream Of Me as his entrance music. 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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195 lbs
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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
30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelito Barraquinha!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot misses the body punch
and Barraquinha counters with a left to the body.
McDermot throws a body punch but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Barraquinha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDermot.
Barraquinha blocks a jab.
Barraquinha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barraquinha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermot.
McDermot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barraquinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermot swinging wildly here.
Barraquinha closes the distance and clinches.
Barraquinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermot is defending well for now.
McDermot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barraquinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermot avoids it.
Barraquinha misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha blocks an uppercut.
Barraquinha misses with an elbow strike.
Barraquinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barraquinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Barraquinha.
McDermot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barraquinha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barraquinha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barraquinha pushes McDermot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha misses with an elbow strike.
Barraquinha struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermot controls his hands.
Barraquinha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barraquinha misses with an elbow strike.
Barraquinha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDermot tries to stall but Barraquinha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barraquinha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDermot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDermot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barraquinha just leaning against McDermot, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Barraquinha.
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!
McDermot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot trying to land knees to the body.
Barraquinha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDermot managing to block the knees to the body from Barraquinha.
McDermot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barraquinha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDermot misses with some punches.
Barraquinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDermot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barraquinha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Barraquinha.
McDermot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDermot pushes off an throws an elbow but Barraquinha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barraquinha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDermot avoids the elbow strike from Barraquinha, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barraquinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDermot's brow.
McDermot throws a punch but it's blocked by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha looking to throw knees to the head but McDermot is blocking nicely.
Barraquinha throws an elbow that misses.
Barraquinha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barraquinha blocks the elbow strike.
Barraquinha trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barraquinha fails to land.
McDermot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barraquinha avoids it.
McDermot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDermot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermot throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Barraquinha.
A short left from McDermot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDermot, right into the meat.
McDermot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barraquinha on the side of the head.
McDermot moves out of range of the body kick from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDermot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
McDermot looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraquinha is just out of range.
Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
McDermot thumps Barraquinha with a low kick.
Barraquinha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDermot with a jab.
McDermot misses with a low kick.
A cross from McDermot lands.
Barraquinha throws a low kick but McDermot moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barraquinha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot rushes Barraquinha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDermot avoids the elbow strike from Barraquinha, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barraquinha.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDermot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barraquinha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDermot can't find room to land a body shot as Barraquinha controls the action.
McDermot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barraquinha backwards.
Barraquinha blocks an uppercut.
McDermot breaks the clinch.
Barraquinha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barraquinha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pat McDermot is winning the standup battle so far.
Barraquinha keeps McDermot at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha lands with a nice body punch.
Barraquinha throws a front kick that sends McDermot stumbling back into the cage.
Barraquinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barraquinha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermot.
McDermot throws a shot from downtown. Barraquinha moves away and avoids it.
McDermot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDermot swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha lands a leg kick that knocks McDermot off balance momentarily.
Barraquinha checks a low kick from McDermot.
McDermot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barraquinha.
McDermot misses with a straight right.
Barraquinha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDermot has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha misses with a body kick.
Barraquinha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barraquinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermot moves out of range as Barraquinha throws a body kick.
Barraquinha is looking to land body kicks.
Barraquinha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barraquinha as McDermot tries to tie him up.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barraquinha looking to throw knees to the head but McDermot is blocking nicely.
McDermot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barraquinha misses with a head kick.
Barraquinha throws a head kick but McDermot moves out of range.
Barraquinha throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDermot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that misses.
McDermot throws a body kick that misses.
Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDermot 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.
Barraquinha lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermot throws a jab when Barraquinha was well out of range.
Barraquinha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barraquinha misses with a hook. McDermot ducked under it nicely.
McDermot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Barraquinha misses
and McDermot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barraquinha closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot tries to work over Barraquinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDermot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barraquinha avoids it.
McDermot lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Pat McDermot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some bone on bone action there as McDermot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraquinha tries to score with a low kick but McDermot moves his leg out of the way.
McDermot avoids the head kick by Barraquinha.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barraquinha cracks the inside of McDermot's front leg.
Barraquinha scores with a leg kick.
Barraquinha looks for the body kick but McDermot saw that one coming.
McDermot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDermot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermot looks for the body kick but Barraquinha saw that one coming.
A low kick from Barraquinha misses
and McDermot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barraquinha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barraquinha throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDermot swings for the body but Barraquinha moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barraquinha is out of range.
Barraquinha avoids a kick to the body.
McDermot throws a jab but it's blocked by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Barraquinha blocks the leg kick.
McDermot misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barraquinha.
McDermot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDermot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barraquinha is looking to land body kicks.
Barraquinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDermot. That did some damage!
Barraquinha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barraquinha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barraquinha throws a head kick but McDermot moves out of range.
Barraquinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDermot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDermot.
Barraquinha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barraquinha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDermot scrambles back to his feet.
McDermot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barraquinha is out of range and McDermot settles back down.
Barraquinha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barraquinha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barraquinha wants to land a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
Barraquinha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDermot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barraquinha.
McDermot throws a body kick that misses.
Barraquinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot avoids the head kick by Barraquinha.
McDermot connects with the punch.
Nice cross by McDermot.
Barraquinha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDermot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barraquinha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barraquinha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDermot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDermot throws a right hand that Barraquinha ducks under and follows up with a left that Barraquinha also avoids with ease.
Barraquinha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barraquinha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Barraquinha as he connects with a hook.
Barraquinha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barraquinha pushes McDermot away with a front kick.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but McDermot moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as McDermot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDermot misses the shot to the body.
Barraquinha pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDermot is out of range and Barraquinha settles back down.
A head kick misses from Barraquinha.
McDermot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barraquinha throws the kick towards the body but McDermot avoids it.
McDermot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barraquinha looks to throw a body kick
and McDermot counters with a right hand to the body.
Barraquinha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDermot checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barraquinha. McDermot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barraquinha is looking to land body kicks.
Barraquinha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 Pat McDermot.
I think McDermot 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pat McDermot!
Our winner, Pat McDermot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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