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SPNY 97: Shimizu - Turilli PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikolaj Zgola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Hardison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardison has chosen Get Low as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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131 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikolaj Zgola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Hardison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardison shoots in for a double leg but Zgola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hardison is thwarting Zgola's attempts to control the position.
Zgola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zgola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zgola looking for submissions off his back.
Hardison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zgola defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardison lands a nice short elbow.
Zgola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardison pulls his head out easily.
Zgola tries to roll over but Hardison keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison trying to control from half guard but Zgola is working away.
Hardison looks to land a strike but Zgola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zgola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hardison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zgola has momentary wrist control but Hardison slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zgola is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hardison has his hands clasped together but Zgola extends an breaks Hardison's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zgola.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikolaj Zgola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rj McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by Overkill. McLovin has chosen Nas - Etherl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Clay Wilkinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rj McLovin's chin.
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216 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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201 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rj McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but McLovin keeps moving.
McLovin has an active guard here but Wilkinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Wilkinson is looking to take a break and control but McLovin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkinson trying to mount his opponent but McLovin defends it.
Wilkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilkinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to control the pace but McLovin is squirming around nicely.
Wilkinson prevents McLovin from getting the reversal.
McLovin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wilkinson.
McLovin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilkinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McLovin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLovin keeps working.
McLovin is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilkinson is trying to control but can't.
McLovin prevents Wilkinson from improving his position.
Wilkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkinson won't allow McLovin to pass to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wilkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McLovin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McLovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilkinson, right into the meat.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick.
McLovin throws a jab when Wilkinson was well out of range.
Wilkinson throws a nice looking combination but McLovin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilkinson avoids the body shot from McLovin.
Wilkinson clinches.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLovin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilkinson avoids it.
McLovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLovin tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLovin tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
McLovin misses with a body punch.
Wilkinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLovin's face.
Wilkinson landing knees to the head.
Wilkinson successfully pulls guard.
Wilkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLovin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLovin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLovin defends it easily.
Wilkinson is looking for a triangle but McLovin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilkinson looking to control.
Wilkinson wants to sweep here but McLovin controlling him for the moment.
Wilkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkinson has McLovin pulled in close to control his posture.
McLovin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson dominated that 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.
McLovin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A shot to the liver by McLovin. Beautiful body shot.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but McLovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clay Wilkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkinson stops McLovin from getting back to his feet.
Wilkinson works his way into full mount!
Wilkinson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson has control of McLovin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLovin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wilkinson. What's that going to do exactly?
McLovin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wilkinson controlling his opponent.
McLovin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McLovin working to try and regain half guard.
Wilkinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McLovin wants to hold on but Wilkinson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is looking to get to half guard.
Wilkinson wants to control the pace but McLovin is squirming around nicely.
McLovin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McLovin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson advances position into side control!
McLovin is trying to improve his position.
McLovin is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson wants to control but McLovin is keeping him busy.
McLovin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLovin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McLovin has escaped the position, nice work there.
McLovin is trying to control Wilkinson's posture but Wilkinson avoids it.
McLovin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wilkinson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wilkinson controlling the pace for now.
Wilkinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to finish this one by submission but McLovin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wilkinson controlling from mount.
Wilkinson wants to control the pace but McLovin is squirming around nicely.
McLovin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson 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!
Wilkinson wants to clinch.
Wilkinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilkinson dives in and grabs McLovin's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLovin pushes down on Wilkinson's head and hops out.
Clay Wilkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkinson shoots in and bounces McLovin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
McLovin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilkinson stacks McLovin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilkinson!
Wilkinson works to advance to full mount. McLovin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McLovin is squirming around, avoiding Wilkinson's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McLovin is looking to improve his position but Wilkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McLovin is working to get back to half guard.
Wilkinson content just to control the position here.
Wilkinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McLovin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wilkinson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McLovin tries to hold on but Wilkinson postures up.
McLovin working to try and regain half guard.
Wilkinson tries to control but McLovin wriggling away.
McLovin is trying to escape the mount.
Wilkinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McLovin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson works to advance to full mount. McLovin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilkinson controlling the pace for now.
McLovin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLovin is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilkinson is working for a guillotine from mount but McLovin frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking to control but McLovin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilkinson looking to ground and pound but McLovin is blocking nicely.
Wilkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLovin can do to turn this around?
McLovin tries to hold on but Wilkinson postures up.
McLovin is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilkinson has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLovin blocking the ground and pound.
Wilkinson looking to control but McLovin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson punching from mount but McLovin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilkinson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Wilkinson!
An out of breath Clay Wilkinson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madz Ladz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel comes to the cage accompanied by A Portuguesa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madz Ladz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel closes the distance and clinches up with Ladz, looking for a takedown. Manel pushes Ladz against the cage but Ladz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manel wants to control from the top but Ladz keeps moving.
Manel throwing strikes but missing.
Manel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ladz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manel is looking to work some ground and pound but Ladz has wrist control.
Ladz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel trying to control but Ladz is working from the bottom.
Ladz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manel trying to control but Ladz is working from the bottom.
Manel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ladz wants to stand but Manel is controlling the position.
Manel content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ladz swivels and escapes.
Toni Manel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladz stuffs the takedown attempt from Manel. Manel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Manel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ladz closes the distance and clinches up with Manel, looking for a takedown. Ladz pushes Manel against the cage but Manel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manel misses with a takedown
and Ladz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manel!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manel parries the strikes from Ladz easily there. Ladz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manel to escape.
Manel can't do much from the bottom here.
Manel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Ladz.
Ladz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Manel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Manel to regain full guard.
Manel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ladz trying to control from the bottom.
Manel works his way into side control.
Manel with the ground and pound but Ladz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ladz pushes Manel off looking to stand but Manel dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ladz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ladz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ladz gets full guard.
Ladz controls Manel momentarily but Manel frees himself.
Manel distracts Ladz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ladz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Manel has passed into side control.
Manel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ladz is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ladz is looking to regain half guard here but Manel keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Manel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ladz tries to sprawl out of it but Manel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ladz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manel shoots in and drives through. Ladz sprawls well.
Manel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ladz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manel somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Manel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manel has a takedown stuffed.
Manel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ladz shoots in for a takedown but Manel shows good takedown defense.
Manel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ladz circles away.
Ladz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manel defends it nicely.
Manel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ladz tries to sprawl out of it but Manel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ladz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel shoots in for a takedown but Ladz shows good takedown defense.
Ladz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manel.
Manel fails to land the takedown.
Manel stuffs the takedown attempt from Ladz. Ladz gets slowly back to his feet.
Manel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ladz circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ladz as Manel shoots in.
Manel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ladz defends it nicely.
Manel gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Manel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ladz trying to control here.
Manel is looking to take a break and control but Ladz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ladz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel is just content to waste time from the top position. Ladz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Manel postures up in Ladz's guard and throws a big left but Ladz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manel is in close to Ladz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ladz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manel looking to pass the guard.
Manel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ladz's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ladz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladz looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladz keeping full guard, as Manel tries to pass.
Manel prevents Ladz from getting back to his feet.
Ladz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Madz Ladz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ladz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manel.
Madz Ladz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ladz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ladz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Manel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ladz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ladz somewhat.
Ladz tries for a takedown but Manel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ladz counters with a takedown into side control.
Manel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ladz in side control, throwing shots but Manel defends.
Manel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Manel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Manel there.
Ladz is looking for a sweep. Manel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manel 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manel in particular looking to stall.
Manel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ladz's head.
Ladz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manel is working away from the top position though.
Manel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ladz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ladz somewhat.
Toni Manel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madz Ladz.
Manel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ladz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ladz fails with the takedown
and Manel counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladz is trying to get back to half guard.
Manel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toni Manel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manel working the ground and pound.
Ladz is not content to let Manel control the position.
Ladz is trying to buck Manel off.
Manel landing a few strikes.
Manel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ladz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Toni Manel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ladz's face as Manel controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ladz prevents Manel from moving into mount.
Manel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ladz to see if he's OK.
Manel wants to control but Ladz is keeping him busy.
Ladz is trying to control Manel's posture but Manel avoids it.
Madz Ladz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Manel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manel 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Manel!
After winning the bout, Toni Manel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Malapitan's choice of entrance music: My Time is Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
148 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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32
140 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Malapitan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malapitan blocks a jab.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Malapitan counters with a two punch combo.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Malapitan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malapitan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clark is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malapitan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark won't allow Malapitan to pass to mount.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malapitan on the ground.
Clark is trying to control but can't.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malapitan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malapitan wants to pass to mount but Clark is defending the position.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark wants to control but Malapitan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malapitan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malapitan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clark is just riding it out for now. Malapitan eventually gives up the hold.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malapitan is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malapitan 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.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
Clark is doing well to control the position and prevent Malapitan from advancing to side control.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malapitan is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Malapitan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malapitan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malapitan lands strikes from half guard.
Clark is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clark's thigh. Clark counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Malapitan tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malapitan backs up against the cage.
Malapitan is rocked!
It looks like Dmonray Malapitan has been cut.
Jack Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a right and a left that Malapitan avoids nicely.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Malapitan moves away and avoids it.
Malapitan seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Malapitan moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark tries to bum rush Malapitan with a series of wild strikes but Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark misses with a double jab
and Malapitan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Malapitan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malapitan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Malapitan wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malapitan landing strikes from the mount.
Clark taking shots to the head.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malapitan lands a heavy elbow.
Clark is rocked!
Malapitan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Clark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malapitan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Malapitan! Clark is hurt baaadly! Malapitan is firing away with more strikes - Clark is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmonray Malapitan!
Dmonray Malapitan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen God & Guns as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
184 lbs
12 - 8 - 2 |
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34
180 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boston throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Boston delivers a nice body kick.
Boston throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Boston punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Boston scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Boston tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Boston tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boston throws a wild body kick that Matthews sees coming a mile off.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Matthews blocks the low kick.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Boston avoids it well.
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Boston scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Boston.
Bradley Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Boston scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Boston.
Boston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Boston is looking to land body kicks.
Boston misses with a wild combination.
Boston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boston delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
A jab from Boston finds it's way through Matthews's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boston. That's going to slow Matthews down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands a glancing blow to the side of Matthews's head.
Boston throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Boston looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Boston lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boston.
Bradley Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Boston.
Boston misses with a straight left.
Matthews moves forwards but Boston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boston thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boston.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Boston catches Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boston.
Boston moves out of range of the strikes.
Boston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick there by Boston.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston lands with a nice combination. Matthews backs away looking to recover.
Boston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boston tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boston is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Boston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matthewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boston scores with a head kick. Matthews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crunch! Boston slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
Boston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boston throws a head kick that Matthews semi-blocks.
Matthews is rocked!
Boston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Boston finish him?
Boston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Boston throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Matthews's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Boston lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bradley Boston!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Boston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy McLure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Goldenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLure kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Simpsons Theme Song. Goldenberg has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still D.R.E. as his entrance music. Abdullah Goldenberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
303 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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30
300 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy McLure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Goldenberg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLure wants to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Goldenberg has knocked McLure down with a huge combo! Goldenberg steps away and waves a wobbly McLure back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Troy McLure has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLure moves into the clinch.
Goldenberg working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McLure.
McLure lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLure pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldenberg grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! McLure takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Goldenberg cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdullah Goldenberg!
Abdullah Goldenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight . Karalis has chosen High Hopes by Pink Floyd as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
178 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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31
175 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalis checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Karalis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barksdale.
Alysian Karalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Karalis lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Karalis.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Barksdale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karalis walks into a stiff left hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karalis can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Karalis blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barksdale. That's going to slow Karalis down.
Karalis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Barksdale blocks the low kick.
Barksdale moves into the clinch.
Barksdale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karalis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karalis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karalis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karalis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karalis misses with some punches.
Barksdale prevents a body shot from Karalis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karalis scores with a punch to the head.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Karalis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
A low kick from Karalis is predictable there
and Karalis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barksdale.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Karalis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karalis.
A solid body kick from Barksdale.
Karalis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barksdale feints and then cracks Karalis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karalis down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Karalis misses its intended target.
Karalis misses with a shot to the body
and Barksdale counters with a low kick, right behind Karalis 's knee.
Karalis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karalis misses with a double jab
and Karalis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karalis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Karalis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barksdale.
Karalis walks into a left hand.
Barksdale 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.
Karalis throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Karalis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karalis 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.
Barksdale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barksdale.
Barksdale clinches with his opponent.
Barksdale landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Barksdale.
Karalis misses with the head strike.
Barksdale lands an uppercut.
Karalis misses with some punches.
A short left from Barksdale.
Karalis takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karalis avoids it.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
Barksdale displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karalis up against the cage.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Barksdale.
Karalis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barksdale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karalis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barksdale.
Barksdale managing to block the knees to the body from Karalis.
Barksdale lands a nice uppercut.
Karalis blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barksdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karalis's brow.
Barksdale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karalis throws a punch but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
Karalis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barksdale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karalis backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale lands a shoulder strike.
Karalis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis struggles to land a body shot inside as Barksdale controls his hands.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow.
Karalis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karalis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barksdale.
Karalis misses with a body punch.
Karalis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
Karalis tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barksdale.
Barksdale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karalis's defenses.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow.
Karalis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karalis is trying to break the clinch but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Karalis struggles to land a body shot inside as Barksdale controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
Karalis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karalis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karalis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside that Karalis shrugs off.
It looks like Alysian Karalis has been cut.
Karalis misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alysian Karalis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barksdale tries a low kick but Karalis avoids it.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Karalis's front leg but catches the back leg as Karalis tries to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karalis.
Avon Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barksdale cracks Karalis with an open hand slap.
Barksdale throws a front kick that sends Karalis stumbling back into the cage.
Karalis moves into the clinch successfully.
Karalis avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karalis tries to land knees in the clinch but Barksdale avoids the damage to the body.
Karalis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karalis throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Barksdale throws a head kick that Karalis semi-blocks.
Karalis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karalis scores with a decent looking hook.
Karalis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barksdale - that will leave a mark!
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Karalis misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis looks to throw the jab but Barksdale is out of range.
Karalis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale slips under a jab.
Karalis misses with an uppercut.
Karalis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Karalis misses.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Karalis.
Barksdale is looking to chop away at Karalis's legs.
Barksdale defending well as Karalis loads up on a big left hand.
Karalis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barksdale counters with a left to the body.
Barksdale lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karalis takes a step back to recover.
Karalis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barksdale. That one must have hurt.
Karalis is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Barksdale. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Karalis misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karalis throws a leg kick but Barksdale checks it.
Barksdale lands a really nice looking cross but Karalis seems unphased.
Karalis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barksdale.
Karalis throws a leg kick
and Barksdale counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a straight right. Karalis didn't see that one coming.
Barksdale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Karalis.
Barksdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karalis.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Karalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barksdale fakes the leg kick and cracks Karalis in the body.
Barksdale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karalis.
Karalis misses with a leg kick
and Barksdale moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Barksdale.
Karalis lands with a left to the head.
Karalis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barksdale.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Karalis 's eye.
Barksdale avoiding damage as Karalis throws knees to the body.
Karalis blocks an elbow strike.
Barksdale looking to slow down the pace here.
Barksdale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barksdale tries to land knees in the clinch but Karalis avoids the damage to the body.
Karalis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barksdale.
Barksdale missing with knees to the body.
Barksdale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karalis misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Barksdale.
Karalis misses with a punch to the body.
Karalis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barksdale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karalis misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barksdale throws an elbow but misses.
Karalis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barksdale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barksdale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karalis tries to land knees in the clinch but Barksdale avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karalis landing knees to the body.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
Barksdale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barksdale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barksdale lands with a right to the head.
Karalis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karalis tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale lands a body shot.
Barksdale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karalis wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barksdale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karalis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alysian Karalis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karalis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barksdale under the eye.
Karalis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Karalis misses.
Karalis avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
A big right from Karalis misses.
Barksdale thumps Karalis with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barksdale.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Karalis.
Karalis throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Karalis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barksdale, right into the meat.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karalis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Karalis.
Barksdale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karalis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karalis throws a punch but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barksdale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karalis's defenses.
Barksdale lands with a left to the head.
Karalis trying to land knees to the body.
Barksdale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karalis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Barksdale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karalis's defenses.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karalis avoids it.
Karalis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barksdale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karalis swings wildly with an uppercut but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karalis is rocked!
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Karalis 's eye.
Alysian Karalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karalis is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barksdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karalis's brow.
Karalis seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karalis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karalis lands a jab to Barksdale's midsection.
Karalis throws a combination that misses
letting Barksdale counter with a right hand.
Karalis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Karalis coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Barksdale.
Karalis tried to score with a low kick but Barksdale checks it.
A big right from Karalis misses.
Barksdale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karalis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Karalis misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barksdale checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barksdale as he connects with a hook.
Barksdale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis misses with a leg kick
and Barksdale counters with a good, hard body kick but Karalis shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Barksdale as he connects with a hook.
Barksdale thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karalis if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Barksdale. That snapped Karalis's head back.
Karalis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karalis can do to turn this around?
Barksdale lands a front kick.
Barksdale avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karalis misses with a right hand
and Barksdale counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karalis's sensitive parts.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Barksdale blocks the leg kick.
Karalis misses with an uppercut
and Barksdale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
Karalis misses with a low kick as Barksdale jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Barksdale.
Barksdale's corner calls for a 1-2. Barksdale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karalis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Barksdale thuds his shin into the meat of Karalis's side.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Karalis moved away.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Karalis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Karalis's leg. Karalis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karalis.
Barksdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karalis's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis lands the left hand.
Barksdale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karalis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Barksdale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barksdale 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
A very excited looking Avon Barksdale 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby comes to the cage accompanied by International Players Anthem. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rauno Repomies!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Repomies.
Repomies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doby blocks a low kick nicely.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doby takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Repomies tenderised Doby's leg. Doby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Repomies moves into range and clinches up with Doby.
Repomies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doby jabs Repomies right on the nose. Repomies blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from Repomies misses.
Repomies scoring well with a low kick there.
Repomies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doby misses with a few strikes there.
Repomies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doby.
Jab by Repomies.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repomies connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Repomies.
Repomies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doby is out of range and Repomies settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Repomies's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Repomies is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doby is stalling in the full guard.
Repomies keeping full guard, as Doby tries to pass.
Repomies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Repomies keeping moving, preventing Doby from controlling successfully.
Repomies pulls Doby in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Repomies throws a head kick but Doby moves out of range.
Doby jabs Repomies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Doby moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Repomies.
Good standup being displayed there by Doby as he connects with a hook.
Doby looks to land a left hand but Repomies moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Repomies - that will leave a mark!
Repomies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses.
Repomies tries to score with a low kick but Doby moves his leg out of the way.
Doby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Repomies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby blocks the body kick.
Rauno Repomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doby shoots in but Repomies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repomies blocks a jab.
Repomies connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Doby as he checks the leg kick.
Doby tries to close the distance and clinch but Repomies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Repomies is looking to slow Doby down with leg kicks.
Repomies lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doby takes a step back to recover.
Doby avoids the body shot from Repomies.
Doby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Repomies.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Doby moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Repomies throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doby's head.
Horrible takedown by Doby or perhaps it was just good defense by Repomies which made him look bad.
Repomies moves out of range of the strikes.
Doby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Repomies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Repomies rushes Doby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doby fails to pull guard.
Repomies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Repomies misses with a punch on the inside.
Repomies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doby is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repomies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Repomies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Repomies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doby or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that 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.
Repomies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Repomies lands with a light punch inside.
Doby jumps guard but Repomies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Repomies lands a shoulder strike.
Repomies just leaning against Doby, taking a breather.
Repomies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Repomies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Repomies walks away with a smile on his face. Doby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Repomies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Repomies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Repomies wants to slow Doby down by chopping away at his legs.
Repomies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doby.
Doby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Repomies lands with a slapping head kick.
Repomies lands the left hand.
Repomies stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies ducks under a wild hook from Doby.
Rauno Repomies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repomies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Repomies lands a glancing blow to the side of Doby's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Repomies.
Doby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Repomies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Repomies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Repomies.
Nice sprawl there from Repomies as Doby shoots in.
Doby moves out of range of the body kick.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Doby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Repomies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Repomies is predictable there
and Doby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Repomies wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby wants to control from the top but Repomies keeps moving.
Repomies is adopting a defensive guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doby misses with an uppercut.
Doby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Repomies feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doby's calf.
Doby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doby moves out of range of the body kick from Repomies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands a head kick. Doby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Repomies.
Repomies throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Repomies connects with an inside leg kick.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rauno Repomies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Repomies misses with the combination.
Repomies motions for Doby to come forward. Repomies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Doby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doby feints a jab promting Repomies to slip. Doby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Repomies slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Doby shoots in looking for a takedown but Repomies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Repomies throws a leg kick
and Doby counters with a shoot takedown. Repomies fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doby is looking to work some ground and pound but Repomies has wrist control.
Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but Repomies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Repomies looking to control.
Repomies wants to stand up but Doby is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repomies is pulling down on Doby's head. It's preventing any offense from Doby, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rauno Repomies.
Doby has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rauno Repomies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Repomies connects with a leg kick. Doby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Repomies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Repomies. No joy for Doby on that attempt.
Rauno Repomies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doby is looking to chop away at Repomies's legs.
Repomies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Repomies throws a head kick that half lands.
Repomies takes the fight into the clinch.
Doby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doby jumps guard but Repomies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doby jumps into guard, dragging Repomies to the mat.
Repomies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Repomies has managed to get both his arms back between Doby's legs - danger averted.
Doby controls Repomies momentarily but Repomies frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Repomies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doby looking for a guillotine here but Repomies defends easily.
Doby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Repomies is one step ahead there.
Repomies stands and throws Doby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Repomies is looking to take a break and control but Doby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shane Doby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby tries to buck Repomies off but Repomies is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Repomies swings around for an armbar but Doby sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Repomies's guard.
Repomies wants to stand and escape but Doby is having none of it.
Repomies looking for a sweep. Not yet Repomies, not yet.
Shane Doby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Repomies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Doby cracks Repomies with a solid left hand.
Doby trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Repomies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doby is one step ahead there.
Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but Repomies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Repomies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Repomies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby won't allow Repomies to sweep him here.
Rauno Repomies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doby trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Repomies is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doby is controlling him.
Doby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Repomies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Repomies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doby stops Repomies from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Repomies keeping full guard, as Doby tries to pass.
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 Shane Doby.
I think Repomies 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Repomies!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satosari comes to the cage accompanied by Primo Victoria. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Berric Dondarrion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dondarrion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dondarrion throws a combination that misses
and Satosari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dondarrion connects with a nice looking jab.
Dondarrion avoids the head kick by Satosari.
Satosari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dondarrion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satosari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Satosari lands with an uppercut that bounces Dondarrion off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Berric Dondarrion has been cut.
Dondarrion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dondarrion loads up on a big right hand but Satosari slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dondarrion takes a swing at Satosari's ribcage but misses.
Dondarrion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Satosari's head backwards.
Satosari clinches up against the cage.
Satosari throws an elbow but it misses.
Dondarrion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dondarrion tries a body shot but Satosari blocks it.
Dondarrion throws a punch but it's blocked by Satosari.
Satosari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Satosari tries to break the clinch but Dondarrion is controlling the position.
Satosari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari is looking to land body kicks.
Dondarrion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Satosari.
Satosari tries to clinch up but Dondarrion circles away and keeps his distance.
Satosari defending well as Dondarrion loads up on a big left hand.
Satosari blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Satosari.
Satosari tries to close the distance and clinch but Dondarrion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dondarrion swings for the body but Satosari moves out of range.
A combination from Dondarrion does no damage.
Satosari checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dondarrion.
Dondarrion lands the left hand.
Dondarrion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dondarrion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Satosari blocks the low kick.
Satosari avoids the body shot from Dondarrion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dondarrion there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dondarrion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Satosari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dondarrion throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick by Satosari - that's a beauty! Dondarrion is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Satosari can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anti Satosari!
Anti Satosari took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turilli has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turilli throws a chopping leg kick but Shimizu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turilli moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Turilli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimizu circles away quickly and effectively.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Luca Turilli has been cut.
A jab from Turilli misses.
Turilli moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Turilli.
Turilli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turilli blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turilli lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turilli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turilli as Shimizu tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Turilli.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turilli pushes Shimizu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
Turilli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu digs a right hand into Turilli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turilli's gas tank.
Turilli presses Shimizu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turilli tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Shimizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turilli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
Turilli letting Shimizu take a breather here.
Turilli lands a nice uppercut.
Turilli tries to work over Shimizu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turilli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimizu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turilli has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Shimizu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turilli drives through and clinches with Shimizu against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Turilli misses with a punch to the body.
Turilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Turilli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Turilli.
Turilli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turilli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
A hook to the body from Turilli.
Shimizu is breathing heavily.
Turilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Turilli.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Turilli blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Turilli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turilli misses with a knee strike.
Turilli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shimizu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turilli tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Turilli back against the cage.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turilli lands with a right to the head.
Turilli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shimizu or not.
Come on Shimizu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turilli blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Turilli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turilli lands a nice knee to the body.
Turilli working Shimizu over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu takes a shot to the head.
Turilli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Turilli controls the action.
Turilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turilli landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kazuyuki Shimizu has been cut.
Turilli can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Turilli is working Shimizu over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Turilli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turilli can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Turilli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shimizu.
Shimizu has a couple of punches blocked by Turilli.
Turilli lands a left hand.
Shimizu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shimizu lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Turilli.
Shimizu managing to block the knees to the body from Turilli.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turilli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turilli tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turilli trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Turilli 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.
Shimizu thumps Turilli with a low kick.
Turilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Turilli misses.
Turilli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimizu.
Shimizu connects with a looping right hand.
Turilli thows a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu works Turilli's body with a nice hook.
Turilli scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Turilli.
Shimizu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turilli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shimizu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turilli takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimizu throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turilli connects with a solid leg kick.
Shimizu motions for Turilli to come forward. Shimizu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turilli is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Shimizu with a nice cross.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the head.
Shimizu's corner calls for a 1-2. Shimizu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turilli wants to clinch.
Turilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimizu.
Turilli takes one to the side of the head.
Turilli swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shimizu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Shimizu - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu misses with a low kick.
Shimizu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turilli.
Shimizu misses with a low kick.
Turilli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shimizu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shimizu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turilli loads up on a big right hand but Shimizu slips the punch.
Good shot there by Shimizu.
Shimizu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turilli counters with a straight right hand.
Shimizu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shimizu jabs at Turilli's body.
Turilli scores with a shot to the body.
Shimizu's corner calls for a 1-2. Shimizu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu connects with the punch.
Turilli tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turilli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shimizu misses with a left hand
and Turilli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turilli misses with a hook.
Shimizu walks into a stiff left hand from Turilli.
Shimizu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Turilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimizu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Turilli slips a jab from Shimizu.
Turilli clinches up with Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage.
Turilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turilli pushes Shimizu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turilli effectively controlling the action here.
Turilli misses with a knee strike.
Shimizu has had enough of the clinch but Turilli keeps him there for the moment.
Turilli misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Turilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turilli pushes Shimizu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
Turilli scores with a hook to the body.
Turilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shimizu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Turilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Turilli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shimizu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimizu throws a shot from downtown. Turilli moves away and avoids it.
Turilli lands a nice hook to Shimizu's body. Shimizu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimizu throws a good cross that connects.
Turilli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimizu at a distance.
Turilli swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu connects with a single shot there.
Turilli tries to clinch up but Shimizu circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Turilli coming out on top.
Turilli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shimizu rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Turilli there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turilli tries to clinch up.
Jab from Turilli.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turilli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut is getting worse.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turilli.
Shimizu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turilli.
Shimizu throws a right hand that misses
and Turilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Shimizu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimizu clobbers Turilli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shimizu seems to have got his legs back now.
Turilli checks a leg kick.
Turilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turilli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Turilli's shoulder, as Turilli tries to avoid the shot.
Turilli ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Kazuyuki Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu dodges the punch combination from Turilli.
Turilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
Turilli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shimizu under the eye.
Shimizu fakes the leg kick and cracks Turilli in the body.
Turilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turilli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Turilli.
Nice body punch from Turilli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Turilli.
Turilli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimizu connects with a solid leg kick.
Turilli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu keeps the fight on the outside.
Turilli connects with a jab.
Shimizu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turilli avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
Turilli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shimizu misses with a hook
and Turilli counters with a thumping low kick.
Turilli blocks the body kick.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Turilli does no damage.
Shimizu misses with a body shot.
Turilli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.
Turilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca Turilli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turilli tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
Shimizu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu trying to control the position but instead, Turilli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shimizu into the cage.
Shimizu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimizu lands with a light punch inside.
Turilli looking to throw knees to the head but Shimizu is blocking nicely.
Turilli lands a body punch.
Turilli lands a shoulder strike.
Turilli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luca Turilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turilli working Shimizu over with knees to the body.
Turilli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turilli digs a right hand into Shimizu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shimizu's gas tank.
Turilli misses with a body punch.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Turilli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Turilli as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Turilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turilli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Turilli!
Luca Turilli managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's All 160, into his post fight interview.
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