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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Meighen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Drennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drennan's choice of entrance music: Illy-oi!. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Meighen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gary Drennan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meighen tries to clinch there but Drennan circles away.
Meighen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drennan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meighen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drennan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gary Drennan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drennan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meighen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drennan.
Meighen throws a sloppy head kick and Drennan moves out of range easily.
Drennan blocks a head kick by Meighen.
Meighen tries to clinch but Drennan is having none of it.
Meighen wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Drennan as he connects with a hook.
Meighen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drennan throws a shot from downtown. Meighen moves away and avoids it.
Drennan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meighen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drennan.
Drennan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drennan lands an uppercut, right on the button! Meighen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Drennan!
Gary Drennan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Firebird Designs, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin blocks a jab.
Marciano darts in and clinches Turpin up against the cage.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Turpin blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marciano pushes Turpin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpin is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body.
Turpin misses with the head strike.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
Turpin gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turpin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Turpin blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpin's elbow.
Marciano missing with knees to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpin.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marciano pushes Turpin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Turpin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano looking to throw knees to the head but Turpin is blocking nicely.
A short left from Turpin.
Turpin throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turpin blocks it with crossed arms.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Turpin.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Turpin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Turpin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpin struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but Turpin blocks with his arms.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpin prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Turpin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpin stalling.
Marciano pushes Turpin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano tries to work over Turpin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpin misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turpin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Turpin.
Turpin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
Turpin slowing the pace effectively.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Marciano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
Turpin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marciano's head backwards.
Marciano scores with a punch to the head.
Raphael Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano thows a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marciano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marciano.
Turpin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Turpin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Turpin. Beautiful body shot.
Marciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turpin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marciano throws a push kick but Turpin slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano throws a jab when Turpin was well out of range.
Turpin scores with a shot to the body.
Turpin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Marciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turpin lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Marciano.
Turpin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marciano. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turpin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Turpin slips the punch.
Turpin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Turpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turpin lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Marciano tenderised Turpin's leg. Turpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Turpin both land. Nice combination.
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Marciano - just one landing.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano thumps Turpin with a low kick.
Turpin misses with a leg kick.
Turpin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks.
Turpin throws a chopping leg kick but Marciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turpin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin is looking to wear down Marciano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Turpin off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano tests Turpin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano punishes Turpin's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Turpin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano throws a lazy body kick
and Turpin counters with a nice body shot.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raphael Marciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Turpin's ribs.
Turpin lands a glancing blow to the side of Marciano's head.
Nice shot lands for Marciano.
Turpin lands a jab.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Turpin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turpin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turpin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Turpin.
Turpin tries to land a front kick but Marciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Turpin swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Turpin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marciano.
Turpin misses with a body kick.
Turpin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turpin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raphael Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turpin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Turpin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turpin lands with a good body shot.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Turpin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turpin misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Turpin tries a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano tries to clinch but Turpin moves out of range.
A combination from Turpin does no damage.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing.
Marciano has closed the distance and engaged Turpin in a clinch.
Turpin misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Turpin avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin effectively controlling the action here.
Turpin takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Marciano.
Marciano slows down the pace here.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpin avoiding damage.
Turpin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Turpin avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Turpin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpin.
Marciano pushes Turpin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin stalling in the clinch but Marciano improves position.
Turpin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turpin struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Turpin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Turpin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Marciano throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpin.
Turpin controlling the action here for a moment.
Turpin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marciano 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Marciano!
An intense looking Raphael Marciano took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Don, Leo get up here! No one crosses our family and gets out alive. No black mark on the Marciano family name goes unanswered!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BeeJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BeeJay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Protacio Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a series of punches but Jawo moves out of range.
That kick from Penn tenderised Jawo's leg. Jawo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jawo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jawo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn takes a swing at Jawo's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Penn.
Nice shot by Jawo.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jawo.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Jawo.
Nice jab there from Jawo.
Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Jawo counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jawo closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jawo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo tries to land knees in the clinch but Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Penn wants to break free but Jawo has control.
Still in the clinch, Jawo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jawo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jawo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jawo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jawo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jawo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Jawo taking a breather.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Jawo is controlling him.
Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jawo has him pressed against the cage.
Penn prevents a body shot from Jawo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jawo.
Jawo lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Jawo lands with a right to the head.
Jawo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jawo gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jawo tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jawo lands a knee to the body.
Penn wants to stall.
Jawo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jawo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Jawo avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Jawo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Jawo.
Jawo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jawo working aggressively here.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jawo has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jawo as Penn tries to tie him up.
Jawo lands an elbow inside.
Jawo pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Jawo.
Penn prevents a body shot from Jawo.
Jawo has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jawo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo needs to keep his hands up - Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Penn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jawo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Jawo is out of range.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jawo scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BeeJay Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
Penn throws a series of punches but Jawo avoids them all with ease.
Jawo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jawo.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Jawo slips under a jab.
Jawo blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Protacio Jawo 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.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Jawo's head but Jawo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Penn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jawo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Jawo misses with a body shot.
Penn scores with a jab.
Jawo slips a jab from Penn.
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jawo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jawo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn misses with an uppercut
letting Jawo counter with a right hand.
Jawo throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn misses with an uppercut
letting Jawo counter with a right hand.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Jawo saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Jawo moves away from the strike by Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Jawo's head but Jawo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jawo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jawo.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jawo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn. Penn obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jawo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn scores with a hook.
Jawo lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jawo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jawo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Jawo cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jawo counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Jawo is out of range.
Jawo slips a jab from Penn.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn slips under a jab.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Jawo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jawo moves away from the strike by Penn.
Jawo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jawo.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Jawo tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jawo defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but Jawo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jawo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jawo pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jawo throws a head punch that misses.
Jawo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jawo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Jawo.
A short body shot lands from Jawo as the two fighters clinch.
Jawo tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Jawo back against the cage.
Jawo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jawo throws an elbow but it misses.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jawo wants to stall.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jawo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jawo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jawo up against the cage.
Penn tries to circle away but Jawo has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Jawo, against the cage.
Jawo lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jawo throws an elbow but misses.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Jawo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Protacio Jawo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jawo.
Jawo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Jawo misses.
Penn tests Jawo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Jawo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Jawo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jawo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Jawo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jawo. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jawo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jawo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Jawo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jawo eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jawo.
Penn lands a jab.
A big left from Penn misses.
Jawo wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Jawo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jose Protacio Jawo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jawo finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Jawo misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
BeeJay Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn swings for the body but Jawo moves out of range.
BeeJay Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Jawo.
Jawo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Jawo has managed to clinch.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jawo won't allow it.
Penn tries to circle away but Jawo has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Jawo.
Jawo prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Penn tries to circle away but Jawo has him pinned against the cage.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Jawo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Jawo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jawo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn is trying to stall.
Penn is trying to push Jawo away but Jawo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
BeeJay Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jawo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Protacio Jawo!
A relieved looking Jose Protacio Jawo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ky's choice of entrance music: TIAMAT - Gaia. Gaia Ky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
33 - 18 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaia Ky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
David takes a swing at Ky's ribcage but misses.
David gets a takedown into half guard.
David is thwarting Ky's attempts to control the position.
Ky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
Ky is trying to stand up here but David is controlling him well.
Ky wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David not landing any meaningful shots this time.
David throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
David trying to control the action but Ky is working from the bottom.
Ky is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David trying to control but he's not successful this time.
David with good strikes from the mount here!
David prevents Ky from getting the reversal.
David has control of Ky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ky is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
David with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
David breaks from Ky's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ky is wriggling around trying to escape.
David lands a couple of good shots and Ky has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky wants to escape the position.
David misses with an elbow to the head.
David patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
David is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ky has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ky holding both David 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ky grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David misses with punches from the back.
Ky is trying to remain composed but David is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ky turns into David and is now in his guard.
David trying to control the position here.
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky is one step ahead there.
David keeping moving, preventing Ky from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David pulls Ky in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gaia Ky wasn't active enough on the ground.
David slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
David throws a looping overhand right but Ky ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
David looks to land a left hand but Ky moved out of range nicely.
Ky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ky throws out the jab.
Ky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ky misses with a series of wild punches.
Ky drives through and clinches with David against the cage.
Ky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ky misses with a wild body shot.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ky's sensitive parts.
Ky has David up against the cage in a clinch.
Ky breaks the clinch.
Ky thows a leg kick but David checks it
and David counters with a takedown into side control.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David working away.
David 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.
Ky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked David off and has taken his back!
David wants to control his opponent's hands but Ky gets his hands free.
David turns into Ky and is now in his guard.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky is retaining full guard.
Ky controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ky wants to stand and escape but David is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky is keeping the position for now.
Melekh David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky scrambles and gets back to his feet.
David fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
David is looking to chop away at Ky's legs.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ky misses.
Ky moves out of range of the body kick.
Ky thows a leg kick but David checks it
and David counters with a nice double leg into guard.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard.
David looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
David is looking to control Ky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can David avoid being mounted?
David works his way to full guard. Good work.
David trying to control the position.
David pulls Ky in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David controls Ky momentarily but Ky frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Melekh David wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky.
Ky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
Ky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
David moves out of range of the strikes.
David lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ky.
Ky scores with a hook to the body. David takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ky scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.
Ky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
Ky swinging wildly here.
Ky tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
David lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ky backs up against the cage.
David circles away from the clinch attempt.
David closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on David's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Ky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
David is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ky looks calm but he's in trouble here. David gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ky is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! David lets go of the hold and Ky can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melekh David!
Melekh David thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - It's A Hard Life. Crabby Jef is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Madd Skillz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
198 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crabby Jef checks it well.
Riley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crabby Jef blocks a leg kick.
Riley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crabby Jef lands a body shot.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crabby Jef moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley throws a leg kick that misses.
Riley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crabby Jef lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riley at a distance.
Riley misses with a body punch
and Crabby Jef counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Crabby Jef from controlling successfully.
Crabby Jef throws a strike but Riley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley won't allow Crabby Jef to sweep him here.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Crabby Jef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crabby Jef keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Riley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crabby Jef is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control from the top but Crabby Jef keeps moving.
Crabby Jef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riley manages to get himself to full guard.
Riley has Crabby Jef pulled in close to control his posture.
Crabby Jef won't allow Riley to sweep him here.
Crabby Jef tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley is pulling down on Crabby Jef's head to control his posture.
Riley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crabby Jef!
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to control but Crabby Jef wriggling away.
Riley controlling from mount.
Crabby Jef tries to hold on but Riley postures up.
Crabby Jef is looking to get to half guard.
Crabby Jef slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crabby Jef regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crabby Jef keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Crabby Jef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crabby Jef has his hands on Riley's head, controlling the position.
Riley controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley wants to control from the top but Crabby Jef keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dj Crabby Jef will probably get the nod.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley cracks the inside of Crabby Jef's front leg.
Riley thows a leg kick but Crabby Jef checks it
and Crabby Jef counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley pulls Crabby Jef in close to his closed guard and prevents Crabby Jef from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crabby Jef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley 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.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Crabby Jef from controlling successfully.
Riley has control of Crabby Jef's left arm, preventing Crabby Jef from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronnie Riley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riley throws a push kick but Crabby Jef slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabby Jef ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Riley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crabby Jef's head backwards.
Riley tries to move into range but Crabby Jef moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crabby Jef shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense.
Riley misses with a straight left.
Crabby Jef misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crabby Jef, as that shot connected.
Riley swings for the body but Crabby Jef moves out of range.
Riley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crabby Jef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riley checks it well.
Riley connects with 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!
Good work by Riley as he checks the leg kick.
Crabby Jef cracks Riley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crabby Jef gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crabby Jef on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
A left lands for Crabby Jef.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Crabby Jef saw that one coming.
Riley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crabby Jef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Riley misses
and Crabby Jef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Riley ducks right into an uppercut from Crabby Jef.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crabby Jef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riley connects with a leg kick. Crabby Jef looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ronnie Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabby Jef throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crabby Jef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crabby Jef lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef works Riley's body with a nice hook.
Crabby Jef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley throws a push kick but Crabby Jef slaps the foot to one side.
Riley takes a swing at Crabby Jef's ribcage but misses.
Riley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crabby Jef checks it well.
Crabby Jef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Riley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Riley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crabby Jef keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riley throws a hook but Crabby Jef avoids it easily.
Riley tries to work over Crabby Jef's front leg with a kick but Crabby Jef checks it.
Riley throws a leg kick
and Crabby Jef counters with an outside leg kick.
Crabby Jef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crabby Jef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Crabby Jef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crabby Jef throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Crabby Jef moves out of range of the body kick from Riley.
Riley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crabby Jef fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
Crabby Jef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crabby Jef finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
Crabby Jef moves away from the strike by Riley.
Crabby Jef showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crabby Jef moves away from the strike by Riley.
Ronnie Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crabby Jef.
Riley is looking to chop away at Crabby Jef's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Riley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Crabby Jef.
Riley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crabby Jef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riley walks into a stiff left hand from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef moves out of range as Riley throws a body kick.
Riley connects with a leg kick. Crabby Jef looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riley scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Crabby Jef. Beautiful body shot.
Crabby Jef tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crabby Jef throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
Crabby Jef on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crabby Jef is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crabby Jef scores with a nice strike.
Riley wants to clinch.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Riley as he connects with a hook.
Riley tried to score with a low kick but Crabby Jef checks it.
Crabby Jef slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riley throws a leg kick which misses Crabby Jef's front leg but catches the back leg as Crabby Jef tries to avoid it.
Riley misses with a right hand
and Crabby Jef counters with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crabby Jef, as that shot connected.
Riley slips under a jab from Crabby Jef.
An inside leg kick from Riley misses.
Crabby Jef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Crabby Jef circles away.
Riley thuds his shin into the meat of Crabby Jef's side.
Riley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crabby Jef is out of range and Riley settles back down.
Crabby Jef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley defending well as Crabby Jef loads up on a big left hand.
Riley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Crabby Jef lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley is looking to chop away at Crabby Jef's legs.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crabby Jef.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crabby Jef keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crabby Jef with a hook.
Crabby Jef shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Crabby Jef keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crabby Jef bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riley.
Crabby Jef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riley can pounce on him.
Crabby Jef takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Riley.
Crabby Jef checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riley.
Riley throws a head kick that Crabby Jef semi-blocks.
Crabby Jef lands with an overhand left.
Riley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley cracks the inside of Crabby Jef's front leg.
Crabby Jef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riley can pounce on him.
Riley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crabby Jef scores with a hook to the body. Riley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crabby Jef has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crabby Jef's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Crabby Jef saw that one coming.
Crabby Jef throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Riley misses.
Crabby Jef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Crabby Jef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crabby Jef misses with a body shot.
Riley missing with a left hand there. Crabby Jef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crabby Jef lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riley throws a head kick but Crabby Jef moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crabby Jef lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Crabby Jef.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riley. That's going to slow Crabby Jef down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronnie Riley!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronnie Riley 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barretto has chosen Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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174 lbs
33 - 11 - 0 |
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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
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roque Barretto!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barretto on the side of the head.
Batson tries to score with a low kick but Barretto moves his leg out of the way.
Batson misses with a leg kick.
Batson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barretto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barretto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Barretto.
A slow jab from Barretto misses its intended target.
Batson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barretto takes the fight into the clinch.
Barretto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barretto digs a right hand underneath Batson's ribcage. Batson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batson has Barretto pushed against the cage.
Barretto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barretto misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson digs a right hand into Barretto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barretto's gas tank.
Barretto misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batson.
Batson misses with some punches.
Barretto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batson's elbow.
Batson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batson.
Barretto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barretto looking to throw knees to the head but Batson is blocking nicely.
Barretto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Batson or not.
Barretto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Batson is struggling to control the position.
Barretto misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Barretto.
Batson is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barretto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barretto prevents a body shot from Batson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batson.
Batson looking to slow down the pace here.
Barretto has a couple of punches blocked by Batson.
Batson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Batson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barretto.
Batson has Barretto pressed against the cage.
Batson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barretto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto tries to land a knee to the head but Batson blocks with his arms.
Barretto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barretto.
A nice left hand lands by Batson.
Batson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barretto is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barretto.
Batson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Batson.
Barretto is rocked!
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!
Batson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barretto is still on wobbly legs! Can Batson finish him?
Barretto letting Batson take a breather here.
Barretto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batson creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barretto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barretto drops to his knees and Batson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Batson!
Bill Batson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Betlach is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Higher Ground. Vevrin Betlach will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach is looking to slow Näkäräinen down with leg kicks.
Betlach wants to clinch.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Betlach is just out of range.
Näkäräinen takes a swing at Betlach's ribcage but misses.
Betlach throws a jab when Näkäräinen was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Betlach.
Näkäräinen checks a low kick from Betlach.
Betlach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Betlach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Näkäräinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Betlach on his heels. He'll look to pass Betlach's guard now, I'm sure.
Betlach keeping full guard, as Näkäräinen tries to pass.
Näkäräinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Betlach trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Betlach is retaining full guard.
Betlach keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Betlach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Näkäräinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Näkäräinen 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.
Betlach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Betlach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Betlach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Betlach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Betlach moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Näkäräinen.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Betlach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Näkäräinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Betlach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Näkäräinen wants to control from the top but Betlach keeps moving.
Betlach trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Näkäräinen wants to pass the guard but Betlach is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vevrin Betlach hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Näkäräinen scores with a three punch combo!
Betlach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Betlach pinned against the cage. Betlach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Betlach connects with a leg kick. Näkäräinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Näkäräinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Betlach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Näkäräinen is out of range and Betlach settles back down.
Betlach throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it.
Betlach checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betlach was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Betlach scores with a leg kick.
Näkäräinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Betlach sprawls well. He's pushed Näkäräinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Betlach is looking to clinch.
Pikku Näkäräinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Betlach.
Betlach throws a leg kick which misses Näkäräinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Näkäräinen tries to avoid it.
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!
Betlach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Näkäräinen on the side of the head.
Betlach throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Näkäräinen
and Betlach counters with a good low kick that Näkäräinen was not able to check.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach tries a low kick but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Näkäräinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betlach connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vevrin Betlach will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Näkäräinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Betlach which made him look bad.
Betlach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Betlach keeping full guard, as Näkäräinen tries to pass.
Näkäräinen cracks Betlach with a solid left hand.
Näkäräinen looking to sit in guard and control but Betlach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Betlach wants to pass the guard but Näkäräinen is keeping the position.
Betlach landing with the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Betlach is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Betlach throws a big elbow that misses.
Näkäräinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Betlach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Betlach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Betlach forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betlach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Betlach trying to control the action but Näkäräinen is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen gets back to full guard.
Betlach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Betlach trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betlach stopping the sweep attempt from Näkäräinen.
Betlach stays in close to Näkäräinen's body and controls the position.
Betlach throws a big elbow that misses.
Betlach throws a big right hand that misses.
Betlach wants to control from the top but Näkäräinen keeps moving.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vevrin Betlach.
Näkäräinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Betlach fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Näkäräinen checks it well.
Näkäräinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Betlach's head.
A combination from Betlach does no damage.
Näkäräinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Betlach is just out of range.
Betlach tries to land a leg kick but Näkäräinen saw it coming and moves away.
Betlach thuds his right hand into Näkäräinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Näkäräinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Näkäräinen lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Betlach did well to prevent Näkäräinen getting side control.
Pikku Näkäräinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Näkäräinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Betlach takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Näkäräinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Näkäräinen throwing strikes from guard but Betlach blocks nicely.
Betlach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Näkäräinen wants to pass the guard but Betlach is keeping the position.
Betlach controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Betlach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vevrin Betlach wasn't active enough on the ground.
That kick from Näkäräinen tenderised Betlach's leg. Betlach is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vevrin Betlach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Näkäräinen shoots in for a double leg but Betlach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Betlach wants to clinch up but Näkäräinen keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Näkäräinen with that takedown attempt.
Näkäräinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Betlach.
Näkäräinen throws a hook to the side of Betlach's head but Betlach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betlach misses the shot to the body.
Betlach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Näkäräinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Betlach throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it.
Näkäräinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Betlach counters with a straight right hand.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Näkäräinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Näkäräinen.
Betlach is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Näkäräinen. That snapped Betlach's head back.
Betlach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Näkäräinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Näkäräinen thumps Betlach with a low kick.
Näkäräinen throws the kick towards the body but Betlach avoids it.
Näkäräinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Näkäräinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Betlach counters with an inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Betlach lands a big head kick that sends Näkäräinen tumbling to the mat! Betlach takes a step backwards and waves Näkäräinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Pikku Näkäräinen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betlach connects with a leg kick. Näkäräinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Betlach moves away.
Betlach circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Näkäräinen drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Betlach follows Näkäräinen to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vevrin Betlach!
Vevrin Betlach made sure to mention his sponsor, Ultra Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFinnigan has chosen My Drunken Irish Dad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
245 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
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29
285 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey McFinnigan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFinnigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punani was well out of range. Poor timing from McFinnigan.
Punani misses with a hook. McFinnigan ducked under it nicely.
McFinnigan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Punani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Punani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McFinnigan throws a lazy right hand but Punani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFinnigan moves in looking to clinch but Punani pushes him off.
Punani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McFinnigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mickey McFinnigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFinnigan misses with an attempted mid kick.
McFinnigan thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. McFinnigan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani moves out of range of the body kick.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFinnigan.
McFinnigan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Punani's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani looks for a takedown but McFinnigan sprawls well.
Punani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punani shoots in for a takedown but McFinnigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Punani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFinnigan. That did some damage!
Punani stalks McFinnigan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFinnigan's face. McFinnigan staggers backwards, shaken.
McFinnigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punani clinches.
McFinnigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFinnigan tries to circle away but Punani has him pinned against the cage.
McFinnigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Punani goes for a takedown in the clinch but McFinnigan prevents it.
Punani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Punani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punani blocking some punches.
A short right from Punani.
A short left from Punani.
Punani tries to throw a body punch but McFinnigan avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
McFinnigan tries a body shot but Punani blocks it.
McFinnigan tries to throw a body punch but Punani avoids it by throwing McFinnigan back against the cage.
McFinnigan lands with a right to the head.
Punani blocks a body shot from McFinnigan.
Punani blocking some punches.
McFinnigan lands a shot to the body.
McFinnigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
Punani blocking some punches.
McFinnigan takes a shot to the head.
Punani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punani lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFinnigan backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McFinnigan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani is working McFinnigan over against the cage.
McFinnigan blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Punani.
McFinnigan tries to break free but Punani pushes him back against the cage.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
Punani gets through McFinnigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFinnigan wants to get back to striking at distance but Punani won't allow it.
McFinnigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
McFinnigan is leaning against Punani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFinnigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFinnigan lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani lands an uppercut.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFinnigan misses with the head strike.
McFinnigan breaks from the clinch.
McFinnigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFinnigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan avoids the head kick by Punani.
McFinnigan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punani. That did some damage!
McFinnigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punani fails with the takedown
and McFinnigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Punani is breathing heavily.
McFinnigan scores with a push kick.
McFinnigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McFinnigan throws a head kick that misses.
Punani swings for the body but McFinnigan moves out of range.
Punani throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani misses with a body shot.
Punani misses with a straight right.
McFinnigan lands a glancing blow to the side of Punani's head.
Punani misses with a left hand
and McFinnigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McFinnigan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McFinnigan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFinnigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punani tries to throw a body punch but McFinnigan avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage.
McFinnigan manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from McFinnigan misses its intended target.
McFinnigan throws a predictable looking body shot
so Punani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McFinnigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFinnigan wants to sweep here but Punani controlling him for the moment.
Punani is looking to work some ground and pound but McFinnigan has wrist control.
McFinnigan wants to hit a switch here but Punani passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McFinnigan there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani avoids the attempt from McFinnigan to control.
Punani breaks from McFinnigan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Punani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McFinnigan is looking to escape.
McFinnigan tries to lock up and control but Punani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Punani with a couple of short strikes.
Punani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McFinnigan is looking to escape.
McFinnigan wants to hold on but Punani pushes him away.
Punani lands a big elbow.
McFinnigan tries to hold on but Punani postures up.
Punani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Punani punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Punani lands a big elbow.
Punani trying to control but McFinnigan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Punani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Harry Punani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFinnigan tries to hold on but Punani postures up.
McFinnigan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Punani unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McFinnigan wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Punani celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Punani!
Harry Punani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock's entrance music is You're Blind. A fine choice. Guy has chosen Old Spice Guy Intro as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock scores with a sloppy right hand. Guy should have avoided that one.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Murdock misses its intended target.
Guy throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
The Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Matt Murdock has been cut.
Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murdock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy lands a high kick!
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy throws a leg kick but Murdock moved away.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Guy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but Guy saw it coming and moves away.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Murdock. Beautiful body shot.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Guy jumps back.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Guy throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Guy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guy scores with the left hand. Murdock knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock walks into a jab.
Guy thows a leg kick but Murdock checks it
and Murdock counters with a leg kick.
Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murdock momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Guy.
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a shoot takedown. Guy fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murdock preventing the sweep.
Murdock postures up in Guy's guard and throws a big left but Guy blocks it.
Murdock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murdock with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Murdock throws an elbow that misses. Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murdock's guard. Nice move by Guy!
Murdock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to get up but he can't break Murdock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murdock trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Guy wants to get up but he can't break Murdock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Murdock wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Guy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murdock, up you get!
Murdock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guy's head.
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murdock.
Murdock misses with the body kick
and Guy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Guy.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Guy's head.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Murdock blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock cracks Guy with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Murdock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdock circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock jabs at Guy's body.
A big right from Guy misses.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
Murdock thows a body shot but no joy.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murdock - the referee stops the clock and Guy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murdock. Guy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Murdock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murdock throws a front kick that sends Guy stumbling back into the cage.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a big head kick but Guy shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murdock.
Guy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guy swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock moves into the clinch successfully.
Guy tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy misses with some punches.
Murdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Guy's head.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
Murdock pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Guy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murdock digs a right hand underneath Guy's ribcage. Guy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Guy tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Guy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy blocking some punches.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Murdock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Guy.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
Murdock wants a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Nice body punch from Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Guy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Murdock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guy.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Murdock misses with a kick to the body.
Murdock scores with a shot to the body.
Guy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murdock's head backwards.
Guy scores with a punch to the head.
Murdock misses with the combination.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy misses with a head kick.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Murdock.
Murdock moves forwards but Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guy lands with a good body shot.
Guy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Murdock.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a single leg into guard. Guy didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdock trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Murdock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murdock won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Murdock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matt Murdock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murdock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murdock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murdock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murdock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murdock works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Murdock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murdock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Murdock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murdock is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Murdock from controlling successfully.
Murdock throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Murdock wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guy controls Murdock momentarily but Murdock frees himself.
Murdock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock passes Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guy wants to control but Murdock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guy scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murdock is looking to chop away at Guy's legs.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Guy lands an overhand right.
Murdock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Murdock's head.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Guy moved away.
Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Guy moves forwards but Murdock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guy doesn't seem bothered though.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Guy takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Guy misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Guy both land. Nice combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murdock. Guy shrugs it off though.
Matt Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guy throws a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Guy moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guy lands a slapping body shot.
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Guy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murdock finds it's way round the side to connect with Guy's head.
Murdock throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Guy throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murdock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guy throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Guy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy scores with a punch to the head.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Guy.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy works over Murdock's head and body with a nice combination.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock had his way with The Guy in that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murdock scores with a kick to the body.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
A short left from Murdock.
Guy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy pushes Murdock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Guy lands a nice knee 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!
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Murdock's ribcage. Murdock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Guy.
Guy cracks Murdock with a nice body shot.
Guy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Guy.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Murdock tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy pushes Murdock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
The Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy misses with some punches.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murdock's face.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Murdock's ribcage. Murdock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Guy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Guy.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy blocking some punches.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Guy.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Guy presses Murdock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murdock.
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!
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Guy scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Guy.
A right hook to the body lands for Guy.
Guy pushes Murdock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Guy.
Guy tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
A short left from Guy.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Murdock avoiding damage as Guy throws knees to the body.
Guy lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Guy as the two fighters clinch.
Guy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock lands a right hand.
Guy pushes Murdock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Guy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guy cracks Murdock with a nice body shot.
Guy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Murdock!
Matt Murdock retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Matt Murdock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Din's entrance music is قنب هندي. A fine choice. Sturd has chosen T.I. - Yeah You Know as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Din misses with a right hand
and Sturd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
al Din tries to work over Sturd's front leg with a kick but Sturd checks it.
Sturd avoids the body shot from al Din.
al Din looks to land a body kick but Sturd moved away.
al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
al Din throws a solid leg kick but Sturd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at al Din.
A telegraphed right hand from al Din misses the target.
Sturd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd is just out of range.
al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Jason Sturd has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sturd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
al Din connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as al Din throws out the jab.
Sturd wants to land a leg kick but al Din is out of range.
al Din wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
al Din tries a low kick but Sturd avoids it.
Sturd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before al Din has time to react.
Sturd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
al Din defending well as Sturd loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd avoids the head kick by al Din.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd digs a good hook to al Din's body.
al Din fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
al Din cracks a nice hook into Sturd's ribs.
Sturd misses with a wild body shot.
al Din lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd's sensitive parts.
al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Sturd misses with a body kick.
al Din throws the kick towards the body but Sturd avoids it.
al Din misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Sturd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
al Din working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd.
Sturd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of al Din's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as al Din holds on and takes a little breather.
Sturd with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Din looking for a guillotine here but Sturd defends easily.
al Din can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sturd controls the pace.
Let's hope that Sturd has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
al Din looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturd trying to control but al Din is working from the bottom.
Sturd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. al Din swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Sturd was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sturd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
al Din throws a wild body kick that Sturd sees coming a mile off.
al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
al Din tries to work over Sturd's front leg with a kick but Sturd checks it.
Sturd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but al Din manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from al Din misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
al Din shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd misses with a wild body shot.
al Din thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taj al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
That's time! al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
al Din connects with a leg kick. Sturd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd misses with a double jab.
al Din misses with a head kick.
al Din lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sturd can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from al Din and Sturd drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by al Din.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taj al Din!
Taj al Din retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Taj al Din thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jason Sturd was interviewed post fight and said 'No shame in losing to the best, thank you for the opportunity Taj, it was an honor to face you for the belt.'.
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