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SPNY 170: McCall - Torrance PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kam Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alexisonfire - Mailbox Arson. Seth Zane struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Seth Zane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kam Ba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Zane!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ba looking to pass the guard.
Zane wants to sweep but no luck.
Zane is trying to keep Ba in close.
Our spies down at at Demon's Elite Gym (9 Elite) inform us that Zane has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Kam Ba wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane is trying to keep Ba in close.
Zane wants to hit a switch here but Ba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zane there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zane working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zane turns into him and now he's in Ba's guard.
Ba keeping full guard, as Zane tries to pass.
Ba is looking to stand up but Zane isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane pushes down on Ba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ba is defending against the submission attempts here by Zane.
Zane has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ba defend it? Zane steps over the head and cranks it - Ba is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Zane!
Our winner, Seth Zane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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172 lbs
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187 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayden Slash!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Slash slips the punch.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger cracks Slash with a good jab.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slash is rocked!
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Kruger misses with a shot to the body
and Slash counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Slash has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kruger is trying to keep an underhook but Slash manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kruger looking for subs from the bottom but Slash mounts him!
Kruger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Slash blocks the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Kruger tries to roll over but Slash keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slash pulls his head out easily.
Slash is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger won't allow Slash to pass to mount.
Slash trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Slash lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Slash is very close to passing his half guard.
Slash is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger manages to get to full guard.
Slash trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Slash has his hands clasped together but Kruger extends and breaks Slash's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kruger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinicius Kruger!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinicius Kruger 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarbowsky has chosen Lux Aeterna as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
164 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the leg kick from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skarbowsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mosaddegh.
It looks like Jean Charles Skarbowsky has been cut.
Skarbowsky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mosaddegh misses with the combination.
Skarbowsky misses with a leg kick.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mosaddegh misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosaddegh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mosaddegh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skarbowsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skarbowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skarbowsky.
Mosaddegh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skarbowsky scores with a nice body kick.
Skarbowsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch there but Mosaddegh circles away.
Skarbowsky connects with a leg kick. Mosaddegh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky throws a sloppy head kick and Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
Mosaddegh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mosaddegh stalks Skarbowsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skarbowsky's face. Skarbowsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Skarbowsky is rocked!
Skarbowsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mosaddegh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mosaddegh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mosaddegh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skarbowsky feints and then cracks Mosaddegh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mosaddegh down.
Skarbowsky lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Mosaddegh misses.
Mosaddegh misses with a wild body shot.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch up.
Skarbowsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mosaddegh. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh tries to bum rush Skarbowsky with a series of wild strikes but Skarbowsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarbowsky is just out of range.
Skarbowsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Skarbowsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the body kick from Skarbowsky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that misses.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the body kick from Skarbowsky.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skarbowsky.
A jab from Mosaddegh misses.
Skarbowsky lands a jab to Mosaddegh's midsection.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick but Mosaddegh moves out of range.
Skarbowsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skarbowsky slips a straight right by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skarbowsky thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarbowsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mosaddegh's sensitive parts.
Skarbowsky digs a good hook to Mosaddegh's body.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut.
Mosaddegh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skarbowsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mosaddegh throws out the jab.
Mosaddegh throws a leg kick
and Skarbowsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick from Skarbowsky lands but Mosaddegh takes it in his stride.
Skarbowsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skarbowsky.
Mosaddegh moves out of range as Skarbowsky throws a body kick.
Skarbowsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Mosaddegh throws an off balance right hand
and Mosaddegh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Mosaddegh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosaddegh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skarbowsky scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky misses with a low kick as Mosaddegh jumps back.
Skarbowsky lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skarbowsky, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skarbowsky!
Skarbowsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skarbowsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Skarbowsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mosaddegh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skarbowsky can pounce on him.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook. Skarbowsky ducked under it nicely.
Mosaddegh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skarbowsky. Skarbowsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Mosaddegh throws a big shot that misses.
Skarbowsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skarbowsky wants to land a leg kick but Mosaddegh is out of range.
Good work by Mosaddegh as he checks the leg kick.
Skarbowsky throws a nice head kick!
Skarbowsky throws out a leg kick but Mosaddegh moves out of range and Skarbowsky only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Charles Skarbowsky's cut.
That's time! Mosaddegh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skarbowsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mosaddegh is able to avoid easily.
Skarbowsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mosaddegh rather than just go for the knockout.
Skarbowsky misses with a head kick.
Skarbowsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skarbowsky lands a really nice looking cross but Mosaddegh seems unphased.
Skarbowsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh swats away the attempt to clinch by Skarbowsky.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skarbowsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Skarbowsky.
Mosaddegh thows a body shot but no joy.
Skarbowsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosaddegh blocks a leg kick.
Skarbowsky scores with a push kick.
Skarbowsky throws a sloppy head kick and Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skarbowsky. That's going to slow Mosaddegh down.
Skarbowsky moves into the clinch.
Skarbowsky looking to throw knees to the head but Mosaddegh is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky connects with a knee to the head.
Skarbowsky tries to land a knee to the head but Mosaddegh blocks with his arms.
Skarbowsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skarbowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skarbowsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Mosaddegh in the body.
Mosaddegh tries to bum rush Skarbowsky with a series of wild strikes but Skarbowsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mosaddegh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Skarbowsky connects with a leg kick. Mosaddegh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skarbowsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosaddegh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Skarbowsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mosaddegh throws out the jab.
Skarbowsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Skarbowsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mosaddegh jabs Skarbowsky right on the nose. Skarbowsky blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarbowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosaddegh moves away.
Skarbowsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mosaddegh is able to avoid easily.
Skarbowsky tries to move into range but Mosaddegh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skarbowsky throws a low kick, looking for Mosaddegh's leg but Mosaddegh calmly moves out of range.
Skarbowsky misses with a kick to the body.
Mosaddegh gets tackled into the cage by Skarbowsky. Skarbowsky maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Skarbowsky.
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mosaddegh blocks a head kick by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mosaddegh slips under a jab.
Skarbowsky throws a front kick aimed at Mosaddegh's knee but Mosaddegh avoids it well.
Skarbowsky lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skarbowsky.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a leg kick which misses Mosaddegh's front leg but catches the back leg as Mosaddegh tries to avoid it.
Skarbowsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skarbowsky moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mosaddegh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skarbowsky.
Mosaddegh clobbers Skarbowsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skarbowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosaddegh moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Skarbowsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skarbowsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skarbowsky throws a looping overhand right but Mosaddegh ducks down to avoid it.
Mosaddegh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick but Mosaddegh moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook
and Skarbowsky counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosaddegh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skarbowsky connects with a leg kick. Mosaddegh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skarbowsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skarbowsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Mosaddegh finish him?
That has opened up Jean Charles Skarbowsky's cut even more.
Skarbowsky ducks under a wild hook from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mosaddegh checks a low kick from Skarbowsky.
Mosaddegh dances in with a quick combination. Skarbowsky is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mosaddegh snaps Skarbowsky's head back. Skarbowsky stumbles backwards against the cage. Mosaddegh steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Skarbowsky's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Skarbowsky just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mohsen Mosaddegh!
A relieved looking Mohsen Mosaddegh 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo has chosen Set You Free as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jo Jo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Jo avoids it well.
Jo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
Jo tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jo wants to clinch.
Jo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jo doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Jo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jo moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Jo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jo somewhat.
Christian Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Jo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs feints and as Jo raises his hands in defense, Jacobs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jacobs rolls with it to try and escape but Jo cranks on the arm and Jacobs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Jo!
Jo Jo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hoy Nelson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Snow blocks with his arms.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Snow blocks with his arms.
Nelson'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.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Snow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snow is keeping busy.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snow's face.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Snow's ribcage.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snow looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Snow blocks with his arms.
Snow working aggressively here.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Snow is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Snow gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
Nelson trying to stall but Snow improves his position.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snow's face.
Snow avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Snow letting Nelson take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Nelson stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hoy Nelson.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Nelson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Snow sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson wants to clinch up but Snow keeps it at a distance.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Snow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Snow checks it.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson scores with a head kick.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Snow avoids it.
Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Nelson
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow checks a low kick from Nelson.
Snow rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snow avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Hoy Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson tries to stall but Snow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Snow being controlled against the cage.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson landing knees to the head.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jon Snow's cut even more.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
Nelson has Snow pushed against the cage.
Snow misses with some punches.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson trying to stall but Snow improves his position.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Snow is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Snow 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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snow as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow lands with a left to the head.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson wants to stall.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Snow gets a clinch.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snow's face.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
Snow misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nelson.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Nelson working Snow over with knees to the body.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson working Snow over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson landing knees to the head.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Nelson is stalling here.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nelson obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Snow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Nelson to work.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Snow blocks with his arms.
Nelson trying to stall but Snow improves his position.
A short right from Snow.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson landing knees to the body.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Nelson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow misses with some punches.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Snow blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
Hoy Nelson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Vachon Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madz Ladz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon Ii comes into the arena with Le Petit Poisson blaring out of the sound system. Madz Ladz 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madz Ladz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vachon Ii leaves Ladz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ladz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vachon Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vachon Ii.
Ladz blocks an uppercut.
Ladz is trying to maintain a safe position but Vachon Ii gets an underhook and turns Ladz into the cage.
Ladz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Vachon Ii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vachon Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Vachon Ii.
Vachon Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ladz looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Vachon Ii.
Vachon Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Vachon Ii.
Vachon Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ladz or not.
Vachon Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Vachon Ii.
A short right from Vachon Ii on the inside.
Vachon Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vachon Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Vachon Ii.
Nice body punch from Vachon Ii.
A nice left hand lands by Vachon Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vachon Ii lands a body shot.
Vachon Ii lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Vachon Ii.
Vachon Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladz backwards.
Ladz takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Vachon Ii.
Vachon Ii lands with a left to the head.
Vachon Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Ladz is rocked!
Vachon Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ladz is still on wobbly legs! Can Vachon Ii finish him?
Vachon Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vachon Ii pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Ladz out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Dog Vachon Ii!
Mad Dog Vachon Ii gave a mention to Polar Bear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Stupka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hojo Yoijimbo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupka throws a hook but Yoijimbo blocks it.
Stupka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoijimbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stupka.
Stupka throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoijimbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocco Stupka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Stupka misses
and Yoijimbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Yoijimbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stupka. Yoijimbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoijimbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stupka looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoijimbo is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stupka misses the target.
Stupka misses with a looping left.
Stupka throws a looping overhand right but Yoijimbo ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stupka misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoijimbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stupka.
Hojo Yoijimbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stupka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoijimbo moves away.
Stupka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stupka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoijimbo's waist but Yoijimbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stupka off to one side.
Stupka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoijimbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Stupka.
Stupka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
Stupka throws a jab when Yoijimbo was well out of range.
Stupka throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yoijimbo counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Stupka. That snapped Yoijimbo's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoijimbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stupka throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka swings for the body but Yoijimbo moves out of range.
Stupka throws a hook to the side of Yoijimbo's head but Yoijimbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stupka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoijimbo counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Stupka coming out on top.
Yoijimbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoijimbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stupka misses with a hook
letting Yoijimbo counter with a right hand.
A big right from Stupka misses.
Stupka swings for the body but Yoijimbo moves out of range.
Stupka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yoijimbo counters with a big head kick but Stupka shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupka misses with a body shot.
Stupka shoots for a takedown but Yoijimbo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoijimbo slips under a jab.
Stupka misses with a looping right.
Yoijimbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stupka.
Stupka misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Stupka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stupka misses with a shot to the body
and Yoijimbo counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Stupka misses.
A slow jab from Stupka misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stupka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoijimbo ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
Stupka missing with a left hand there. Yoijimbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stupka tests Yoijimbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Stupka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoijimbo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stupka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Stupka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Stupka throws a hook but Yoijimbo blocks it.
Stupka looks to land a combination but Yoijimbo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Stupka 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.
Stupka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoijimbo.
Stupka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoijimbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stupka looks to land a left hand but Yoijimbo moved out of range nicely.
Stupka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stupka misses with a looping right.
Stupka misses with an uppercut
and Yoijimbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stupka throws a leg kick that misses.
Stupka misses with a hook. Yoijimbo ducked under it nicely.
Stupka throws a hook but Yoijimbo blocks it.
Stupka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoijimbo counters with a low kick, right behind Stupka 's knee.
Stupka takes a swing at Yoijimbo's ribcage but misses.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka looks to land a left hand but Yoijimbo moved out of range nicely.
Stupka fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoijimbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stupka throws out the jab.
Stupka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoijimbo ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
Stupka misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoijimbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stupka thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stupka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stupka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoijimbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoijimbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stupka scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stupka throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoijimbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoijimbo ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
Stupka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stupka tries to bum rush Yoijimbo with a series of wild strikes but Yoijimbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stupka dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoijimbo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Stupka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoijimbo misses with an elbow over the top.
Stupka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoijimbo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoijimbo.
It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.
Yoijimbo looking to throw knees to the head but Stupka is blocking nicely.
Yoijimbo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow inside.
Rocco Stupka's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo throws an elbow that misses.
Stupka takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yoijimbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stupka's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stupka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yoijimbo lands a nice knee to the body.
Yoijimbo drops Stupka with a big knee straight up the middle! Stupka is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stupka throws a leg kick
and Yoijimbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Stupka throws a right and a left that Yoijimbo avoids nicely.
Stupka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoijimbo counters with a body kick that stops Stupka in his tracks momentarily.
Stupka misses with a few strikes there.
Yoijimbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stupka throws out the jab.
Stupka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoijimbo moves away.
Stupka lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo avoids the body shot from Stupka.
Stupka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoijimbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stupka.
A telegraphed right hand from Stupka misses the target.
Stupka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stupka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo moves out of range as Stupka strikes.
Stupka misses with a hook. Yoijimbo ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stupka thows a body shot but no joy.
Stupka misses with a hook. Yoijimbo ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hojo Yoijimbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stupka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoijimbo.
Stupka lands with a hook. Yoijimbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stupka misses with a left hand
and Yoijimbo counters with a low kick, right behind Stupka 's knee.
Stupka misses with a left hand
and Yoijimbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stupka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoijimbo counters with a left to the body.
Stupka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoijimbo swivels and escapes.
Stupka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stupka misses the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stupka misses with an uppercut
and Yoijimbo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stupka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stupka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoijimbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoijimbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoijimbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Stupka misses.
Stupka throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoijimbo.
Stupka connects with a jab.
Stupka digs a good hook to Yoijimbo's body.
Yoijimbo blocks a jab.
Stupka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stupka throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoijimbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stupka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka throws a shot from downtown. Yoijimbo moves away and avoids it.
Stupka swings for the body but Yoijimbo moves out of range.
Stupka throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoijimbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stupka looks to throw the jab but Yoijimbo is out of range.
A jab from Stupka misses.
Stupka throws a jab when Yoijimbo was well out of range.
Stupka misses with a low kick as Yoijimbo jumps back.
The fighters circling - Stupka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stupka looks to throw the jab but Yoijimbo is out of range.
Stupka misses with a hook. Yoijimbo ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stupka misses with a hook
and Yoijimbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stupka's knee momentarily.
Stupka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stupka throws a hook but Yoijimbo blocks it.
Yoijimbo ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
Stupka misses with an uppercut
and Yoijimbo counters with a big head kick but Stupka shrugs it off.
Stupka misses with a body punch
and Yoijimbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocco Stupka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A big left from Stupka misses.
Stupka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stupka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoijimbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupka scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stupka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stupka thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoijimbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stupka.
Stupka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stupka throws a hook to the side of Yoijimbo's head but Yoijimbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stupka misses with a straight right.
Stupka just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stupka just misses with a punch to the body.
Stupka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Stupka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stupka 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Stupka!
Rocco Stupka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiruku Matah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronkite comes to the cage accompanied by Croc song!. Matah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walker the Texas Ranger Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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240 lbs
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Cronkite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiruku Matah!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cronkite with that takedown attempt.
Matah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matah.
Cronkite misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Cronkite has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cronkite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cronkite somewhat.
Matah misses with a low kick.
No luck for Cronkite with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Cronkite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Matah with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cronkite.
Cronkite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matah but Matah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Cronkite. No joy for Matah on that attempt.
Cronkite shoots in looking for a takedown but Matah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cronkite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cronkite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cronkite feints and as Matah raises his hands in defense, Cronkite changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cronkite slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matah moves into full guard.
Cronkite cracks Matah with a solid left hand.
Matah has his foot on Cronkite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cronkite works his way back into a safe position though.
Matah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cronkite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cronkite defends it easily.
Cronkite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matah is keeping the position for now.
Matah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cronkite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronkite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cronkite is looking to work some ground and pound but Matah has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cronkite passes Matah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matah manages to get to full guard.
Cronkite advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cronkite.
Cronkite wants to pass to mount but Matah is defending the position.
Matah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matah.
Cronkite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cronkite defends well.
Matah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cronkite defends it easily.
Cronkite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite postures up in Matah's guard and throws a big left but Matah blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matah working for a triangle but Cronkite defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy inform us that Matah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cronkite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cronkite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cronkite throws a big elbow that misses.
Cronkite slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cronkite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cronkite slips a nice elbow through Matah's hands, connecting with Matah's forehead.
Cronkite lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Melvin Cronkite will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cronkite shoots in for a takedown but Matah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cronkite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matah swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cronkite.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Cronkite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cronkite checks a low kick from Matah.
Matah shoots and misses
and Cronkite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matah keeping moving, preventing Cronkite from controlling successfully.
Cronkite throwing strikes from guard but Matah blocks nicely.
Cronkite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cronkite defends well.
Matah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cronkite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronkite scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cronkite passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cronkite lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cronkite tries to advance to mount but Matah denies him.
Cronkite tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matah is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cronkite thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matah is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cronkite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matah, who protects the arm well.
Cronkite moves into full mount!
Matah regains half guard.
Matah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matah is trying to get back to full guard.
Cronkite lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matah is trying to get back to full guard.
Cronkite thows a huge punch but Matah dodges it nicely.
Cronkite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matah sees it coming and defends easily.
Matah looking for submissions off his back.
Cronkite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite trying to mount his opponent but Matah defends it.
Cronkite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matah defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matah is looking for a sweep. Cronkite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cronkite tries to pass to full mount but Matah defends it.
Matah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matah looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cronkite.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Cronkite dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cronkite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matah sprawls well. Matah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cronkite gets slowly back to his feet.
Matah leaves Cronkite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matah throws a leg kick that misses.
Matah tried to score with a low kick but Cronkite checks it.
Matah misses with a low kick.
Matah goes for a double leg but Cronkite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cronkite continues to drive forward.
Matah successfully pulls guard.
Cronkite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cronkite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cronkite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cronkite.
Cronkite is pushing down on Matah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matah is fighting to maintain full guard but Cronkite has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronkite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matah wants to improve his position but Cronkite is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cronkite lands a nice short elbow.
Cronkite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matah defending well though.
Matah tries to get to full guard but Cronkite has control of the leg.
Cronkite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cronkite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matah manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cronkite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Matah moves into full guard.
Cronkite throws a big elbow that misses.
Cronkite wants to pass the guard but Matah is keeping the position.
Cronkite is working hard here to advance position.
Cronkite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cronkite defends it easily.
Cronkite slips nicely into half guard.
Cronkite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cronkite is working for a kimura but Matah is defending it quite comfortably.
Matah gets full guard.
Cronkite advances to half guard.
Cronkite passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matah!
Matah is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite lands a heavy elbow.
Cronkite looking to control but Matah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cronkite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matah wants to control from the top but Cronkite keeps moving.
Hiruku Matah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Cronkite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cronkite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matah manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Cronkite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cronkite, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Cronkite!
A victorious Melvin Cronkite thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Hiruku Matah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bah!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Conghaile might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Onizuka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nate Dogg - First We Pray. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile throws a body kick that misses.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
O Conghaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Conghaile, right into the meat.
O Conghaile lands a head kick. Onizuka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Shinichi Onizuka has been cut.
O Conghaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Conghaile throws a solid leg kick but Onizuka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Conghaile.
O Conghaile throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Onizuka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Conghaile throws a sloppy head kick and Onizuka moves out of range easily.
Onizuka avoids the body shot from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Conghaile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Conghaile scores with a head kick.
Onizuka fails with the takedown.
Onizuka throws a hook to the side of O Conghaile's head but O Conghaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onizuka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
O Conghaile wants to improve his position but Onizuka is controlling well.
Onizuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Conghaile is just riding it out for now. Onizuka eventually gives up the hold.
O Conghaile is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep. Onizuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Onizuka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been hearing good reports from O Conghaile's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Onizuka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Onizuka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Onizuka controlling the pace.
O Conghaile is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile pushes Onizuka off looking to stand but Onizuka dives back in and keeps control.
O Conghaile regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Conghaile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Conghaile is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Conghaile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Conghaile is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but O Conghaile keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Onizuka passes into half guard.
Onizuka tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Conghaile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Conghaile sees it coming and defends easily.
O Conghaile is trying to stand back up but Onizuka is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin O Conghaile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinichi Onizuka's cut.
That's time! O Conghaile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Onizuka shoots for a double leg takedown but O Conghaile sprawls well. He's pushed Onizuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Conghaile tries to clinch but Onizuka moves out of range.
O Conghaile throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Conghaile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
O Conghaile misses with a straight left.
Onizuka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Conghaile scores with a hook to the body. Onizuka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oisin O Conghaile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Conghaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onizuka was well out of range. Poor timing from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that Onizuka semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Onizuka moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Onizuka.
Sloppy strikes from Onizuka. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
A big right from O Conghaile misses.
Onizuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onizuka jabs O Conghaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oisin O Conghaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Conghaile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Onizuka's head.
Onizuka lands the left hand.
O Conghaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Conghaile sprawls well. O Conghaile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onizuka gets slowly back to his feet.
O Conghaile swats away the attempt to clinch by Onizuka.
Nice straight punches there by Onizuka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onizuka.
O Conghaile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Onizuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Onizuka misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Onizuka avoids the head kick by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
O Conghaile tests Onizuka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Onizuka lands.
Oisin O Conghaile is winning the standup battle so far.
O Conghaile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Onizuka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
Onizuka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from O Conghaile lands but Onizuka takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Conghaile throws a body kick that misses.
Onizuka slips a straight right by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile stuffs the takedown.
Oisin O Conghaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinichi Onizuka.
O Conghaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Onizuka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Onizuka jabs O Conghaile right on the nose. O Conghaile blinks but takes it well.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Onizuka dives in for a single leg takedown but O Conghaile sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
O Conghaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Onizuka.
Onizuka cracks O Conghaile with a good jab.
O Conghaile misses with a series of wild punches.
O Conghaile closes the distance but Onizuka moves to the side
and Onizuka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Conghaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Conghaile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Conghaile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Onizuka moves out of range of the body kick.
O Conghaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Conghaile throws a body kick that misses.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Onizuka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Onizuka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Onizuka misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Conghaile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Conghaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Onizuka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Oisin O Conghaile will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Onizuka connects with a body shot that sends O Conghaile's belly button to the back.
Onizuka misses with the combination.
Onizuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Conghaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Onizuka.
Onizuka ducks under a wild hook from O Conghaile.
Onizuka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile misses with a body shot.
O Conghaile throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Conghaile misses with a body kick.
Onizuka drives through with a takedown into O Conghaile's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Onizuka drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Conghaile looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Conghaile looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Conghaile!
Onizuka is not content to let O Conghaile control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Onizuka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Onizuka is looking for a sweep.
Onizuka wants to control but O Conghaile postures up.
Onizuka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Conghaile haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shinichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onizuka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Onizuka is not content to let O Conghaile control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Conghaile thows a huge punch but Onizuka dodges it nicely.
O Conghaile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Conghaile wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
Onizuka wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Conghaile not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Onizuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Onizuka is defending against the submission attempts here by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile is keen to just control but Onizuka is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile trying to mount his opponent but Onizuka defends it.
O Conghaile is trying to control the action in half guard but Onizuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Onizuka blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conghaile.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onizuka has his hands clasped together around O Conghaile's back. He's all about the action.
Onizuka is looking for a sweep. O Conghaile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Onizuka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Onizuka.
O Conghaile wants to stand but Onizuka is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka working for a triangle but O Conghaile defends it easily.
O Conghaile would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onizuka is trying to hold O Conghaile in close to prevent damage but O Conghaile has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onizuka is not content to let O Conghaile control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shinichi Onizuka just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! O Conghaile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Onizuka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Conghaile can pounce on him.
O Conghaile throws a right hand that misses
and Onizuka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Onizuka.
O Conghaile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Conghaile looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Onizuka won't allow O Conghaile to sweep him here.
Onizuka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but O Conghaile manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Onizuka trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onizuka is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Onizuka forces his way into half guard.
Onizuka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Onizuka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Conghaile is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile is defending against the submission attempts here by Onizuka.
Onizuka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Conghaile is looking to improve his position.
Onizuka is trying to control. O Conghaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to full guard.
Onizuka is pressing down on O Conghaile's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Conghaile is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka trying to control the action but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.
O Conghaile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Onizuka is working away from the top position though.
Onizuka is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to full guard.
O Conghaile is defending against the submission attempts here by Onizuka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is looking to advance position but O Conghaile won't allow it.
O Conghaile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Onizuka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Onizuka trying to control from half guard but O Conghaile is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Conghaile manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onizuka tries to free his leg and advance position but O Conghaile is retaining full guard.
O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Onizuka pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
O Conghaile throws a wild body kick that Onizuka sees coming a mile off.
Onizuka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onizuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onizuka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Conghaile's head.
O Conghaile throws a sloppy head kick and Onizuka moves out of range easily.
Onizuka shoots in but no luck this time.
Onizuka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Onizuka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Onizuka does it's job there.
Onizuka fails with the takedown.
O Conghaile throws the kick towards the body but Onizuka avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka slips under a jab.
Onizuka lands with a hook. O Conghaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Conghaile cracks the inside of Onizuka's front leg.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Conghaile scores with a kick to the body.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Onizuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Conghaile is fending him off so far but Onizuka persists. Nope, O Conghaile circles away and we're back to standing.
Oisin O Conghaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinichi Onizuka.
Onizuka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Onizuka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Conghaile.
O Conghaile lands with a straight right. Onizuka didn't see that one coming.
Onizuka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O Conghaile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onizuka. O Conghaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Conghaile throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onizuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Onizuka moves out of range.
Onizuka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Conghaile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onizuka avoids the head kick by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile feints and then cracks Onizuka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Onizuka down.
Onizuka throws a body punch but O Conghaile moves out of range.
Onizuka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Conghailes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Onizuka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Conghaile's guard.
Onizuka postures up.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile looking for a guillotine here but Onizuka defends easily.
Onizuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O Conghaile is looking to reverse the position.
Onizuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Conghaile keeps working.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka controls the position.
O Conghaile is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Onizuka.
O Conghaile wants to control the action here but instead Onizuka manages to pass to full mount!
Onizuka tries to control but O Conghaile wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Conghaile regains half guard.
Onizuka is keen to just control but O Conghaile is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oisin O Conghaile.
I think O Conghaile 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oisin O Conghaile!
During a confident post fight interview, Oisin O Conghaile 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 Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Torrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker. Torrance comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Strobe - I'm a man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Torrance!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrance lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torrance darts in and clinches McCall up against the cage.
Torrance lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Torrance misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torrance.
Torrance lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
McCall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Torrance can't find room to land a body shot as McCall controls the action.
Torrance lands with a left to the head.
Torrance throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCalls head.
Torrance lands with a short shot to the head.
Torrance struggles to land a body shot inside as McCall controls his hands.
Torrance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torrance takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall slips under a jab.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCall misses with a kick to the body.
Jack Torrance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torrance moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Torrance lands with a good body shot.
Torrance smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Torrance doesn't manage to clinch there - McCall circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torrance working aggressively here.
McCall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Torrance lands with a light punch inside.
Torrance leaning against his opponent.
Torrance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torrance tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Torrance back against the cage.
Torrance throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torrance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall has picked Torrance up - he's going for a ride! McCall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torrance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCall wants to control but Torrance is keeping him busy.
McCall throwing shots but Torrance is blocking nicely.
Torrance blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCall.
McCall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torrance defending well though.
Torrance is trying to stand up here but McCall is controlling him well.
McCall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torrance has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is looking to take a break and control but Torrance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCall is just content to waste time from the top position. Torrance takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McCall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torrance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCall stopping the sweep attempt from Torrance.
McCall 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrance wants to stand up but McCall is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Torrance dominated that round.
That's time! McCall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Torrance blocks the leg kick.
McCall misses with a low kick.
Torrance misses with an uppercut. McCall saw that one coming.
Torrance stuns McCall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCall avoids the body shot from Torrance.
Jack Torrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrance is looking to clinch.
Torrance tries to clinch up.
McCall swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrance.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrance was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McCall.
Torrance tries to clinch but McCall moves out of range.
Torrance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall tries to land a leg kick but Torrance saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrance. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrance falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torrance's knee momentarily.
McCall slips under a jab.
McCall slips under a jab from Torrance.
McCall shoots in for a double leg but Torrance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from McCall misses.
Torrance has managed to clinch.
Torrance works on McCall's body with a couple of short punches.
Torrance misses with a punch to the body.
Torrance misses with the head strike.
Torrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torrance lands a damaging elbow.
McCall throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrance.
McCall lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall blocking some punches.
McCall tries to work over Torrance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCall misses with the head strike.
Torrance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCall avoiding damage.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torrance working aggressively here.
Torrance has a couple of punches blocked by McCall.
McCall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Torrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCall wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torrance is working McCall over against the cage.
Torrance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCall stalling in the clinch but Torrance improves position.
McCall gets through Torrance's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Torrance.
Torrance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCall misses with some punches.
McCall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCall blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Torrance fails to land.
Torrance pushes off an throws an elbow but McCall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrance misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCall lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCall throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrance.
Torrance misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrance lands with a light punch inside.
Torrance lands an uppercut.
Jack Torrance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torrance lands a left hand.
Torrance gets through McCall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torrance lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to McCall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McCall stalling in the clinch but Torrance improves position.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torrance tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Torrance back against the cage.
McCall misses with a punch to the body.
Torrance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Torrance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCall looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston McCall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall struggles to land a body shot inside as Torrance controls his hands.
Torrance struggles to land a body shot inside as McCall controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Torrance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Torrance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCall moves away.
Torrance misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from McCall.
Torrance moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
The fighters circling - McCall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrance lands with a hook. McCall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torrance misses with a looping right.
A big right from Torrance misses.
A head kick misses from McCall.
Torrance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torrance missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torrance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torrance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall misses with a body kick.
McCall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torrance punishes McCall's body with a nice straight punch.
McCall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torrance is looking to clinch.
Torrance misses with a looping right.
Jack Torrance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torrance tries to clinch but McCall moves out of range.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from McCall.
Torrance swinging wildly here.
McCall throws a body punch but Torrance moves out of range.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrance throws a lazy right hand but McCall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torrance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torrance lands a body punch.
McCall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCall is working Torrance over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torrance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Torrance.
Torrance blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McCall as the two fighters clinch.
Torrance can't find room to land a body shot as McCall controls the action.
Torrance controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Torrance.
Nice body punch from McCall - that landed with a thud.
Winston McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is trying to break the clinch but Torrance is controlling him.
McCall blocks a body shot from Torrance.
Torrance prevents a body shot from McCall.
Jack Torrance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCall blocking some punches.
McCall misses with the head strike.
Come on McCall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCall lands a shoulder strike.
Torrance misses with a punch to the body.
McCall lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torrance.
McCall working aggressively here.
McCall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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!
McCall misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall lands a hook that snaps the head of Torrance backwards.
Torrance throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
McCall throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrance.
Torrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston McCall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torrance 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Torrance!
Jack Torrance opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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