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AD256: Hang 'em High PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Pena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Pena!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pena is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Pena circles away and we're back to standing.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pena throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Pena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Pena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Law goes for a double leg but Pena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pena continues to drive forward.
Pena lets loose with a powerful body kick. Law will feel that in the morning.
Dragan Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena works over Law's head and body with a nice combination.
Pena misses with a straight right.
Pena sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Law to the ground! Pena dives into full mount looking to finish!
Law is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Law is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pena stands up from mount. Strange move.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pena counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Pena!
A less than humble Javier Pena misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dragan Law spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever, I feel sorry for the next guy i'm fighting as he'll see HELL!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by The Mechanic. Charlie Luciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luciano.
It looks like Charlie Luciano has been cut.
Nilsson wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Nilsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Nilsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been informed that Nilsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nilsson misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano lands a jab.
Nilsson lands a slapping body shot.
Nilsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Nilsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilsson defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsson misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nilsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Nilsson's head but Nilsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilsson cracks Luciano with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Nilsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilsson.
Nilsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nilsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilsson misses the shot to the body.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nilsson.
Nilsson misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsson.
Nilsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Nilsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilsson can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano moves out of range as Nilsson strikes.
Nilsson swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Nilsson moved out of range.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
A jab from Nilsson misses.
Nilsson throws a good cross that connects.
Nilsson lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Nilsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilsson's head.
Nilsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Nilsson.
Lars Nilsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsson swinging wildly here.
Luciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nilsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Nilsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilsson at a distance.
Nilsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilsson. That's going to slow Luciano down.
A jab from Nilsson does it's job there.
Nilsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano cracks a nice hook into Nilsson's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Nilsson.
Luciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nilsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Nilsson throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Nilsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano checks a low kick from Nilsson.
Luciano misses the body punch
and Nilsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
As Nilsson backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilsson slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Nilsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nilsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
Nilsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Nilsson walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Nilsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie Luciano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nilsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Nilsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano moves out of range as Nilsson strikes.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Nilsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilsson throws out the jab.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilsson misses the body punch
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilsson at a distance.
Nilsson misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lars Nilsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Nilsson misses
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Nilsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano throws a push kick but Nilsson slaps the foot to one side.
Nilsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Nilsson's shoulder, as Nilsson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Nilsson as he checks the leg kick.
Nilsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilsson.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Nilsson.
Nilsson is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Nilsson throws a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano scores with a jab.
Nilsson swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nilsson just manages to avoid it.
Nilsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Nilsson moves his leg out of the way.
Nilsson digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Nilsson.
Nilsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Nilsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Nilsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Nilsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsson throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Nilsson lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Nilsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsson slips under a jab from Luciano.
Nilsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nilsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nilsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Nilsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsson connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Nilsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilsson looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nilsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nilsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luciano's head backwards.
Nilsson misses with a low kick.
Nilsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luciano.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nilsson, right into the meat.
Luciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nilsson momentarily.
Nilsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Nilsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nilsson misses the jab.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nilsson misses with the combination.
Nilsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nilsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a body shot
and Nilsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nilsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Nilsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Nilsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsson thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Nilsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Nilsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilsson misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Nilsson's leg. Nilsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsson throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
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 Charlie Luciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie Luciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nilsson lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Nilsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nilsson misses with a wild combination.
Nilsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nilsson lands a body shot.
Nilsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Nilsson.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsson.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Nilsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nilsson tries to avoid it.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsson throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilsson throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Nilsson 's knee.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilsson misses with a double jab
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
Nilsson misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Nilsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nilsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nilsson throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Nilsson only half commits.
Luciano checks a low kick from Nilsson.
Nilsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsson thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Nilsson ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Nilsson slips under a jab.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Nilsson.
Nilsson connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilsson on the side of the head.
Nilsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano drops Nilsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nilsson looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano connects with a right hand. Nilsson shakes it off.
Nilsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nilsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Nilsson checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Nilsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano tries to move into range but Nilsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
Nilsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Nilsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsson throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsson is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Nilsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Nilsson misses with a body shot.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Nilsson ducks down to avoid it.
Nilsson throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Nilsson throws a one two combo.
Nilsson throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Nilsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Despite the aggression on Nilsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsson looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Nilsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Nilsson avoided it.
Nilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charlie Luciano!
An out of breath Charlie Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. Garcia has chosen Ballad Of A Dead Soulja as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cena shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cena scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Cena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Cena is keeping busy.
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Cena winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cena not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cena passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Cena cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garcia?
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cena raining down shots from the mount!
Garcia is rocked!
Cena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Cena finish him?
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Cena maintains control.
Cena softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Garcia is out cold! Cena jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Cena!
Felix Cena seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo - Pure Morning. 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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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
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reza Katebi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katebi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
Katebi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab by Katebi.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katebi moves away.
MacDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Katebi off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Katebi misses its intended target.
Katebi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDonald's waist but MacDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katebi off to one side.
Katebi lunges at MacDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacDonald's hand.
MacDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Katebi's coach down at TIGER MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Katebi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Katebi throws out a loose jab but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katebi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body. Katebi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katebi throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
Katebi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katebi ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
MacDonald seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katebi throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katebi. That's going to slow MacDonald down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Katebi misses.
MacDonald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katebi.
Katebi missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katebi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katebi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDonald.
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Katebi is just out of range.
Katebi cracks the inside of MacDonald's front leg.
A big right from Katebi misses.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katebi throws a sloppy head kick and MacDonald moves out of range easily.
Katebi is looking to score with low kicks.
Katebi moves out of range of the strikes.
MacDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katebi on the side of the head.
Katebi connects with a right hand. MacDonald shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katebi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacDonald - the referee stops the clock and Katebi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacDonald. Katebi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katebi moves away.
MacDonald swings for the body but Katebi moves out of range.
Good leg kick by MacDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Katebi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Katebi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Katebi connects with a crisp jab.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacDonald checks a leg kick.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Katebi moved out of range.
MacDonald tries to land a leg kick but Katebi saw it coming and moves away.
Katebi avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
Katebi swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDonald.
Katebi missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacDonald blocks a head kick by Katebi.
MacDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katebi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Katebi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Katebi.
Katebi slips a jab and a cross from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Katebi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katebi scrambles back to his feet.
Katebi dives in and grabs MacDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes down on Katebi's head and hops out.
A big left from Katebi misses.
Katebi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Katebi is just out of range.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Katebi.
MacDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Katebi just manages to avoid it.
Katebi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katebi misses with a low kick.
Katebi swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
Katebi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Katebi seems unphased.
Katebi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katebi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Katebi lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Katebi misses the target.
MacDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katebi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katebi loads up on a big right hand but MacDonald slips the punch.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald is looking to wear down Katebi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Katebi.
Katebi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Katebi blocks the leg kick.
Katebi lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Katebi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald misses the shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Katebi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacDonald jabs Katebi right on the nose. Katebi blinks but takes it well.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katebi avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
Katebi misses with a looping right.
Katebi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reza Katebi.
Katebi moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reza Katebi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Katebi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katebi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katebi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katebi.
Katebi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDonald tries to move into range but Katebi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Katebi looks to score with a jab to the body but MacDonald is just out of range.
MacDonald takes a swing at Katebi's ribcage but misses.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Katebi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacDonald thinking.
MacDonald connects with a jab.
Katebi lands a slapping body shot.
Katebi looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Katebi.
A left lands for Katebi.
Reza Katebi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katebi looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
Katebi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Katebi misses its intended target.
Katebi scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katebi is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katebi's calf.
MacDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Katebi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katebi blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Katebi.
Katebi throws a lazy right hand but MacDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by MacDonald.
MacDonald moves out of range as Katebi throws a body kick.
MacDonald throwing a counter right hand but Katebi manages to avoid it.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katebi manages to avoid it.
A jab from Katebi misses.
Katebi throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Katebi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacDonald takes a swing at Katebi's ribcage but misses.
MacDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katebi throws a body punch but MacDonald moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for MacDonald.
A head kick misses from Katebi.
MacDonald cracks Katebi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDonald defending well as Katebi loads up on a big left hand.
MacDonald throws a series of strikes that have Katebi backpedaling.
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Katebi pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Katebi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacDonald.
Katebi misses with a low kick.
MacDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katebi. That did some damage!
Katebi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Katebi.
MacDonald throws a solid leg kick but Katebi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacDonald.
Jab, jab by Katebi - just one landing.
Katebi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Katebi.
MacDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katebi.
Katebi moves forwards but MacDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Katebi looks to land a left hand but MacDonald moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi misses with a wild body shot.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katebi moves away.
A low kick from MacDonald misses
and Katebi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Katebi throws out a leg kick but MacDonald moves out of range and Katebi only half commits.
Katebi misses with a looping left.
MacDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katebi throws a body shot but no joy.
Katebi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald throws a quick counter kick to the body but Katebi avoids it.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
Katebi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crunch! MacDonald slams his shin into Katebi's torso.
Katebi lands a head kick!
Katebi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katebi lands with a straight right. MacDonald didn't see that one coming.
MacDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katebi can pounce on him.
MacDonald lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katebi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to work over Katebi's front leg with a kick but Katebi checks it.
Katebi swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katebi.
MacDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Katebi avoided it.
Katebi misses with a straight right.
Katebi throws a right hand that misses
and MacDonald counters with a leg kick.
Katebi throws a head kick that misses.
Katebi misses with a hook. MacDonald ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Katebi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from MacDonald finds it's way through Katebi's defenses.
MacDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Katebi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald connects with a jab.
MacDonald feints and then cracks Katebi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Katebi down.
MacDonald misses with a body kick.
Katebi throws out a loose jab but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katebi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Peppu Reiska MacDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Katebi!
Katebi scores with a nice strike.
Katebi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacDonald but MacDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katebi throws a series of punches but MacDonald avoids them all with ease.
MacDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Katebi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald jabs at Katebi's body.
Katebi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Katebi throws a push kick but MacDonald slaps the foot to one side.
MacDonald feints and then cracks Katebi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Katebi down.
Katebi avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Katebi seems unphased.
MacDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
MacDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katebi.
Good exchange - Katebi coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacDonald slips a straight right by Katebi.
Katebi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Katebi throws a head kick that half lands.
Katebi throws a body shot but no joy.
MacDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Katebi throws a jab but it's blocked by MacDonald.
Katebi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katebi circles away quickly and effectively.
MacDonald lands with a good body shot.
MacDonald jabs Katebi right on the nose. Katebi blinks but takes it well.
MacDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katebi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacDonald works the jab nicely.
MacDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katebi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands a jab to Katebi's midsection.
Katebi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Katebi.
MacDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katebi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
Katebi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Katebi.
Katebi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katebi.
Katebi tries to score with a low kick but MacDonald moves his leg out of the way.
Katebi swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald moves out of range as Katebi throws a body kick.
MacDonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katebi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katebi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDonald.
MacDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Katebi misses.
Katebi misses with a straight right.
Katebi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katebi lands a right hook to the body.
MacDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacDonald throws a combination. Katebi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katebi.
MacDonald takes a swing at Katebi's ribcage but misses.
Katebi misses with a wild combination.
Katebi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Katebi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacDonald takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katebi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katebi cracks MacDonald with a good jab.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katebi manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katebi throws a leg kick but MacDonald checks it.
Katebi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Katebi throws a low kick, looking for MacDonald's leg but MacDonald calmly moves out of range.
Katebi walks into a jab.
MacDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katebi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katebi. MacDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katebi scores with a nice head shot.
Katebi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katebi manages to avoid it.
MacDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Katebi's head back.
Katebi tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald checks a leg kick.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Katebi scores with a nice body kick.
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 Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
Well MacDonald 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Branson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Branson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
215 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Branson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaepernick throws out a loose jab but Branson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaepernick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kyle Branson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branson instigates a clinch.
Branson is trying to pull guard but Kaepernick has him pressed against the cage.
Kaepernick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Branson is keeping busy.
Kaepernick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaepernick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaepernick.
Branson fails to pull guard.
Branson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaepernick pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Branson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaepernick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branson.
Kaepernick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Branson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branson manages to avoid it.
Branson blocks a head kick by Kaepernick.
Branson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaepernick defends well and Branson ends up having to push Kaepernick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Branson avoids the head kick by Kaepernick.
Branson throwing a counter right hand but Kaepernick manages to avoid it.
Branson shoots in for a double leg but Kaepernick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws a right hand that Branson ducks under and follows up with a left that Branson also avoids with ease.
Kaepernick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Branson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaepernick.
Colin Kaepernick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick lands a slapping body shot.
Kaepernick cracks a nice hook into Branson's ribs.
Branson with a poor takedown
and Kaepernick counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaepernick lands with a nice body punch.
Kaepernick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaepernick leaves Branson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaepernick unleashes a big counter combination but Branson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Branson dodges the punch combination from Kaepernick.
Branson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaepernick sprawls well. Kaepernick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branson gets slowly back to his feet.
Branson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branson moves out of range as Kaepernick strikes.
Branson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branson looks for a takedown but Kaepernick sprawls well.
It seemed like Kaepernick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaepernick connects with a jab.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick scores with a one two! Branson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Branson shoots in for a double leg but Kaepernick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Branson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Kaepernick.
Branson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaepernick but Kaepernick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Branson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branson with a poor takedown
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.
Kaepernick misses with an uppercut. Branson saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kaepernick misses its intended target.
Kaepernick works the jab nicely.
Branson is rocked!
Branson tries to clinch but Kaepernick is having none of it.
Oh Branson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Colin Kaepernick!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Colin Kaepernick waved his t-shirt featuring Museum of Monsters & Madmen's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - I Want It All. Diotte has chosen Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High as his entrance music. Leonard Washington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Diotte's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diotte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diotte clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Diotte has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington swings for the body but Diotte moves out of range.
Washington swings for the body but Diotte moves out of range.
Diotte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Washington forces Diotte back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diotte taking a breather.
Diotte is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Diotte.
Diotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington misses with some punches.
I was talking to Washington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diotte manages to avoid it.
Diotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Diotte's front leg but catches the back leg as Diotte tries to avoid it.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diotte at a distance.
Diotte jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diotte manages to avoid it.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diotte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Diotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diotte moves away.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Diotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Diotte misses with a low kick.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diotte manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diotte avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington moves to clinch but Diotte breaks away
and Diotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diotte. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Diotte. That snapped Washington's head back.
Leonard Washington's cut is getting worse.
Diotte looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Diotte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diotte.
Diotte misses with the body kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Diotte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington misses with a jab to the body
and Diotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington is rocked!
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Diotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diotte takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Diotte swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diotte lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Washington falls backwards - clearly groggy! Diotte dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Diotte!
A very excited looking Andrew Diotte rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
42 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wise.
Kazuhiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazuhiro throws out a loose jab but Wise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhiro with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuhiro. Wise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wise throws a right hand that misses
and Kazuhiro counters with a thumping low kick.
Kazuhiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wise misses with a hook.
Wise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazuhiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wise lands a slapping body shot.
Wise throws a jab when Kazuhiro was well out of range.
Wise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wise throws a low kick but Kazuhiro avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wise connects with a looping right hand.
Kazuhiro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Wise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kazuhiro works Wise's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wise throws a hook to the side of Kazuhiro's head but Kazuhiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wise takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wise throws a leg kick but Kazuhiro moved away.
A swing and a miss from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro misses with a straight left.
Kazuhiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Wise throws a counter high kick but Kazuhiro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kazuhiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Wise misses with a straight left.
Kazuhiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kazuhiro blocks a jab.
Kazuhiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazuhiro.
Katsuro Kazuhiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wise checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Wise lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazuhiro doesn't seem phased though.
Kazuhiro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wise throws a hook to the side of Kazuhiro's head but Kazuhiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Katsuro Kazuhiro has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuhiro slips under a jab from Wise.
Wise moves away from the strike by Kazuhiro.
Wise throws a looping overhand right but Kazuhiro ducks down to avoid it.
Kazuhiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wise takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kazuhiro slips under a jab from Wise.
Kazuhiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kazuhiro throws a wild body kick that Wise sees coming a mile off.
Wise stalks Kazuhiro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazuhiro's face. Kazuhiro staggers backwards, shaken.
Wise takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Wise was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kazuhiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wise is out of range and Kazuhiro settles back down.
Wise misses with a straight right.
Kazuhiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wise.
A punch combination from Kazuhiro misses.
Kazuhiro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wise is out of range and Kazuhiro settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro stuns Wise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kazuhiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wise on the side of the head.
Kazuhiro throws an off balance right hand
and Wise counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuhiro misses with a hook
and Wise counters with a low kick, right behind Kazuhiro 's knee.
Wise lands a jab to the head.
Wise loads up on a big right hand but Kazuhiro slips the punch.
Kazuhiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazuhiro misses with a few strikes there.
Kazuhiro misses with a looping right.
Kazuhiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wise blocks a low kick nicely.
Kazuhiro misses with a double jab.
Kazuhiro ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazuhiro.
Wise misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro cracks Wise with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kazuhiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazuhiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kazuhiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazuhiro lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kazuhiro.
Wise throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kazuhiro counter with a right hand.
Wise looks to land a right hand but Kazuhiro moved out of range.
Kazuhiro thinks about the counter body kick.
Kazuhiro dodges the punch combination from Wise.
Wise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazuhiro throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wise misses with a low kick.
Kazuhiro swings for the body but Wise moves out of range.
Wise is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katsuro Kazuhiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Kazuhiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kazuhiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Wise listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuhiro.
Wise has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wise does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice cross by Wise.
Wise dips to his left and cracks Kazuhiro with an uppercut!
Wise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuhiro.
Wise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wise moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazuhiro is looking to slow Wise down with leg kicks.
Wise misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wise walks into a left hand.
Kazuhiro is looking to chop away at Wise's legs.
Wise scores with a shot 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!
Kazuhiro looks for the body kick but Wise saw that one coming.
Wise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kazuhiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazuhiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wise swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Wise misses.
Kazuhiro throws a leg kick
enabling Wise to counter with a crisp jab.
Wise checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazuhiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Wise off the cage and back into range.
Kazuhiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wise.
Wise smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazuhiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Kazuhiro misses.
Wise throws a hook but Kazuhiro blocks it.
Kazuhiro dips to his left and cracks Wise with an uppercut!
Wise looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazuhiro is just out of range.
Wise fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wise moves away from the strike by Kazuhiro.
Wise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kazuhiro there.
Katsuro Kazuhiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wise moves out of range as Kazuhiro strikes.
Wise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kazuhiro.
Nice uppercut there from Kazuhiro.
Wise connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazuhiro. Kazuhiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Kazuhiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wise.
Wise throws a hook but Kazuhiro blocks it.
Wise misses with a left hand
and Kazuhiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wise swinging wildly here.
Kazuhiro throws a low kick but Wise moves out of range easily.
Kazuhiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wise staying out of range there.
Wise misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise scores with a nice head shot.
Kazuhiro misses with a looping right.
Wise misses with a wild combination.
Wise throws a hook but Kazuhiro avoids it easily.
Kazuhiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Kazuhiro misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Kazuhiro.
Sloppy strikes from Wise. Those never looked like landing.
Kazuhiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazuhiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wise in his tracks.
Kazuhiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Wise throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazuhiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Wise misses the target.
Kazuhiro flicks out a counter leg kick but Wise steps away.
Kazuhiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazuhiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wise counters with a left and a right that stings Kazuhiro.
Wise throws an overhand right that lands on Kazuhiro's shoulder, as Kazuhiro tries to avoid the shot.
Kazuhiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazuhiro is looking to chop away at Wise's legs.
Wise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazuhiro.
Wise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazuhiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Wise takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Wise.
Good standup being displayed there by Wise as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wise getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazuhiro is rocked!
A head kick misses from Wise.
Wise takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wise misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katsuro Kazuhiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Kazuhiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kazuhiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Kazuhiro misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kazuhiro. That's going to slow Wise down.
Kazuhiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kazuhiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kazuhiro throws the kick towards the body but Wise avoids it.
Kazuhiro fakes the leg kick and cracks Wise in the body.
Kazuhiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazuhiro missing with a left hand there. Wise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuhiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wise's sensitive parts.
Wise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kazuhiro.
Wise takes a swing at Kazuhiro's ribcage but misses.
Kazuhiro cracks Wise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kazuhiro misses with a right hand
and Wise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhiro misses the jab.
Wise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kazuhiro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kazuhiro throws the left hand but Wise avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wise misses the target.
Kazuhiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wise slips under a jab.
Wise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuhiro.
Wise tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kazuhiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wise's calf.
Kazuhiro throws a good cross that connects.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Wise moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazuhiro misses with a looping left.
Wise appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wise connects with a looping right hand.
Wise misses with a wild combination.
Dennis Wise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kazuhiro is able to avoid easily.
Kazuhiro cracks Wise with an open hand slap.
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!
Wise feints a jab promting Kazuhiro to slip. Wise then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kazuhiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kazuhiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Wise finish him?
Jab from Wise.
Wise misses with an uppercut. Kazuhiro saw that one coming.
Kazuhiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wise tries a head kick but it misses.
Wise lands a jab to the nose.
Kazuhiro connects with a high kick.
Wise connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazuhiro tries a low kick but Wise avoids it.
Wise connects with a solid leg kick.
Wise pounces like a tiger and cracks Kazuhiro with a vicious hook! Kazuhiro is down but not out! Wise follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Wise!
After winning the bout, Dennis Wise thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darius Badolato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Jae Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badolato comes to the cage accompanied by Nneka - Heartbeat. Darius Badolato had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Badolato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Jae Sung!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Badolato.
Badolato tries a head kick but it misses.
Jae Sung feints the counter takedown.
Badolato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badolato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jae Sung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badolato. Jae Sung does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jae Sung 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.
Jae Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badolato.
Jae Sung wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Badolato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badolato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jae Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badolato manages to avoid it.
Jae Sung tries a low kick but Badolato avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jae Sung's head backwards.
Jae Sung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Badolato misses with an uppercut. Jae Sung saw that one coming.
Good work by Jae Sung as he checks the leg kick.
Badolato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Badolato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jae Sung.
Badolato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jae Sung looks to score with a jab to the body but Badolato is just out of range.
Badolato looks to land a combination but Jae Sung avoids it well.
Badolato throws a shot from downtown. Jae Sung moves away and avoids it.
Badolato scores with a hook.
Jae Sung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badolato's hands.
It looks like Darius Badolato has been cut.
Badolato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jae Sung.
Badolato throws a big shot that misses.
Jae Sung feints the counter takedown.
Badolato tries to land a front kick but Jae Sung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Badolato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badolato tried to score with a low kick but Jae Sung checks it.
Jae Sung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Badolato throws a hook to the side of Jae Sung's head but Jae Sung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badolato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badolato misses with a low kick.
Badolato lands with a hook. Jae Sung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jae Sung lands a jab to the nose.
Jae Sung slips under a jab.
Jae Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
Badolato tries to counter with a takedown but Jae Sung is quick to defend against it.
Badolato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jae Sung with the counter takedown but Badolato avoids it easily.
Jae Sung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badolato is out of range.
Badolato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Badolato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jae Sung did well to prevent Badolato getting side control.
Badolato trying to pass the guard but Jae Sung defending well.
Jae Sung tries to roll over but Badolato keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Badolato is working away from the top position though.
Jae Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
Badolato perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jae Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Badolato pulls his head out easily.
Jae Sung wants to get back to full guard but Badolato has passed into side control.
Badolato is looking to take a break and control but Jae Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Badolato lands a few punches from side control.
Jae Sung is looking for a sweep.
Jae Sung manages to get back to half guard.
Badolato is keen to just control but Jae Sung is a slippery customer.
Jae Sung tries to get to full guard but Badolato has control of the leg.
Badolato trying to control from half guard but Jae Sung is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Badolato content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Badolato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
That's time! Badolato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Badolato loads up on a big right hand but Jae Sung slips the punch.
Badolato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Badolato lands the left hand.
Jae Sung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Badolato. That did some damage!
Jae Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badolato half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Badolato misses with a wild combination.
Jae Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badolato circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Badolato catches Jae Sung right on the button with a cross.
Badolato is looking to slow Jae Sung down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badolato misses with a body kick.
Badolato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jae Sung 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.
Badolato tries to land a front kick but Jae Sung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato moves out of range of the body kick from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung scores with a sloppy right hand. Badolato should have avoided that one.
Badolato shoots in looking for a takedown. Jae Sung tries to sprawl out of it but Badolato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jae Sung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Badolato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Badolato just misses with a punch to the body.
Badolato connects with a leg kick. Jae Sung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jae Sung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badolato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badolato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jae Sung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badolato.
And Jae Sung tries to counter it with a takedown but Badolato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badolato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jae Sung's waist but Jae Sung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badolato off to one side.
And Jae Sung tries to counter it with a takedown but Badolato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Badolato throws a body shot but no joy.
Jae Sung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badolato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badolato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jae Sung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Badolato on the side of the head.
Badolato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jae Sung can do to turn this around?
Jae Sung takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jae Sung checks a leg kick.
Jae Sung with the counter takedown but Badolato avoids it easily.
Badolato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jae Sung swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Badolato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Badolato misses its intended target.
Badolato tries a head kick but it misses.
Jae Sung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice jab there from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung punishes Badolato's body with a nice straight punch.
Badolato looks to land a right hand but Jae Sung moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Badolato lands with an overhand left.
Jae Sung checks the leg kick.
Jae Sung with the counter takedown but Badolato avoids it easily.
Jae Sung misses with a few strikes there.
Badolato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Badolato misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Jae Sung as he checks the leg kick.
Jae Sung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jae Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jae Sung throws a solid leg kick but Badolato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jae Sung.
The fighters circle momentarily. Badolato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Badolato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jae Sung feints the counter takedown.
Badolato scores with a nice head shot.
Jae Sung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung throws a front kick aimed at Badolato's knee but Badolato avoids it well.
Jae Sung throws a head kick but Badolato moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badolato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Badolato.
Jae Sung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jae Sung misses with a wild body shot.
Jae Sung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badolato moves away.
Badolato just misses with a punch to the body.
Jae Sung feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Badolato misses.
Badolato tries a head kick but it misses.
Badolato misses with a body shot.
Badolato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Badolato lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Badolato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Badolato connects with a jab.
Jae Sung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badolato finds it's way round the side to connect with Jae Sung's head.
Badolato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jae Sung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jae Sung dodges the punch combination from Badolato.
Jae Sung takes one on the button.
Badolato slips a straight right by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung throws a low kick but Badolato avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Badolato is defended easily by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Badolato's sensitive parts.
Darius Badolato is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jae Sung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badolato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Badolato is defended easily by Jae Sung.
Badolato throws a wild body kick that Jae Sung sees coming a mile off.
Jae Sung swings for the body but Badolato moves out of range.
Badolato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jae Sung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Badolato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badolato.
Badolato misses with a low kick.
Badolato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jae Sung.
Park Jae Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badolato motions for Jae Sung to come forward. Badolato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jae Sung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Badolato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jae Sung somewhat.
Badolato avoids the head kick by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badolato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Badolato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jae Sung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Badolato throws a hook to the side of Jae Sung's head but Jae Sung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badolato thuds a left hand into Jae Sung's body.
Badolato throws a jab when Jae Sung was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Badolato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung checks a leg kick nicely.
Jae Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
Badolato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jae Sung's sensitive parts.
Badolato cracks the inside of Jae Sung's front leg.
Jae Sung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Badolato throws a chopping leg kick but Jae Sung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Jae Sung tries to counter it with a takedown but Badolato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jae Sung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jae Sung avoids the body shot from Badolato.
Jae Sung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jae Sung misses with a punch to the body.
Jae Sung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badolato misses with a punch to the body.
Jae Sung jumps guard and drags Badolato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato trying to control but Jae Sung is working from the bottom.
Badolato won't allow Jae Sung to sweep him here.
Jae Sung will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Badolato is in close to Jae Sung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Badolato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darius Badolato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jae Sung wants to sweep here but Badolato controlling him for the moment.
Badolato wants to control from the top but Jae Sung keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Badolato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Badolato, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Badolato!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolo Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu has chosen A Fifth Of Beethoven as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brenden Abbott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manolo Fu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu wants to slow Abbott down by chopping away at his legs.
Abbott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fu.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Fu.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Abbott throws out a leg kick but Fu moves out of range and Abbott only half commits.
Fu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abbott misses with a body kick.
Fu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abbott if he has to take too many more of those.
Fu connects with the punch.
Abbott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu.
Abbott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abbott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fu's head.
Abbott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Abbott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abbott counters with a series of strikes. Fu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu lands with a nice body punch.
Abbott throws a solid leg kick but Fu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abbott.
Fu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abbott is out of range.
Fu throws a hook but Abbott blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott moves in looking to clinch but Fu pushes him off.
Abbott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abbott cracks Fu with a good jab.
Abbott clinches up with Fu and pushes him back against the cage.
Fu manages to break the clinch.
Abbott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manolo Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Fu misses.
Abbott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Fu.
Fu thows a body kick. Abbott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abbott. Abbott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abbott instigates a clinch.
Fu manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abbott scoring well with a low kick there.
Fu clobbers Abbott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott scores with a jab to the body.
Fu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abbott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu lands a nice looking body kick.
Fu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Fu throws a chopping leg kick but Abbott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abbott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abbott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abbott throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abbott throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fu wants to control but Abbott postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to move to mount but Fu blocks the move with his legs.
Fu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fu is trying to control Abbott's posture but Abbott avoids it.
Fu regains half guard, as Abbott was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fu to regain full guard.
Abbott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fu is controlling Abbott's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fu with a jab.
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 Brenden Abbott will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fu throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
Abbott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abbott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Abbott throws a big shot that misses.
Abbott throws a wild body kick that Fu sees coming a mile off.
Abbott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abbott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fu misses with a looping right.
Abbott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fu.
Abbott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abbott walks into a straight right hand from Fu.
Fu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Abbott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fu.
Abbott blocks the body kick.
Abbott tries to land a leg kick but Fu saw it coming and moves away.
Manolo Fu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Fu blocks the low kick.
Fu throws a chopping leg kick but Abbott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Abbott misses.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Abbott throws a head kick that Fu semi-blocks.
Donk. Fu catches Abbott right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Abbott.
Fu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abbott is out of range and Fu settles back down.
Fu takes one to the chin there.
Abbott jabs at Fu's body.
Abbott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbott scores with a nice head shot.
Fu blocks a low kick nicely.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fu defends well and Abbott ends up having to push Fu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fu misses with a head kick.
Fu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbott circles away quickly and effectively.
Fu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abbott slips under a jab from Fu.
Fu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abbott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Abbott.
Fu pushes Abbott away with a front kick.
Abbott lands a right hook to the body.
Fu scores with a jab.
Abbott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fu misses with a body kick.
Abbott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fu.
Abbott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Fu misses.
Fu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Abbott blocks the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abbott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Fu.
Abbott will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fu misses with a straight right.
Fu throws a leg kick that misses.
Abbott scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu misses with a looping right.
Fu blocks a low kick nicely.
Abbott connects with a solid leg kick.
Abbott tests Fu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abbott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Fu sizes up Abbott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick from Fu.
Fu connects with a high kick.
That's four 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!
Abbott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abbott.
Abbott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fu.
Abbott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fu cracks Abbott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fu throws a leg kick but Abbott moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abbott. That's going to slow Fu down.
Fu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abbott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu loads up on a big right hand but Abbott slips the punch.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
Abbott missing with a left hand there. Fu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbott dodges the punch combination from Fu.
As Fu tries to get set, Abbott tries to push him back and clinch up but Fu manages to avoid the attempt.
Abbott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manolo Fu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abbott is looking to land body kicks.
Abbott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fu throws a low kick but Abbott avoids it.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Abbott moves out of range easily.
Abbott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abbott cracks Fu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Abbott counters by moving into the clinch.
Abbott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abbott misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott misses with some punches.
Fu swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott can't find room to land a body shot as Fu controls the action.
Abbott lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abbott misses with some punches.
Fu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fu working aggressively here.
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abbott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbott misses with a body kick.
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbott.
Abbott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Fu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abbott throws out the jab.
Fu counters with a body kick.
Fu looks for the body kick but Abbott saw that one coming.
Abbott connects with a body shot that sends Fu's belly button to the back.
Abbott throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Fu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Abbott finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu misses with a kick to the body.
Fu misses with a body kick.
Fu cracks Abbott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abbott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Fu cracks Abbott with a good jab.
Fu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
Fu throws a head kick that Abbott semi-blocks.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Fu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abbott trying to control the action but Fu is working from the bottom.
Abbott throws an elbow but Fu slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu struggling a bit here.
Fu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Abbott tries to move to mount but Fu blocks the move with his legs.
Fu is trying to control Abbott's posture but Abbott avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fu dodges the ground and pound from Abbott.
The strikes coming from Abbott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fu is not content to let Abbott control the position.
Abbott laying and praying for a moment but Fu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Abbott wants to free his trapped foot but Fu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abbott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abbott misses with a straight left.
Fu scores with a jab.
Fu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abbott clinches up against the cage.
Abbott digs a right hand into Fu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fu's gas tank.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Abbott can't find room to land a body shot as Fu controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Abbott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott tries to stall but Fu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abbott throws a head punch that misses.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fu is trying to break free.
Fu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fu fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbott.
Abbott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Fu.
Abbott tried to counter with a leg kick but Fu avoided it.
Abbott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abbott.
Abbott throws a wild body kick that Fu sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Fu.
Fu blocking some punches.
A short left from Fu.
Abbott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbott lands a body punch.
Fu blocks an uppercut.
Fu blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Fu.
Abbott has Fu pressed against the cage.
Fu has had enough of the clinch but Abbott keeps him there for the moment.
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott throws a leg kick which misses Fu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fu tries to avoid it.
Abbott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu.
Abbott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fu.
Fu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abbott moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fu misses with a looping left.
Abbott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fu circles away.
Fu is looking to land body kicks.
Fu connects with a body shot that sends Abbott's belly button to the back.
Abbott throws a shot from downtown. Fu moves away and avoids it.
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu.
An attempted straight right counter from Abbott misses the target.
Abbott scores with a punch to the head.
Abbott misses with an uppercut.
Fu misses with a kick to the body.
Abbott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fu throws a lazy right hand but Abbott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbott drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fu sprawls and moves away.
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbott.
A clash of legs there as Abbott blocks the low kick.
Fu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abbott is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abbott. That's going to slow Fu down.
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!
Fu blocks a head kick by Abbott.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott scores with a head kick. Fu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Abbott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abbott.
Abbott throws a head kick but Fu moves out of range.
Fu ducks under a wild hook from Abbott.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abbott throws out the jab.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brenden Abbott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Abbott.
Abbott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick from Fu misses.
Abbott loads up on a big right hand but Fu slips the punch.
Abbott lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Abbott.
Fu lands an overhand right.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Abbott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abbott avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fu.
An inside leg kick lands from Abbott.
Fu connects with the punch.
Abbott is looking to land body kicks.
Fu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abbott.
Abbott throws out a leg kick but Fu moves out of range and Abbott only half commits.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Abbott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fu is out of range and Abbott settles back down.
Fu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abbott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fu defends well and Abbott ends up having to push Fu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fu is looking to land body kicks.
Abbott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu.
Abbott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu manages to avoid it.
Fu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Fu.
Manolo Fu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu lands a jab to the nose.
Abbott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fu throws a leg kick but Abbott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abbott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abbott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abbott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Abbott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brenden Abbott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fu is trying to control but can't.
Fu is pressing down on Abbott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott postures up in Fu's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Fu misses.
As Fu tries to get set, Abbott tries to push him back and clinch up but Fu manages to avoid the attempt.
Abbott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abbott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fu looks to land a body kick but Abbott moved away.
Abbott digs a good body shot into Fu's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abbott.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abbott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abbott looks to land a body kick but Fu moved away.
Fu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Fu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fu thows a body kick. Abbott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Fu.
Jab, jab by Abbott - just one landing.
Nice cross by Abbott.
Fu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abbott connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.
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 Brenden Abbott.
I think Abbott 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Brenden Abbott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Dos Equis Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dos Equis Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cinder Smaug!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Equis Guy throws a looping overhand right but Smaug ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Equis Guy sizes up Smaug with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dos Equis Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smaug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smaug staying out of range there.
Smaug drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dos Equis Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smaug's sensitive parts.
Dos Equis Guy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Equis Guy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smaug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smaug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Equis Guy.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Equis Guy blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Equis Guy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smaug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smaug misses with a low kick.
Dos Equis Guy with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Dos Equis Guy. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Equis Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smaug.
Dos Equis Guy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Equis Guy wants to clinch up but Smaug keeps it at a distance.
Smaug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
It looks like Dos Equis Guy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Equis Guy.
A head kick misses from Smaug.
Smaug lands a big head kick that sends Dos Equis Guy tumbling to the mat! Smaug takes a step backwards and waves Dos Equis Guy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like The Dos Equis Guy has been cut.
Smaug throws a looping overhand right but Dos Equis Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Equis Guy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Equis Guy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Dos Equis Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Equis Guy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smaug lands a big head kick that sends Dos Equis Guy tumbling to the mat! Smaug takes a step backwards and waves Dos Equis Guy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smaug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Dos Equis Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smaug looks for the body kick but Dos Equis Guy saw that one coming.
Dos Equis Guy is looking to counter punch.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook.
Dos Equis Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smaug on the side of the head.
Smaug misses with a leg kick
letting Dos Equis Guy counter with a right hand.
Dos Equis Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smaug throws a right hand that Dos Equis Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Equis Guy also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dos Equis Guy tries to clinch but Smaug moves out of range.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a body punch
and Smaug counters with a leg kick.
Smaug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smaug misses with an uppercut.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Dos Equis Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smaug lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook. Smaug ducked under it nicely.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a right hand
and Smaug counters with a leg kick.
Dos Equis Guy dips to his left and cracks Smaug with an uppercut!
Dos Equis Guy swings for the body but Smaug moves out of range.
Smaug takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smaug momentarily.
Dos Equis Guy throws out a loose jab but Smaug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaug throws a low kick, looking for Dos Equis Guy's leg but Dos Equis Guy calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Smaug coming out on top.
The Dos Equis Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smaug misses with an uppercut
and Dos Equis Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug misses with a left hand
and Dos Equis Guy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smaug's knee momentarily.
Dos Equis Guy throws a body punch but Smaug moves out of range.
Smaug scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Equis Guy misses the shot to the body.
Dos Equis Guy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smaug lands a big head kick that sends Dos Equis Guy tumbling to the mat! Smaug takes a step backwards and waves Dos Equis Guy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dos Equis Guy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Equis Guy checks a leg kick.
Dos Equis Guy throws a body kick that misses
and Smaug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Dos Equis Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smaug misses the jab.
Dos Equis Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Equis Guy slips a straight right by Smaug.
Dos Equis Guy slips a straight right by Smaug.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a looping right.
Smaug tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Equis Guy. Smaug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Equis Guy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smaug lands a big head kick that sends Dos Equis Guy tumbling to the mat! Smaug takes a step backwards and waves Dos Equis Guy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smaug checks a low kick from Dos Equis Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Equis Guy takes a swing at Smaug's ribcage but misses.
Dos Equis Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smaug manages to avoid it.
Smaug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Equis Guy.
Smaug lands a big right hand that sends Dos Equis Guy crashing to the mat! Smaug stays standing though and waves Dos Equis Guy back to his feet!
Smaug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Equis Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Smaug counters with a huge right that knocks Dos Equis Guy out cold! Smaug is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cinder Smaug!
During a confident post fight interview, Cinder Smaug thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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