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Stomp-a-thon 26b PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Ronin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Ronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maddox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ronin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maddox feints the counter takedown.
Ronin digs a good body shot into Maddox's ribs.
Ronin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
Justin Ronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maddox rushes Ronin and presses him up against the cage.
Ronin wants to break free but Maddox has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ronin prevents it.
Ronin prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ronin uses from the top position.
Maddox wants to get back to his feet but Ronin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ronin wants to stand and escape but instead Maddox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maddox scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronin being controlled here, momentarily.
Ronin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maddox dives into side control.
Maddox taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronin parries the strikes from Maddox easily there. Maddox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ronin to escape.
Maddox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maddox controlling the position.
Ronin defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Maddox.
Maddox throws a strike aimed at the side of Ronin's head but Ronin avoids it well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ronin throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maddox is defended easily by Ronin.
Justin Ronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Maddox.
Ronin swings for the body but Maddox moves out of range.
Ronin works the jab nicely.
Ronin misses the shot to the body.
And Maddox tries to counter it with a takedown but Ronin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Ronin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maddox doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ronin, as that shot connected.
Ronin connects with a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ronin connects with a nice looking jab.
Maddox defending well as Ronin loads up on a big left hand.
Maddox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ronin defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ronin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maddox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Ronin as Maddox shoots in.
Maddox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maddox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maddox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronin throws out the jab.
Maddox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Ronin.
And Maddox tries to counter it with a takedown but Ronin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ronin misses its intended target.
Ronin misses the jab.
Maddox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maddox staying out of range there.
Maddox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ronin defends it well.
Maddox slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Maddox.
Ronin misses with a hook. Maddox ducked under it nicely.
Ronin misses the shot to the body.
Ronin misses with a right hand
and Maddox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maddox.
Maddox controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox advances position into side control!
Maddox happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ronin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maddox can do to turn this around?
Maddox fails with the takedown.
Justin Ronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Maddox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronin lands a nice looking body shot.
Maddox clinches up against the cage.
Ronin is trying to push Maddox away but Maddox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maddox.
Ronin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ronin gets underhooks to prevent Maddox's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Ronin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ronin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maddox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ronin after a bit of a struggle.
Maddox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ronin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maddox wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maddox gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ronin regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ronin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maddox slips under a jab.
Ronin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maddox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maddox misses with the ground and pound.
Ronin parries the strikes from Maddox easily there. Maddox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ronin to escape.
Ronin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maddox.
Maddox is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ronin's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maddox throws a strike aimed at the side of Ronin's head but Ronin avoids it well.
Maddox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ronin down.
Maddox cracks Ronin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maddox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Maddox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maddox misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maddox misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maddox cracks Ronin with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Maddox immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ronin is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Maddox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Maddox!
A very excited looking Marc Maddox 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Artur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Donalds's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Donalds!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donalds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donalds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artur tries to avoid it but Donalds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artur to the ground. Artur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot by Artur.
Donalds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donalds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Donalds is rocked!
Artur tries to bum rush Donalds with a series of wild strikes but Donalds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donalds is still on wobbly legs! Can Artur finish him?
Donalds blocks a jab.
Donalds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donalds ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Donalds seems to have recovered his senses.
Artur scores with a jab.
Artur cracks Donalds on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Donalds falls backwards against the cage. Artur follows up with more strikes that drop Donalds to his knees. Artur keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Donalds! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Artur!
An out of breath Sven Artur 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mcbride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Mcbride has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Martell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Mcbride!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martell looks to land a combination but Mcbride avoids it well.
We've been told by Martell's head coaches at Beast Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martell, as that shot connected.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcbride is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcbride is looking for the big counter here.
Martell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martell throws a combination that misses
and Mcbride moves into the clinch.
Mcbride breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcbride feints the counter takedown.
Martell misses with a double jab
so Mcbride counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcbride manages to pass to side control.
Mcbride stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell throws a nice looking combination but Mcbride bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcbride changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Martell.
Mcbride slips a jab from Martell.
As Martell backs off Mcbride throws a huge counter combo but Martell manages to avoid it all.
Mcbride takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martell throws a combination that misses
and Mcbride counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcbride is working Martell over against the cage.
Martell is breathing heavily.
Mcbride lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martell is trying to break free.
Mcbride escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcbride counters by clinching up.
Mcbride breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martell looks to land a combination but Mcbride avoids it well.
Martell swinging wildly here.
Mcbride with the counter takedown but Martell avoids it easily.
Martell throws an overhand right that lands on Mcbride's shoulder, as Mcbride tries to avoid the shot.
Mcbride with the counter takedown but Martell avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Martell.
Martell throws a lazy head kick
and Mcbride holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Martell is trying to break the clinch but Mcbride is controlling him.
Mcbride tries to throw a body punch but Martell avoids it by throwing Mcbride back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcbride.
Mcbride scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcbride lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcbride manages to end up in side control.
Martell seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcbride dominates the positioning.
Mcbride has hold of Martell's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Martell tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mcbride cranks the arm and Martell screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Martell, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jordan Mcbride!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tinky Winky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinky Winky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinky Winky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Maddox!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox stuffs the takedown.
Maddox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winky or perhaps it was just good defense by Maddox, which made it look bad.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winky moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maddox is defended easily by Winky.
Winky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winky avoiding damage.
Maddox is pressed up against the cage. Winky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maddox down to the mat. Maddox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinky Winky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddox shoots in and drives through. Winky sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winky dives in and grabs Maddox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes down on Winky's head and hops out.
Maddox has his takedown stuffed
and Winky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maddox wants to clinch up but Winky keeps it at a distance.
Maddox fails with the takedown
and Winky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maddox thinking.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maddox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winky somewhat.
Winky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winky lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winky works over Maddox with some ground and pound from guard.
Maddox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maddox doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winky throws a big elbow that misses.
Winky looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is trying to hold Winky in close to prevent damage but Winky has managed to pass into half guard.
Winky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maddox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maddox dives in for a single leg takedown but Winky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winky forces Maddox back against the cage and clinches.
Winky decides to pull guard.
Winky pushes a forearm under Maddox's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maddox is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tinky Winky!
The defeated Gray Maddox had this to say: 'We all saw this coming, am I right?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amber Ale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amber Ale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ale lands a takedown into guard.
Ale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ale scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ale trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Ale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ale decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pacquiao, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ale.
Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Ale decides to pull guard.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ale lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Ale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacquiao manages to get himself to full guard.
Ale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ale trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Ale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ale is working Pacquiao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ale stays in close to Pacquiao's body and controls the position.
Ale pushing down on Pacquiao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ale in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ale moves into the clinch successfully.
Ale jumps guard and drags Pacquiao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ale has control of Pacquiao's left arm, preventing Pacquiao from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ale trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacquiao is aware though and is defending well.
Ale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pacquiao looking to sit in guard and control but Ale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ale trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacquiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ale is working Pacquiao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ale is working Pacquiao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ale trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ale postures up.
Pacquiao looks winded!
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amber Ale dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ale.
Pacquiao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ale has hold of Pacquiao's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pacquiao seems comfortable defending it but Ale has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pacquiao is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pacquiao is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ale couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amber Ale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Stankevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Stankevich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankevich scores with a sloppy right hand. Cage should have avoided that one.
Stankevich lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Stankevich 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.
Cage slips under a jab.
Stankevich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stankevich off to one side.
Stankevich misses with a few strikes there.
Stankevich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stankevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stankevich loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Stankevich is out of range.
Cage slips under a jab from Stankevich.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankevich.
Cage misses with an uppercut
and Stankevich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stankevich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankevich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stankevich won't allow Cage to get back to his feet.
Stankevich trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Stankevich prevents Cage from getting back to his feet.
Stankevich trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stankevich is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Cage leaning against his opponent.
Cage is struggling to control the position.
Stankevich blocks an uppercut.
Cage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankevich's efforts to push away.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Stankevich blocks an uppercut.
Stankevich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stankevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands a jab to the head.
Stankevich throws a big shot that misses.
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Igor Stankevich has been cut.
Cage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cage throws a jab when Stankevich was well out of range.
Stankevich slips under a jab from Cage.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Stankevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Stankevich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stankevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Stankevich throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stankevich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xander Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Stankevich.
Stankevich throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Stankevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stankevich is rocked!
Stankevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Stankevich tries to get set, Cage tries to push him back and clinch up but Stankevich manages to avoid the attempt.
Stankevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him?
Cage cracks Stankevich on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stankevich falls backwards against the cage. Cage follows up with more strikes that drop Stankevich to his knees. Cage keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stankevich! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Cage!
A very excited looking Xander Cage 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pollyanne Rothchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancid Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothchild comes to the cage accompanied by I Will Survive. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pollyanne Rothchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rancid Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothchild has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Pollyanne Rothchild has been cut.
Rothchild throws a shot from downtown. Crabtree moves away and avoids it.
Rothchild doesn't manage to clinch there - Crabtree circles away.
Rothchild clinches.
Crabtree letting Rothchild take a breather here.
I was talking to Rothchild's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crabtree breaks from the clinch.
Crabtree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothchild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rothchild tries to clinch but Crabtree moves away
and Crabtree counters with a left to the body.
Rothchild with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crabtree counters with a stiff right hand.
Crabtree takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crabtree throws a sloppy head kick and Rothchild moves out of range easily.
Rothchild misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crabtree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothchild feinted with a counter takedown.
Rothchild fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothchild clinches up against the cage.
Crabtree manages to break the clinch.
Crabtree lands with a good body shot.
Rothchild moves in looking to clinch but Crabtree pushes him off.
Crabtree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crabtree fakes the leg kick and cracks Rothchild in the body.
Crabtree goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rothchild avoids the head kick by Crabtree.
Crabtree lands a brutal head kick. Rothchild looks out on his feet and Crabtree throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rancid Crabtree!
Rancid Crabtree seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Pollyanne Rothchild had this to say: ' It is going to take a ton of make up to fix this mess of a face. Look at me, I'm a wreck!
Miss Deborah might not make it to the club this week, but me and my bruises will be there! Hey girls! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Kropotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropotkin has chosen Distress - Progress/Regress as his entrance music. Richard Head had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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203 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Head's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kropotkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin misses with a wild combination.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Head.
Kropotkin dips to his left and cracks Head with an uppercut!
Kropotkin defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Head goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kropotkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Kropotkin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Kropotkin saw it coming and moves away.
Head takes one on the button.
A jab from Head does it's job there.
Head lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Head throws a leg kick but Kropotkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Head misses.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Kropotkin cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kropotkin lands with a right hand.
Kropotkin lands a slapping body shot.
Head moves away from the strike by Kropotkin.
A jab from Kropotkin misses.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Head moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kropotkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Kropotkin avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head pushes Kropotkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kropotkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kropotkin misses with some punches.
Head pushes Kropotkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kropotkin can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Kropotkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kropotkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kropotkin's elbow.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kropotkin's elbow.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head lands a right hand.
Kropotkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kropotkin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head cracks Kropotkin with a nice body shot.
Kropotkin pushes Head back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kropotkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Kropotkin tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Kropotkin misses with a body punch.
Kropotkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kropotkin's elbow.
Kropotkin fails to pull guard.
Kropotkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kropotkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Kropotkin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Head - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Kropotkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kropotkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head stalling in the clinch.
Kropotkin jumps guard.
Kropotkin looking to control.
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Head pushes his legs off easily.
Head has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kropotkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petr Kropotkin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Head tries to clinch but Kropotkin is having none of it.
Kropotkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Head back to the cage. Kropotkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kropotkin throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
Kropotkin thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kropotkin misses with a few strikes there.
Head ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head moves forwards but Kropotkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Head lands a jab to the head.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Head's head.
Head throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kropotkin slips a jab from Head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Head misses with a straight left.
Kropotkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Kropotkin cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kropotkin connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Kropotkin manages to avoid it.
Petr Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kropotkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
A low kick from Head is predictable there
and Kropotkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kropotkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head tried to counter with a leg kick but Kropotkin avoided it.
Kropotkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kropotkin misses the target.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kropotkin moves away.
Kropotkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Kropotkin misses.
Kropotkin throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
A combination from Kropotkin does no damage.
Kropotkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kropotkin blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin lands a right hook to the body.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Kropotkin missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kropotkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kropotkin misses with a two punch combination.
Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kropotkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Kropotkin swinging wildly here.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kropotkin tries to get set, Head tries to push him back and clinch up but Kropotkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Head tries to clinch there but Kropotkin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head closes the distance and pushes Kropotkin back into the cage.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kropotkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Kropotkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Kropotkin lands a right hand.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kropotkin working aggressively here.
Kropotkin manages to pull guard.
Head got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Head has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.
Kropotkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kropotkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Head is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin looking for a guillotine here but Head defends easily.
Kropotkin controls Head momentarily but Head frees himself.
Head wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Head pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Head's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kropotkin misses with a double jab.
Kropotkin with a jab.
Kropotkin throws a series of strikes that have Head backpedaling.
Kropotkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head scores with a push kick.
Kropotkin connects with a jab.
Head walks into a left hand.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Kropotkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Head backs up against the cage.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kropotkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kropotkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Head.
Despite the aggression on Kropotkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kropotkin is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kropotkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head takes a swing at Kropotkin's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Head throws a hook to the side of Kropotkin's head but Kropotkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kropotkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head throws the kick towards the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
Kropotkin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kropotkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Head walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kropotkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kropotkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head throws a front kick aimed at Kropotkin's knee but Kropotkin avoids it well.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Head wants to slow Kropotkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kropotkin.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Kropotkin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHead.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
Kropotkin blocks the body kick.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
A nice side step and Kropotkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kropotkin.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kropotkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Head throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kropotkin.
Head gets a clinch.
Kropotkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin lands a shot to the body.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Kropotkin.
Head blocking some punches.
Kropotkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kropotkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kropotkin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Kropotkin controls his hands.
Head working aggressively here.
Kropotkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Head smiles and moves away.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin throws a shot to the body.
Kropotkin connects with a body shot.
Kropotkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kropotkin lands with a right hand.
Petr Kropotkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Kropotkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kropotkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Kropotkin!
In his post fight interview, Petr Kropotkin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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