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FF XLIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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259 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Perry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krejza seems to be working for a kimura but Perry defends the submission attempt.
Krejza lands with a punch from half guard.
Krejza throws a strike but Perry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Krejza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krejza wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Krejza working some strikes from top position.
Krejza wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Krejza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krejza looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Krejza from controlling successfully.
Krejza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krejza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Krejza looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krejza won't allow Perry to sweep him here.
Krejza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krejza is looking to stand up but Perry won't let him.
Perry working a defensive guard here.
Krejza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krejza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krejza trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krejza passes into half guard.
Perry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krejza scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krejza is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krejza lands strikes from half guard.
Krejza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krejza is looking for a kimura but Perry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krejza to get the leverage.
Krejza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krejza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perry taking some punishment here, with Krejza in his half guard.
Krejza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perry keeps working.
Krejza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krejza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to roll over but Krejza keeps him under control.
Perry is trying to stand.
Perry is looking to improve his position.
Perry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Perry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krejza.
Perry wants to control but Krejza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krejza decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Krejza looking to score a takedown here. Perry is defending well but Krejza drives through and ends up in Perry 's guard.
Krejza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krejza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Krejza from controlling successfully.
Krejza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krejza works over Perry with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenik Krejza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perry wants to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perry enables Krejza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Krejza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krejza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perry 's head.
Jenik Krejza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perry 's head.
Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krejza scoring with some ground and pound.
Krejza tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
Krejza cracks Perry with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
Perry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krejza is aware though and is defending well.
Perry working for a triangle but Krejza defends it easily.
Krejza trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krejza controlling from the top position.
Krejza stands up over Perry , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two 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.
Perry wants to stand up but Krejza is controlling him.
Perry keeping full guard, as Krejza tries to pass.
Krejza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perry 's head.
Perry can't keep his opponent in guard - Krejza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krejza connects with a nice short shot to Perry 's temple.
Krejza is looking for a kimura here.
Krejza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krejza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krejza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krejza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krejza's back!
Krejza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perry . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krejza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Krejza tries to roll but Perry sticks to his back.
Perry is not going to allow Krejza to sit and survive in this position.
Perry has got his arm under Krejza's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Krejza has spun round into Perry 's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krejza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
Perry is controlling Krejza's posture.
Krejza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perry 's head.
Krejza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Perry , up you get!
Krejza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Krejza lands but Perry takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jonny Perry has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krejza rushes Perry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krejza breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krejza has closed the distance and engaged Perry in a clinch.
Perry pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenik Krejza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Perry 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Krejza fails with a takedown attempt.
Krejza moves into the clinch.
Perry jumps into guard, dragging Krejza to the mat.
Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krejza wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Krejza works over Perry with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza working some strikes from top position.
Krejza wants to stand but Perry is controlling his posture from full guard.
Krejza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perry is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry wants to stand and escape but Krejza is having none of it.
Krejza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Perry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krejza arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Perry 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jenik Krejza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Gor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartek Gor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartek Gor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith cracks Gor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gor dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gor fails to pull guard.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Gor eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gor stalling.
Smith pushes Gor off looking to stand but Gor dives back in and keeps control.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gor controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Gor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gor dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gor working the body and head with strikes.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Gor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Gor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control Gor's posture but Gor avoids it.
Gor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Gor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.
Gor tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The referee is taking a good look at Smith as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gor!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Gor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gor trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Gor wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gor connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith is wriggling around but Gor manages to pass to half guard.
Gor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gor connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Gor throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Gor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith wants to improve his position but Gor is controlling well.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Gor from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gor slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Gor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Gor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Gor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gor slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gor in particular looking to stall.
Gor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Gor is controlling him well.
Gor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gor prevents Smith from standing back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Gor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gor is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gor lands a couple of digs.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Gor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith stuns Gor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gor drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gor dives into side control.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gor landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Gor controls the position.
Gor scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Gor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Gor drags him back down.
Gor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gor working away.
Gor is chipping away with strikes.
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Gor off but instead Gor has got his back!
Gor tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Gor gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Smith takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Smith hold on?! Gor is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Gor is in full control for now.
Gor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Bartek Gor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smith is trapped and Gor is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gor has good solid back control here.
Gor has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Smith! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gor gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bartek Gor!
In defeat, Conor Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gohkan Buruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buruk has chosen Hücum Marşı - Mehter as his entrance music. 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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224 lbs
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218 lbs
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerbouchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gohkan Buruk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerbouchard takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Kerbouchard has been cut.
Nice cross by Buruk.
Buruk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buruk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kerbouchard circles away quickly and effectively.
Kerbouchard clinches up against the cage.
Kerbouchard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerbouchard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kerbouchard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kerbouchard crunches a lovely knee into Buruk's ribcage.
Buruk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buruk misses with a body punch.
Kerbouchard lands an elbow just above Buruk 's eye.
It looks like Gohkan Buruk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerbouchard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buruk looks winded!
Kerbouchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buruk's defenses.
Buruk working aggressively here.
Kerbouchard crunches a lovely knee into Buruk's ribcage.
Kerbouchard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buruk's defenses.
Kerbouchard lands an elbow just above Buruk 's eye.
Kerbouchard lands a knee to the body.
Kerbouchard lands an elbow just above Buruk 's eye.
Kerbouchard lands a nice elbow.
Buruk is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerbouchard lands a big knee to the head and Buruk goes down! Kerbouchard pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kerbouchard!
A very excited looking Matt Kerbouchard 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 Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavo Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olavo Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafitte throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lafitte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miranda misses with a kick to the body.
Olavo Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Lafitte.
Lafitte throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Lafitte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lafitte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miranda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafitte throws out the jab.
Lafitte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miranda wants to clinch.
Miranda tries to clinch there but Lafitte circles away.
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Lafitte.
Miranda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafitte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lafitte misses with an uppercut. Miranda saw that one coming.
Lafitte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miranda throws a head kick that Lafitte semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafitte blocks a jab.
Lafitte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lafitte blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Lafitte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafitte. Miranda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miranda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miranda, right into the meat.
Lafitte lands with a nice body punch.
Lafitte thuds his right hand into Miranda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miranda takes one on the button.
Miranda pushes Lafitte up against the cage in a clinch.
Lafitte breaks the clinch.
Lafitte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafitte scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafitte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafitte. Miranda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafitte.
Miranda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miranda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lafitte in his tracks.
Good shot there by Miranda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miranda there as he acknowledges the shot.
BOOM! Lafitte lands a beautiful left hook that drops Miranda. Miranda tries to recover but Lafitte is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Miranda lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Lafitte!
Olavo Miranda was interviewed post fight and said 'Foi uma grande luta. Ele foi melhor. Agora ficam as lições aprendidas para que eu possa melhorar na proxima'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dingerballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
246 lbs
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28
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruslan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dingerballs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
A nice side step and Dingerballs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dingerballs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dingerballs blocking some punches.
Dingerballs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dingerballs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Dingerballs advances position into side control!
Dingerballs is staying tight to Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dingerballs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dingerballs.
Dingerballs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Dingerballs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dingerballs.
Dingerballs tries to score with some ground and pound. Magomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dingerballs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dingerballs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Dingerballs.
Magomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dingerballs.
Dingerballs tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dingerballs.
Dingerballs trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Dingerballs.
Dingerballs in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Dingerballs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov is pushing Dingerballs's head away, looking to escape. Dingerballs manages to hold on to the position though.
Dingerballs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedov tries to escape but Dingerballs is in control.
Dingerballs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dingerballs but great work by Magomedov.
Dingerballs can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov decides to stand back up. Magomedov steps back and let's Dingerballs get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Dingerballs shoots in.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Dingerballs against the cage.
Dingerballs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dingerballs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dingerballs manages to end up in side control.
Magomedov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Dingerballs up against the cage.
Dingerballs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruslan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dingerballs.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dingerballs misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Dingerballs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dingerballs shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov throws a counter high kick but Dingerballs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Magomedov pushes Dingerballs up against the cage in a clinch.
Dingerballs has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dingerballs can't get the takedown.
Ruslan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dingerballs.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Dingerballs has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Dingerballs prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov just leaning against Dingerballs, taking a breather.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dingerballs can do to turn this around?
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dingerballs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dingerballs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Dingerballs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingerballs takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dingerballs managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dingerballs wants a takedown but no success here.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Dingerballs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dingerballs's gas tank.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dingerballs or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Dingerballs tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dingerballs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruslan Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov trying to stall but Dingerballs improves his position.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dingerballs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dingerballs is rocked!
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dingerballs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingerballs is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov works on Dingerballs's body with a couple of short punches.
Dingerballs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dingerballs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dingerballs! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Magomedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Magomedov!
Ruslan Magomedov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Mike Dingerballs had this to say: 'Guess Im going back to babysitting'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genesis Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Out-Kid Ink, Tyga. The crowd seem to be enjoying Panado's choice of entrance music: Lorde - Team . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
212 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Genesis Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Panado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panado.
Panado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Piper scores with a jab to the head.
Piper takes a swing at Panado's ribcage but misses.
Panado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Piper defends it nicely.
Panado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piper throws out the jab.
Panado moves away from the strike by Piper.
Panado fails to land the takedown.
Piper lands a body shot.
Piper throws a hook to the side of Panado's head but Panado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Panado sprawls well initially but Piper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper stalling.
Panado is looking for a sweep. Piper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper wants to free his trapped foot but Panado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panado is looking for a sweep. Piper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Piper is looking for a kimura here.
Panado wants to get back to full guard.
Piper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Piper stalling.
Piper moves nicely into side control.
Panado is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the position but Panado is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panado is looking to regain half guard here but Piper keeps moving and retains side control.
Panado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Panado is looking for a sweep.
Panado sneaks back into half guard.
Piper is looking to take a break and control but Panado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panado gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panado wants to sweep here but Piper controlling him for the moment.
Panado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Piper passes into side control.
Piper takes a little break here. Panado wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Panado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Panado is pressing down on Piper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Piper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Piper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piper slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper prevents Panado from improving his position.
Piper is trying to control the action in half guard but Panado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Panado manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panado wants to sweep here but Piper controlling him for the moment.
Piper stands up over Panado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panado keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper tries to free his leg and advance position but Panado is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piper's guard.
Piper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panado forces his way into half guard.
Piper is positioning himself well to prevent Panado advancing to mount.
Panado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Piper has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genesis Piper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Piper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Piper to the mat! Piper manages to get full guard.
Piper wants to sweep here but Panado controlling him for the moment.
Panado tries to free his leg and advance position but Piper is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Panado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piper is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piper is aware though and is defending well.
Piper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Piper has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Panado's face as Piper controls the position.
Genesis Piper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panado is looking for a sweep.
Panado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Panado is letting Piper control him for a moment.
Panado is trying to get back to half guard.
Piper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panado can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Panado's face as Piper controls the position.
Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panado keeps working.
Piper slows the pace down.
Panado is trying to improve his position.
Piper is working Panado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Piper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the position but Panado is working away.
Piper advances to full mount.
Piper raining down shots from the mount!
Piper controlling from the full mount.
Panado working to try and regain half guard.
Piper has hold of Panado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Panado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panado is looking to escape.
Panado working to try and regain half guard.
Panado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Piper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Panado bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Piper pulls Panado in close to prevent any damage.
Panado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panado won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panado manages to get himself to full guard.
Piper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Panado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper slips nicely into half guard.
Piper is trying to control. Panado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panado is pressing down on Piper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panado wants to sweep but no luck.
Piper content to stall in guard here.
Piper wants to pass the guard but Panado is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genesis Piper dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Piper with a jab.
A big right from Piper misses.
Panado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piper pinned against the cage. Piper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Piper avoids it really well and circles away.
Panado with a poor takedown
and Piper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Genesis Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Piper connects with a body shot.
Panado shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado staying out of range there.
Panado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panado gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Panado tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Piper is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Panado buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Panado!! Panado is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Piper throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genesis Piper!
Genesis Piper made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'He is the best guy I've ever faced so far, and I think I passed with flying colors. Thanks Fututre Fighting for having me. Expect bigger things from me!'.
In defeat, Ernesto Panado stepped up to the mic, saying 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edu Fola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edu Fola is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
165 lbs
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23
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edu Fola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fola avoids the body shot from Correa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fola - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Correa misses.
Correa moves out of range of the body kick from Fola.
Fola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fola misses with a kick to the body.
Correa throws a big shot that misses.
Correa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fola did well to prevent Correa getting side control.
Fola regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Correa.
Correa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fola wants to stand and escape but Correa is having none of it.
Correa looking to pass the guard.
Fola pushes Correa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fola.
Fola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Correa misses with an uppercut. Fola saw that one coming.
Fola motions for Correa to come forward. Fola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Correa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fola misses with a kick to the body.
Fola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correa.
Correa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fola has time to react.
Correa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fola at a distance.
Fola throws a series of punches but Correa moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa lands with a hook. Fola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fola misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Correa! But no joy.
Correa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fola circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Correa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correa.
Correa throws a jab but it's blocked by Fola.
Fola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Correa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fola was covering up waiting for the punch and Correa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Correa wants to control from the top but Fola keeps moving.
Correa looking to pass the guard.
Fola has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Correa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters circling a little - Fola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Correa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fola's guard.
Fola manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Correa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correa scores with the left hand. Fola knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
Fola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fola tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fola throws a wild body kick that Correa sees coming a mile off.
Fola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Correa darts in looking for a takedown but Fola gets double underhooks and turns Correa into the cage.
Correa with a jab.
Fola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correa misses with a wild combination.
Correa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correa.
Correa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fola's half guard.
Correa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Correa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fola defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Correa.
Correa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fola is just riding it out for now. Correa eventually gives up the hold.
Correa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fola has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fola!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa dominated that round.
That's time! Fola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Correa lands.
Correa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fola in his tracks.
Fola throws a push kick but Correa slaps the foot to one side.
Correa swinging wildly here.
Fola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Correa just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Fola misses.
Fola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Correa.
Correa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fola misses with a kick to the body.
Fola feints and then cracks Correa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Correa down.
Fola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correa moves out of range of the body kick from Fola.
Fola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
Fola quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fola tries to work over Correa's front leg with a kick but Correa checks it.
Correa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fola throws out the jab.
Fola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Correa.
Jose Correa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correa connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa closes the distance and clinches up with Fola, looking for a takedown. Correa pushes Fola against the cage but Fola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edu Fola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Correa.
Correa moves out of range of the body kick from Fola.
Fola is looking to land body kicks.
Fola tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fola is looking to land body kicks.
Correa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Correa.
Fola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edu Fola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Fola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Correa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Correa looks to land a combination. Fola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fola is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fola swinging wildly here.
Oh Fola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fola drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Correa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fola's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Correa!
Jose Correa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Kenway is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geoffrey Barbossa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway scores with a jab. Barbossa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Barbossa off balance momentarily.
Barbossa throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway moves out of range as Barbossa throws a body kick.
Barbossa misses with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Barbossa moved away.
Kenway lands with a kick to the temple. Barbossa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kenway connects with a right hand. Barbossa shakes it off.
Barbossa throws a series of punches but Kenway avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa connects with a body shot.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenway.
Barbossa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbossa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that Kenway avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Barbossa avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Barbossa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kenway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbossa has him pressed against the cage.
Kenway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Barbossa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Kenway.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbossa blocks the leg kick.
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Barbossa tries a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Crunch! Barbossa slams his shin into Kenway's torso.
Barbossa throws a sloppy head kick and Kenway moves out of range easily.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbossa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Barbossa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Barbossa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Kenway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbossa is able to avoid easily.
Barbossa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenway just manages to avoid it.
Kenway misses with an uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway thuds his right hand into Barbossa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Barbossa is looking to counter punch.
Kenway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbossa at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbossa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbossa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kenway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Barbossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Kenway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Barbossa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbossa.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbossa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbossa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbossa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenway lands a head kick!
Barbossa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenway lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Barbossa.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kenway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbossa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbossa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kenway eats them both and turns towards Barbossa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenway. That's going to slow Barbossa down.
Barbossa slips a straight right by Kenway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
That's time! Barbossa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbossa throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Barbossa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Kenway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenway connects with a body shot that sends Barbossa's belly button to the back.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbossa swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Kenway misses with a hook to the body
and Barbossa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenway tests Barbossa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenway as he connects with a hook.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Barbossa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kenway misses.
Barbossa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa misses with a straight right.
Barbossa loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
Barbossa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway blocks a leg kick.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway looks to land a left hand but Barbossa moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Kenway does it's job there.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbossa lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands with a good body shot.
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
Kenway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbossa lands with a straight right. Kenway didn't see that one coming.
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbossa. That snapped Kenway's head back.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenway tests Barbossa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway catches Barbossa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Kenway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
A jab from Barbossa does it's job there.
Barbossa misses with a straight left.
Kenway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbossa moves out of range as Kenway throws a body kick.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
Kenway slips under a jab.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa moves forwards but Kenway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbossa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbossa.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands an overhand right.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Kenway moves out of range as Barbossa throws a body kick.
Barbossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbossa throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbossa lands a jab to the head.
Barbossa thows a body kick. Kenway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenway slips under a jab from Barbossa.
Kenway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbossa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbossa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbossa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Kenway 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.
Barbossa throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenway throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Barbossa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbossa.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenway scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbossa scores with a nice strike.
Kenway works Barbossa's body with a nice hook.
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!
Barbossa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kenway misses.
Barbossa clinches with his opponent.
Kenway working hard to break the clinch.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbossa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Barbossa.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a shot to the body.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway pushes Barbossa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbossa.
Kenway gets through Barbossa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Geoffrey Barbossa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Barbossa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway lands an uppercut.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenway.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Kenway scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it.
Barbossa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbossa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Barbossa misses.
Kenway misses with a combination
and Barbossa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbossa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Barbossa throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Barbossa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway lands a high kick!
Barbossa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenway's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenway throws a wild body kick that Barbossa sees coming a mile off.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Edward Kenway just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenway.
Kenway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbossa sizes up Kenway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbossa throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Barbossa slips under a jab.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Barbossa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenway tests Barbossa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbossa misses with a shot to the body
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Barbossa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbossa defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbossa defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenway.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Kenway finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenway's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
Barbossa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barbossa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Kenway misses with a two punch combination.
Barbossa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenway throws a solid leg kick but Barbossa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenway.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
Kenway tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbossa takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbossa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kenway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbossa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbossa. Kenway shrugs it off though.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Kenway scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway misses with a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a low kick, right behind Kenway 's knee.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body. Barbossa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbossa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Barbossa moved away.
It looked like Barbossa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenway.
Barbossa misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Barbossa swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa scores with a leg kick.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Kenway scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbossa should have avoided that one.
A combination from Kenway does no damage.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
Kenway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Kenway blocks the body kick.
Barbossa misses with a body punch
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbossa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbossa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbossa takes a step back to recover.
Kenway lands with an overhand left.
Kenway throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbossa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kenway's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Kenway. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kenway.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Barbossa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barbossa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kenway misses with a low kick.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbossa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Barbossa slips the punch.
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway slips a jab from Barbossa.
A big right from Barbossa misses.
Kenway wants to slow Barbossa down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa slips a straight right by Kenway.
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Barbossa.
Barbossa feints a jab promting Kenway to slip. Barbossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kenway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barbossa ducks right into an uppercut from Kenway.
Kenway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbossa has time to react.
Kenway throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Kenway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kenway misses with an uppercut
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbossa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kenway's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
Barbossa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenway finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbossa's head.
Barbossa throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kenway. Barbossa shrugs it off though.
Kenway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa throws a shot to the body.
Barbossa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbossa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
Kenway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Kenway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenway.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbossa.
Kenway lands with a shot to the body.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenway misses with a leg kick
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbossa walks into a straight right hand from Kenway.
Barbossa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbossa drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbossa misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway misses with a left hand
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbossa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Kenway checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kenway defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Barbossa.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Kenway lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Barbossa misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kenway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Kenway.
The fighters circling - Barbossa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Kenway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbossa blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenway slips under a jab.
Barbossa tries to bum rush Kenway with a series of wild strikes but Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbossa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbossa swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway unleashes a big counter combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Geoffrey Barbossa.
I think Kenway has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Geoffrey Barbossa retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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