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Tradition LXXVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ras Li Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judah comes to the cage accompanied by Limb By Limb. Adi Dassler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ras Li Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
Dassler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Dassler moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Judah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Judah is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Judah circles away and we're back to standing.
Ras Li Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Dassler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Judah but Judah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Dassler moves into the clinch.
Dassler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Judah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.
Judah managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Judah working a defensive guard here.
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Judah is trying to keep Dassler in close.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah controlling the position.
Judah is trying to control the position but Dassler postures up.
Judah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Dassler won't allow Judah to sweep him here.
Dassler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judah is keeping the position for now.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Judah is keeping the position.
Judah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dassler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Judah is trying to keep Dassler in close.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dassler won't allow Judah to sweep him here.
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Judah is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ras Li Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Judah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dassler is able to avoid easily.
Dassler throws a counter combo.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dassler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ras Li Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dassler darts in looking for a takedown but Judah gets double underhooks and turns Dassler into the cage.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Judah but Judah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dassler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah lands a leg kick that knocks Dassler off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Dassler down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler walks into a stiff left hand from Judah.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches.
Dassler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Judah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ras Li Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Judah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dassler is working for takedown but Judah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Judah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dassler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Judah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Judah.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Judah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Judah manages to break the clinch.
Judah throws a leg kick
and Dassler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Judah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dasslers head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah is pressed up against the cage. Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Judah down to the mat. Judah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown. Judah tries to sprawl out of it but Dassler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Judah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judah scores with a jab to the head.
Dassler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dassler with the counter takedown but Judah avoids it easily.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dassler defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Dassler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dassler was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dassler.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Judah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler shoots in for a double leg but Judah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Judah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Judah won't be happy with that.
Judah is trying to get back to half guard.
Judah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Judah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Zoo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Dassler thows a huge punch but Judah dodges it nicely.
Dassler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judah makes his way to full guard, as Dassler worked for a kimura.
Dassler cracks Judah with a solid left hand.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Judah is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dassler slips a straight right by Judah.
Judah throws a sloppy body shot
letting Dassler counter with a right hand.
Dassler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Dassler throws a counter combo.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judah as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Judah did well to prevent Dassler getting side control.
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dassler wants to pass to mount but Judah is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Judah sees it coming and defends easily.
Judah is holding on to half guard well.
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judah trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Judah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dassler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Judah pulls Dassler in close to his closed guard and prevents Dassler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dassler throws a strike but Judah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dassler looking for a sweep. Not yet Dassler, not yet.
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Judah from controlling successfully.
Dassler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judah controls the pace.
Judah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Judah tries to stand but Dassler is controlling from the bottom.
Judah wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Adi Dassler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
Judah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?
Dassler has his foot on Judah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judah works his way back into a safe position though.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judah postures up and lands a big shot to Dassler's brow.
Judah is stalling in the full guard.
Judah cracks Dassler with a solid left hand.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judah defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler has momentary wrist control but Judah slips an elbow through the middle.
Adi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ras Li Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judah defends it easily.
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 Ras Li Judah.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Judah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ras Li Judah!
After winning the bout, Ras Li Judah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uryan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uryan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Brown shoots in.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown misses with a looping right.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Uryan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Hall moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown slips under a jab from Hall.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Brown lands a jab.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hall to the ground. Brown is now in Hall's guard.
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hall is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Uryan Hall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hand Grenade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hand Grenade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayoniko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hand Grenade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Hand Grenade misses.
Mayoniko tests Hand Grenade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hand Grenade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hand Grenade throws a combination. Mayoniko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayoniko or perhaps it was just good defense by Hand Grenade, which made it look bad.
Mayoniko works Hand Grenade's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Mayoniko with that takedown attempt.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoki Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Mayoniko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko shoots in and drives through. Hand Grenade sprawls well.
Mayoniko tries for a takedown but Hand Grenade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade throws a looping overhand right but Mayoniko ducks down to avoid it.
Hand Grenade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hand Grenade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at V Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mayoniko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hand Grenade's waist but Hand Grenade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayoniko off to one side.
Mayoniko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand Grenade defends well and Mayoniko ends up having to push Hand Grenade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hand Grenade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayoniko back to the cage. Hand Grenade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hand Grenade stuffs the takedown.
Mayoniko looks winded!
Mayoniko moves forwards but Hand Grenade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand Grenade scores with a one two! Mayoniko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hand Grenade pinned against the cage. Hand Grenade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hand Grenade lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade lands a head shot.
Hand Grenade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayoniko circles away quickly and effectively.
Hand Grenade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayoniko shoots in looking for a takedown but Hand Grenade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayoniko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hand Grenade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayoniko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayoniko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand Grenade swivels and escapes.
Mayoniko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hand Grenade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayoniko misses with a takedown
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand Grenade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mayoniko dives in and grabs Hand Grenade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hand Grenade pushes down on Mayoniko's head and hops out.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayoniko dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayoniko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayoniko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hand Grenade avoids it really well and circles away.
Hand Grenade is looking for a counter combo.
Mayoniko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hand Grenade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayoniko somewhat.
Mayoniko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hand Grenade.
A big right from Hand Grenade misses.
Mayoniko walks into a jab.
Hand Grenade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hand Grenade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hand Grenade throws a right hand that Mayoniko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayoniko also avoids with ease.
Hand Grenade stuns Mayoniko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hand Grenade!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko shoots in for a double leg but Hand Grenade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hand Grenade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayoniko shoots and misses
and Hand Grenade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hand Grenade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hand Grenade tests Mayoniko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hand Grenade as Mayoniko shoots in.
Hand Grenade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayoniko. Mayoniko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hand Grenade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hand Grenade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand Grenade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayoniko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade tests Mayoniko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayoniko is rocked!
Hand Grenade throws a right hand that Mayoniko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayoniko also avoids with ease.
Mayoniko is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand Grenade finish him?
Mayoniko staying out of range there.
Mayoniko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayoniko seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayoniko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayoniko moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayoniko shoots and misses
letting Hand Grenade counter with a right hand.
Hand Grenade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayoniko's head.
Mayoniko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand Grenade misses with a straight left.
Marcus Hand Grenade is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayoniko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hand Grenade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hand Grenade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayoniko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade leaves Mayoniko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoki Mayoniko.
Mayoniko avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Hand Grenade swinging wildly here.
Mayoniko throws out a counter right but Hand Grenade avoids it with no problem.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hand Grenade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayoniko can do to turn this around?
Hand Grenade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hand Grenade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand Grenade missing with a left hand there. Mayoniko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayoniko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand Grenade counters with a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Mayoniko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hand Grenade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayoniko moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Hand Grenade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayoniko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hand Grenade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mayoniko scrambles back to his feet.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade cracks Mayoniko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade punishes Mayoniko's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand Grenade. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayoniko with the counter takedown but Hand Grenade avoids it easily.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice strike.
Mayoniko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hand Grenade scores with a one two! Mayoniko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Hand Grenade misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Mayoniko misses.
A nice combination there by Hand Grenade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko shoots in for a double leg but Hand Grenade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade cracks Mayoniko with a good jab.
Mayoniko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hand Grenade is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade misses with a double jab.
Mayoniko shoots in for a takedown but Hand Grenade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hand Grenade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayoniko.
A little feinted left hand from Hand Grenade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hand Grenade throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Hand Grenade connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mayoniko is looking to take a break and control but Hand Grenade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade 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!
Hand Grenade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayoniko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayoniko darts in looking for a takedown but Hand Grenade gets double underhooks and turns Mayoniko into the cage.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mayoniko looks to move away, Hand Grenade throws a big counter combo but Mayoniko just gets out of the way.
Mayoniko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hand Grenade's waist but Hand Grenade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayoniko off to one side.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoki Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko ducks right into an uppercut from Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade tries to sprawl but Mayoniko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mayoniko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayoniko throwing shots but Hand Grenade is blocking nicely.
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. Mayoniko connects with a nice short shot to Hand Grenade's temple.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up here but Mayoniko is controlling him well.
Hand Grenade kicks off Mayoniko and gets to his feet.
Hand Grenade leaves Mayoniko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hand Grenade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hand Grenade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayoniko goes for a double leg but Hand Grenade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hand Grenade continues to drive forward.
Mayoniko throws a big shot that misses.
Mayoniko drops his hands momentarily and Hand Grenade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayoniko staying out of range there.
Yoki Mayoniko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Mayoniko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Mayoniko shoots in but no luck this time.
Hand Grenade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayoniko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hand Grenade stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Hand Grenade as he connects with a hook.
Hand Grenade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mayoniko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayoniko.
The fighters circling - Hand Grenade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayoniko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayoniko with a poor takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a series of strikes. Mayoniko will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayoniko is defended easily by Hand Grenade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hand Grenade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayoniko at a distance.
Mayoniko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hand Grenade is fending him off so far but Mayoniko persists. Nope, Hand Grenade circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayoniko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hand Grenade but Hand Grenade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Hand Grenade misses.
Mayoniko cracks Hand Grenade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hand Grenade lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayoniko.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand Grenade misses its target.
Mayoniko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hand Grenade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayoniko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus Hand Grenade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hand Grenade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hand Grenade throws out a powerful jab.
Mayoniko shoots in for a double leg but Hand Grenade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hand Grenade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hand Grenade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayoniko's head.
Mayoniko walks into a left hand.
Hand Grenade connects with a nice looking jab.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hand Grenade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hand Grenade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hand Grenade!
A victorious Marcus Hand Grenade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karol Orlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mirzaev's choice of entrance music: Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev tries to score with a low kick but Orlowski moves his leg out of the way.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Orlowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlowski closes the distance and clinches.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Orlowski.
Orlowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Orlowski lands a body shot.
Orlowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
Orlowski lands a right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlowski has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Orlowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mirzaev or not.
Orlowski is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Orlowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Orlowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev is looking to control Orlowski's arms but Orlowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mirzaev has his back to the cage.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
Orlowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev is working Orlowski over against the cage.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Orlowski.
Mirzaev taking a breather.
Orlowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mirzaev lands an elbow just above Orlowski 's eye.
Orlowski stalls.
Orlowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlowski lands a right hand.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
A short uppercut from Mirzaev.
Orlowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Orlowski tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Orlowski back against the cage.
Orlowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Orlowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Orlowski fails to land.
Orlowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlowski.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Orlowski.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlowski.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlowski.
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orlowski misses with some punches.
Orlowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Orlowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlowski pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orlowski is leaning against Mirzaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mirzaev looks winded!
Orlowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mirzaev up against the cage.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mirzaev throws an elbow but misses.
Orlowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Orlowski fails to land.
A body shot lands from Orlowski.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Orlowski.
A nice left hand lands by Mirzaev.
Orlowski can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Orlowski misses its intended target.
Orlowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirzaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Mirzaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev fakes the leg kick and cracks Orlowski in the body.
Mirzaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orlowski moves in looking to clinch but Mirzaev pushes him off.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
Orlowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirzaev.
Orlowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Mirzaev throws a one two combo.
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!
Orlowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Mirzaev blocks the low kick.
Mirzaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orlowski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Orlowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirzaev doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Orlowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirzaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlowski in his tracks.
Orlowski drives through and clinches with Mirzaev against the cage.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlowski.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the head.
Orlowski blocking some punches.
Orlowski scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mirzaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orlowski's brow.
Mirzaev tries to work over Orlowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlowski.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
Orlowski stalling.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karol Orlowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Orlowski.
Orlowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirzaev trying to stall but Orlowski improves his position.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlowski has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Orlowski blocks an elbow strike.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Orlowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Orlowski digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlowski prevents a body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Orlowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
Mirzaev scores with a shot to the side of Orlowski's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlowski.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Orlowski works on Mirzaev's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Orlowski can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
A head punch on the inside from Orlowski fails to land.
Orlowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlowski backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
Orlowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirzaev is breathing heavily.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlowski blocks a body shot from Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karol Orlowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Mirzaev blocks the leg kick.
Orlowski moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev stuns Orlowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Orlowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlowski misses the target.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlowski.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orlowski clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski misses with some punches.
Orlowski misses with a body punch.
Orlowski misses with some punches.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlowski pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev lands with a left to the head.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev works on Orlowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlowski as Mirzaev tries to tie him up.
Orlowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirzaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mirzaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlowski lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orlowski up against the cage.
Orlowski lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Orlowski has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
A short right from Mirzaev on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Mirzaev on the inside.
Orlowski misses with the head strike.
Orlowski pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Orlowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlowski throws a head punch that misses.
Orlowski working aggressively here.
Orlowski misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Orlowski.
Orlowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski dodges an elbow strike from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Orlowski.
Mirzaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlowski misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev has Orlowski pushed against the cage.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Orlowski lands a right hand.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Orlowski lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Orlowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski misses with a punch to the body.
Orlowski prevents a body shot from Mirzaev.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Orlowski.
Orlowski digs a right hand into Mirzaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirzaev's gas tank.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirzaev is rocked!
Orlowski lands with a left to the head.
Mirzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlowski finish him?
Orlowski pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlowski.
Orlowski works on Mirzaev's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlowski.
Orlowski lands a big right hand that drops Mirzaev! The killer instinct kicks in and Orlowski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Orlowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Orlowski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Krakowiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krakowiak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, O.S.T.R & Kasta - Dzis ide walczyc mamo. This should be fireworks!
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Krakowiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been told by Krakowiak's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pouko defending well as Krakowiak loads up on a big left hand.
Krakowiak stuffs the takedown attempt from Pouko. Pouko gets slowly back to his feet.
Pouko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krakowiak's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krakowiak controlling Pouko's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowiak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pouko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krakowiak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krakowiak is trying to control the position but Pouko postures up.
Krakowiak can't keep his opponent in guard - Pouko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pouko moves into full mount! Krakowiak won't be happy about that!
Krakowiak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pouko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pouko controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowiak is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko forces the positional change into back control.
Pouko not allowing Krakowiak to control his hands.
Pouko tries to get the hooks in deep but Krakowiak pushed the leg off.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Pouko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pouko working for a choke but Krakowiak is defending well.
Krakowiak is trying to stand back up.
Krakowiak tries to roll but Pouko sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko not allowing Krakowiak to control his hands.
Krakowiak can't escape the position.
Pouko biding his time, controlling Krakowiak.
Pouko tries to keep control of the position but Krakowiak is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pouko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pouko biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pouko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krakowiak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Pouko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Krakowiak is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko tries to keep control of the position but Krakowiak is staying busy.
Krakowiak wants to control his opponent's hands but Pouko gets his hands free.
Pouko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Krakowiak is in bad spot here.
Pouko really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Krakowiak.
Pouko wants to control but Krakowiak is keeping busy.
Pouko has the hooks in. Krakowiak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pouko controlling the positon.
Krakowiak tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pouko shoots in but Krakowiak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pouko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pouko looks for a takedown but Krakowiak sprawls well.
Jacek Krakowiak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Pouko.
Krakowiak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown but Krakowiak shows good takedown defense.
Krakowiak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krakowiak takes a swing at Pouko's ribcage but misses.
Krakowiak stuffs the takedown.
Krakowiak tries to sprawl but Pouko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.
Pouko is keen to just control but Krakowiak is a slippery customer.
Krakowiak is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krakowiak avoid being mounted?
Krakowiak is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowiak is refusing to be controlled, as Pouko sits in half guard.
Krakowiak won't allow Pouko to pass to mount.
Krakowiak trying to control here.
Krakowiak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pouko is working for a kimura but Krakowiak is defending it quite comfortably.
Pouko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pouko wants to take a breather but Krakowiak is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pouko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Krakowiak is defending well.
Krakowiak is staying active underneath Pouko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pouko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krakowiak is trying to get back to full guard.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krakowiak on his heels. He'll look to pass Krakowiak's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko controlling from the top position.
Pouko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pouko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krakowiak keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Touko Pouko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krakowiak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krakowiak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krakowiak holds on and takes a little breather.
Krakowiak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Touko Pouko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowiak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouko.
Pouko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Krakowiak to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakowiak throws a head kick that half lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krakowiak throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Krakowiak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Krakowiak lands a head shot.
Pouko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krakowiak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pouko was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowiak.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krakowiak as he avoids it easily.
Krakowiak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pouko missing with a left hand there. Krakowiak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krakowiak looks to land a right hand but Pouko moved out of range.
Pouko with the counter takedown but Krakowiak avoids it easily.
Krakowiak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pouko misses with a takedown
and Krakowiak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacek Krakowiak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Pouko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pouko or perhaps it was just good defense by Krakowiak, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko shoots in and drives through. Krakowiak sprawls well.
Krakowiak connects with a single shot there.
Pouko shoots in looking for a takedown but Krakowiak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pouko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pouko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krakowiak lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowiak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pouko moves away.
Krakowiak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pouko.
Krakowiak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krakowiak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pouko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouko.
Krakowiak scores with a jab. Pouko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pouko is rocked!
Krakowiak pushes Pouko up against the cage in a clinch.
Pouko is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowiak finish him?
Krakowiak stalling the fight.
Krakowiak has a couple of punches blocked by Pouko.
Pouko seems to have recovered his senses.
Krakowiak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pouko backwards.
Krakowiak prevents the takedown attempt.
Krakowiak lands with a light punch inside.
Krakowiak lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pouko to his knees! Krakowiak keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Krakowiak!
After winning the bout, Jacek Krakowiak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes into the arena with Scarface - Dollar blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: MMA Entrance Theme . Eddie Money is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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27
147 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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28
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Washington!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Money stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Washington finds it's target.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington throws out a counter right but Money avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
Money closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Money lands in his opponent's guard.
Money prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington wants to stand up but Money is controlling him.
Washington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Money was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington cracks Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington lands with a hook. Money tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Money is rocked!
Washington drops Money with a naaaaasty hook - Money is in real trouble here! Washington dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Washington!
A relieved looking Joe Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipowicz comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran - The Wild Boys . Johnson has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Eddie Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Filipowicz!
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, Eddie Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
Eddie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipowicz lands an overhand right.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Filipowicz sees coming a mile off.
Filipowicz tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Filipowicz throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left lands for Johnson.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filipowicz throws out a powerful jab.
Filipowicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a head kick. Filipowicz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Filipowicz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Filipowicz lands with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Filipowicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipowicz counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Filipowicz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Filipowicz avoids it well.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipowicz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filipowicz scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Filipowicz misses with a straight left.
Johnson moves out of range as Filipowicz throws a body kick.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Filipowicz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Filipowicz tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Filipowicz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Filipowicz looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Filipowicz avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Filipowicz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Filipowicz scoring well with a low kick there.
Filipowicz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Filipowicz avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Filipowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Filipowicz avoids it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Filipowicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Filipowicz lands with a good body shot.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipowicz throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Filipowicz was well out of range.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Filipowicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filipowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Filipowicz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Eddie Johnson has been cut.
Filipowicz thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipowicz finish him?
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Filipowicz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Filipowicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipowicz thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Johnson's cut.
That's time! Filipowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Filipowicz ducks down to avoid it.
Filipowicz misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipowicz lands a slapping body shot.
Filipowicz throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but Filipowicz manages to duck under it in time.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Filipowicz avoids it well.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Filipowicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Filipowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Filipowicz avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipowicz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Filipowicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipowicz misses the target.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the body kick.
Filipowicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Filipowicz
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Filipowicz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Filipowicz.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Filipowicz.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipowicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filipowicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Filipowicz clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filipowicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Filipowicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Filipowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filipowicz connects with a body shot.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Filipowicz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Filipowicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Filipowicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Eddie Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Filipowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Filipowicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Filipowicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Filipowicz.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
and Filipowicz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Johnson! He's just covering up as Filipowicz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Filipowicz!
Michal Filipowicz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Koks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Goudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks's entrance music is DMX - We right here. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Koks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Goudeau!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koks connects with a nice looking jab.
Koks lands with a straight right. Goudeau didn't see that one coming.
Goudeau moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Goudeau feints the counter takedown.
Koks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goudeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Koks misses the target.
Goudeau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koks throws a shot from downtown. Goudeau moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Goudeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goudeau cracks Koks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Goudeau.
Koks lands a right hook to the body.
Koks throws a solid leg kick but Goudeau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koks.
Goudeau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koks is fending him off so far but Goudeau persists. Nope, Koks circles away and we're back to standing.
As Goudeau tries to get set, Koks tries to push him back and clinch up but Goudeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Goudeau walks into a stiff left hand from Koks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Koks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rafal Koks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koks throws a jab but it's blocked by Goudeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koks lands a front kick.
Goudeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koks gets a clinch.
Goudeau wants to break free but Koks has control.
Koks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goudeau backwards.
Koks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koks misses with some punches.
Koks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Koks.
Goudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Koks to work.
A short right from Koks.
Koks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koks throws a punch but it's blocked by Goudeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goudeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koks prevents it.
Rafal Koks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Goudeau.
Koks lands an uppercut.
Koks scores with a shoulder strike.
Goudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koks is leaning against Goudeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goudeau wants a takedown but no success here.
Koks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goudeau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Koks.
Koks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goudeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goudeau blocking some punches.
Koks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goudeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koks blocks an uppercut.
Koks lands a damaging elbow.
Goudeau manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goudeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goudeau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koks controls the pace.
Goudeau is controlling Koks's posture.
Koks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koks slips nicely into half guard.
Koks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goudeau trying to hold on to Koks's head to control him but Koks postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goudeau has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Koks escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Koks!
Goudeau is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koks moves into the clinch.
Goudeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goudeau blocks a body shot from Koks.
Koks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goudeau can do to turn this around?
Koks lands a hook that snaps the head of Goudeau backwards.
Koks lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Koks.
Goudeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koks misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Koks.
Koks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koks's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koks.
Koks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goudeau looking to stall.
Koks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goudeau or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koks.
Koks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goudeau has Koks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goudeau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koks walks away with a smile on his face. Goudeau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rafal Koks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Goudeau.
Goudeau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koks.
Koks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goudeau.
Koks misses with a left hand
and Goudeau counters with a takedown into side control.
Goudeau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koks, who protects the arm well.
Goudeau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koks keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goudeau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koks is trying to get back to full guard.
Goudeau seems to be looking for submissions.
Goudeau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goudeau.
Koks trying to control but Goudeau postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goudeau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goudeau seems to be looking for submissions.
Koks keeping hold of Goudeau's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goudeau trying to pass the guard but Koks defending well.
Koks tries to get to full guard but Goudeau has control of the leg.
That's four 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.
Goudeau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koks is looking to control Goudeau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koks avoid being mounted?
Goudeau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goudeau is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goudeau is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Goudeau fails with the takedown
and Koks counters with a nice body kick.
Goudeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Goudeau goes for a double leg but Koks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koks continues to drive forward.
Koks moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Koks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Koks has Goudeau pressed against the cage, preventing Goudeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koks lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks scores with a hook to the body.
Goudeau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rafal Koks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Goudeau.
A shot in the inside from Koks.
Koks throws a head punch that misses.
Koks lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goudeau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koks is defending well.
Koks prevents a body shot from Goudeau.
Still in the clinch, Koks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Koks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goudeau tries to pull guard but Koks holds him up against the cage and eventually Goudeau drops back down to his feet.
Goudeau is trying to drag Koks to the mat but Koks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goudeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koks.
Koks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goudeau avoids the elbow strike from Koks, against the cage.
Koks lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Koks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goudeau wants a takedown but no success here.
Koks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goudeau.
Mark Goudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goudeau backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koks.
Koks misses with an elbow over the top.
Koks lands a shoulder strike.
Goudeau is trying to break the clinch but Koks is controlling him.
Koks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goudeau is rocked!
Koks throws a big uppercut that drops Goudeau! More strikes from Koks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Goudeau lies dazed against the cage as Koks celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Koks!
Rafal Koks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitzi Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovan has chosen Failure by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitzi Glozman!
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, Zeke Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glozman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitzi Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman lands a nice looking body shot.
Glozman lands a glancing blow to the side of Donovan's head.
Donovan drives through and clinches with Glozman against the cage.
Donovan can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Donovan blocks it.
Donovan misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donovan.
Glozman taking a breather.
Donovan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Glozman on the inside.
Nice body punch from Donovan.
Glozman 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.
Donovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glozman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glozman misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
Donovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glozman lands an uppercut.
Glozman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donovan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donovan has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Glozman lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Zeke Donovan has been cut.
Donovan has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
A head punch on the inside from Glozman fails to land.
Glozman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glozman with a knee to the head.
Donovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Donovan.
Glozman throws an elbow that misses.
Donovan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Donovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan throws a head punch that misses.
Donovan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Glozman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donovan can turn it around.
Donovan pushes Glozman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glozman landing knees to the body.
Donovan looks winded!
Donovan working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donovan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glozman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman lands with a right to the head.
Glozman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glozman avoiding damage.
Donovan lands with a short shot to the head.
Glozman blocks a body shot from Donovan.
Donovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glozman misses with a knee to the head.
Donovan working aggressively here.
Donovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glozman with a knee to the head.
Glozman misses with a knee to the head.
Glozman lands with a right to the head.
Glozman crunches a lovely knee into Donovan's ribcage.
Glozman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Donovan is blocking nicely.
Donovan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glozman crunches a lovely knee into Donovan's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glozman.
Glozman drops Donovan with a big knee straight up the middle! Donovan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Donovan is rocked!
Donovan drops his hands momentarily. Glozman doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Donovan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Donovan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitzi Glozman!
Mitzi Glozman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Zeke Donovan had this to say: 'I underestimated my opponent, and didn't try as hard I could have. He was the better man. Simple as that.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Floyd Patterson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Barton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Clint Barton has been cut.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barton. Barton obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson pushes Barton up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Barton controls his hands.
Barton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barton has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Barton can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Barton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartons head.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Barton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barton misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barton throws a head punch that misses.
Barton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barton pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barton struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barton misses with a body punch.
Patterson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Barton avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the cage.
Barton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barton backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Barton avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Barton tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Barton avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Barton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barton cracks Patterson with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barton.
Patterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Barton avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Barton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Barton.
Barton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patterson.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Barton.
Barton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barton is looking for a takedown.
Barton takes an elbow to the temple.
Barton throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barton.
Barton misses with a body punch.
Barton working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Patterson.
Barton is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barton.
Barton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barton backwards.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barton is rocked!
Patterson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Patterson is unloading with more strikes now! Barton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson! Floyd Patterson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Floyd Patterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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