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GAMMA#575 Gage v Richards PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Amirezza Pourramenazanali is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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186 lbs
25 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku connects with the punch.
Pourramenazanali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kyoraku misses with a hook.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick
and Pourramenazanali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pourramenazanali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyoraku circles away quickly and effectively.
Pourramenazanali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pourramenazanali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pourramenazanali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyoraku some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pourramenazanali tries to score with some ground and pound. Kyoraku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kyoraku is pushing Pourramenazanali's head away, looking to escape. Pourramenazanali manages to hold on to the position though.
Kyoraku is not content to let Pourramenazanali control the position.
Pourramenazanali works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kyoraku is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku tries to buck Pourramenazanali off but Pourramenazanali is having none of it.
Kyoraku dodges the ground and pound from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kyoraku is avoiding damage well.
Kyoraku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pourramenazanali tries to move to mount but Kyoraku blocks the move with his legs.
Kyoraku is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pourramenazanali connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pourramenazanali working away.
Pourramenazanali throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kyoraku works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pourramenazanali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku tries to roll over but Pourramenazanali keeps him under control.
Pourramenazanali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kyoraku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pourramenazanali wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyoraku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pourramenazanali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pourramenazanali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyoraku trying to control from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali trying to control from Kyoraku's half guard. Kyoraku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pourramenazanali throws a big elbow that misses.
Pourramenazanali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pourramenazanali with a nice head shot there.
Kyoraku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali stopping the sweep attempt from Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyoraku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyoraku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyoraku!
Kyoraku is staying tight to Pourramenazanali's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Pourramenazanali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that 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.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range as Kyoraku strikes.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick as Pourramenazanali jumps back.
Pourramenazanali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Kyoraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pourramenazanali lands with a nice combination. Kyoraku backs away looking to recover.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a two punch combination.
Kyoraku lunges at Pourramenazanali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pourramenazanali's hand.
Kyoraku thumps Pourramenazanali with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Kyoraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pourramenazanali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pourramenazanali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Kyoraku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pourramenazanali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Kyoraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pourramenazanali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick
and Kyoraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali just misses with a punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku thows a leg kick but Pourramenazanali checks it
and Pourramenazanali counters with a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kyoraku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kyoraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pourramenazanali throws out the jab.
Pourramenazanali slips a straight right by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Pourramenazanali misses its intended target.
A left lands for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a solid leg kick but Pourramenazanali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyoraku.
Kyoraku drops his hands momentarily and Pourramenazanali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyoraku can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Pourramenazanali finds it's way through Kyoraku's defenses.
Pourramenazanali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that Kyoraku avoids nicely.
Pourramenazanali has Kyoraku up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pourramenazanali fails to land.
Kyoraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyoraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyoraku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pourramenazanali throws a looping overhand right but Kyoraku ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pourramenazanali moves forwards but Kyoraku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kyoraku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kyoraku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kyoraku tries a low kick but Pourramenazanali avoids it.
Kyoraku cracks a nice hook into Pourramenazanali's ribs.
Kyoraku lands a body shot.
Pourramenazanali checks a leg kick nicely.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali cracks a nice hook into Kyoraku's ribs.
Kyoraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyoraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pourramenazanali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pourramenazanali lands a really nice looking cross but Kyoraku seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku lands a high kick!
Pourramenazanali takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
Kyoraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku blocks a jab.
Kyoraku tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kyoraku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali moves into the clinch successfully.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pourramenazanali throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pourramenazanali lands with a light punch inside.
Pourramenazanali looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pourramenazanali throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pourramenazanali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kyoraku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyoraku connects with a right hand. Pourramenazanali shakes it off.
A low kick from Pourramenazanali misses
and Kyoraku counters with a nice body shot.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook. Kyoraku ducked under it nicely.
Kyoraku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pourramenazanali throws a body shot but no joy.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Kyoraku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pourramenazanali throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyoraku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pourramenazanali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pourramenazanali throws out a loose jab but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Kyoraku tenderised Pourramenazanali's leg. Pourramenazanali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pourramenazanali throws out a loose jab but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Kyoraku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pourramenazanali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyoraku under the eye.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku throws a nice looking combination but Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyoraku throws a big shot that misses.
Pourramenazanali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kyoraku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyoraku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pourramenazanali swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
A jab from Kyoraku does it's job there.
Kyoraku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyoraku scores with a head kick. Pourramenazanali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kyoraku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pourramenazanali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.
Pourramenazanali is looking to chop away at Kyoraku's legs.
Kyoraku throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pourramenazanali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kyoraku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kyoraku slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
Pourramenazanali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kyoraku misses with a straight left.
Kyoraku throws a combination that misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kyoraku. Beautiful body shot.
Pourramenazanali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku connects with a body shot that sends Pourramenazanali's belly button to the back.
Kyoraku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pourramenazanali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Pourramenazanali misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with a takedown
and Kyoraku counters with a right hand to the body.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pourramenazanali misses with a few strikes there.
Kyoraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku stuns Pourramenazanali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyoraku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pourramenazanali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kyoraku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Kyoraku finds it's way through Pourramenazanali's defenses.
Pourramenazanali misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyoraku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pourramenazanali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyoraku misses with a looping right.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab.
Pourramenazanali backing away here, and Kyoraku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Kyoraku right on the button with a cross.
Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyoraku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kyoraku throws a lazy uppercut
and Pourramenazanali counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pourramenazanali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pourramenazanali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Pourramenazanali's ribcage. Pourramenazanali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kyoraku avoids a wild elbow strike from Pourramenazanali.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shunsui Kyoraku.
I think Kyoraku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
An out of breath Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield throws out a powerful jab.
Winnfield lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blaze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Blaze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winnfield misses with a wild combination.
Blaze misses with an uppercut
and Winnfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Blaze scores with a body shot.
Winnfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Winnfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Winnfield misses.
Winnfield misses with an uppercut.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winnfield.
Blaze is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blaze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Blaze misses with the head strike.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Blaze has a couple of punches blocked by Winnfield.
Blaze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaze misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaze prevents a body shot from Winnfield.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaze as Winnfield tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaze.
Winnfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winnfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaze successfully pulls guard.
Winnfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blaze, up you get!
Winnfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaze.
Winnfield slips under a jab from Blaze.
An attempted straight right counter from Winnfield misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winnfield stalling against the cage.
Winnfield is trying to stall.
Blaze lands a body punch.
Blaze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winnfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Winnfield fails to land.
Winnfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Blaze.
Winnfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaze.
Blaze throws a head punch that misses.
Blaze lands a nice uppercut.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Winnfield blocks an uppercut.
Winnfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield stalling in the clinch but Blaze improves position.
Blaze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winnfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze prevents a body shot from Winnfield.
Blaze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winnfield lands with a right to the head.
Blaze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winnfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winnfield.
A right hand to the body from Winnfield.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Blaze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Blaze.
Blaze lands a shot to the body.
Blaze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield blocks an uppercut.
Blaze pushes Winnfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jules Winnfield's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards.
Winnfield tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Winnfield working aggressively here.
Blaze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaze lands a hook that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards.
Blaze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winnfield to keep the fight standing.
Blaze looking for a takedown.
Jules Winnfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Blaze.
Winnfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaze digs a right hand into Winnfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winnfield's gas tank.
Winnfield is breathing heavily.
Blaze misses with some punches.
Blaze lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaze lands with a right to the head.
Blaze jumps guard but Winnfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaze lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Blaze as the two fighters clinch.
Blaze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winnfields head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winnfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winnfield.
Blaze bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Winnfield! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Blaze trying to move into half guard but instead Winnfield has managed to sweep!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Winnfield presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as Winnfield controls the action.
Winnfield taking a breather.
Winnfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winnfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Winnfield tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winnfield's elbow.
Blaze working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Blaze.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Winnfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaze drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield lands a nice uppercut.
Winnfield blocks an uppercut.
Blaze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards.
Winnfield wants to stall.
Winnfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield misses the jab.
Blaze looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winnfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winnfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winnfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Winnfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jules Winnfield's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Winnfield tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze scores with a jab. Winnfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blaze staying out of range there.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield throws a combination. Blaze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield moves out of range as Blaze throws a body kick.
Blaze is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaze takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Winnfield lands a body shot.
Blaze tries to work over Winnfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaze is leaning against Winnfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winnfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Winnfield.
Blaze throws a punch but it's blocked by Winnfield.
Blaze tries to throw a body punch but Winnfield avoids it by throwing Blaze back against the cage.
Winnfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Blaze tries a body shot but Winnfield blocks it.
Johnny Blaze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Blaze.
Jeez, Jules Winnfield's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Winnfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield prevents a body shot from Blaze.
Winnfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaze is working Winnfield over against the cage.
Blaze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winnfields head.
Blaze tries a body shot but Winnfield blocks it.
Winnfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Winnfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
A short right from Blaze on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaze.
Blaze working aggressively here.
Winnfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Blaze gets an underhook and turns Winnfield into the cage.
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winnfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Winnfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winnfield.
Blaze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winnfield tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jules Winnfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Blaze!
After the fight, Johnny Blaze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunting comes to the cage accompanied by Shell Shocked. John Bunting has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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267 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybara lands with a nice combination. Bunting backs away looking to recover.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Bunting scores with a shot to the body.
Aybara throws out a powerful jab.
Aybara throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease.
Bunting swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Aybara. Those never looked like landing.
Bunting throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aybara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bunting avoids the head kick by Aybara.
Aybara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aybara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bunting is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aybara taking a break here but Bunting is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bunting is doing well to control the position and prevent Aybara from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunting preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aybara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bunting trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aybara lands a nice short elbow.
Bunting keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aybara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunting blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aybara.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara trying to control from half guard but Bunting is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aybara misses with a body punch
and Bunting counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws an off balance right hand
and Aybara counters with a straight right hand.
Bunting seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aybara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aybara gets a double leg takedown into Bunting's guard.
Bunting wants to get back to his feet but Aybara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bunting preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aybara landing some decent shots from guard.
Aybara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunting's head.
Bunting 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.
Aybara wants to control from the top but Bunting keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting seems keen to control Aybara's posture.
Aybara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunting's head.
Bunting pulls Aybara in to control the position.
Bunting continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aybara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunting wants to stand up but Aybara is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Aybara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aybara tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bunting's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aybara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aybara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Aybara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aybara misses with a hook
and Bunting counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aybara thinking.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Aybara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Aybara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aybara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting moves out of range of the strikes.
Aybara connects with a looping right hand.
Aybara throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunting is looking to wear down Aybara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Danga de danga de dang - Aybara scores with a four punch combination!
Aybara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perrin Aybara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aybara clinches with his opponent.
Aybara lands a damaging elbow.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunting pushes Aybara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aybara lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aybara throws an elbow but misses.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aybara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aybara misses with an elbow over the top.
Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Aybara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunting backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aybara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunting lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunting has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aybara has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Aybara is leaning against Bunting and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aybara scores with a nice short uppercut.
John Bunting's cut is getting worse.
Bunting takes a shot to the head.
Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Aybara controls his hands.
Aybara misses with some punches.
Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting lands with a left to the head.
Bunting softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aybara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aybara gets through Bunting's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aybara.
A short right from Aybara on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aybara throws an elbow but misses.
Bunting throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aybara.
Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Aybara controls his hands.
Aybara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aybara.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aybara.
John Bunting's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bunting avoids the elbow strike from Aybara, against the cage.
Aybara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, John Bunting's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Bunting's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Perrin Aybara!
Perrin Aybara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tea for the Tillerman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Darren Lamb is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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31
158 lbs
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28
160 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Burton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lamb.
A shot to the liver by Lamb. Beautiful body shot.
Lamb dips to his left and cracks Burton with an uppercut!
Burton looks to land a body kick but Lamb moved away.
Lamb lands a jab to the nose.
Lamb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton slips a straight right by Lamb.
Burton 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.
A combination from Lamb does no damage.
Burton slips under a jab from Lamb.
The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lamb just manages to avoid it.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lamb misses.
Lamb tries to keep at a distance but Burton has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lamb can't fight it off and eventually Burton manages to take the fight to the floor. Lamb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb managing to control the position.
Lamb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lamb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton preventing the sweep.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
Lamb pulls Burton in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lamb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Lamb moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamb checks a leg kick.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
Lamb moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it.
Burton throws a leg kick that misses.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Lamb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
Lamb misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage.
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamb.
Lamb takes a shot to the head.
Burton misses with a punch to the body.
Burton breaks the clinch.
Lamb throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Burton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darren Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes one to the side of the head.
Lamb checks a low kick from Burton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamb throws out the jab.
As Lamb backs away, Burton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burton throws out a leg kick but Lamb moves out of range and Burton only half commits.
It seemed like Lamb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamb missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton fakes the leg kick and cracks Lamb in the body.
Burton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Lamb finds it's way through Burton's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lamb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lamb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Lamb lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Lamb.
Burton throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Burton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamb sprawls and moves away.
Darren Lamb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamb! But no joy.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamb is just out of range.
Lamb connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back.
Lamb stuns Burton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burton swivels and escapes.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Burton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamb is out of range.
Lamb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lamb's best efforts.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamb pulls his head out easily.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Lamb is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Lamb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burton trying to hold on to Lamb's head to control him but Lamb postures up.
Burton gets back to full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
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.
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lamb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Burton's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burton's guard.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Burton won't allow it.
Burton is refusing to be controlled, as Lamb sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb with the ground and pound but Burton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lamb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burton's head.
Lamb won't allow Burton to sweep him here.
Burton looking for subs off his back but Lamb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Burton trying to hold on to Lamb's head to control him but Lamb postures up.
Nice strikes from Lamb there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to improve his position but Lamb is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Lamb there.
Burton is refusing to be controlled, as Lamb sits in half guard.
Darren Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burton trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Lamb there.
Lamb drops an elbow to the side of Burton's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to work for an arm triangle but Burton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lamb is looking to take a break and control but Burton 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.
Darren Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Burton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Lamb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lamb looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
Burton throws a push kick but Lamb slaps the foot to one side.
Lamb with the counter takedown but Burton avoids it easily.
Lamb with a jab.
Burton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Lamb throws a shot to the body.
Lamb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Lamb circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burton's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton wants to hit a switch here but Lamb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burton there!
Lamb is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lamb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lamb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lamb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lamb avoids the attempt from Burton to control.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb trying to control but Burton is having none of it.
Lamb working Burton over with strikes here.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Lamb's attempts to control the action.
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamb scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lamb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burton is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burton is looking to improve his position but Lamb isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton tries to hold on but Lamb pushes him away.
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamb is landing with some decent strikes but Burton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lamb prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Lamb landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lamb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb landing strikes from the mount.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Lamb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burton looks a forlorn figure.
Lamb wants to control the pace but Burton is squirming around nicely.
Burton is looking to improve his position but Lamb isn't that keen on the idea.
Burton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lamb blocks the strikes from Burton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Lamb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lamb winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lamb!
A very excited looking Darren Lamb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hektor Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
195 lbs
42 - 23 - 1 |
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31
185 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class 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
42 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hektor Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Troy misses with a body shot.
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan.
Troy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Troy delivers a nice body kick.
Sullivan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Troy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Troy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Troy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Troy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sullivan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Good exchange - Troy coming out on top.
Troy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan's sensitive parts.
Troy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sullivan's calf.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Troy is looking to counter punch.
Troy works the jab nicely.
Sullivan with a poor takedown
and Troy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Troy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troy, right into the meat.
Sullivan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Troy's guard.
Sullivan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Hektor Troy has been cut.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Troy blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Troy is retaining full guard.
Troy wants to stand and escape but Sullivan is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sullivan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Troy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy trying to control the position.
Sullivan is working Troy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Troy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Troy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Troy wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan with a poor takedown
and Troy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Troy is leaning against Sullivan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Troy breaks from the clinch.
Troy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Troy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Troy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Hektor Troy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Sullivan.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown. Troy tries to sprawl out of it but Sullivan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Troy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Troy lands with a cross.
Sullivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Troy. Troy obviously looking to wear him down.
Sullivan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Troy.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Troy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Troy throws a leg kick
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Troy fights it but they end up in guard.
Troy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Troy scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Troy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Troy is having none of it.
Troy jabs Sullivan right on the nose. Sullivan blinks but takes it well.
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Troy in a clinch.
Sullivan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Troy manages to break the clinch.
Troy delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Troy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hektor Troy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Troy, pushing him back against the cage.
Troy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Troy is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Troy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Troy breaks the clinch.
Troy throws out a powerful jab.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Troy keeps it at a distance.
Troy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Troy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
Hektor Troy is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Troy.
Troy sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Troy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Troy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Troy back into the cage.
Sullivan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Troy's efforts to push away.
Troy presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Troy breaks the clinch.
Sullivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Troy counters with a nice body kick.
Troy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jeremy Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Troy.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Hektor Troy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Sullivan.
Sullivan drives through with a takedown into Troy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Troy has wrist control.
Troy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Troy keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Sullivan prevents Troy from getting back to his feet.
Troy being controlled here, momentarily.
Troy pushes Sullivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sullivan looks to clinch
and Troy counters with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan clinches up with Troy and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sullivan as Troy tries to tie him up.
Troy tries to break free but Sullivan pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Troy.
Troy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Sullivan.
Troy breaks from the clinch.
Troy is looking to slow Sullivan down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Troy slams his shin into Sullivan's torso.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
Troy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sullivan.
A head kick misses from Troy.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Troy moves out of range.
Sullivan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troy tries to avoid it but Sullivan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troy to the ground. Troy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy jabs at Sullivan's body.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown. Troy tries to sprawl out of it but Sullivan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Troy stuns Sullivan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
Troy works the jab nicely.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Troy sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Troy connects with a right hand. Sullivan shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Troy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Troy scores with a jab. Sullivan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sullivan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Troy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Troy throws a counter high kick but Sullivan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Troy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Troy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Troy.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Troy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Troy letting Sullivan take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sullivan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Troy working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Troy blocking some punches.
Troy breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan defending well as Troy loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Troy as he jumps to the side.
Troy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Troy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Troy.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Troy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy throws a good cross that connects.
Troy lands with a hook. Sullivan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Troy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hektor Troy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Troy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sullivan under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Troy, which made it look bad.
Hektor Troy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to clinch
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Troy pushes Sullivan off looking to stand but Sullivan dives back in and keeps control.
Sullivan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sullivan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Troy is trying to stand back up but Sullivan is controlling him
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Troy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan lands with a punch from half guard.
Troy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Troy defending well though.
Troy trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Troy dodges it nicely.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Troy dodges it nicely.
Troy is looking to escape.
Sullivan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sullivan is keen to just control but Troy is a slippery customer.
Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan working Troy over with strikes.
Hektor Troy's cut is getting worse.
Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Troy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Troy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Troy is defending against the submission attempts here by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands strikes from half guard.
Sullivan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Troy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sullivan.
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 Hektor Troy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Troy, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Troy!
Hektor Troy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo comes to the cage accompanied by Kullervo Entrance Theme. 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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176 lbs
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158 lbs
37 - 14 - 1 |
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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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spanked slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kullervo closes the distance and pushes Spanked back into the cage.
Kullervo lands a left hand.
Kullervo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
A short right from Spanked on the inside.
Spanked looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spanked blocking some punches.
Kullervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kullervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kullervo breaks the clinch.
Spanked tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanked throws a hook but Kullervo blocks it.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Spanked.
Kullervo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Evil Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kullervo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spanked - the referee stops the clock and Kullervo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spanked. Kullervo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spanked takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kullervo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spanked counters with a nice uppercut.
Kullervo wants to clinch up but Spanked keeps it at a distance.
Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kullervo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kullervo misses with a hook.
Spanked lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo throws a shot to the body.
Spanked gets tackled into the cage by Kullervo. Kullervo maintains the clinch.
Spanked lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kullervo.
Spanked can't find room to land a body shot as Kullervo controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanked.
Spanked tries to throw a body punch but Kullervo avoids it by throwing Spanked back against the cage.
Spanked scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kullervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Kullervo takes a shot to the head.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
Spanked blocking some punches.
Spanked lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spanked makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of Spanked's head.
Spanked throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullervos head.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of Spanked's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
Spanked is trying to force a seperation but Kullervo has the dominant position.
Kullervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo breaks from the clinch.
Spanked misses with a wild body shot.
Spanked throws a leg kick which misses Kullervo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kullervo tries to avoid it.
Spanked looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
Spanked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kullervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spanked takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kullervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kullervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanked.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut
and Spanked counters with a stiff right hand.
Kullervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Spanked moves out of range easily.
Spanked buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spanked connects with a body shot that sends Kullervo's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Kullervo missing with a left hand there. Spanked was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spanked misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kullervo misses the target.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses.
Spanked ducks under a wild hook from Kullervo.
Kullervo jabs Spanked to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kullervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanked circles away.
It seemed like Spanked was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Spanked, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kullervo throws a head kick but Spanked moves out of range.
Kullervo closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Spanked digs a right hand underneath Kullervo's ribcage. Kullervo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
Spanked breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kullervo jabs Spanked to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spanked slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanked lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kullervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanked.
Kullervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spanked.
Spanked feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kullervos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kullervo misses with a straight right.
Kullervo misses with a hook.
Spanked is looking for the big counter here.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut
and Spanked counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kullervo thinking.
Spanked lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kullervo's sensitive parts.
Spanked lands a nice looking body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Spanked. Those never looked like landing.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kullervo misses with a two punch combination.
Spanked moves out of range of the strikes.
Kullervo clinches up against the cage.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Evil Kullervo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kullervo takes one on the button.
Kullervo misses with a body punch
and Kullervo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kullervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kullervo tries to clinch there but Spanked circles away.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Spanked moves out of range.
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Spanked moves out of range easily.
Spanked tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kullervo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spanked throws a head kick but Kullervo moves out of range.
Spanked steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kullervo.
Nice shot lands for Spanked.
Kullervo throws a right hand that misses
and Spanked counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kullervo tries to clinch up but Spanked circles away and keeps his distance.
Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kullervo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kullervo lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullervo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked lands with a straight right. Kullervo didn't see that one coming.
Kullervo cracks Spanked with an open hand slap.
Kullervo lands a glancing blow to the side of Spanked's head.
Kullervo misses the body punch
and Spanked counters with a one-two to the body.
Spanked tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Spanked.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kullervo cracks Spanked with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kullervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spanked lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spanked counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kullervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spanked counters with a low kick, right behind Kullervo 's knee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick
and Spanked counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kullervo is rocked!
Kullervo leaves his chin hanging out and Spanked seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kullervo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gonna Spanked!
After the big win, Gonna Spanked made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Evil Kullervo had this to say: 'I think my heart is broken.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Clay has chosen SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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275 lbs
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay scores with a decent looking hook.
Slevin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Slevin avoids the body shot from Clay.
Clay lands with an overhand left.
Slevin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Gordus Clay has been cut.
Clay moves out of range of the body kick.
Slevin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slevin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clay dives in and grabs Slevin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slevin pushes down on Clay's head and hops out.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slevin sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Slevin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Slevin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay scores with a jab. Slevin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slevin wants to land a leg kick but Clay is out of range.
Slevin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clay.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slevin throws out the jab.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slevin moves away.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slevin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slevin throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Slevin misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slevin.
Tony Slevin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slevin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slevin manages to avoid it.
Slevin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clay connects with a body shot.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay connects with a body shot.
Jab by Clay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay throws a shot to the body.
Slevin is breathing heavily.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slevin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay stalks Slevin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slevin's face. Slevin staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Clay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slevin rather than just go for the knockout.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Slevin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clay scoring with punches and elbows.
Slevin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Clay working the body and head with strikes.
Clay wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Clay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clay controls the position from side control.
Slevin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clay working the head with strikes.
Clay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Slevin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Slevin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slevin's head.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slevin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clay scores with a hook to the body. Slevin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slevin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clay in his tracks.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
Gordus Clay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slevin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Slevin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slevin throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slevin moves away.
Slevin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay defending well as Slevin loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Slevin is predictable there
and Clay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clay.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Clay is stalling in the full guard.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slevin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clay throws a series of punches but Slevin avoids them all with ease.
Slevin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Slevin is predictable there
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slevin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Clay has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin lands a nice uppercut.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clay avoids the elbow strike from Slevin, against the cage.
Slevin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slevin.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Slevin avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Slevin misses with the head strike.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slevin's elbow.
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Slevin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slevin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slevin needs to keep his hands up - Clay had a free shot at his head there.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clay lands a big right hand that sends Slevin crashing to the mat! Clay stays standing though and waves Slevin back to his feet!
Slevin is rocked!
Clay cracks Slevin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Slevin falls backwards against the cage. Clay follows up with more strikes that drop Slevin to his knees. Clay keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Slevin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
Our winner, Gordus Clay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricard Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuenca comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Troublesome '96. Ricard Cuenca is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricard Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Voller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voller throws a body kick that misses
enabling Cuenca to counter with a crisp jab.
Voller moves out of range as Cuenca throws a body kick.
Voller scores with a hook.
That kick from Voller tenderised Cuenca's leg. Cuenca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voller throws a hook to the side of Cuenca's head but Cuenca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cuenca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Voller blocking some punches.
Cuenca lands an elbow that stopped Voller in his tracks for a moment.
Voller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voller.
Voller misses with a body punch.
Cuenca throws a punch but it's blocked by Voller.
A right hand to the body from Voller.
Cuenca looking to throw knees to the head but Voller is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Voller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuenca tries to work over Voller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voller digs a right hand into Cuenca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cuenca's gas tank.
Cuenca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ricard Cuenca has been cut.
Cuenca blocks an elbow strike.
Voller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cuenca pushes off an throws an elbow but Voller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cuenca manages to break the clinch.
Voller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Voller lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuenca's head.
Lars Voller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuenca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuenca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuenca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voller lands a left hand.
Voller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuenca connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voller's face.
It looks like Lars Voller has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuenca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuenca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cuenca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cuenca misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuenca avoids a wild elbow strike from Voller.
Voller lands an elbow inside.
Cuenca throws a head punch that misses.
Voller throws an elbow but it misses.
Voller lands a damaging elbow.
Voller misses with an elbow strike.
Cuenca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voller backwards.
Cuenca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voller presses Cuenca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuenca can't find room to land a body shot as Voller controls the action.
Cuenca has a couple of punches blocked by Voller.
Voller lands a nice uppercut.
Cuenca avoids a wild elbow strike from Voller.
Voller misses with an elbow over the top.
Voller jumps guard and drags Cuenca to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Voller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Voller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cuenca controlling from the top position.
Voller has control of Cuenca's left arm, preventing Cuenca from doing any damage.
Voller trying to control the position.
Voller has his foot on Cuenca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuenca works his way back into a safe position though.
Voller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuenca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cuenca with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuenca stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Voller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voller misses with an elbow strike.
Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voller.
Voller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuenca's elbow.
Cuenca can't break the clinch.
Voller misses with an elbow over the top.
Voller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuenca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voller blocks an elbow strike.
Voller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Voller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voller tries to throw a body punch but Cuenca avoids it by throwing Voller back against the cage.
Voller digs a right hand underneath Cuenca's ribcage. Cuenca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cuenca takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Voller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Voller throws a right and a left that Cuenca avoids nicely.
Cuenca looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Voller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cuenca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuenca is looking to counter punch.
Cuenca misses with a two punch combination.
Voller feints and then cracks Cuenca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuenca down.
Voller connects with a jab.
Voller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuenca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Voller misses with a low kick.
Cuenca looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuenca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Voller takes a swing at Cuenca's ribcage but misses.
Voller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuenca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voller manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuenca moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Voller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voller motions for Cuenca to come forward. Voller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cuenca is out of range and Voller settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Cuenca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voller looks to throw the jab but Cuenca is out of range.
Voller scores with a nice head shot.
Voller throws a hook but Cuenca avoids it easily.
Cuenca walks into a stiff left hand from Voller.
Voller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voller avoids the body shot from Cuenca.
Lars Voller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Cuenca misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuenca on the side of the head.
Voller throws a big shot that misses.
Cuenca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuenca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voller was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuenca.
Voller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cuenca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cuenca. Cuenca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cuenca wants to clinch.
Voller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller cracks the inside of Cuenca's front leg.
Voller lands with a hook. Cuenca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Voller throws a leg kick but Cuenca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cuenca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Voller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Voller misses.
Cuenca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voller can pounce on him.
Voller throws a body kick that misses
and Cuenca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voller throws a shot to the body.
Voller moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Cuenca blocks the low kick.
Voller scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Voller.
Cuenca blocks a head kick by Voller.
Cuenca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuenca clinches up with Voller and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuenca using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cuenca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cuenca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voller throws an elbow but it misses.
Cuenca digs a right hand underneath Voller's ribcage. Voller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Voller managing to block the knees to the body from Cuenca.
Voller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuenca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cuenca.
Cuenca avoids the elbow strike from Voller, against the cage.
Cuenca pushes Voller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Voller.
Voller jumps guard but Cuenca turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Voller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuenca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Voller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuenca. Voller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voller dips to his left and cracks Cuenca with an uppercut!
Cuenca cracks a nice hook into Voller's ribs.
Cuenca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voller scores with a hook.
Voller moves into the clinch successfully.
Voller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuenca is defending well.
Voller has a couple of punches blocked by Cuenca.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voller.
Cuenca lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuenca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuenca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voller.
Voller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voller lands a damaging elbow.
Voller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuenca is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuenca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vollers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuenca is leaning against Voller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuenca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Cuenca.
Voller misses with an elbow strike.
Cuenca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Cuenca tenderised Voller's leg. Voller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voller misses the shot to the body.
Cuenca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Voller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Voller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Cuenca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Cuenca.
Cuenca throws out a powerful jab.
Cuenca moves away from the strike by Voller.
Cuenca instigates a clinch.
Ricard Cuenca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cuenca's brow.
Cuenca prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricard Cuenca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Voller.
Voller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cuenca can't fight it off and eventually Voller manages to take the fight to the floor. Cuenca looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cuenca has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Voller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Voller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuenca lands a right hand.
Cuenca scores with a shoulder strike.
Voller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuenca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuenca cracks Voller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voller misses with a leg kick
and Cuenca makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Voller really felt that one!
Cuenca drops Voller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Voller looks back up at him and smiles so Cuenca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Voller is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voller.
Voller feints a counter leg kick.
Voller is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuenca finish him?
Voller throws a head kick that misses.
Voller seems to have recovered his senses.
Voller checks a leg kick.
Voller throws a head kick that misses.
Voller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voller moves out of range of the body kick from Cuenca.
Cuenca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voller.
Voller steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Voller is looking to slow Cuenca down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cuenca.
Voller wants to land a leg kick but Cuenca is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cuenca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cuenca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuenca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Voller looks to land a left hand but Cuenca moved out of range nicely.
Cuenca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cuenca drops Voller with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cuenca follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricard Cuenca!
Our winner, Ricard Cuenca, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Lars Voller stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gotta go poop'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kenny Loggins - I'm free kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams ! But no joy.
McTearson darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams .
Williams jumps into guard, dragging McTearson to the mat.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTearson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McTearson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McTearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams is looking for a triangle but McTearson pushes his legs off easily.
McTearson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McTearson throwing strikes but missing.
McTearson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
McTearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McTearson postures up.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTearson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McTearson continues to stall.
McTearson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
McTearson throwing strikes but missing.
McTearson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams is looking for a triangle here but McTearson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTearson controlling the pace.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McTearson is working away from the top position though.
Williams tries to get to full guard but McTearson has control of the leg.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson controlling the pace.
Williams looking for a kimura from the bottom but McTearson passes into side control!
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams taking some punishment here, with McTearson in his half guard.
McTearson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
McTearson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McTearson thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
McTearson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams . That one must have hurt.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McTearson under the eye.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson lands a head kick!
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson looks to throw a body kick
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTearson rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McTearson smiles and moves away.
Williams works McTearson's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends McTearson's belly button to the back.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
A low kick from McTearson is predictable there
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
McTearson dives in and grabs Williams 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on McTearson's head and hops out.
McTearson throws an off balance right hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams ! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson is looking to score with low kicks.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
McTearson lands a high kick!
McTearson misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson jabs at Williams 's body.
Williams throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams feints and then cracks McTearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTearson down.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McTearson misses its target.
Williams cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McTearson with a body shot.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
Williams scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from McTearson.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams .
Williams cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Williams settles back down.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
McTearson misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind McTearson 's knee.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
McTearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams . That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McTearson.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McTearson uses from the top position.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
Williams is trying to keep McTearson in close.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but McTearson defends easily.
Williams controls McTearson momentarily but McTearson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTearson defends it easily.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stanly Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead McTearson has moved into half guard.
Williams is not content to let McTearson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McTearson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams tries to roll over but McTearson keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McTearson in particular looking to stall.
Williams is pressing down on McTearson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTearson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Stanly Williams just about did enough to take it.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson with a nice cross.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McTearson looks to throw a body kick
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTearson gets a clinch.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
Williams tries to pull guard but McTearson holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanly Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson blocks a jab.
Williams avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
McTearson with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTearson has a takedown stuffed.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McTearson misses.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Williams misses.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Williams swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
McTearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McTearson tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind McTearson 's knee.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends McTearson's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
McTearson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams . McTearson shrugs it off though.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. McTearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams scores with the left hand. McTearson knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Williams misses.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTearson throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams connects with a body shot.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
McTearson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
McTearson clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McTearson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stanly Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces McTearson off the cage and back into range.
Jab by McTearson.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
McTearson with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McTearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Williams .
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Williams misses.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lands a head kick!
A big right from McTearson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McTearson.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is looking to chop away at McTearson's legs.
As Williams backs away, McTearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Williams tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
Williams cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams 's guard.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTearson defends it easily.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McTearson is aware though and is defending well.
McTearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McTearson stacks Williams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McTearson!
McTearson is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from McTearson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McTearson trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Stanly Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McTearson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - McTearson scoring with strikes.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McTearson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
McTearson is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McTearson to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanly Williams .
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Rufus McTearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Stanly Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I have to go poop'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viv Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage comes to the cage accompanied by Panama. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viv Richards!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Nice uppercut there from Richards.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with a nice body shot.
Gage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richards counters with a good low kick that Gage was not able to check.
Richards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Richards is predictable there
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards blocks the body kick.
Richards scores with a sloppy right hand. Gage should have avoided that one.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Gage moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gage.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richards, right into the meat.
Gage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richards.
Gage defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Richards's belly button to the back.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gage manages to avoid it.
Gage jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Richards misses with a jab to the body
and Gage counters with an outside leg kick.
Richards throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick from Gage misses.
Gage lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
Gage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Gage tries to score with a low kick but Richards moves his leg out of the way.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Richards throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Gage connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Gage misses with the body kick
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards being controlled against the cage.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
Gage lands a shoulder strike.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage misses with some punches.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage blocks a body shot from Richards.
Gage pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richards blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Gage.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Richards blocking some punches.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Richards blocking some punches.
Gage working aggressively here.
Gage blocking some punches.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage is looking to slow Richards down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gage, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick from Gage misses.
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 Joe Gage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Gage throws a leg kick
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Gage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gage at a distance.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Richards throws a hook but Gage avoids it easily.
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richards throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Gage slips a straight right by Richards.
Gage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gage finds it's way through Richards's defenses.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Richards misses with a shot to the body
and Gage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Gage misses
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viv Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richards.
Richards lands a jab.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Gage throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richards slips under a jab from Gage.
Richards scores with a nice strike.
Gage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
Richards has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage misses with a leg kick.
Gage scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards staying out of range there.
Gage throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a leg kick.
Gage connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards misses the jab.
Richards misses the body punch
and Gage makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richards really felt that one!
Richards digs a good body shot into Gage's ribs.
Gage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richards checks a low kick from Gage.
Gage scores with a nice strike.
Gage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards misses with a leg kick
and Gage makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richards really felt that one!
Gage moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
Gage throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Gage misses with a looping left.
A jab from Richards misses.
Gage lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Richards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Gage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards misses with a right hand
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Gage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Richards. Gage shrugs it off though.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gage's sensitive parts.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards throws a right hand that Gage ducks under and follows up with a left that Gage also avoids with ease.
Gage lands with a good body shot.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards cracks Gage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Richards misses.
Gage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gage throws a leg kick but Richards checks it.
Richards lands with an uppercut that bounces Gage off the cage and back into range.
Gage checks a low kick from Richards.
Richards feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Gage's head but Gage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gage misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage is looking to land body kicks.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Gage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viv Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gage checks a low kick from Richards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gage.
Gage connects with a single shot there.
Gage misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Gage.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Gage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Gage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Gage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gage moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage scores with a spinning back kick!
Gage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gage tries to score with a low kick but Richards moves his leg out of the way.
Richards misses with a hook
and Gage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Gage down.
Gage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards.
Richards lands with an uppercut that bounces Gage off the cage and back into range.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Gage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Gage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gage lands with an overhand left.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards lands a glancing blow to the side of Gage's head.
Gage throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Gage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Richards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richards fakes the leg kick and cracks Gage in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Richards is predictable there
and Gage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richards.
Gage delivers a nice body kick.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richards motions for Gage to come forward. Richards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richards thuds his right hand into Gage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gage throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a leg kick
and Gage counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gage.
Gage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Gage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Richards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Gage scores with a decent looking hook.
Richards misses with a leg kick
and Gage counters with a nice kick to the body.
Richards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Gage checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Gage does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gage lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richards walks into a jab.
Richards keeps Gage at a distance using the push kick.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gage misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Gage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gage.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage with a hook.
Gage throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
Richards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
Gage tried to score with a low kick but Richards checks it.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Richards is looking to score with low kicks.
Gage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage misses with a two punch combination.
Gage blocks the body kick.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Richards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage moves out of range as Richards throws a body kick.
Gage wants to slow Richards down by chopping away at his legs.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Gage scores with a nice strike.
Richards throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Gage misses with a kick to the body
and Richards counters with a leg kick.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richards.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gage misses the target.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richards throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
Richards blocks a low kick nicely.
Gage takes one on the button.
A clash of legs there as Richards blocks the low kick.
Richards wants to land a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Gage throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards lands a nice shot that snaps Gage's head back.
Richards feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gage looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Gage motions for Richards to come forward. Gage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gage.
Richards misses with a hook to the body
and Gage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
It seemed like Richards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gage misses with a kick to the body.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Gage will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Gage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richards to score with a decent uppercut.
Richards blocks a leg kick.
Gage stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gage lands with a shot to the body.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards is looking to score with low kicks.
Gage is looking to counter the offense by Richards and move into the clinch.
Gage tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage thows a body kick. Richards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gage cracks Richards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
Gage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards moves away from the strike by Gage.
Richards misses the body punch
and Gage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richards's knee momentarily.
Richards slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Richards.
Richards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gage throws a body kick that misses
and Richards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Richards.
Richards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viv Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richards - that will leave a mark!
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Richards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Richards misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards tries a quick counter leg kick but Gage is wise to it.
Nice body kick from Richards.
Gage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gage checks a low kick from Richards.
Gage connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richards throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gage closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gage or not.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Richards
and Gage counters by clinching up.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards prevents a body shot from Gage.
Gage wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gage lands with a right hand.
Donk. Gage catches Richards right on the button with a cross.
Gage moves away from the strike by Richards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Joe Gage started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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