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BKF THE UPRISING PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Callus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruzz Manalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruzz Manalo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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207 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Callus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruzz Manalo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manalo throws a head kick that half lands.
Callus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Callus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Manalo slams his shin into Callus's torso.
Manalo lands a brutal head kick. Callus looks out on his feet and Manalo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ruzz Manalo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronco Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Belliveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronco Freak!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freak, as that shot connected.
Belliveau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freak works Belliveau's body with a nice hook.
Belliveau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Belliveau is thwarting Freak's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belliveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freak defending well though.
Freak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belliveau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belliveau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belliveau is nestled in close to Freak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belliveau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belliveau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Belliveau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belliveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belliveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belliveau scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Freak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freak's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belliveau lands strikes from half guard.
Belliveau frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belliveau with the ground and pound from mount.
Freak is rocked!
It looks like Bronco Freak has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Belliveau! Freak is hurt baaadly! Belliveau is firing away with more strikes - Freak is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Alverazez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Quick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Alverazez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alverazez moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Quick has Alverazez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alverazez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alverazez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Quick throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alverazez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alverazez managing to block the knees to the body from Quick.
Alverazez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Quick can't get the takedown.
Alverazez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alverazez misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alverazez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alverazez punishes Quick's body with a nice straight punch.
Rico Alverazez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick doesn't manage to clinch there - Alverazez circles away.
Alverazez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quick tries for a takedown but Alverazez circles away easily
and Alverazez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alverazez is fending him off so far but Quick persists. Nope, Alverazez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alverazez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alverazez lands with a nice combination. Quick backs away looking to recover.
Alverazez scores with a leg kick.
Alverazez misses with a head kick.
Alverazez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quick moves out of range of the body kick from Alverazez.
Alverazez punishes Quick's body with a nice straight punch.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Quick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alverazez back to the cage. Quick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alverazez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Quick eats them both and turns towards Alverazez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alverazez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Quick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alverazez finds it's way round the side to connect with Quick's head.
Alverazez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alverazez.
Quick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverazez stuffs the takedown attempt from Quick. Quick gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Alverazez.
Quick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alverazez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alverazez throws a sloppy head kick and Quick moves out of range easily.
Quick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alverazez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alverazez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Alverazez is controlling him.
Alverazez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alverazez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverazez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alverazez looks to land a body kick but Quick moved away.
Quick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alverazez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Quick blocks it well.
Alverazez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quick.
Quick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alverazez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alverazez stuns Quick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alverazez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alverazez looks winded!
Quick tries to clinch up but Alverazez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alverazez motions for Quick to come forward. Alverazez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Quick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alverazez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quick tries to clinch there but Alverazez circles away.
Alverazez closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverazez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alverazez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quick jumps guard but Alverazez stands there with Quick around his waist. Quick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alverazez smiles and moves away.
Alverazez connects with a body shot.
Alverazez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quick rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alverazez connects with a body shot.
Alverazez lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alverazez.
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quick fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Alverazez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Quick tries to clinch up.
Quick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quick throws a head kick that misses
and Alverazez counters with a straight right hand.
Quick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alverazez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alverazez.
Quick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alverazez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick tries for a takedown but Alverazez circles away easily
and Alverazez counters with a one-two to the body.
Quick shoots for a double leg takedown but Alverazez sprawls well. He's pushed Quick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alverazez, right into the meat.
Alverazez misses with a series of wild punches.
Quick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick tries to keep at a distance but Alverazez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alverazez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alverazez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alverazez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alverazez after a bit of a struggle.
Alverazez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alverazez is defending well for now.
Alverazez tries to land knees in the clinch but Quick avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alverazez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Alverazez.
Alverazez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick throws a body punch but Alverazez moves out of range.
Quick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alverazez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alverazez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alverazez throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick shoots and misses
and Alverazez counters with a two punch combo.
Quick shoots for a double leg takedown but Alverazez sprawls well. He's pushed Quick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimmy Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alverazez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alverazez is breathing heavily.
Alverazez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quick misses with a takedown
and Alverazez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alverazez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quick avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverazez has Quick pressed against the cage.
Rico Alverazez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alverazez tries to land knees in the clinch but Quick avoids the damage to the body.
Alverazez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alverazez moves into the clinch.
Alverazez just leaning against Quick, taking a breather.
Alverazez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Alverazez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Alverazez trying to land knees to the body.
Alverazez stalling against the cage.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Alverazez is controlling the position.
Alverazez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quick avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alverazez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quick is trying to break free.
Alverazez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Alverazez has him pressed against the cage.
Alverazez avoiding damage.
Alverazez is pressed up against the cage. Quick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alverazez down to the mat. Alverazez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alverazez slaps away a takedown attempt from Quick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quick throws a head kick that misses
and Alverazez counters with a left to the body.
Quick checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quick is defended easily by Alverazez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Alverazez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alverazez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alverazez moves into the clinch successfully.
Alverazez landing knees to the body.
Alverazez stalling.
Quick managing to block the knees to the body from Alverazez.
Alverazez scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alverazez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick misses with a combination
and Alverazez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alverazez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alverazez misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverazez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quick fails with the takedown.
Alverazez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alverazez is fending him off so far but Quick persists. Nope, Alverazez circles away and we're back to standing.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Alverazez.
Quick closes the distance and clinches up with Alverazez, looking for a takedown. Quick pushes Alverazez against the cage but Alverazez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alverazez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverazez moves into range and clinches up with Quick.
Alverazez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alverazez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quick jumps guard but Alverazez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alverazez effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alverazez as Quick tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alverazez.
Quick looking to stall.
Alverazez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick shoots in and drives through. Alverazez sprawls well.
Alverazez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alverazez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alverazez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alverazez tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alverazez to the ground. Alverazez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alverazez thuds a left hand into Quick's body.
Alverazez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alverazez breaks the clinch.
Alverazez stuns Quick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alverazez tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alverazez to the ground. Alverazez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rico Alverazez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quick avoids a kick to the body.
Quick looks to land a body kick but Alverazez moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick with a poor takedown
and Alverazez counters by moving into the clinch.
Quick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alverazez prevents it.
Alverazez has Quick pressed against the cage.
Alverazez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jimmy Quick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Alverazez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alverazez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Rico Alverazez!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Rico Alverazez!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Rico Alverazez!
Rico Alverazez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milcin Arnautovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Milcin Arnautovic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Milcin Arnautovic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milcin Arnautovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Arnautovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCarthy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arnautovic tries to advance to mount but McCarthy denies him.
Arnautovic prevents McCarthy from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Arnautovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnautovic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCarthy some visible discomfort.
Arnautovic lands a nice forearm strike.
Arnautovic cracks McCarthy with a big right hand but McCarthy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arnautovic is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arnautovic lands some shots froms side control.
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!
McCarthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arnautovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arnautovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnautovic scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
Arnautovic lands a nice forearm strike.
Arnautovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arnautovic scoring with punches from side control.
Arnautovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCarthy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arnautovic scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy wants to control but Arnautovic postures up.
McCarthy prevents Arnautovic from improving position.
McCarthy wants to control but Arnautovic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnautovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arnautovic is working McCarthy over with some ground and pound from side control.
McCarthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnautovic prevents McCarthy from escaping the position.
Arnautovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arnautovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arnautovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCarthy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arnautovic but great work by McCarthy.
Arnautovic wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to stand but Arnautovic is controlling his head.
Arnautovic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnautovic misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Arnautovic moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arnautovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
Greg McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnautovic is breathing heavily.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCarthy - that will leave a mark!
Arnautovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milcin Arnautovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCarthy throws a head kick that Arnautovic semi-blocks.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
Arnautovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy scores with a push kick.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy lands a head kick!
McCarthy throws a head kick but Arnautovic moves out of range.
McCarthy scores with a head kick.
McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arnautovic.
Arnautovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCarthy jabs Arnautovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - McCarthy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCarthy lands a high kick!
Arnautovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Arnautovic throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnautovic throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Arnautovic dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arnautovic shoots in but no luck this time.
As Arnautovic backs off McCarthy throws a huge counter combo but Arnautovic manages to avoid it all.
Arnautovic blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arnautovic shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milcin Arnautovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy scores with a spinning back kick!
Milcin Arnautovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Milcin Arnautovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Arnautovic backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnautovic feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Arnautovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnautovic throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arnautovic looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Arnautovic had control of the position.
Arnautovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arnautovic tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arnautovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCarthy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Arnautovic fails to pull guard.
Arnautovic jumps into guard, dragging McCarthy to the mat.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Arnautovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Arnautovic is controlling him.
Arnautovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Arnautovic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnautovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnautovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Arnautovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Arnautovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arnautovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arnautovic tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arnautovic is controlling him.
McCarthy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Arnautovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arnautovic pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnautovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arnautovic is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarthy wants to control but Arnautovic is keeping busy.
Arnautovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arnautovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arnautovic seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arnautovic dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
As McCarthy tries to get set, Arnautovic tries to push him back and clinch up but McCarthy manages to avoid the attempt.
McCarthy scores with a head kick. Arnautovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCarthy leaves Arnautovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arnautovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.
Arnautovic landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnautovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arnautovic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arnautovic is working to tighten his grip on McCarthy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McCarthy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arnautovic is really squeezing tight and eventually McCarthy passes out! Arnautovic breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Milcin Arnautovic!
A pretty intense looking Milcin Arnautovic took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Salem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamad Salem had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hamad Salem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Winston!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salem is defended easily by Winston.
Nice takedown defense from Winston. No joy for Salem on that attempt.
Salem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winston is fending him off so far but Salem persists. Nope, Winston circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston with the counter takedown but Salem avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salem misses with a takedown attempt
so Winston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salem can't keep his opponent in guard - Winston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salem is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Winston locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Salem is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Winston!
Oliver Winston made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Safforn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Safforn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clasie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Safforn throws a head kick that misses.
Clasie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Clasie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Safforn.
Clasie throws a right hand that Safforn ducks under and follows up with a left that Safforn also avoids with ease.
Clasie throws a nice looking combination but Safforn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clasie blocks the body kick.
Clasie is looking for a counter combo.
Clasie throws a series of punches but Safforn avoids them all with ease.
Clasie tries to keep at a distance but Safforn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Safforn looking to throw knees to the head but Clasie is blocking nicely.
Clasie manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clasie misses with a body shot.
Safforn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Safforn throws a leg kick but Clasie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Safforn slips a jab and a cross from Clasie.
Safforn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Clasie blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Safforn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Safforn.
Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Safforn looks to land a body kick but Clasie moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Safforn!
A head kick misses from Clasie.
Safforn unleashes a big counter combination but Clasie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Safforn digs a good body shot into Clasie's ribs.
Clasie is breathing heavily.
Safforn throws a sloppy head kick and Clasie moves out of range easily.
Safforn throws a right hand that Clasie ducks under and follows up with a left that Clasie also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Safforn. Clasie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clasie avoids a kick to the body.
Safforn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Safforn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Safforn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two 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!
Safforn ducks under a wild hook from Clasie.
Safforn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clasie throws out a loose jab but Safforn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Safforn misses with a head kick.
Safforn is looking to slow Clasie down with leg kicks.
Safforn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clasie sprawls well. Clasie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Safforn gets slowly back to his feet.
Safforn avoids the head kick by Clasie.
Clasie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clasie moves out of range as Safforn strikes.
Clasie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Safforn fails to land with a series of punches.
Safforn shoots for a double leg takedown but Clasie sprawls well. He's pushed Safforn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Safforn throws a hook but Clasie avoids it easily.
Clasie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Safforn.
Clasie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marcel Clasie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Safforn does no damage.
Clasie appears to be looking for a big counter.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Clasie's leg. Clasie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clasie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clasie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Safforn.
Safforn jabs Clasie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marcel Clasie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Safforn misses with a right hand
and Clasie counters with a left and a right that stings Safforn.
Safforn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clasie throws a big counter combination but Safforn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clasie lands with a nice body punch.
Clasie misses with a body shot.
Safforn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clasie lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clasie throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Clasie misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Safforn.
Safforn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Safforn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clasie throws a series of punches but Safforn avoids them all with ease.
Clasie misses with a series of wild punches.
Clasie is looking to wear down Safforn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Safforn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Safforn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Safforn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clasie misses with a two punch combination.
Safforn flicks out a counter leg kick but Clasie steps away.
Clasie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Safforn finds it's way round the side to connect with Clasie's head.
Safforn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clasie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Safforn darts in and clinches Clasie up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Safforn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Safforn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clasie if he has to take too many more of those.
Safforn scores with a jab. Clasie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Safforn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clasie is trying to break the clinch but Safforn has him pressed against the cage.
Clasie is looking to break free of the clinch but Safforn has double underhooks.
Clasie manages to break the clinch.
Safforn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Safforn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clasie slips a straight right by Safforn.
Clasie keeps the fight on the outside.
Clasie throws a right and a left that Safforn avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Safforn! But no joy.
Safforn lands a right hook to the body.
Safforn misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Safforn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Safforn lands with a nice body punch.
Safforn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Safforn moves into the clinch.
Safforn misses with a punch to the body.
Clasie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Safforn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Safforn gets through Clasie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clasie wants to get back to striking at distance but Safforn won't allow it.
Clasie is trying to break free.
Clasie is trying to break the clinch but Safforn is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Safforn.
Safforn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn lands a left hand.
Safforn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Safforn lands with a left to the head.
Safforn prevents Clasie from breaking the clinch.
Clasie is trying to break the clinch but Safforn is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Clasie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Safforn.
A left hand lands to the body for Safforn.
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!
Safforn missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Safforn obliges.
Clasie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clasie can't break the clinch.
Safforn lands an uppercut.
Safforn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn lands a good knee to the midsection. Clasie won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Safforn tries to land a knee to the head but Clasie blocks with his arms.
Safforn tries to land knees in the clinch but Clasie avoids the damage to the body.
Safforn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clasie.
Safforn is working for takedown but Clasie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clasie is trying to force a seperation but Safforn has the dominant position.
Safforn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Safforn on the inside.
Safforn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clasie blocks it with crossed arms.
Safforn tries a knee to the head but Clasie blocks it.
Safforn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Safforn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clasie backwards.
Clasie manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clasie slips a straight right by Safforn.
Safforn moves into range and clinches up with Clasie.
Safforn has Clasie pressed against the cage, preventing Clasie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Safforn stalling.
Clasie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clasie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Safforn doesn't manage to clinch there - Clasie circles away.
Clasie throws a big counter combination but Safforn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clasie scores with a one two! Safforn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Safforn gets a clinch.
Safforn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clasie backwards.
Clasie managing to block the knees to the body from Safforn.
Clasie has had enough of the clinch but Safforn keeps him there for the moment.
Safforn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clasies head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Safforn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Clasie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Safforn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Safforn misses with an uppercut. Clasie saw that one coming.
Safforn scores with a hook to the body. Clasie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clasie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clasie avoids the body shot from Safforn.
Clasie throws a big counter combination but Safforn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Safforn throws out a powerful jab.
Safforn misses with a body shot.
Clasie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Safforn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Safforn.
Clasie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Safforn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clasie dodges the punch combination from Safforn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn slips a jab and a cross from Clasie.
Clasie backing away here, and Safforn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clasie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Safforn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Safforn drops an elbow to the side of Clasie's head.
Clasie is rocked!
Clasie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh Clasie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Safforn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Safforn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clasie seems to have got his legs back now.
Safforn misses with a wild body shot.
Marcel Clasie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clasie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Safforn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Clasie's leg. Clasie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clasie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clasie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Safforn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Safforn wants to clinch up but Clasie keeps it at a distance.
Safforn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clasie on the side of the head.
Abraham Safforn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safforn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clasie looks to land a combination but Safforn avoids it well.
Safforn is looking for the big counter here.
Safforn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Safforn misses with a head kick.
Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcel Clasie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Safforn lands with a straight right. Clasie didn't see that one coming.
Clasie swinging wildly here.
Abraham Safforn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Safforn!
Clasie misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Clasie misses.
Safforn throws out a counter right but Clasie avoids it with no problem.
Clasie misses with a body kick.
Safforn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Safforn there.
Clasie throws a sloppy head kick
and Safforn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clasie thinking.
Clasie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Safforn.
Safforn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Safforn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clasie.
Clasie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Safforn misses with a leg kick.
Safforn slips a jab and a cross from Clasie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Clasie misses.
Clasie slips a jab from Safforn.
Safforn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clasie has time to react.
Clasie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Safforn.
Safforn takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Clasie blocks the leg kick.
Safforn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Safforn looks to land a combination but Clasie avoids it well.
As Safforn looks to move away, Clasie throws a big counter combo but Safforn just gets out of the way.
Safforn lands with a hook. Clasie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Safforn with a nice cross.
Marcel Clasie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clasie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Safforn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Safforn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clasie kicks off Safforn and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Clasie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Safforn 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Abraham Safforn wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Safforn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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