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GAMMA#625 Gunnar v Fjera 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stew Sauced (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauced has chosen Irish Jig as his entrance music. Stew Sauced has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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207 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stew Sauced!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sauced.
Sauced catches Hardon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sauced swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Stew Sauced has been cut.
Sauced throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sauced tries to keep at a distance but Hardon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sauced swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardon prevents a body shot from Sauced.
Hardon controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon lands with a light punch inside.
Hardon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sauced misses with the head strike.
Hardon is working for takedown but Sauced is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauced misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is trying to stall.
Hardon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sauced manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sauced throws a hook but Hardon blocks it.
Sauced misses with a combination
and Hardon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sauced is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sauced looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sauced looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sauced!
Sauced controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauced working the head with strikes.
Sauced working the ground and pound but Hardon is defending the strikes.
Sauced tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sauced has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sauced trying to control the action but Hardon is working from the bottom.
Hardon is being controlled here.
Sauced decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sauced jabs at Hardon's body.
Stew Sauced seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sauced counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardon thinking.
Sauced scores with a body shot.
Sauced keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sauced responds with a good body kick, but Hardon manages to step out the way in time.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Sauced throws a solid leg kick but Hardon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sauced.
Hardon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardon has Sauced up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauced tries to work over Hardon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sauced lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sauced shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardon is looking to control Sauced's arms but Sauced gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardon has his back to the cage.
Sauced is pressed up against the cage. Hardon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sauced down to the mat. Sauced avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sauced throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sauced.
Sauced waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sauced takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sauced throws a series of punches but Hardon avoids them all with ease.
Sauced lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon misses the body punch
and Sauced counters with a good low kick that Hardon was not able to check.
Hardon slips under a jab.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Sauced throws a fast counter high kick but Hardon manages to duck under it in time.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sauced throws a lazy right hand but Hardon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sauced throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stew Sauced dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stew Sauced's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sauced thows a leg kick but Hardon checks it
and Hardon counters with a left and a right that stings Sauced.
Stew Sauced seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Hardon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardon has closed the distance and engaged Sauced in a clinch.
Sauced prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sauced being controlled against the cage.
Sauced is trying to pull guard but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauced lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Hardon to work.
Hardon blocking some punches.
Sauced misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon wants the takedown. Sauced is fighting it off but Hardon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sauced's guard against the cage.
Hardon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sauced is not content to let Hardon control the position.
Hardon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries for a kimura but Sauced is defending well.
Hardon wants to control but Sauced is keeping him busy.
Sauced tries to improve position but can't.
Sauced can't do much from the bottom here.
Sauced prevents Hardon from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sauced is defending well.
Medium Hardon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardon working away.
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Sauced struggling a bit here.
Sauced is looking to regain half guard here but Hardon keeps moving and retains side control.
Sauced manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardon's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sauced knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardon is looking for a kimura but Sauced is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardon to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Hardon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stew Sauced's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hardon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sauced connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sauced lands the left hand.
Sauced misses with a kick to the body.
Hardon clinches up with Sauced and pushes him back against the cage.
Sauced's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sauced's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sauced misses with a punch on the inside.
Sauced is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hardon wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauced lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardon lands a body punch.
Sauced jumps guard.
Hardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauced is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sauced is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardon is aware though and is defending well.
Sauced takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sauced keeping full guard, as Hardon tries to pass.
Hardon is working hard here to advance position.
Hardon prevents Sauced from getting back to his feet.
Sauced is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sauced pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardon jabs Sauced right on the nose. Sauced blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon works Sauced's body with a nice hook.
Hardon drops Sauced with a big left hand and mounts him. Sauced is in big trouble!
Sauced is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon is looking to work his way around to Sauced's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hardon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sauced has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hardon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sauced to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sauced shrugs it off.
Sauced tries to reverse the position but Hardon maintains control.
Hardon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hardon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sauced is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sauced and Hardon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauced stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sauced is looking for a sweep.
Hardon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sauced keeps working.
Hardon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sauced!
Hardon looking to control but Sauced is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sauced manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sauced can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardon laying and praying for a moment but Sauced takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hardon is keen to just control but Sauced is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sauced has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sauced trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Hardon!
Our winner, Medium Hardon, 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, Stew Sauced stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not my day, I'm so unlucky. Sorry fans I had disappointed you all.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonna Spanked has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quentin DeBramalo's chin.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Good shot there by Spanked.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeBramalo.
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab from DeBramalo.
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
Spanked connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanked.
Spanked scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeBramalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Spanked throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a solid body kick.
DeBramalo throws a head kick but Spanked moves out of range.
Good work by Spanked as he checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by DeBramalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanked misses the jab.
Spanked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
Spanked keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Spanked.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
DeBramalo walks into a stiff left hand from Spanked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a head kick.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Spanked.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Spanked on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spanked fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spanked takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Spanked misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Spanked's head back.
Spanked scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo clinches up against the cage.
DeBramalo blocking some punches.
DeBramalo blocks a body shot from Spanked.
A right hand to the body from DeBramalo.
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!
Spanked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeBramalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBramalo.
Spanked misses with a body punch.
DeBramalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
DeBramalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Spanked.
Spanked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeBramalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Spanked.
DeBramalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spanked stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spanked softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spanked lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeBramalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Spanked avoids the damage to the body.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Spanked.
DeBramalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Spanked scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spanked blocks an uppercut.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBramalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeBramalo.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spanked.
Spanked tries to break the clinch but DeBramalo is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanked creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Spanked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
Spanked lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeBramalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
Spanked lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked tries to work over DeBramalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeBramalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a body shot.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Spanked.
DeBramalo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spanked uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spanked's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DeBramalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanked's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanked looking to control.
DeBramalo scoring with some ground and pound.
Spanked has his hands on DeBramalo's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spanked throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeBramalo.
Spanked looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Spanked misses.
DeBramalo dodges the punch combination from Spanked.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
Spanked sizes up DeBramalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeBramalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Spanked avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Spanked both land. Nice combination.
Spanked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeBramalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo lunges at Spanked with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spanked's hand.
Spanked misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Spanked.
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but DeBramalo ducks down to avoid it.
Spanked lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the side of Spanked's head but Spanked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spanked lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spanked throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Gonna Spanked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanked misses with a double jab
and DeBramalo counters with a thumping low kick.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanked.
Jab, jab by Spanked - just one landing.
Spanked throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
Spanked throws a right hand that DeBramalo ducks under and follows up with a left that DeBramalo also avoids with ease.
DeBramalo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeBramalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spanked is able to avoid easily.
Spanked feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeBramalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spanked throws out a loose jab but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked throws a sloppy head kick and DeBramalo moves out of range easily.
DeBramalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spanked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanked scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanked throws a lazy uppercut
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Spanked punishes DeBramalo's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from DeBramalo tenderised Spanked's leg. Spanked is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spanked.
A jab from Spanked finds it's way through DeBramalo's defenses.
Spanked swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanked.
DeBramalo moves in looking to clinch but Spanked pushes him off.
DeBramalo scores with a jab. Spanked acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Spanked off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo walks into a stiff left hand from Spanked.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Spanked seems unphased.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeBramalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spanked.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeBramalo cracks Spanked with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeBramalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanked circles away.
Spanked let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeBramalo wants to slow Spanked down by chopping away at his legs.
Spanked lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spanked misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Spanked's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from DeBramalo does no damage.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo is looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Spanked misses.
It looked like DeBramalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spanked.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Spanked moved out of range.
Spanked throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanked.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Spanked avoided it.
DeBramalo connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Spanked.
DeBramalo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spanked ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Spanked keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spanked bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spanked has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeBramalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanked swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but Spanked is having none of it.
DeBramalo is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Spanked was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spanked misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanked looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo dips to his left and cracks Spanked with an uppercut!
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Spanked.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spanked loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
Spanked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo throws a sloppy head kick and Spanked moves out of range easily.
Spanked throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
DeBramalo darts in and clinches Spanked up against the cage.
Gonna Spanked seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spanked misses with a punch to the body.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanked throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeBramalos head.
Spanked misses with some punches.
Spanked lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
DeBramalo can't get the takedown.
Spanked misses with a body punch.
DeBramalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spanked scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeBramalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spanked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DeBramalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBramalo's elbow.
Spanked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Spanked wants to get back to striking at distance but DeBramalo won't allow it.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBramalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeBramalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo misses with a punch on the inside.
DeBramalo misses with an elbow over the top.
DeBramalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spanked scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, DeBramalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is looking for a takedown.
DeBramalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
DeBramalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo takes a shot to the head.
DeBramalo prevents a body shot from Spanked.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from DeBramalo - that landed with a thud.
DeBramalo is working Spanked over against the cage.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanked is leaning against DeBramalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeBramalo.
Spanked lands a right hand.
DeBramalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeBramalo misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked tries to throw a body punch but DeBramalo avoids it by throwing Spanked back against the cage.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Spanked.
DeBramalo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin DeBramalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked lands an uppercut.
DeBramalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeBramalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
DeBramalo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from DeBramalo.
Spanked lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
DeBramalo tries to work over Spanked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Spanked.
Spanked lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from DeBramalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Spanked.
DeBramalo pushes Spanked back against the cage and lands a 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!
DeBramalo misses with the head strike.
Spanked misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeBramalo misses with a punch on the inside.
DeBramalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spanked misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo blocks an uppercut.
DeBramalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Spanked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo goes for a takedown attempt but Spanked pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeBramalo misses with a leg kick.
Spanked swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spanked misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spanked throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Spanked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gonna Spanked.
I've got Spanked 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer's entrance music is Gangster's Paradise. A fine choice. 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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240 lbs
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40
272 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer blocks a leg kick.
Brewer scores with a nice head shot.
Clay misses with a takedown
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer tries to land a leg kick but Clay saw it coming and moves away.
Clay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brewer to the ground. Clay is now in Brewer's guard.
Brewer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clay trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay pushing down on Brewer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clay is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now.
Clay is nestled in close to Brewer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clay wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
Clay wants to pass to mount but Brewer is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Brewer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brewer controlling the position for now.
Clay trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brewer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay scores with the left hand. Brewer knows he should have avoided that one.
Brewer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Clay saw that one coming.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clay looking to score a takedown here. Brewer is defending well but Clay drives through and ends up in Brewer's guard.
Brewer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Brewer is pulling down on Clay's head. It's preventing any offense from Clay, at least for the moment.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Brewer being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Clay has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Clay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Brewer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brewer throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range.
Brewer gets caught flat footed, as Clay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brewer pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brewer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brewer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clay being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brewer did well to prevent Clay getting side control.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Brewer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay controlling the action here.
Gordus Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer won't allow Clay to pass to mount.
Brewer trying to control from the bottom.
Clay controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Brewer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Clay misses the jab.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Clay's leg. Clay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer walks into a left hand.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Clay moved away.
Clay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brewer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clay moves into the clinch successfully.
Clay blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer being controlled against the cage.
Brewer breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay dives in and grabs Brewer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brewer pushes down on Clay's head and hops out.
Frank Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordus Clay.
Brewer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown. Brewer tries to sprawl out of it but Clay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brewer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Brewer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay 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! This is the final round!
Clay throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brewer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Brewer settles back down.
Brewer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clay checks a leg kick.
Brewer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Clay.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Clay controlling from side mount.
Brewer wants to control but Clay postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer is not content to let Clay control the position.
Brewer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brewer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clay is trying to control the action in half guard but Brewer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brewer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clay jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clay wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
Clay working the strikes but Brewer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brewer wants to control but Clay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clay stalling.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clay controlling the action here.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Brewer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clay in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brewer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
Gordus Clay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Brewer sprawls well.
Brewer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay dips to his left and cracks Brewer with an uppercut!
Clay feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clay wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
Brewer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Brewer is defending well.
Clay wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordus Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clay 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordus Clay!
In his post fight interview, Gordus Clay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quin comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Jack - Iko Iko. This should be fireworks!
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin misses with a straight left.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Bennet is looking to slow Quin down with leg kicks.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Quin.
Bennet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quin connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bennet misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Quin down.
Quin misses with a hook.
Quin misses the jab.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet is looking to slow Quin down with leg kicks.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Quin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Quin throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Quin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bennet!
Quin taking a breather here.
Bennet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Quin.
Bennet keeps Quin under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Quin connects with a nice short shot to Bennet's temple.
Quin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Quin 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.
Bennet is trying to get back to full guard.
Bennet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin trying to pass the guard but Bennet defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet keeping hold of Quin's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bennet is refusing to be controlled, as Quin sits in half guard.
Bennet trying to control from the bottom.
Quin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennet tries to roll over but Quin keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bennet is trying to maintain the position but Quin is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet counters with a left and a right that stings Quin.
Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
Quin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennet.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quin cracks Bennet with an open hand slap.
Quin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bennet is looking for a sweep. Quin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quin missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin misses with a straight left.
A big right from Quin misses.
Quin connects with a body shot.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Quin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Bennet has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bennet is looking to score with low kicks.
Bennet slips a jab from Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennet 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.
A punch combination from Bennet misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Bennet lands with a slapping head kick.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet tries to bum rush Quin with a series of wild strikes but Quin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scotty Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quin slips under a jab from Bennet.
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Quin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennet thinking.
Scotty Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Quin.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quin darts in looking for a takedown but Bennet gets double underhooks and turns Quin into the cage.
Quin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bennet sprawls and moves away.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Quin defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet cracks the inside of Quin's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Quin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet slaps away a takedown attempt from Quin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quin misses with a left hand
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Bennet misses.
A jab from Quin misses.
Bennet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quin is defended easily by Bennet.
Quin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Quin misses with a combination
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennet sprawls well. He's pushed Quin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Bennet stuffs the takedown attempt from Quin. Quin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bennet tries a quick counter leg kick but Quin is wise to it.
Quin fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Bennet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennet stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Quin.
Quin connects with a single shot there.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Quin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Quin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennet sprawls well. Bennet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
Quin thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
Quin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin darts in looking for a takedown but Bennet gets double underhooks and turns Quin into the cage.
Bennet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quin slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin fails with the takedown.
Quin avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet slips a jab from Quin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Quin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
Quin fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin darts in looking for a takedown but Bennet gets double underhooks and turns Quin into the cage.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Quin misses the target.
Quin dives in for a single leg takedown but Bennet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bennet stuffs the takedown.
Quin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennet avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Bennet drops Quin with a beautiful combination! Quin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bennet is looking for the KO!
Quin is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennet 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bennet!
A relieved looking Scotty Bennet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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258 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heimendahl has time to react.
Heimendahl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Chan.
Chan lands with an overhand left.
Chan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heimendahl throws out a loose jab but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a slapping body shot.
Heimendahl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chan throws a jab when Heimendahl was well out of range.
Chan works Heimendahl's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimendahl is looking to land body kicks.
Heimendahl lands a jab.
Jackie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan lands with a right hand.
Chan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heimendahl defends well and Chan ends up having to push Heimendahl into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heimendahl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heimendahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chan is leaning against Heimendahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heimendahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heimendahl gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chan stands up over Heimendahl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chan throwing strikes from guard but Heimendahl blocks nicely.
Heimendahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heimendahl is keeping the position for now.
Chan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimendahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heimendahl to the ground. Chan is now in Heimendahl's guard.
Heimendahl wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heimendahl keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Chan working some strikes from top position.
Chan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heimendahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heimendahl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chan lands a jab to Heimendahl's midsection.
Heimendahl tries to land a front kick but Chan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chan looks for a takedown but Heimendahl sprawls well.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Heimendahl ducks down to avoid it.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Heimendahl counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimendahl. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan misses with a right hand
enabling Heimendahl to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimendahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Chan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackie Chan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heimendahl throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.
Chan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heimendahl connects with a solid leg kick.
Chan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heimendahl looks to land a left hand but Chan moved out of range nicely.
Heimendahl misses with a kick to the body.
Chan tries to land a body kick
and Heimendahl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Chan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan throwing shots but Heimendahl is blocking nicely.
Chan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chan thows a huge punch but Heimendahl dodges it nicely.
Heimendahl controlling the position well.
Heimendahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
Chan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chan wants to take a breather but Heimendahl is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chan swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Chan lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Heimendahl.
Nice straight punches there by Chan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chan.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heimendahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heimendahl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from Chan.
Chan thuds his right hand into Heimendahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chan throws a hook but Heimendahl blocks it.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Heimendahl's head but Heimendahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimendahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan throws a jab when Heimendahl was well out of range.
Heimendahl thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws the left hand but Heimendahl avoids the punch easily.
Heimendahl throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Chan misses with a hook.
Heimendahl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan counters with a left to the body.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heimendahl throws a big shot that misses.
Heimendahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heimendahl is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan.
Heimendahl slips a jab from Chan.
Heimendahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Chan is just out of range.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Heimendahl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chan if he has to take too many more of those.
Chan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Heimendahl is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimendahl manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heimendahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Heimendahl misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
An attempted straight right counter from Heimendahl misses the target.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown. Heimendahl tries to sprawl out of it but Chan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heimendahl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan moves out of range of the body kick from Heimendahl.
Chan cracks Heimendahl with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimendahl moves away.
Heimendahl throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chan avoids it.
Heimendahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heimendahl misses the body punch
and Chan counters by clinching up.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heimendahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chan avoids the body shot from Heimendahl.
Chan tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Chan 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heimendahl misses with a kick to the body.
Chan misses with a hook to the body
and Heimendahl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan blocks the elbow strike.
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan lands with a straight right. Heimendahl didn't see that one coming.
Heimendahl misses with a left hand
and Chan counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chan lands a body shot.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan moves out of range as Heimendahl strikes.
Heimendahl ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heimendahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heimendahl takes one on the button.
Heimendahl slips under a jab.
Chan works Heimendahl's body with a nice hook.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot.
Jackie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Chan with that takedown attempt.
Heimendahl misses with a right hand
and Chan counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heimendahl.
Chan tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Chan back against the cage.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chan is working for takedown but Heimendahl is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chan is trying to push Heimendahl away but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands with a shot to the body.
Chan misses with a left hand
and Heimendahl counters with a nice body kick.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimendahl lands with a nice body punch.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Heimendahl misses the target.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Heimendahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chan looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimendahl is just out of range.
Heimendahl quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chan blocks a head kick by Heimendahl.
Chan scores with a leg kick.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimendahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heimendahl throws a body kick that misses.
Heimendahl wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Chan.
Chan stuns Heimendahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimendahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heimendahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heimendahl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heimendahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimendahl misses with a looping left.
Heimendahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heimendahl throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chan.
Chan stalks Heimendahl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heimendahl's face. Heimendahl staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimendahl lands a nice looking body kick.
Heimendahl is looking to clinch.
Chan misses with an uppercut
and Heimendahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Heimendahl misses
and Heimendahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heimendahl scores with a hook to the body. Chan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Heimendahl seems unphased.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackie Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Heimendahl.
Chan lands with an overhand left.
Chan swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Heimendahl throws the kick towards the body but Chan avoids it.
Heimendahl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chan throws out a counter right but Heimendahl avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Chan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Crushman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Jordan's chin.
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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
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushman misses with a leg kick
and Jordan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Crushman was just out of range.
Crushman scores with a punch to the head.
Crushman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Crushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crushman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure.
Crushman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
Crushman wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Crushman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Crushman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from Crushman.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crushman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crushman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Crushman tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crushman 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crushman.
A left hand lands to the body for Crushman.
Crushman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crushman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Crushman on that attempt.
Joe Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Crushman.
A solid body kick from Crushman.
Jordan throws the left hand but Crushman avoids the punch easily.
Crushman scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Crushman is looking to land body kicks.
Crushman lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crushman avoids a kick to the body.
Crushman misses with a looping right.
Jordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crushman gets a takedown into half guard.
Crushman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crushman is just content to waste time from the top position. Jordan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jordan is looking to stand up but Crushman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crushman misses with a takedown
and Jordan counters with a head kick that drops Crushman to the mat! Crushman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crushman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jordan.
Crushman misses with a leg kick.
Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crushman throws a leg kick that misses.
Crushman throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Crushman takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Crushman connects with a body shot.
Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Crushman.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jordan 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.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crushman.
Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crushman lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Crushman.
Crushman thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crushman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crushman cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs.
Crushman throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Crushman in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushman tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crushman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman digs a right hand underneath Jordan's ribcage. Jordan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman.
A short right from Crushman on the inside.
Jordan stalling.
Crushman breaks the clinch.
Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Crushman looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a nice looking body shot.
Crushman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jordan.
Jordan jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crushman misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Crushman is breathing heavily.
Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
Crushman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crushman takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Jordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crushman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman lands a lovely overhand right.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
Crushman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crushman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jordan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Crushman.
Crushman throws a front kick aimed at Jordan's knee but Jordan avoids it well.
And Jordan counters with a quick kick to the body but Crushman blocks it.
Jordan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crushman doesn't seem bothered though.
Crushman tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crushman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crushman.
Crushman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jordan.
Jordan blocks the body kick.
Jordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.
Crushman throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jordan moves forwards but Crushman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Crushman with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Crushman.
Crushman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Jordan is rocked!
Crushman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crushman swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Crushman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushman throws a shot to the body.
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Crushman scores with a jab to the body.
Crushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan's sensitive parts.
Crushman throws a poor cross that misses
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crushman swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Crushman digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
Crushman jabs at Jordan's body.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman misses the jab.
Crushman misses with a wild body shot.
Crushman is looking to score with low kicks.
Jordan throws a body punch but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman misses with a head kick.
Jordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crushman throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Crushman digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Jordan checks it.
Jordan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crushman.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
Crushman dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut!
Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Crushman was just out of range.
Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Jordan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Crushman lands a jab to Jordan's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crushman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jordan scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Crushman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crushman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman!
Daniel Crushman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Hallick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BatzCastelmore comes to the cage accompanied by Dogtanian France 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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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Hallick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
We've been told by BatzCastelmore's head coaches at Kimura MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by BatzCastelmore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore misses with a kick to the body.
Hallick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears BatzCastelmore was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hallick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BatzCastelmore misses with the combination.
We've been informed that Hallick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hallick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
Hallick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallick avoids the head kick by BatzCastelmore.
A big left from BatzCastelmore misses.
BatzCastelmore moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for BatzCastelmore to work.
Still in the clinch, Hallick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hallick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BatzCastelmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallick managing to block the knees to the body from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hallick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hallick wants to stall.
Hallick swings wildly with an uppercut but BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallick stalling.
BatzCastelmore misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BatzCastelmore.
Hallick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
BatzCastelmore tries a knee to the head but Hallick blocks it.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hallick misses with a punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
BatzCastelmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallick is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hallick fails to land.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hallick avoids it.
Hallick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallick throws out a loose jab but BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallick scores with a leg kick.
Hallick scores with a hook to the body. BatzCastelmore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hallick 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.
BatzCastelmore misses with a kick to the body
and Hallick counters with a stiff right hand.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al Hallick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from BatzCastelmore misses the target.
BatzCastelmore looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallick is just out of range.
BatzCastelmore digs a good hook to Hallick's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from BatzCastelmore.
Hallick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallick lands a body shot.
BatzCastelmore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallick.
A jab from BatzCastelmore misses.
Hallick lands a jab-cross combination.
BatzCastelmore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallick connects with the punch.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses.
Hallick drops his hands momentarily and BatzCastelmore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BatzCastelmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BatzCastelmore.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallick blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallick tries to bum rush BatzCastelmore with a series of wild strikes but BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hallick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hallick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt BatzCastelmore.
A good leg kick by BatzCastelmore.
No joy there for Hallick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
BatzCastelmore jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hallick.
BatzCastelmore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hallick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallick throws a jab but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a big counter combination but Hallick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallick throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Hallick 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.
Hallick throws a lazy head kick
and BatzCastelmore counters with a nice uppercut.
BatzCastelmore lands with a cross.
That has opened up Al Hallick's cut even more.
BatzCastelmore walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hallick drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! BatzCastelmore swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hallick's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles BatzCastelmore!
Post fight, Charles BatzCastelmore stared into the camera and said 'Vou le vou coucher avec moi?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Curry. Beautiful body shot.
Putin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curry's head backwards.
Putin lands with a right hand.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin throws a good cross that connects.
Putin lands a jab to the head.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
Decent striking displayed by Putin there.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry scores with a spinning back kick!
Curry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Putin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curry lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
Putin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Curry keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Curry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Curry preventing the sweep.
Curry with a nice head shot there.
Curry tries to free his leg and advance position but Putin is retaining full guard.
Putin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.
Curry advances position into side control!
Curry tries to advance to mount but Putin denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curry's best efforts.
Curry lands strikes from half guard.
Putin has his hands clasped together around Curry's back. He's all about the action.
Curry works his way into side control.
Curry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Putin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Putin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Curry wants to pass to mount but Putin is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putin keeps working.
Curry stalling away here and it's allowed Putin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Curry content to stall in guard here.
Putin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Curry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin lands with a nice body punch.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Putin throws out a counter right but Curry avoids it with no problem.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Curry throws a low kick, looking for Putin's leg but Putin calmly moves out of range.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Putin walks into a stiff left hand from Curry.
Curry lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Curry.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Putin.
Putin moves out of range as Curry strikes.
Putin moves away from the strike by Curry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Curry.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Curry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Curry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curry blocks a head kick by Putin.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curry moves out of range of the body kick from Putin.
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Curry.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curry misses with a hook.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Curry swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Curry misses with a straight left.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin misses with a right hand
and Curry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a nice hook to Curry's body. Curry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Putin lunges at Curry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curry's hand.
A big right from Putin misses.
Putin's corner calls for a 1-2. Putin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curry.
Curry throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Curry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Putin fails to land the takedown.
Curry misses with a looping left.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curry cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Curry misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curry, as that shot connected.
Curry misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Curry throws a leg kick but Putin checks it.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin moves away from the strike by Curry.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curry takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Curry takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good work by Putin as he checks the leg kick.
Curry avoids the body shot from Putin.
Putin throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Putin lands a jab to the head.
Putin misses with a lunging right hand
and Curry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Putin thinking.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Curry.
Curry throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Curry swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin 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.
Putin throws a big shot that misses.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Putin throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Putin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Curry looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Putin throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Curry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Putin. That did some damage!
Putin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curry momentarily.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putin doesn't seem bothered though.
Curry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curry digs a good hook to Putin's body.
Curry connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry pushes Putin away with a front kick.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Curry. That snapped Putin's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Putin down.
Curry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Curry is out of range.
Putin misses with a looping left.
Curry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curry is looking to slow Putin down with leg kicks.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Curry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curry lands an overhand right.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
Curry tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
Arthur Curry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Curry tenderised Putin's leg. Putin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Putin misses
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curry throws a chopping leg kick but Putin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Putin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Putin scrambles back to his feet.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
You can see that Putin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Curry takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Curry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
Putin scores with a jab.
Curry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Putin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Putin misses.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Curry connects with a body shot.
Curry throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Curry lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Curry coming out on top.
Beast Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curry loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Curry lands with a straight right. Putin didn't see that one coming.
Putin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
Curry cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry scores with a nice head shot.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curry throws a shot to the body.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Curry blocks the low kick.
Putin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Curry lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curry 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Curry!
In his post fight interview, Arthur Curry gave a big smile as he said 'It was an honor fighting such a legend Im sure u will never forget it !'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Laoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belliveau comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Laoka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bell Tolls. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belliveau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laoka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belliveau if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka lands a nice shot to the body.
Laoka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau tries to score with a low kick but Laoka moves his leg out of the way.
Belliveau feints and then cracks Laoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laoka down.
Laoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belliveau.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Belliveau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laoka connects with a body shot that sends Belliveau's belly button to the back.
Belliveau throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Laoka blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laoka scores with a hook to the body. Belliveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau loads up on a big right hand but Laoka slips the punch.
That kick from Belliveau tenderised Laoka's leg. Laoka is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belliveau. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Donk. Laoka catches Belliveau right on the button with a cross.
Belliveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belliveau throws a good cross that connects.
Laoka connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. Belliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belliveau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Belliveau drops Laoka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laoka looks back up at him and smiles so Belliveau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau tries to move into range but Laoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Laoka coming out on top.
Laoka catches Belliveau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belliveau misses with a hook.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belliveau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka digs a good hook to Belliveau's body.
Laoka scores with a sloppy right hand. Belliveau should have avoided that one.
Laoka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belliveau momentarily.
Laoka slips under a jab from Belliveau.
Laoka defending well as Belliveau loads up on a big left hand.
Belliveau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laoka dips to his left and cracks Belliveau with an uppercut!
Laoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
Belliveau digs a good body shot into Laoka's ribs.
Belliveau with a nice cross.
Nice body kick there by Laoka.
Laoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laoka.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laoka throws an overhand right that lands on Belliveau's shoulder, as Belliveau tries to avoid the shot.
Laoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belliveau takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
Belliveau lands with a good body shot.
Laoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Laoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belliveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laoka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belliveau scrambles back to his feet.
Laoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka throws a chopping leg kick but Belliveau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belliveau throws a counter high kick but Laoka was just alert enough to avoid it.
Belliveau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laoka throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laoka digs a good hook to Belliveau's body.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Laoka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belliveau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laoka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laoka! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laoka.
Belliveau looks to land a body kick but Laoka moved away.
Laoka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belliveau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laoka throws a leg kick that misses.
Laoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka wants to slow Belliveau down by chopping away at his legs.
Belliveau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laoka throws a jab when Belliveau was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laoka.
Laoka throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Belliveau counter with a right hand.
Laoka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laoka swings widly with a right hand
and Laoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau needs to keep his hands up - Laoka had a free shot at his head there.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belliveau at a distance.
Belliveau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belliveau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laoka. Laoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laoka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Laoka throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.
Laoka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belliveau thows a leg kick but Laoka checks it
and Laoka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belliveau keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belliveau trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belliveau is looking to escape.
Belliveau is looking to control Laoka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belliveau avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laoka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laoka stops Belliveau from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laoka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laoka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laoka lands with a hook. Belliveau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laoka misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a looping overhand right but Laoka ducks down to avoid it.
Belliveau throws a lazy right hand but Laoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laoka throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka misses the jab.
Laoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belliveau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka throws the kick towards the body but Belliveau avoids it.
Laoka lands a head shot.
Laoka lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Laoka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laoka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Katsu Laoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belliveau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Belliveau tries a low kick but Laoka avoids it.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
It looked like Belliveau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belliveau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laoka checks it well.
Belliveau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
Belliveau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau throws a hook but Laoka avoids it easily.
Laoka blocks a low kick nicely.
Laoka works Belliveau's body with a nice hook.
Belliveau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laoka throws a shot to the body.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laoka tests Belliveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka misses with a hook. Belliveau ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Laoka misses.
Belliveau blocks a low kick nicely.
Laoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau thuds a left hand into Laoka's body.
Laoka throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belliveau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belliveau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laoka finds it's way round the side to connect with Belliveau's head.
Laoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Belliveau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laoka misses with a hook. Belliveau ducked under it nicely.
Laoka throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laoka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belliveau can pounce on him.
Belliveau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belliveau.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laoka! But no joy.
Laoka's corner calls for a 1-2. Laoka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Belliveau misses its intended target.
Belliveau throws a good cross that connects.
Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belliveau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Belliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belliveau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belliveau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Belliveau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laoka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belliveau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Laoka scores with a hook to the body. Belliveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belliveau drives through and clinches with Laoka against the cage.
Laoka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belliveau is keeping busy.
Laoka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laoka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
Belliveau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Laoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau digs a right hand into Laoka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laoka's gas tank.
Belliveau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laoka or not.
Laoka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Belliveau.
Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau is working Laoka over against the cage.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Belliveau tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laokas head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka takes a shot to the head.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Laoka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laoka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belliveau misses with some punches.
Steve Belliveau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka misses with a knee strike.
Belliveau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Belliveau on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Belliveau gets an underhook and turns Laoka into the cage.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Laoka.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laoka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laoka with a nice cross.
Laoka lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Laoka misses.
Belliveau tries to clinch up but Laoka circles away and keeps his distance.
Belliveau misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
Belliveau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Laoka swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
As Laoka tries to get set, Belliveau tries to push him back and clinch up but Laoka manages to avoid the attempt.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Laoka walks into a stiff left hand from Belliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka misses the jab.
Belliveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Laoka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laoka looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
A little jabbing left from Laoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belliveau is looking to clinch.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laoka.
Laoka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Belliveau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A leg kick checked by Belliveau.
Belliveau's corner calls for a 1-2. Belliveau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laoka scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau lands with a hook. Laoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laoka is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Laoka.
Belliveau looks to throw the jab but Laoka is out of range.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Belliveau ducks down to avoid it.
Laoka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belliveau has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka misses the shot to the body.
Laoka throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka works Belliveau's body with a nice hook.
Laoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belliveau works the jab nicely.
Laoka is still on wobbly legs! Can Belliveau finish him?
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka unleashes a big counter combination but Belliveau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belliveau lands with a shot to the body.
Laoka seems to have recovered his senses.
Belliveau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laoka takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Laoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laoka.
Laoka misses the jab.
Laoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belliveau can pounce on him.
Belliveau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laoka lands with an uppercut that bounces Belliveau off the cage and back into range.
Laoka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belliveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laoka blocks a leg kick.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau blocks the body kick.
Laoka looks to land a body kick but Belliveau moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka swinging wildly here.
It looked like Belliveau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
Belliveau looks to land a body kick but Laoka moved away.
Belliveau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Laoka misses
and Belliveau counters with a right hand to the body.
Laoka scores with a leg kick.
Belliveau rushes Laoka and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laoka.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belliveau as Laoka tries to tie him up.
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 Steve Belliveau will probably get the nod.
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!
Belliveau throws a head kick but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick from Belliveau.
Laoka throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.
Laoka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belliveau scores with a nice strike.
You can see that Laoka has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau thumps Laoka with a low kick.
Belliveau clinches up with Laoka and pushes him back against the cage.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Laoka lands a left hand.
Laoka lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Laoka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Belliveau.
Laoka tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau pushes Laoka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Belliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laoka lands with a light punch inside.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka blocking some punches.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Belliveau misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Belliveau.
Laoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Belliveau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laoka.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Belliveau is working Laoka over against the cage.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Belliveau unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Laoka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Belliveau is unloading with more strikes now! Laoka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Belliveau!
Steve Belliveau retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Steve Belliveau misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Steigelmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann throws a solid leg kick but Fjera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steigelmann.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Fjera shoots and misses
letting Steigelmann counter with a right hand.
Steigelmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera throws a body kick that misses.
Steigelmann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good exchange - Fjera coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fjera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steigelmann throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Fjera is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera tries to clinch but Steigelmann moves away
and Steigelmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steigelmann slips under a jab.
Steigelmann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steigelmann moves into range and clinches up with Fjera.
Fjera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steigelmann.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steigelmann or not.
Steigelmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fjera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fjera.
Steigelmann has Fjera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steigelmann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fjera tumbling to the mat - Steigelmann dives into Fjera's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann advances to half guard.
Fjera is pressing down on Steigelmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steigelmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera being controlled here, momentarily.
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steigelmann defends it easily.
Steigelmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steigelmann works over Fjera with some ground and pound from guard.
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steigelmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fjera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steigelmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steigelmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
A low kick from Steigelmann misses
and Fjera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but Steigelmann defending well.
Fjera lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann is staying active underneath Fjera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Steigelmann defends it.
Steigelmann wants to improve his position but Fjera is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera is keen to just control but Steigelmann is a slippery customer.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steigelmann is trying to control but can't.
Steigelmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Nick Fjera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steigelmann 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.
Fjera is looking to work some ground and pound but Steigelmann has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fjera won't allow Steigelmann to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fjera, right into the meat.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch but Steigelmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Steigelmann misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Steigelmann coming out on top.
Steigelmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fjeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steigelmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Fjera misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Steigelmann blocks the low kick.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Fjera in the body.
Steigelmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fjera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steigelmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steigelmann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Steigelmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Steigelmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steigelmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fjera scrambles back to his feet.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steigelmann looks for the body kick but Fjera saw that one coming.
Steigelmann defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Steigelmann feints a jab promting Fjera to slip. Steigelmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fjera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Steigelmann scores with a nice right hand.
Fjera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick
and Fjera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steigelmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steigelmann.
Fjera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fjera counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fjera is out of range and Steigelmann settles back down.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann clinches up with Fjera and pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera lands a body punch.
Steigelmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fjera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steigelmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera takes an elbow to the temple.
Fjera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steigelmann.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fjera tries to land knees in the clinch but Steigelmann avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to break free but Steigelmann pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera wants to stall.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Fjera avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steigelmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fjera's defenses.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Fjera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fjera.
Steigelmann throws a head punch that misses.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but Fjera blocks it.
Fjera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steigelmann lands an elbow inside.
Steigelmann lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann keeps control of Fjera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fjera stalling in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a shoulder strike.
Fjera pulls Steigelmann into guard.
Fjera is looking to sweep but instead, Steigelmann has passed into half guard.
Steigelmann is looking to stall here but Fjera recovers full guard.
Fjera controls Steigelmann momentarily but Steigelmann frees himself.
Steigelmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controlling Steigelmann's posture.
Fjera wants to control the position but Steigelmann says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Steigelmann slows the pace down in half guard.
Steigelmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fjera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Steigelmann moves away and avoids it.
Steigelmann clinches up against the cage.
Fjera trying to control the position but instead, Steigelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fjera into the cage.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fjera is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steigelmann as Fjera tries to tie him up.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to break free but Steigelmann pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fjera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Steigelmann misses.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steigelmann. Steigelmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Steigelmann connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on Fjera's shoulder, as Fjera tries to avoid the shot.
Steigelmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjera.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steigelmann as he jumps to the side.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Steigelmann throws a combination that misses
and Fjera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Steigelmann finds it's target.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Steigelmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Fjera keeps it at a distance.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann is looking for a counter combo.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Steigelmann cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Steigelmann swinging wildly here.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steigelmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Fjera throws the left hand but Steigelmann avoids the punch easily.
Fjera throws a leg kick
and Steigelmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera misses with the combination.
Steigelmann digs a good hook to Fjera's body.
Steigelmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steigelmann staying out of range there.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann lands a head kick. Fjera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fjera moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Steigelmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steigelmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fjera is trying to pull guard but Steigelmann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with an elbow over the top.
Fjera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steigelmann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjera in his tracks.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann had his way with Nick Fjera in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steigelmann 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.
Steigelmann moves in looking to clinch but Fjera pushes him off.
Fjera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Fjera strikes.
Steigelmann 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.
Fjera misses with a few strikes there.
Steigelmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fjera lands with an uppercut that bounces Steigelmann off the cage and back into range.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Steigelmann's shoulder, as Steigelmann tries to avoid the shot.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Steigelmann avoids them all with ease.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Steigelmann keeps Fjera at a distance using the push kick.
Steigelmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steigelmann works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
Fjera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steigelmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera looks to land a combination but Steigelmann avoids it well.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjera avoids a wild elbow strike from Steigelmann.
Fjera jumps guard but Steigelmann stands there with Fjera around his waist. Fjera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fjera leaning against his opponent.
Steigelmann connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Steigelmann.
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjera moves away from the strike by Steigelmann.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera avoids a kick to the body.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera tries to bum rush Steigelmann with a series of wild strikes but Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steigelmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Fjera tries to counter it with a takedown but Steigelmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steigelmann darts in trying to clinch
and Fjera counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Steigelmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera slips under a jab.
Fjera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
Fjera blocks the body kick.
Fjera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steigelmann defends it well.
Steigelmann throws a chopping leg kick but Fjera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steigelmann but Steigelmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann connects with a jab.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steigelmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Steigelmann half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Fjera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steigelmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann connects with a body shot that sends Fjera's belly button to the back.
Fjera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steigelmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steigelmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steigelmann checks it well.
Steigelmann tried to counter with a leg kick but Fjera avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steigelmann, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gunnar Steigelmann 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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