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USFC 137 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bluto Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bluto Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Molovgomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Braun tries to work over Molovgomedov's front leg with a kick but Molovgomedov checks it.
Braun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Braun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a shot from downtown. Braun moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Molovgomedov misses.
Molovgomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braun can pounce on him.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Braun's front leg with a kick but Braun checks it.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braun throws a push kick but Molovgomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Braun misses with a two punch combination.
Molovgomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but Braun moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molovgomedov. Braun does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Braun finds it's way through Molovgomedov's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Braun sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws the kick towards the body but Braun avoids it.
Molovgomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Molovgomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Braun seems unphased.
Molovgomedov thuds his right hand into Braun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Molovgomedov misses its intended target.
Braun scores with a head kick.
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braun.
Braun looks to land a body kick but Molovgomedov moved away.
Braun keeps the fight on the outside.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Molovgomedov takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braun takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov misses with a wild combination.
Molovgomedov misses the jab.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
Braun scores with a jab. Molovgomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braun avoids a kick to the body.
Braun throws a sloppy head kick and Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braun.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braun.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braun is looking to score with low kicks.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molovgomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Braun scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick from Braun lands but Molovgomedov takes it in his stride.
Molovgomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
Braun misses with a straight left.
Molovgomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Braun dodges the punch combination from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a front kick aimed at Braun's knee but Braun avoids it well.
Braun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Braun is looking to land body kicks.
Molovgomedov throws a looping overhand right but Braun ducks down to avoid it.
Braun lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
It looks like Braun has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Braun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braun blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braun slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Molovgomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Molovgomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Braun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Braun.
Molovgomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Braun finds it's way round the side to connect with Molovgomedov's head.
Braun misses with a head kick.
Braun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Braun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Braun.
Braun is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Braun counters with a stiff right hand.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Molovgomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braun throws a hook to the side of Molovgomedov's head but Molovgomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molovgomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Braun.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molovgomedov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Molovgomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molovgomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braun jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Molovgomedov moves into the clinch.
Braun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
Braun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Molovgomedov blocks a body shot from Braun.
Molovgomedov is looking to control Braun's arms but Braun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Molovgomedov has his back to the cage.
Braun is trying to push Molovgomedov away but Molovgomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Molovgomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braun struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Braun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molovgomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick.
Molovgomedov lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Braun.
Molovgomedov tried to score with a low kick but Braun checks it.
Braun moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Braun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molovgomedov lands a head shot.
Braun slips a straight right by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Braun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Molovgomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Molovgomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov wants to slow Braun down by chopping away at his legs.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Braun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braun blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braun cracks Molovgomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Riley Molovgomedov's cut even more.
Braun slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBraun.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Braun throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Molovgomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braun in his tracks.
Braun misses with a head kick.
Braun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Braun throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Braun swinging wildly here.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Braun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Molovgomedov as he connects with a hook.
Braun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov's calf.
Braun throws a head kick that Molovgomedov semi-blocks.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braun throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braun throws a leg kick which misses Molovgomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Molovgomedov tries to avoid it.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braun misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braun throws a body kick that misses.
Braun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Braun misses the target.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Braun, right into the meat.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Braun counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Braun misses.
Braun just misses with a punch to the body.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molovgomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Braun lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Molovgomedov.
Braun lands a head kick. Molovgomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The cut above Riley Molovgomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braun throws a wild body kick that Molovgomedov sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov motions for Braun to come forward. Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braun slips under a jab.
Braun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Braun jumps back.
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 Bluto Braun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Braun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Braun scores with a jab to the head.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Molovgomedov takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molovgomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molovgomedov misses the shot to the body.
Braun misses with a body kick.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Braun throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braun misses with an uppercut.
Braun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Braun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Molovgomedov.
Braun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molovgomedov. That did some damage!
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braun ducks under a wild hook from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Braun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braun.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Molovgomedov.
Braun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Braun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Braun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Molovgomedov tries to land a body kick
and Braun counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Braun cracks the inside of Molovgomedov's front leg.
Nice body punch from Braun.
Braun swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Donk. Braun catches Molovgomedov right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braun. That's going to slow Molovgomedov down.
Braun misses with a kick to the body.
Braun swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
A nice side step and Molovgomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Braun throws a shot to the body.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braun throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Molovgomedov does no damage.
Braun lands a two punch combo.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Molovgomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun lands a jab to the nose.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Braun checks it.
Molovgomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braun fakes the leg kick and cracks Molovgomedov in the body.
Molovgomedov clobbers Braun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Braun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molovgomedov.
Braun connects with a leg kick. Molovgomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Braun thuds his right hand into Molovgomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Braun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molovgomedov throws out the jab.
As Molovgomedov looks to move away, Braun throws a big counter combo but Molovgomedov just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Braun.
Molovgomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Braun counters with a nice body kick.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Braun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molovgomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Braun scores with a hook.
Braun lands a head kick!
Molovgomedov is rocked!
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Braun looks for the body kick but Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Braun swinging wildly here.
Molovgomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Braun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molovgomedov can do to turn this around?
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Molovgomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braun lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bluto Braun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Braun 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bluto Braun!
Bluto Braun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beeboy Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranieri's entrance music is Eminem – Kings Never Die. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Ranieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeboy Batongbakal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batongbakal blocks a head kick by Ranieri.
Ranieri connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Batongbakal to the floor! Ranieri dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Beeboy Batongbakal has been cut.
Ranieri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ranieri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batongbakal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ranieri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batongbakal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Batongbakal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batongbakal keeping moving, preventing Ranieri from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranieri postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batongbakal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ranieri, into his guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Batongbakal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranieri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batongbakal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Batongbakal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ranieri's guard.
Still in half guard, Batongbakal seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranieri wants to control but Batongbakal is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri wants to control the action here but instead Batongbakal manages to pass to full mount!
Ranieri gets back to half guard.
Ranieri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ranieri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Batongbakal pulls his head out easily.
Ranieri looking for submissions off his back.
Batongbakal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri tries to roll over but Batongbakal keeps him under control.
Ranieri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batongbakal prevents Ranieri from improving his position.
Ranieri trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ranieri is looking to get to half guard.
Ranieri wants to control but Batongbakal is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Batongbakal controlling from mount.
Batongbakal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Batongbakal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ranieri tries to hold on but Batongbakal pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ranieri tries to reverse the position but Batongbakal maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Ranieri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beeboy Batongbakal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ranieri lands with a nice combination. Batongbakal backs away looking to recover.
Ranieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batongbakal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranieri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batongbakal! But no joy.
Ranieri looks to land a body kick but Batongbakal moved away.
It seemed like Batongbakal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ranieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ranieri lands a head kick!
Ranieri closes the distance but Batongbakal moves to the side
and Batongbakal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ranieri.
Ranieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batongbakal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranieri swinging wildly here.
Ranieri avoids the body shot from Batongbakal.
Batongbakal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRanieri.
Batongbakal avoids the head kick by Ranieri.
Batongbakal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ranieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Batongbakal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batongbakal blocks a head kick by Ranieri.
Batongbakal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ranieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batongbakal can do to turn this around?
Ranieri misses with a head kick.
Joe Ranieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batongbakal connects with a jab.
Batongbakal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ranieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Ranieri.
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batongbakal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ranieri thows a leg kick but Batongbakal checks it
and Batongbakal counters with a shoot takedown. Ranieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batongbakal content to stall in guard here.
Ranieri is looking for a triangle but Batongbakal pushes his legs off easily.
Batongbakal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ranieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batongbakal defends it easily.
Ranieri working for a triangle but Batongbakal defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Batongbakal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ranieri.
Ranieri sneaks back into half guard.
Batongbakal stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ranieri wants to improve his position but Batongbakal is controlling well.
Batongbakal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Batongbakal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ranieri tries to hold on but Batongbakal postures up.
Batongbakal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Joe Ranieri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beeboy Batongbakal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ranieri misses with a double jab
and Batongbakal counters with a stiff right hand.
Ranieri gets a clinch.
Ranieri with a knee to the head.
Ranieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batongbakal is defending well for now.
Ranieri missing with knees to the body.
Batongbakal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ranieri working Batongbakal over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranieri scores with a knee to the head.
Ranieri lands a knee to the head.
Ranieri trying to land knees to the body.
Ranieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batongbakal avoiding damage.
Ranieri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ranieri fails to land.
Ranieri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Batongbakal breaks from the clinch.
Ranieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batongbakal.
Batongbakal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranieri tries to clinch up.
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batongbakal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe Ranieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batongbakal ducks under a wild hook from Ranieri.
Ranieri tries to clinch but Batongbakal moves out of range.
Beeboy Batongbakal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ranieri instigates a clinch.
Ranieri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batongbakal.
Ranieri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ranieri misses with a knee strike.
Batongbakal jumps into guard, dragging Ranieri to the mat.
Batongbakal managing to control the position.
Batongbakal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ranieri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri has an active guard here but Batongbakal has managed to pass into half guard.
Batongbakal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ranieri wants to control but Batongbakal is keeping busy.
Ranieri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batongbakal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batongbakal's back!
Beeboy Batongbakal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ranieri tries to get the hooks in deep but Batongbakal pushed the leg off.
Ranieri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri not allowing Batongbakal to control his hands.
Ranieri looking to break Batongbakal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Batongbakal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ranieri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Ranieri go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Batongbakal wants to escape the position.
Ranieri is persistently looking for the submission but Batongbakal is defending it well.
Ranieri tries to get the hooks in deep but Batongbakal pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ranieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ranieri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ranieri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Ranieri waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave. Taisumov has chosen eRa- Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
161 lbs
12 - 15 - 1 |
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29
166 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taisumov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taisumov misses with a right hand
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Taisumov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taisumov on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Taisumov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romero, right into the meat.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero moves away from the strike by Taisumov.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taisumov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taisumov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero scores with a one two! Taisumov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Romero jabs Taisumov right on the nose. Taisumov blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taisumov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taisumov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taisumov throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Taisumov backs away looking to recover.
Taisumov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero digs a good body shot into Taisumov's ribs.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Taisumov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws a body punch but Taisumov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Taisumov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Taisumov backpedaling.
Romero throws a series of punches but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Taisumov.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Taisumov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aquiles Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab from Romero.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taisumov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taisumov moves out of range of the body kick.
Taisumov throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Taisumov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taisumov staying out of range there.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Taisumov.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taisumov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Romero has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov throws a big shot that misses.
Taisumov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romero.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Taisumov off the cage and back into range.
Romero jabs Taisumov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero takes a swing at Taisumov's ribcage but misses.
Taisumov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero swinging wildly here.
As Romero backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Taisumov slips under a jab from Romero.
As Romero backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taisumov tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero digs a good body shot into Taisumov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taisumov.
Taisumov misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taisumov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taisumov! But no joy.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects with a jab.
Taisumov misses with a left hand
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Taisumov moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Taisumov misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Romero!
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
As Taisumov looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Taisumov just gets out of the way.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Taisumov backpedaling.
Romero lands with a hook. Taisumov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taisumov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero throws a counter high kick but Taisumov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Taisumov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero thows a body kick. Taisumov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Romero will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aquiles Romero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Taisumov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taisumov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Taisumov is just out of range.
Romero throws a series of punches but Taisumov moves out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taisumov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taisumov scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Taisumov both land. Nice combination.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero lands a jab to Taisumov's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Romero looks for the body kick but Taisumov saw that one coming.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Romero.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Taisumov throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Romero throws a head kick that misses
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Taisumov misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a body kick.
Taisumov slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romero!
Taisumov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero works over Taisumov's head and body with a nice combination.
Taisumov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Romero throws a push kick but Taisumov slaps the foot to one side.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero tests Taisumov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
As Aquiles Romero got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: waiting for the boss to contract me at 145 division'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Child might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to VooDoo . 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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28
198 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Godfrey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godfrey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Childs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Child throws a leg kick but Godfrey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Child defending well as Godfrey loads up on a big left hand.
Marcus Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godfrey slips a jab from Child.
Child chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Godfrey clinches up against the cage.
Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godfrey avoids it.
Godfrey tries to throw a body punch but Child avoids it by throwing Godfrey back against the cage.
Child breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Child checks a leg kick.
Godfrey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Godfrey.
Child feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Godfrey's calf.
Godfrey 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.
Child looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Godfrey takes a swing at Child's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godfrey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Child throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godfrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godfrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Godfrey.
Godfrey misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey misses with a straight right.
Child takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Godfrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Child.
Godfrey lands with a straight right. Child didn't see that one coming.
Child lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godfrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Child.
Godfrey walks into a stiff left hand from Child.
Godfrey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Child throws a body punch but Godfrey moves out of range.
Godfrey unleashes a big counter combination but Child bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godfrey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Child. Child circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godfrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
Godfrey darts in and clinches Child up against the cage.
Child takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Godfrey - that landed with a thud.
Godfrey breaks the clinch.
Child throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Child throws an off balance right hand
and Godfrey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Child.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child wants to slow Godfrey down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godfrey! But no joy.
Godfrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Child.
Godfrey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Child misses with a low kick.
Godfrey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Child.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Child.
Godfrey throws a looping overhand right but Child ducks down to avoid it.
Child throws a hook but Godfrey blocks it.
Child tries a head kick but it misses.
Child throws a leg kick but Godfrey checks it.
Child throws a big shot that misses.
Godfrey clinches with his opponent.
Godfrey managing to block the knees to the body from Child.
Godfrey has Child pressed against the cage.
Child lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godfrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child misses with a knee to the head.
Child drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godfrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Godfrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Child tries to score a body lock takedown but Godfrey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Godfrey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Godfrey.
The referee calls for Godfrey to work.
Child breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Child tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Child fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godfrey manages to avoid it.
Godfrey digs a good body shot into Child's ribs.
Child lands the left hand.
Child tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Child throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Child circles away from the clinch attempt.
Child was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Child gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Godfrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Child throws a chopping leg kick but Godfrey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Child connects with a solid leg kick.
Child connects with a solid leg kick.
Godfrey walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Child.
Godfrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godfrey feints and then cracks Child's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Child down.
Child throws a jab but it's blocked by Godfrey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child tries to land a leg kick but Godfrey saw it coming and moves away.
Godfrey cracks Child with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Child jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Godfrey misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Godfrey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Child tries a head kick but it misses.
Godfrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Child paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Child tenderised Godfrey's leg. Godfrey is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Godfrey misses.
Godfrey with a jab.
Godfrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Child darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Godfrey connects with a body shot.
Child pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Godfrey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Child backs up against the cage.
Child takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Child lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Child throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Child connects with a crisp jab.
Child is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Child stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey tries to clinch but Child is having none of it.
Godfrey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Child throws out the jab.
Godfrey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godfrey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Child looks for the body kick but Godfrey saw that one coming.
Child falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godfrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Child connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Godfrey's hands.
An inside leg kick from Child misses.
Godfrey misses with a hook. Child ducked under it nicely.
Godfrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Child missing with a left hand there. Godfrey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Godfrey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godfrey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Child stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Godfrey throws a hook but Child blocks it.
Child fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Godfrey is out of range.
Godfrey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Godfrey scores with a leg kick.
Child connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey scores with a punch to the head.
Child dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Child throws a shot from downtown. Godfrey moves away and avoids it.
Child throws an overhand right that lands on Godfrey's shoulder, as Godfrey tries to avoid the shot.
Child tries to bum rush Godfrey with a series of wild strikes but Godfrey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Child tries to score with a low kick but Godfrey moves his leg out of the way.
Child tries to land a leg kick but Godfrey saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Child misses with a head kick.
Godfrey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Child cracks Godfrey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Godfrey connects with a single shot there.
Godfrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Child uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Godfrey has time to react.
Child wants to slow Godfrey down by chopping away at his legs.
Godfrey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Childs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Child throws a head kick but Godfrey moves out of range.
Godfrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Godfrey throws a series of punches but Child moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey misses with a looping left.
Child is looking to counter punch.
Godfrey slips under a jab from Child.
Child ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Child.
Marcus Child is winning the standup battle so far.
Godfrey throws a leg kick but Child sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Child pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Child misses with a body shot.
That kick from Child tenderised Godfrey's leg. Godfrey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Godfrey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Child throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Child throws a sloppy head kick and Godfrey moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godfrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godfrey scores with a body shot.
Godfrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godfrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godfrey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godfrey blocks a head kick by Child.
Godfrey misses the jab.
Child throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godfrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Godfrey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Child in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Child misses with a right hand
and Godfrey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godfrey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godfrey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChild.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Godfrey checks a leg kick.
Child moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Child.
Child throws a leg kick but Godfrey checks it.
Child clinches with his opponent.
Child looking to throw knees to the head but Godfrey is blocking nicely.
Godfrey managing to block the knees to the body from Child.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godfrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Godfrey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Godfrey drops his hands momentarily and Child takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Child looks to throw the jab but Godfrey is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Godfrey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Child scores with a jab.
Child will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Child throws a leg kick
and Godfrey counters with a series of strikes. Child will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Child.
Godfrey tries to clinch but Child moves out of range.
Godfrey slips a straight right by Child.
Child lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Child's corner calls for a 1-2. Child obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Child connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Godfrey takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfrey stalling in the clinch.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Child has Godfrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Godfrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Child has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Godfrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Godfrey as the two fighters clinch.
Child misses with a punch on the inside.
Godfrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Child backwards.
Child misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Child tries to circle away but Godfrey has him pinned against the cage.
Godfrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Child tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godfrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Child.
Godfrey gets a clinch.
Godfrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godfrey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Child wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Godfrey misses with some punches.
Child swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Child landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Godfrey tries to work over Child's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey working aggressively here.
Child tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godfrey.
Child misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey misses with some punches.
Child throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Child wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Godfrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Child trying to land knees to the body.
Godfrey pushes Child back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godfrey lands a right hand.
Godfrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Child controls his hands.
Godfrey lands a left hand.
Godfrey presses Child against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Godfrey stalling.
Godfrey avoiding damage as Child throws knees to the body.
Godfrey lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godfrey.
Child trying to land knees to the body.
Godfrey is struggling to control the position.
Godfrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Child backwards.
Child with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Godfrey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marcus Child has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Godfrey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Child tries to land a knee to the head but Godfrey blocks with his arms.
Godfrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Child has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Godfrey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Godfrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Child doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Child misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Child struggles to land a body shot inside as Godfrey controls his hands.
Godfrey scores with a hook to the body.
Godfrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Child misses with a knee strike.
Child tries to throw a body punch but Godfrey avoids it by throwing Child back against the cage.
Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godfrey avoids it.
Child trying to land knees to the body.
Child throws a head punch that misses.
Godfrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Godfrey managing to block the knees to the body from Child.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Godfrey.
I've got Godfrey 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Godfrey!
Our winner, Bobby Godfrey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini comes into the arena with Mother blaring out of the sound system. Fredrick has chosen Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up as his entrance music. Ronald Fredrick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dido Vicini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Vicini.
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Fredrick's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fredrick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fredrick avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Despite the aggression on Fredrick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vicini throws a head kick that misses
and Fredrick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fredrick.
Vicini lands an uppercut.
Vicini tries to work over Fredrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Vicini as the two fighters clinch.
Vicini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fredrick gets control of Vicini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fredrick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vicini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fredrick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vicini has Fredrick in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
Fredrick won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrick preventing the sweep.
Vicini working for submissions but it's allowed Fredrick to get to half guard.
Vicini is staying active underneath Fredrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fredrick tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Fredrick is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrick is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini 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.
Fredrick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrick is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrick trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini 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.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredrick manages to get himself to full guard.
Vicini drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fredrick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fredrick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fredrick!
Fredrick trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to buck Fredrick off but Fredrick is having none of it.
Fredrick lands an elbow.
Vicini is not content to let Fredrick control the position.
Vicini struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vicini struggling a bit here.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Fredrick is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrick is chipping away with strikes.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dido Vicini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vicini tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vicini with a body shot.
Vicini misses with a right hand
and Fredrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronald Fredrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicini scores with a one two! Fredrick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fredrick tries to clinch up
and Vicini counters with a stiff right hand.
Fredrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Vicini.
Vicini lands a nice shot that snaps Fredrick's head back.
Vicini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fredrick.
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!
Vicini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Vicini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fredrick shoots in and drives through. Vicini sprawls well.
Fredrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini lands a jab to Fredrick's midsection.
Vicini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fredrick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fredrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vicini throws a right and a left that Fredrick avoids nicely.
Vicini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicini catches Fredrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vicini throws a hook but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicini works the jab nicely.
Vicini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Vicini moves out of range.
Vicini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini avoids the head kick by Fredrick.
Vicini cracks Fredrick with a good jab.
Vicini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrick is just out of range.
Vicini throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Vicini. Beautiful body shot.
Vicini misses with a hook. Fredrick ducked under it nicely.
Vicini keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vicini, as that shot connected.
Vicini connects with a crisp jab.
Vicini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vicini connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick throws a right hand that Vicini ducks under and follows up with a left that Vicini also avoids with ease.
Vicini thows a leg kick but Fredrick checks it
and Fredrick counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Fredrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dido Vicini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredrick takes one on the button.
Fredrick misses with a body shot.
Fredrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vicini misses with a right hand
and Fredrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Vicini fails to land.
Vicini manages to break the clinch.
Fredrick moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Fredrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredrick moves away from the strike by Vicini.
Fredrick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vicini connects with a right hand. Fredrick shakes it off.
That has opened up Ronald Fredrick's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrick avoids the head kick by Vicini.
Fredrick throws out a counter right but Vicini avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Vicini.
Fredrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vicini just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicini connects with the punch.
Vicini lands with a right hand.
Vicini blocks a head kick by Fredrick.
Vicini lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicini misses with the combination.
Vicini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredrick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vicini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vicini connects with an inside leg kick.
Fredrick throws a shot from downtown. Vicini moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Vicini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fredrick.
Fredrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Vicini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fredrick.
Fredrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vicini breaks the clinch.
Fredrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vicini lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick checks a leg kick.
Fredrick is looking for the big counter here.
Fredrick moves away from the strike by Vicini.
Fredrick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fredrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini cracks Fredrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vicini swings widly with a right hand
and Fredrick counters with a two punch combo.
Vicini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vicini lands a jab-cross combination.
Vicini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vicini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vicini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredrick.
Fredrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicini throws a hook but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Fredrick pushes Vicini away with a front kick.
Fredrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredrick misses with a low kick as Vicini jumps back.
Fredrick moves into range and clinches up with Vicini.
Fredrick prevents a body shot from Vicini.
Vicini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Vicini.
Fredrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vicini dodges an elbow strike from Fredrick.
Vicini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fredrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Vicini backs off Fredrick throws a huge counter combo but Vicini manages to avoid it all.
Vicini 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.
Vicini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fredrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vicini blocks a head kick by Fredrick.
A shot to the liver by Vicini. Beautiful body shot.
Fredrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vicini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fredrick.
Vicini throws an off balance right hand
and Fredrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left lands for Vicini.
Vicini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicini misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini swings for the body but Fredrick moves out of range.
A jab from Vicini does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Vicini.
Vicini sets himself, and Fredrick steps forward looking for the clinch! Vicini avoids it this time.
Vicini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vicini looks to land a right hand but Fredrick moved out of range.
Vicini missing with a left hand there. Fredrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrick unleashes a big counter combination but Vicini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fredrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Vicini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fredrick thinking.
Vicini takes a swing at Fredrick's ribcage but misses.
Fredrick blocks a head kick by Vicini.
Fredrick motions for Vicini to come forward. Fredrick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vicini throws a leg kick but Fredrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ronald Fredrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dido Vicini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Vicini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dido Vicini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vicini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dido Vicini!
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Lopetus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopetus has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
170 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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29
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Lopetus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopetus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bush somewhat.
Lopetus loads up on a big right hand but Bush slips the punch.
Bush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bush lands in his opponent's guard.
Bush won't allow Lopetus to sweep him here.
Bush drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopetus dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush keeping full guard, as Lopetus tries to pass.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus content to stall in guard here.
Lopetus is pushing down on Bush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bush is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopetus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopetus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Bush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lopetus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to get back to full guard.
Lopetus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Lopetus.
Bush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus manages to get to full guard.
Bush throws a strike but Lopetus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopetus is looking to pass into half guard but Bush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bush is in guard.
Lopetus keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopetus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bush tries to keep at a distance but Lopetus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopetus misses with a body punch.
Lopetus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bush goes for a takedown attempt but Lopetus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopetus tests Bush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopetus misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Bush is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bush scores with a takedown into Lopetus's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Lopetus.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush postures up.
Bush trying to move into half guard but instead Lopetus has managed to sweep!
Billy Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopetus stopping the sweep attempt from Bush.
Lopetus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Lopetus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lopetus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopetus advances to half guard.
Lopetus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopetus stuns Bush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopetus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Bush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopetus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopetus as he avoids it easily.
Lopetus sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopetus sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopetus throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopetus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bush's hands.
Bush dips to his left and cracks Lopetus with an uppercut!
Lopetus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bush back to the cage. Lopetus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bush checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopetus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopetus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopetus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bush looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopetus is defending well.
Lopetus lands a hook that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Lopetus is pressed up against the cage. Bush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopetus down to the mat. Lopetus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopetus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Bush off balance momentarily.
Lopetus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopetus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopetus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopetus!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopetus is looking to reverse the position.
Bush working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lopetus manages to get back to half guard.
Bush trying to advance position but Lopetus counters by regaining guard.
Lopetus wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopetus is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopetus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Lopetus controlling the position.
Bush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lopetus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lopetus has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bush seems keen to control Lopetus's posture.
Lopetus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bush has a closed guard, preventing Lopetus from standing up.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopetus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Lopetus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopetus 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
In his post fight interview, Keijo Lopetus 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
212 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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27
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Pike!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bum misses.
Pike doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pike 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.
Bum ducks right into an uppercut from Pike.
Pike misses with a hook. Bum ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bum misses the target.
Bum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Bum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pike cracks a nice hook into Bum's ribs.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Bum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Pike misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
Pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum lands a body shot.
Bum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pike throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum misses with a right hand
and Pike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pike misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Pike.
Pike lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Pike.
Pike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike lands a big right hand that sends Bum crashing to the mat! Pike stays standing though and waves Bum back to his feet!
Bum is rocked!
Bum walks into a stiff left hand from Pike.
Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pike circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bum tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pike wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon Pike!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Poi E - Patea Maori Club. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
205 lbs
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29
219 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hone Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Huia misses.
Hollywood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hollywood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
Huia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huia passes Hollywood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to control from the bottom.
Huia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollywood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hollywood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hollywood won't allow Huia to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
Huia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hollywood doesn't seem bothered though.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Huia blocks a leg kick.
Huia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hollywood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood tried to score with a low kick but Huia checks it.
A quick step to the side and Huia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Huia.
Huia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood connects with a body shot that sends Huia's belly button to the back.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Hollywood throws a solid leg kick but Huia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollywood.
Hollywood throws the kick towards the body but Huia avoids it.
Hollywood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huia's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hollywood scrambles back to his feet.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia with a hook.
Huia throws a combination. Hollywood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hone Huia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hollywood tries to land a body kick
and Huia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hone Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia looks to land a combination. Hollywood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollywood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hollywood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huia lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia lands with a nice combination. Hollywood backs away looking to recover.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the head.
Hollywood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hollywood looks for the body kick but Huia saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Huia misses its target.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Huia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Huia moves out of range.
Hollywood scores with a nice head shot.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Huia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hollywood misses with a body kick.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huia avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
Huia throws a big counter combination but Hollywood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
Huia takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huia eats them both and turns towards Hollywood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Huia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hollywood wants to slow Huia down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood defending well as Huia loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hollywood - the referee stops the clock and Huia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hollywood. Huia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huia is looking to wear down Hollywood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick.
Hollywood tries a head kick but it misses.
Huia moves out of range of the leg kick from Hollywood.
Huia scores with a one two! Hollywood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 Hone Huia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hone Huia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hollywood misses with a double jab.
Hollywood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Hollywood looks to move away, Huia throws a big counter combo but Hollywood just gets out of the way.
Huia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollywood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huia lands with a nice body punch.
Huia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Huia as he connects with a hook.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia lands a jab.
Hollywood works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia misses with a body punch
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huia.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Hone Huia is winning the standup battle so far.
Huia checks a low kick from Hollywood.
Huia blocks a low kick nicely.
Huia moves out of range as Hollywood throws a body kick.
Hollywood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huia throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fabian Hollywood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a hook but Huia avoids it easily.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia lands with a shot to the body.
Huia feints a jab promting Hollywood to slip. Huia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hollywood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Huia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hollywood throws a lazy head kick
and Huia counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia misses with the combination.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it.
Huia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hone Huia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hollywood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Huia throws a right and a left that Hollywood avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia checks it.
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollywood.
Hollywood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Huia jabs Hollywood right on the nose. Hollywood blinks but takes it well.
Huia connects with a body shot that sends Hollywood's belly button to the back.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Huia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Huia is looking for a counter combo.
Hollywood scores with a leg kick.
Hollywood dodges the punch combination from Huia.
Huia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hone Huia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Huia 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hone Huia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geese Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geese Fury!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
It looked like Tigh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fury swings for the body but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh is looking to counter punch.
Tigh slips under a jab.
Tigh staying out of range there.
Tigh swinging wildly here.
Tigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Tigh connects with a single shot there.
Tigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fury. Fury circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Tigh does it's job there.
Tigh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Fury throws a sloppy body shot
and Tigh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tigh misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fury. That snapped Tigh's head back.
Fury staying out of range there.
Tigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Tigh loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Tigh throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Tigh moves out of range as Fury strikes.
Fury misses with a double jab
letting Tigh counter with a right hand.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Tigh misses with a looping right.
Fury is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Tigh coming out on top.
Tigh lands with a hook. Fury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tigh slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigh misses the target.
Tigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Tigh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Tigh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tigh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tigh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tigh lands a jab to Fury's midsection.
Fury slips a jab from Tigh.
Fury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
It looked like Tigh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tigh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tigh defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Tigh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tigh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Tigh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fury misses with a right hand
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tigh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tigh misses.
Fury misses with a hook. Tigh ducked under it nicely.
Tigh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tigh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tigh moves away from the strike by Fury.
Nice uppercut lands for Fury. That snapped Tigh's head back.
Tigh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tigh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tigh lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury takes a swing at Tigh's ribcage but misses.
Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
As Fury looks to move away, Tigh throws a big counter combo but Fury just gets out of the way.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury throws a poor cross that misses
and Tigh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tigh.
Fury misses with a double jab.
Tigh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Tigh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fury misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury walks into a straight right hand from Tigh.
Tigh lands with a cross.
Fury is rocked!
Tigh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Tigh finish him?
Fury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tigh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tigh.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Tigh misses.
Tigh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Fury scores with a nice right hand.
Tigh throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Tigh takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Tigh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury swings for the body but Tigh moves out of range.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Tigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tigh throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fury might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tigh has got the better of the exchanges.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tigh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury misses with a looping left.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tigh lands with a straight right. Fury didn't see that one coming.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tigh.
Tigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Tigh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fury looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigh was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tigh.
A little jabbing left from Fury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Fury.
Tigh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tigh looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fury misses with a combination
letting Tigh counter with a right hand.
Fury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tigh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tigh slips a straight right by Fury.
Tigh 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.
Fury is rocked!
Tigh misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Tigh in a clinch.
Tigh blocks an elbow strike.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tigh's efforts to push away.
Fury gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fury has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fury tries to stall but Tigh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Tigh controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury pushes off an throws an elbow but Tigh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Tigh is trying to push Fury away but Fury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tigh is trying to break free.
Tigh takes an elbow to the temple.
Fury lands with a left to the head.
Fury tries a body shot but Tigh blocks it.
Tigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tigh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tigh slips under a jab from Fury.
Tigh lands a high kick!
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Tigh finish him?
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
Tigh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tigh ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fury misses with a right hand
and Tigh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tigh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tigh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Tigh ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Tigh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tigh misses with a looping right.
Fury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fury moves forwards but Tigh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tigh lands a jab.
Fury connects with a single shot there.
Fury throws a hook but Tigh avoids it easily.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tigh lands a nice shot that snaps Fury's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tigh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A left lands for Fury.
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tigh slips under a jab.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tigh throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Tigh throws a looping overhand right but Fury ducks down to avoid it.
Tigh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fury misses with a body punch
and Tigh counters with a straight right hand.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tigh misses.
Tigh throws a hook but Fury blocks it.
Tigh tries to land a body kick
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury misses with a right hand
and Tigh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury scores with a jab to the head.
Fury lands an overhand right.
Tigh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tigh misses with a looping right.
Tigh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fury eats them both and turns towards Tigh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Tigh misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Tigh misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Tigh.
A little feinted left hand from Tigh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tigh misses with a head kick.
Tigh throws a shot from downtown. Fury moves away and avoids it.
Tigh throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Fury was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fury with a nice cross.
Geese Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tigh throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tigh takes one on the button.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tigh.
Tigh misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Tigh.
Tigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigh.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury misses with a hook
enabling Tigh to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Fury throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Tigh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Fury misses.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Tigh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Tigh.
Fury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tigh moves away from the strike by Fury.
Fury moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury works the jab nicely.
Tigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Tigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tigh lands with a shot to the body.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Tigh.
Tigh loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
A jab from Tigh does it's job there.
Fury digs a good body shot into Tigh's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tigh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Tigh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigh throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saul Tigh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tigh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hood.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn moves out of range as Hood strikes.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hood. That did some damage!
Hood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hood's leg. Hood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Hood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hood misses with a looping right.
Hood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hood misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Hood throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Hood gets a clinch.
Hood misses with the head strike.
Hood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hood clinches.
Hood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thorn after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Hood as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn has hold of one of Hood's legs. Hood is fighting the takedown attempt but Thorn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Hood keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorn looking to pass the guard.
Thorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Hood is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Thorn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hood.
Hood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hood fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Thorn scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Hood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Hood ducks down to avoid it.
Hood is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy left from Thorn finds it's target.
Hood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Hood.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hood moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn moves out of range as Hood strikes.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but Hood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Hood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hood.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Hood saw that one coming.
Hood needs to keep his hands up - Thorn had a free shot at his head there.
Hood defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hood.
Thorn 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.
Hood moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a leg kick
and Hood counters with a two punch combo.
Hood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Thorn is looking to score with low kicks.
Hood throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Hood cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn 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.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucas Hood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hood dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hood.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Hood's ribs.
Thorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Thorn leaves Hood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Hood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hood lands with a good body shot.
Thorn wants to slow Hood down by chopping away at his legs.
Hood fails to land with a series of punches.
Hood checks a low kick from Thorn.
Hood is looking to counter punch.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Hood.
A combination from Hood does no damage.
Hood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hood prevents Thorn from breaking the clinch.
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a right hand.
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!
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Hood's belly button to the back.
Thorn lands a head kick that stumbles Hood and the fighters go to the mat.
Hood is rocked!
It looks like Lucas Hood has been cut.
Thorn is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Hood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hood has wrist control.
Hood seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thorn.
Thorn thows a huge punch but Hood dodges it nicely.
Thorn is looking to take a break and control but Hood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood wants to improve his position but Thorn is controlling well.
Thorn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hood's head.
Thorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hood wants to get back to his feet.
Thorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thorn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thorn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hood.
Thorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thorn! Hood is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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