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StrikeForce Union #49 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mr Steel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Brown prevents Steel from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Steel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown landing strikes.
Steel defending against the ground and pound.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Steel taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Brown cracks Steel with a big elbow.
Brown is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steel to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brown working the ground and pound but Steel is defending the strikes.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown controls the position from side control.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Steel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown working Steel over with strikes.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Steel's temple.
Brown is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Brown trying to control from Steel's half guard. Steel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two 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.
Brown trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown is taking a breather. Steel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel!
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Steel is rocked!
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Brown! Steel is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
A victorious Nino Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Mr Steel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBonebrook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winkle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Winkle tries to keep at a distance but McBonebrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winkle is trying to drag McBonebrook to the mat but McBonebrook just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Winkle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBonebrook after a bit of a struggle.
McBonebrook lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
McBonebrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
McBonebrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Winkle is rocked!
McBonebrook's coach down at Vegas Campania was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McBonebrook's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from McBonebrook on the inside.
Oh Winkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBonebrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBonebrook breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McBonebrook connects with a leg kick. Winkle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle shoots and misses
and McBonebrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by McBonebrook - that's a beauty! Winkle is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even McBonebrook can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Quincy McBonebrook!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Cambridge!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jay J Jackson has been cut.
Cambridge scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Cambridge. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Cambridge scores with a jab to the head.
Cambridge steps in with a hook that catches Jackson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cambridge follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Cambridge!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Godinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulysses Grant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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295 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Godinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ulysses Grant!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godinho swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Grant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Godinho back to the cage. Grant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Miguel Godinho has been cut.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Godinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Godinho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grant cracks Godinho with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Godinho tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Grant pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Godinho is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merf Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merf Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Mahoney.
Mahoney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Mahoney's ribcage. Mahoney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Murphy tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Merf Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Mahoney.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merf Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahoney tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Merf Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Mahoney.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Mahoney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Mahoney is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merf Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Murphy gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A short right from Murphy.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merf Murphy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Mahoney with a nice body shot.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney wants a takedown but no success here.
Merf Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Mahoney.
Mahoney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Mahoney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney is looking for a takedown.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merf Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merf Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merf Murphy!
Merf Murphy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Mc Elroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tank Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mc Elroy counters with a right hand to the body.
Danny Mc Elroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Mc Elroy misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Mc Elroy connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Mc Elroy's head but Mc Elroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Mc Elroy misses its target.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Mc Elroy's head but Mc Elroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Shamrock looks to move away, Mc Elroy throws a big counter combo but Shamrock just gets out of the way.
Mc Elroy lands the left hand.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc Elroy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
Mc Elroy throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mc Elroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mc Elroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
It looks like Mc Elroy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mc Elroy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Mc Elroy finds it's target.
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mc Elroy throws out the jab.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Mc Elroy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy drops Shamrock with a left and a right! Oh, Shamrock is hurt - Mc Elroy dives into side control looking to finish!
Shamrock is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Mc Elroy!
A victorious Danny Mc Elroy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Rackham as Flynn shoots in.
Flynn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rackham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Rackham. Beautiful body shot.
Flynn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flynn is looking for a kimura here.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but Rackham defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flynn won't allow Rackham to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Flynn controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself.
Rackham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rackham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flynn controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself.
Flynn has his foot on Rackham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rackham works his way back into a safe position though.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Rackham controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn working for submissions but it's allowed Rackham to get to half guard.
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rackham in particular looking to stall.
Flynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn wants to get back to full guard but Rackham has mounted him!
Rackham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is working to get back to half guard.
Flynn wants to control but Rackham is having none of it.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rackham controlling his opponent.
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Rackham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rackham controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham postures up.
Rackham controlling the position easily from mount.
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham pushes him away.
Rackham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rackham controlling his opponent.
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flynn goes for a double leg but Rackham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rackham continues to drive forward.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rackham is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Rackham connects with a right hand. Flynn shakes it off.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rackham tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rackham to the ground. Rackham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Rackham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rackham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flynn somewhat.
Flynn looks for a takedown but Rackham sprawls well.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rackham but Rackham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rackham scores with a nice right hand.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rackham.
Rackham throws the left hand but Flynn avoids the punch easily.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Rackham shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Rackham.
Rackham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn slips a straight right by Rackham.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Rackham finds it's target.
Rackham throws a jab but it's blocked by Flynn.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rackham does it's job there.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham throws an overhand right that lands on Flynn's shoulder, as Flynn tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Rackham. No joy for Flynn on that attempt.
Rackham thuds his right hand into Flynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
Rackham looks to throw the jab but Flynn is out of range.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Flynn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rackham defends it well.
Rackham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rackham. That's going to slow Flynn down.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Flynn moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Rackham throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn blocks a jab.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from Rackham.
Flynn with a poor takedown
and Rackham counters with a nice uppercut.
Rackham misses with an uppercut. Flynn saw that one coming.
Flynn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rackham counters with a one-two to the body.
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Rackham misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flynn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Rackham shows good takedown defense.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham lands a lovely overhand right.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
Flynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rackham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rackham looks to land a left hand but Flynn moved out of range nicely.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rackham with a nice cross.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from Rackham.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Flynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Rackham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rackham avoids it really well and circles away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Rackham gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
As Flynn looks to move away, Rackham throws a big counter combo but Flynn just gets out of the way.
Rackham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Rackham throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn misses with a takedown
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rackham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham sizes up Flynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flynn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rackham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rackham as he jumps to the side.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Flynn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rackham with a body shot.
Rackham slips a jab and a cross from Flynn.
Rackham lands a right hook to the body.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Rackham lands with a good body shot.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rackham tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rackham to the ground. Rackham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Rackham. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham looks to land a right hand but Flynn moved out of range.
Rackham misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rackham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flynn. Flynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rackham throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rackham fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Flynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rackham lunges at Flynn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flynn's hand.
Rackham misses with a straight right.
Rackham connects with a right hand. Flynn shakes it off.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham lands a slapping body shot.
Rackham jabs at Flynn's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flynn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rackham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn.
An inside leg kick lands from Rackham.
Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Rackham tries to sprawl out of it but Flynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rackham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rackham jabs Flynn right on the nose. Flynn blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rackham.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rackham thuds a left hand into Flynn's body.
Rackham scoring well with a low kick there.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Rackham throws a body punch but Flynn moves out of range.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rackham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Rackham, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Rackham against the cage but Rackham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rackham scores with a punch to the head.
Rackham is looking to slow Flynn down with leg kicks.
Rackham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rackham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rackham looks to land a combination but Flynn avoids it well.
Flynn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rackham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rackham lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rackham 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
An out of breath Jack Rackham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Boitsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boitsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boitsov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Unknown's guard.
Unknown is looking to stand up but Boitsov isn't so interested in that idea.
Boitsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boitsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boitsov postures up in Unknown's guard and throws a big left but Unknown blocks it.
Unknown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boitsov is controlling him.
Unknown told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boitsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boitsov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Boitsov off! Boitsov jumps back into Unknown's guard.
Boitsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Unknown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boitsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Unknown can't keep his opponent in guard - Boitsov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boitsov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boitsov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boitsov dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Kid Unknown has been cut.
Boitsov wants to take Unknown's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov landing strikes from the mount.
Boitsov wants to control the pace but Unknown is squirming around nicely.
Boitsov misses with some ground and pound and Unknown recovers position to half guard.
Boitsov content to control rather than advance.
Boitsov wants to take a breather but Unknown is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boitsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boitsov is trying to control. Unknown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boitsov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Unknown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boitsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmitry Boitsov!
After the fight, Dmitry Boitsov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Lost Boy. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo connects with a crisp jab.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kullervo pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kullervo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kullervo is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kullervo down to the mat. Kullervo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Kullervo throws a counter combo.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kullervo defends it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Winston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Kullervo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kullervo sprawls well. Kullervo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kullervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kullervo.
Winston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kullervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Kullervo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Winston gets a double leg takedown into Kullervo's guard.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullervo is retaining full guard.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kullervo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kullervo is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kullervo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Kullervo's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
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!
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Kullervo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston passes Kullervo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kullervo wants to control but Winston is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Kullervo's head.
Kullervo taking some punishment here, with Winston in his half guard.
Winston prevents Kullervo from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kullervo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston wants to work for an arm triangle but Kullervo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kullervo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Winston winds up and cracks Kullervo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo is rocked!
Winston is nestled in close to Kullervo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kullervo is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kullervo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Winston fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kullervo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Winston! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sobis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze has chosen Border Patrol - Eek A Mouse as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Darryl Haze was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Sobis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Darryl Haze!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobis clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze.
Haze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sobis missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haze wants to get back to striking at distance but Sobis won't allow it.
Sobis is looking to control Haze's arms but Haze gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sobis has his back to the cage.
Haze told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sobis takes a shot to the head.
Sobis stalling against the cage.
Come on Sobis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tito Sobis.
Haze works Sobis's body with a nice hook.
Sobis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Sobis throws an off balance right hand
and Haze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sobis. Haze shrugs it off though.
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobis throws out the jab.
Haze throws a big counter head kick but Sobis avoids it with no problem.
Sobis throws the kick towards the body but Haze avoids it.
Sobis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haze's hands.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sobis misses with a hook to the body
and Haze counters with an outside leg kick.
Haze throws a jab when Sobis was well out of range.
Haze checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sobis sizes up Haze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Sobis misses.
Sobis misses with a hook
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobis misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a left to the body.
Haze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sobis.
Sobis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Haze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sobis throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tito Sobis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sobis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Haze moves out of range of the body kick from Sobis.
Sobis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haze counters with a head kick. That will keep Sobis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haze defending well as Sobis loads up on a big left hand.
Sobis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sobis misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Sobis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sobis looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Sobis.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sobis throws a poor cross that misses
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobis cracks Haze with an open hand slap.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze unleashes a big counter combination but Sobis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haze slips under a jab.
Haze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobis misses with a looping left.
Haze throws out a counter right but Sobis avoids it with no problem.
Sobis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobis.
A big right from Sobis misses.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobis misses the target.
A solid body kick from Sobis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze avoids the body shot from Sobis.
Haze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haze with a nice cross.
Sobis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws out a counter right but Sobis avoids it with no problem.
Sobis misses with a body kick.
Sobis loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sobis misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Sobis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sobis throws a sloppy head kick
and Haze counters with a head kick. That will keep Sobis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Sobis.
Sobis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHaze.
Sobis loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Sobis darts in and clinches Haze up against the cage.
Sobis wants to stall.
Haze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haze tries to break the clinch but Sobis is controlling the position.
Sobis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
Haze scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws an elbow but it misses.
Sobis tries to throw a body punch but Haze avoids it by throwing Sobis back against the cage.
Sobis avoiding damage.
Sobis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobis trying to land knees to the body.
Haze slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Sobis.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Haze lands a nice uppercut.
Sobis throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haze.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Haze tries to circle away but Sobis has him pinned against the cage.
Sobis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haze is breathing heavily.
Sobis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haze up against the cage.
Sobis blocking some punches.
Sobis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze slowing the pace effectively.
Haze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Haze misses with an elbow over the top.
Sobis is trying to stall.
Sobis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haze is defending well for now.
Sobis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haze avoids it.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobis.
Sobis blocks an elbow strike.
Sobis trying to control the position but instead, Haze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sobis into the cage.
Sobis lands a good knee to the midsection. Haze won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobis avoiding damage.
Sobis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Haze displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sobis up against the cage.
Sobis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sobis dodges an elbow strike from Haze.
Sobis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Sobis.
Sobis blocking some punches.
Sobis trying to stall but Haze improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Sobis to work.
Haze letting Sobis take a breather here.
Sobis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sobis tries to stall but Haze uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sobis avoids a wild elbow strike from Haze.
Haze stalling in the clinch.
Sobis being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Haze's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Darryl Haze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobis controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobis trying to land knees to the body.
Haze wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A cross from Sobis lands.
Sobis lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobis, as that shot connected.
Sobis misses with a straight right.
Haze scores with a three punch combo!
Sobis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sobis throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it.
Sobis sends Haze crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sobis is motioning to the referee to let Haze up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Haze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobis throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Haze is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sobis wants to slow Haze down by chopping away at his legs.
Sobis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haze.
Haze blocks a head kick by Sobis.
Decent striking displayed by Sobis there.
Haze lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobis's head.
Sobis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze.
Sobis throws a hook to the side of Haze's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze throws out a counter right but Sobis avoids it with no problem.
Sobis misses the body punch
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobis misses with a left hand
and Haze counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haze lands with a short shot to the head.
Haze scores with a shot to the side of Sobis's head.
Haze pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobis won't allow Haze to get back to his feet.
Sobis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sobis stands up and waves to Haze to follow him.
Sobis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sobis throws a sloppy head kick
and Haze counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haze pushes Sobis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haze is trying to break free.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobis stalling in the clinch but Haze improves position.
Sobis avoiding damage.
Haze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobis.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
Haze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sobis avoids a wild elbow strike from Haze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haze avoids it.
Haze is trying to force a seperation but Sobis has the dominant position.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Sobis.
Haze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tito Sobis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sobis scrambles back to his feet.
Sobis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobis misses the shot to the body.
Sobis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Haze connects with a nice looking jab.
Tito Sobis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobis throws a front kick that sends Haze stumbling back into the cage.
Haze avoids the head kick by Sobis.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze blocks a head kick by Sobis.
Haze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sobis with a body shot.
Sobis has closed the distance and engaged Haze in a clinch.
Haze takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sobis.
Sobis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Haze is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sobis with a knee to the head.
Sobis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sobis blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Haze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobis stalling in the clinch.
Sobis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sobis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Sobis.
Haze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sobis is keeping busy.
Sobis stalling in the clinch.
Sobis missing with knees to the body.
Sobis stalling in the clinch.
Sobis avoids the elbow strike from Haze, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobis just leaning against Haze, taking a breather.
Sobis blocks an uppercut.
Sobis misses with a knee strike.
Sobis is trying to stall.
Sobis effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tito Sobis.
A swing and a miss from Sobis.
A left lands for Sobis.
Sobis looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze! But no joy.
Sobis throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze avoids the body shot from Sobis.
Haze is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobis loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sobis throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haze cracks Sobis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Haze.
Sobis with a jab.
Haze blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze! But no joy.
Sobis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobis throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Sobis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haze. Haze obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Sobis had his way with Darryl Haze in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haze slips a jab from Sobis.
Sobis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sobis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobis throws a lazy head kick
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haze slips under a jab from Sobis.
Sobis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobis throws a poor cross that misses
and Haze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobis lands a jab to the head.
Sobis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sobis throws a wild body kick that Haze sees coming a mile off.
Haze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sobis blocks it well.
Sobis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobis misses with a wild combination.
Sobis misses the body punch
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Haze checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haze throws a counter combo.
Sobis jabs at Haze's body.
Sobis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sobis looks to land a combination. Haze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Sobis.
Haze throws out a counter right but Sobis avoids it with no problem.
Sobis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Sobis misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haze lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobis throws an overhand right that lands on Haze's shoulder, as Haze tries to avoid the shot.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Sobis.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sobis swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Haze misses with a few strikes there.
Sobis throws a sloppy head kick
and Haze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darryl Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobis's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sobis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sobis throws a sloppy head kick and Haze moves out of range easily.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sobis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobis throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Sobis misses with a body kick.
Haze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Sobis.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sobis throws a right hand that misses
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze.
Sobis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Sobis misses the jab.
Tito Sobis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobis just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobis feints and then cracks Haze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haze down.
Sobis looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobis slips under a jab.
Sobis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobis throws an off balance right hand
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Sobis. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Sobis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Sobis!
Tito Sobis retains his heavyweight title!
Darryl Haze spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost because I was spat on by a venomous snake on my way to the arena and I had trouble seeing on account of the bright lights in my dressing room. I had blurred vision and numbness in my neck, eyes, arms, and lower torso. No way I would have lost otherwise!'.
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