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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duncan.
Ruth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duncan sprawls and moves away.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Duncan.
Ruth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruth connects with a nice looking jab.
Duncan misses the shot to the body.
Duncan misses with a double jab
and Ruth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duncan's guard.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncan can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth is in close to Duncan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duncan to see if he's OK.
Duncan 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.
Duncan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ruth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Duncan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruth connects with a decent elbow.
Duncan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruth.
Ruth cracks Duncan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Ruth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duncan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruth working the ground and pound.
Duncan is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Duncan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ruth cracks Duncan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruth wants to control for a moment but Duncan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ruth drops an elbow to the side of Duncan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Ruth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duncan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Duncan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Duncan's hands, connecting with Duncan's forehead.
Duncan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duncan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Harry Duncan has been cut.
Duncan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruth keeping hold of Duncan's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruth.
Ruth pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncan is one step ahead there.
Ruth 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.
Duncan trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Duncan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duncan tries to clinch
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruth staying calm.
Ruth cracks Duncan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duncan to see if he's OK.
Ruth gets to mount! Duncan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ruth landing strikes from the mount.
Ruth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth with shots to the head and body - Duncan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ruth landing strikes from the mount and Duncan is in trouble!
Ruth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth landing strikes from the mount.
Ruth landing strikes from the mount.
Ruth is landing with some decent strikes but Duncan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth scoring with strikes but Duncan is staying in there.
Duncan is rocked!
Ruth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Duncan is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?
Ruth loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Duncan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ruth land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ruth stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bundles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundles comes to the cage accompanied by It's Tricky by Run DMC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Bundles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Bundles throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bundles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Wilder has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
Wilder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bundles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilder thinking.
Wilder looks for the body kick but Bundles saw that one coming.
Bundles throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
A little feinted left hand from Bundles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bundles 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 Wilder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bundles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundles slips under a jab.
Wilder slips a jab from Bundles.
Bundles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundles dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Good exchange - Bundles coming out on top.
Bundles slips a straight right by Wilder.
We've been told by Bundles's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilder defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Bundles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Bundles lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilder off the cage and back into range.
Bundles misses with a double jab.
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!
Bundles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundles.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Bundles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Bundles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bundles is out of range.
Bundles scores with a nice head shot.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Bundles ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder stalks Bundles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bundles's face. Bundles staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundles drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilder.
Bundles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundless head.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Bundles working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bundles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bundles tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundles tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Bundles back against the cage.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Bundles.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Bundles tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Bundles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bundles - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder misses with some punches.
Bundles tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilder avoids the damage to the body.
Bundles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
Bundles swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundles avoiding damage.
Bundles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Bundles slips a jab from Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bundles misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilder moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Bundles throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Bundles connects with a nice looking jab.
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilder has time to react.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bundles dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bundles takes a step back to recover.
Ray Bundles is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundles connects with the punch.
Bundles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bundles throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles lands a head shot.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles misses with a hook to the body
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Bundles clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Bundles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bundles to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder misses with a body shot
and Bundles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles slips a jab from Wilder.
Bundles defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bundles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder dips to his left and cracks Bundles with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundles lands a body shot.
Bundles throws a front kick aimed at Wilder's knee but Wilder avoids it well.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder jabs Bundles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook but Bundles avoids it easily.
Bundles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Bundles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bundles with a body shot.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bundles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilder.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Bundles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Bundles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Bundles is looking for a counter combo.
Bundles looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Bundles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder throws a jab when Bundles was well out of range.
Wilder swinging wildly here.
Bundles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles.
Bundles manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder cracks Bundles with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Bundles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Bundles throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bundles counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilder moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Bundles lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilder off the cage and back into range.
Bundles throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Bundles misses.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Ray Bundles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Bundles.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundles.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Bundles moved out of range.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundles.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Bundles.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Bundles's head back.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Wilder takes a swing at Bundles's ribcage but misses.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
letting Bundles counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundles slips under a jab from Wilder.
Bundles throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Bundles dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Bundles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder thuds a left hand into Bundles's body.
Bundles lands a really nice looking cross but Wilder seems unphased.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Bundles's front leg but catches the back leg as Bundles tries to avoid it.
Bundles throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Bundles misses with a hook.
Wilder misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bundles misses the target.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Bundles moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder slips a jab from Bundles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Bundles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bundles.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Bundles moves away and avoids it.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundles.
Bundles throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder misses with a hook. Bundles ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Bundles misses its target.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Bundles counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundles looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Bundles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bundles throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Bundles moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bundles moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Bundles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Bundles misses with a body shot.
Bundles throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Bundles misses with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Wilder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundles manages to avoid it.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bundles misses with the combination.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Wilder both land. Nice combination.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Bundles ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Bundles moved out of range nicely.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Bundles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilder. That did some damage!
Bundles with a nice cross.
Ray Bundles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bundles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bundles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bundles, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bundles!
Ray Bundles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Boes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Seffu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Seffu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen Boes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Seffu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boes, as that shot connected.
Seffu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boes swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Boes loads up on a big right hand but Seffu slips the punch.
Boes cracks Seffu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boes misses with a hook
letting Seffu counter with a right hand.
Boes defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Seffu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boes.
Boes misses with an uppercut.
Seffu throws a body punch but Boes moves out of range.
Boes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Seffu.
Boes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boes throws a sloppy body shot
and Seffu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seffu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boes.
Seffu throws a fast counter high kick but Boes manages to duck under it in time.
Boes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seffu cracks Boes with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seffu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seffu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seffu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boes swings widly with a right hand
and Seffu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seffu misses with a series of wild punches.
Seffu throws a body shot but no joy.
Seffu's coach down at Killer Instinct ☠ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seffu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seffu misses with a left hand
and Boes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seffu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boes cracks Seffu with a good jab.
Boes misses with a low kick.
Boes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seffu moves away from the strike by Boes.
Seffu misses with a wild body shot.
Seffu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seffu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seffu wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boes lands a big uppercut and Seffu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Seffu looks OK. Boes waves Seffu back to his feet!
It looks like Ray Seffu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boes moves into the clinch.
Boes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seffu lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Boes on the inside.
Boes lands a left hand.
Boes lands with a light punch inside.
Boes managing to block the knees to the body from Seffu.
Boes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boes scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boes.
Seffu working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seffu or not.
A shot in the inside from Boes.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boes blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boes.
Boes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seffu.
Seffu looks winded!
Boes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seffus head.
A short body shot lands from Boes as the two fighters clinch.
Boes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boes lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Boes as the two fighters clinch.
Boes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boes tries a body shot but Seffu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boes.
Seffu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seffu backwards.
Seffu is still on wobbly legs! Can Boes finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Seffu to his knees! Boes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen Boes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eric Church - Record Year. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart misses with a hook
and Rodgers counters with a two punch combo.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart sets himself, and Rodgers steps forward looking for the clinch! Heart avoids it this time.
Heart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
Heart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Heart misses with a body punch.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heart is defending well.
Heart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
A bit of stalling here from Rodgers.
Rodgers has Heart pressed against the cage.
Rodgers receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Heart prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodgers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heart prevents it.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Heart lands with a right to the head.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heart is keeping busy.
Heart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Heart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart controlling the action here.
Rodgers trying to control but Heart postures up.
Well, if Heart is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Heart continues to stall.
Rodgers moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Peter Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Heart.
Heart throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodgers closes the distance and pushes Heart back into the cage.
Heart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodgers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heart after a bit of a struggle.
Rodgers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
Heart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heart blocks it with crossed arms.
Heart lands a right hand.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
Heart blocks an elbow strike from Rodgers.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heart avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Heart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
Heart lands an uppercut.
Heart avoiding damage.
Heart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodgers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Heart swinging wildly here.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Heart swings widly with a right hand
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Heart.
Heart moves out of range of the body kick.
Heart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodgers tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Heart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Heart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers wants to land a leg kick but Heart is out of range.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Heart slips the punch.
Rodgers forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heart tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Rodgers is trying to drag Heart to the mat but Heart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers looking to stall.
Heart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heart has Rodgers pushed against the cage.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heart throws a series of strikes that have Rodgers backpedaling.
A big right from Heart misses.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Heart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Heart misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodgers! But no joy.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heart catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heart missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heart's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Heart.
Nice body punch from Heart.
Heart misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodgers.
Heart throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers unleashes a big counter combination but Heart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Rodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers is looking for the big counter here.
Heart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heart scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Heart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Heart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense.
Peter Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart misses with a body punch.
Peter Heart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers has Heart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heart avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heart blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Heart avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Heart works on Rodgers's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Heart.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodgers tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Heart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heart 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Heart!
A determined Peter Heart didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Com (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Birmbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Com's entrance music is Bombs Away. A fine choice. Bomb Com has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Birmbaum!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Com throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Com doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Birmbaum misses the body punch
and Com counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Com.
Com digs a good hook to Birmbaum's body.
Birmbaum checks the leg kick.
Com takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Com's jab looks to have found its range, popping Birmbaum under the eye.
Com throws a nice looking combination but Birmbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birmbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum shoots in and gets a takedown into Com's guard.
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!
Com working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birmbaum.
Com pulls Birmbaum in close to prevent any damage.
Com looking for a sweep. Not yet Com, not yet.
Birmbaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birmbaum.
Com pulls Birmbaum in to control the position.
Birmbaum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Birmbaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Com has wrist control.
Com wants to sweep but no luck.
Com is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Birmbaum throwing strikes but missing.
Com trying to control the position here.
Birmbaum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Com slips a jab from Birmbaum.
Com moves into the clinch.
Birmbaum works on Com's body with a couple of short punches.
Birmbaum controlling the action here for a moment.
Birmbaum pulls guard successfully.
Birmbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Com doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Com manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birmbaum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Com controls the pace.
Birmbaum 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.
Birmbaum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Com throws a strike aimed at the side of Birmbaum's head but Birmbaum avoids it well.
Birmbaum is looking to regain half guard here but Com keeps moving and retains side control.
Com in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Birmbaum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Com wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Com fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Birmbaum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Birmbaum is trying to control but can't.
Birmbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Com pulls his head out easily.
Birmbaum works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com wants to control from the top but Birmbaum keeps moving.
Com is really struggling to control Birmbaum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Birmbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Com doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Com manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birmbaum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Com wants to control from the top but Birmbaum keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chance Birmbaum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Com's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Com checks a leg kick.
Birmbaum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Com holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Birmbaum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Com misses with a hook from the clinch.
Com manages to break the clinch.
Com gets a clinch.
Com tries a body shot but Birmbaum blocks it.
Com misses with a punch to the body.
Com working aggressively here.
Birmbaum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Com lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birmbaum backwards.
Birmbaum scores with a shoulder strike.
Birmbaum has Com pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Com manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Birmbaum jumps guard but Com turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.
Com working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birmbaum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Com can't fight it off and eventually Birmbaum manages to take the fight to the floor. Com looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chance Birmbaum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Com manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Birmbaum manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Birmbaum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Com gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Com has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Birmbaum controls Com momentarily but Com frees himself.
Com wants to control from the top but Birmbaum keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Birmbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Com doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Com manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birmbaum is trying to keep Com in close.
Com avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Com won't allow Birmbaum to sweep him here.
Birmbaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Com's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Com has wrist control.
Birmbaum wants to control from the top but Com keeps moving.
Birmbaum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Com controlling Birmbaum's posture.
Birmbaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Com has Birmbaum pulled in close to control his posture.
Com utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Com pulls Birmbaum in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Com connects with a looping right hand.
Birmbaum lands a right hook to the body.
Birmbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomb Com is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmbaum throws a jab when Com was well out of range.
Com rushes Birmbaum and presses him up against the cage.
Com's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Com looks to land a right hand but Birmbaum moved out of range.
Birmbaum works Com's body with a nice hook.
Com misses with a series of wild punches.
Birmbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Birmbaum.
Com thuds his shin into the meat of Birmbaum's side.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Com throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birmbaum lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Com connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Com throws out a leg kick but Birmbaum moves out of range and Com only half commits.
Com throws a lazy right hand but Birmbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Birmbaum has closed the distance and engaged Com in a clinch.
Birmbaum stalling in the clinch but Com improves position.
Birmbaum blocks an uppercut.
Com lands with a light punch inside.
Com breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Birmbaum forces Com back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Com.
Com tries a body shot but Birmbaum blocks it.
Com misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Birmbaum blocks a jab.
Birmbaum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Com.
Birmbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Com.
Com has Birmbaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Birmbaum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com lands a hook that snaps the head of Birmbaum backwards.
A right hand to the body from Com.
A right hook to the body lands for Com.
Birmbaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Com after a bit of a struggle.
Com lands a right hand.
Birmbaum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Com walks away with a smile on his face. Birmbaum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Com scores with a nice right hand.
Com swings for the body but Birmbaum moves out of range.
Birmbaum throws a poor cross that misses
and Com counters with a nice body kick.
Birmbaum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Com rather than just go for the knockout.
Birmbaum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Com takes the fight into the clinch.
Com lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birmbaum or not.
Birmbaum working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Com.
Com lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Com.
Birmbaum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Com is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Com, right into the meat.
Com lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Com blocks a jab.
Com connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Birmbaum throws a lazy head kick
and Com counters with a straight right hand.
Com tests Birmbaum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birmbaum fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Com.
Com scores with a punch to the head.
Birmbaum is looking to clinch.
Com scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birmbaum can do to turn this around?
Com lands a big head kick that sends Birmbaum to the canvas! Com follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Com!
Bomb Com 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 Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano comes to the cage accompanied by Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki. Bubba Dee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
252 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Dee counters by moving into the clinch.
Dee lands a shoulder strike.
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dee lands the left hand.
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand.
Dee connects with a single shot there.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitano.
Kitano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitano throws a wild body kick that Dee sees coming a mile off.
Dee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dee misses with an uppercut
and Kitano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kitano throws a right and a left that Dee avoids nicely.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Kitano.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitano takes the fight into the clinch.
Dee avoiding damage as Kitano throws knees to the body.
Dee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitanos head.
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but Kitano seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano scores with a sloppy right hand. Dee should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kitano working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Dee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kitano.
Kitano misses the jab.
Dee throws out a counter right but Kitano avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee catches Kitano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sendou Kitano's cut is getting worse.
Dee moves in looking to clinch but Kitano pushes him off.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Dee forces Kitano back against the cage and clinches.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Kitano.
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Kitano blocking some punches.
Kitano lands a right hand.
Dee manages to break the clinch.
Dee misses with a double jab
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Kitano slips the punch.
Kitano thuds a left hand into Dee's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano misses with a left hand
enabling Dee to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Dee throws an off balance right hand
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Kitano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee throws a hook but Kitano avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitano. That's going to slow Dee down.
Kitano closes the distance and pushes Dee back into the cage.
Kitano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dee wants to clinch up but Kitano keeps it at a distance.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Dee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Dee.
Kitano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kitano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano wants to clinch up but Dee keeps it at a distance.
Kitano slips a straight right by Dee.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Kitano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitano lands a nice hook to Dee's body. Dee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitano is looking to clinch but Dee is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee tries to clinch but Kitano is having none of it.
Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dee! But no joy.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dee swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a low kick, right behind Dee 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Dee seems unphased.
Kitano cracks Dee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kitano scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dee looks to clinch
and Kitano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dee moves out of range as Kitano throws a body kick.
Kitano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kitano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kitano throws a right and a left that Dee avoids nicely.
Dee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano fakes the leg kick and cracks Dee in the body.
Dee swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dee can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Kitano.
Kitano throwing a counter right hand but Dee manages to avoid it.
Kitano digs a good body shot into Dee's ribs.
Kitano cracks Dee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Kitano throws a front kick that sends Dee stumbling back into the cage.
Dee tries to clinch but Kitano is having none of it.
Dee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dee defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Kitano's shoulder, as Kitano tries to avoid the shot.
Kitano thows a leg kick but Dee checks it
enabling Dee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee moves in looking to clinch but Kitano pushes him off.
Kitano throws a leg kick which misses Dee's front leg but catches the back leg as Dee tries to avoid it.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kitano misses
and Dee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitano cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Dee throws a series of punches but Kitano moves out of range.
Dee looks to clinch
and Kitano counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Kitano misses.
Kitano misses with a shot to the body
and Dee moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kitano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee blocking some punches.
Kitano stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
Dee lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitano wants to clinch.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Dee throws a counter combo.
Dee tries to clinch there but Kitano circles away.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Kitano.
Dee misses with a combination
enabling Kitano to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sendou Kitano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A shot to the body from Dee misses
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kitano here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kitano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dee counters with a straight right hand.
Dee throws the left hand but Kitano avoids the punch easily.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Kitano throws a front kick aimed at Dee's knee but Dee avoids it well.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitano misses with a body kick.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kitano 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 Dee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano tries to close the distance and clinch but Dee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dee looks to land a combination but Kitano avoids it well.
Kitano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Kitano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano is looking to land body kicks.
Dee tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
Dee moves out of range as Kitano strikes.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Kitano saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
Kitano throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Kitano.
Nice uppercut lands for Kitano. That snapped Dee's head back.
That has opened up Bubba Dee's cut even more.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Kitano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Kitano ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kitano.
Kitano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dee misses with a hook.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dee.
Kitano forces Dee back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Dee being controlled against the cage.
Dee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Kitano jabs Dee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kitano scores with a jab. Dee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kitano misses with a kick to the body
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Dee is looking for the big counter here.
Dee throws the left hand but Kitano avoids the punch easily.
Dee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitano throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee tries to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Dee lands.
Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kitano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
Kitano misses with a hook.
Kitano throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Kitano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dee misses with an uppercut
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitano. That's going to slow Dee down.
Donk. Kitano catches Dee right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Bubba Dee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitano thuds his right hand into Dee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sendou Kitano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sendou Kitano!
After winning the bout, Sendou Kitano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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39
221 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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40
180 lbs
43 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Escobar De Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Muntz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vega loads up on a big right hand but Muntz slips the punch.
De Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muntz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Muntz.
Muntz throws a big shot that misses.
Muntz scores with a shot to the body.
Muntz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Vega lands a head shot.
Muntz slips a jab from De Vega.
De Vega lands a high kick!
Muntz misses with a head kick.
Nelson Muntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Muntz.
Muntz is looking to land body kicks.
Muntz punishes De Vega's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vega throws a jab but it's blocked by Muntz.
Muntz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muntz scores with a leg kick.
De Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz moves out of range as De Vega strikes.
De Vega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muntz.
Muntz misses with a straight left.
A big left from Muntz misses.
De Vega swings for the body but Muntz moves out of range.
Muntz jabs De Vega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Muntz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muntz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muntz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Vega throws an off balance right hand
and Muntz counters with a low kick, right behind De Vega 's knee.
Muntz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar De Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muntz throws a body punch but De Vega moves out of range.
De Vega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muntz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Vega rather than just go for the knockout.
Muntz moves away from the strike by De Vega.
Muntz thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muntz.
Muntz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muntz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Vega is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Vega misses with a looping right.
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!
Muntz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Vega.
Muntz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Vega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muntz takes a swing at De Vega's ribcage but misses.
Muntz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Vega doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as De Vega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muntz doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from De Vega.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Vega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Vega swings for the body but Muntz moves out of range.
De Vega scores with a head kick. Muntz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Vega checks a low kick from Muntz.
De Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega throws a shot from downtown. Muntz moves away and avoids it.
Muntz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muntz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Vega tries for a takedown but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muntz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Vega with a nice cross.
De Vega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muntz counters with a low kick, right behind De Vega 's knee.
Muntz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vega slips a jab and a cross from Muntz.
De Vega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Muntz throws a push kick but De Vega slaps the foot to one side.
De Vega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz feints and as De Vega raises his hands in defense, Muntz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muntz trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muntz won't allow De Vega to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from De Vega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Muntz trying to control but De Vega is working from the bottom.
Muntz won't allow De Vega to sweep him here.
Muntz trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muntz postures up and lands a big shot to De Vega's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz dominated 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.
De Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muntz lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from De Vega misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Muntz misses.
Muntz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muntz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muntz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muntz scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Vega in his tracks.
De Vega digs a good hook to Muntz's body.
Muntz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Vega.
De Vega misses with a hook to the body
and Muntz counters with a leg kick.
De Vega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muntz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muntz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Vega.
A jab from De Vega does it's job there.
De Vega throws a head kick but Muntz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Muntz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muntz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muntz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Vega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muntz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Muntz is just out of range.
Muntz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Vega throws the left hand but Muntz avoids the punch easily.
Muntz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muntz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vega is just out of range.
De Vega lands a body shot.
Muntz is looking to slow De Vega down with leg kicks.
Muntz's corner calls for a 1-2. Muntz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Vega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vega is just out of range.
De Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Muntz moves out of range easily.
Muntz throws a leg kick that misses.
Muntz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muntz takes one to the side of the head.
De Vega moves out of range of the body kick.
Muntz digs a good hook to De Vega's body.
Muntz takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Vega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muntz counters with a nice uppercut.
De Vega checks a leg kick.
Muntz lands a head shot.
Muntz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muntz misses with a takedown attempt
and De Vega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vega stuns Muntz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muntz.
De Vega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Vega loads up on a big right hand but Muntz slips the punch.
Muntz defending well as De Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Muntz throws a leg kick but De Vega checks it.
De Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
De Vega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Vega seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Muntz has recovered full guard.
Muntz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz keeping moving, preventing De Vega from controlling successfully.
De Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
De Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
De Vega is looking to pass into half guard but Muntz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muntz is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muntz postures up in De Vega's guard and throws a big left but De Vega blocks it.
Muntz connects with a couple of short punches.
De Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Muntz stands up over De Vega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz 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. And we move into the final round!
Muntz lands with a good body shot.
Muntz takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Vega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muntz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Vega misses with a hook.
Muntz lands a leg kick that knocks De Vega off balance momentarily.
De Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
De Vega moves out of range as Muntz throws a body kick.
Muntz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muntz slips under a jab from De Vega.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muntz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from De Vega misses.
Muntz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega feints a jab promting Muntz to slip. De Vega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Muntz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Vega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Muntz counters with a good low kick that De Vega was not able to check.
De Vega avoids the body shot from Muntz.
De Vega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz slips a jab from De Vega.
De Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muntz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Muntz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muntz.
Muntz scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muntz. That's going to slow De Vega down.
Muntz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muntz slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from De Vega. No joy for Muntz on that attempt.
It looked like De Vega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muntz.
Muntz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Vega avoids the body shot from Muntz.
De Vega takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Muntz misses.
De Vega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muntz. Muntz obviously looking to wear him down.
De Vega misses with an uppercut. Muntz saw that one coming.
De Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz feints a counter leg kick.
Nelson Muntz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Vega throws an off balance right hand
and Muntz counters with an inside leg kick.
Escobar De Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muntz pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Vega is out of range and Muntz settles back down.
De Vega lands a right hook to the body.
De Vega misses with a hook
and Muntz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muntz slips under a jab.
De Vega misses with a body punch
and Muntz counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega misses with a hook
and Muntz counters with a leg kick.
De Vega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muntz counters with a leg kick.
Muntz scores with a punch to the head.
Muntz throws a wild body kick that De Vega sees coming a mile off.
De Vega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Vega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muntz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muntz scoring well with a low kick there.
Muntz scores with a jab to the head.
Muntz connects with a body shot that sends De Vega's belly button to the back.
Muntz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muntz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muntz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vega.
De Vega throws a lazy right hand but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muntz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vega avoids the head kick by Muntz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands a body shot.
De Vega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muntz.
Muntz cracks the inside of De Vega's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muntz.
De Vega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Vega punishes Muntz's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Muntz.
De Vega misses with a body punch
and Muntz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muntz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Vega misses with a body shot.
Muntz takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Vega connects with a body shot.
Muntz connects with a body shot that sends De Vega's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muntz lands with a good body shot.
Muntz jabs at De Vega's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Muntz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muntz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solberg's entrance music is Bad Moon Rising. A fine choice. Skovgaard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Second Reality. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
215 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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210 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Solberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Skovgaard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solberg misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solberg lands a leg kick that knocks Skovgaard off balance momentarily.
That kick from Solberg tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peter Solberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skovgaard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Solberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solberg misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard defending well as Solberg loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard tries to work over Solberg's front leg with a kick but Solberg checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solberg with a hook.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Solberg avoids it.
Solberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard just manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard digs a right hand into Solberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solberg's gas tank.
Skovgaard breaks from the clinch.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Solberg.
Skovgaard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard tries to score with a low kick but Solberg moves his leg out of the way.
Solberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Skovgaard works the jab nicely.
Solberg throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice right hand that sends Solberg toppling to the canvas! Solberg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skovgaard finish him?!
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a big left hand that crumples Solberg! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Nassar (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Nassar!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Nassar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Nassar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nassar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Nassar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Smith misses.
Nassar throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Nassar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Nassar.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nassar.
Nassar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nassar lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Nassar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nassar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassar.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Nassar misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nassar.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassars head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nassar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nassar has Smith pressed against the cage.
Nassar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar lands a right hand.
Smith blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Smith is working Nassar over against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nassar lands with a right to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nassar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nassar.
Nassar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nassar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nassar! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nassar there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nassar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nassar connects with a single shot there.
Nassar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nassar to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is rocked!
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassar avoids the head kick by Smith.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nassar drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nassar is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Nassar!
George Nassar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Winston's choice of entrance music: The Lost Boy. Cyril Westlake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyril Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Westlake does it's job there.
Winston fails with the takedown
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlake moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Westlake.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
Winston throws a body punch but Westlake moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Westlake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winston moves out of range as Westlake strikes.
Winston with the counter takedown but Westlake avoids it easily.
Winston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlake in his tracks.
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Westlake's head back.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlake.
Westlake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Westlake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winston jabs Westlake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winston.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Westlake misses with a body shot.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Westlake moved out of range.
Westlake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westlake.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlake was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
Westlake throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Westlake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Westlake looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston slips under a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Westlake!
Winston slips a jab from Westlake.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Westlake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston shoots in looking for a takedown. Westlake tries to sprawl out of it but Winston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westlake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Westlake misses the target.
Winston shoots in and bounces Westlake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is pushing down on Westlake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Westlake is fighting to maintain full guard but Winston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Westlake is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rusterman's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Westlake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winston on the ground.
Winston wants to take a breather but Westlake is having none of it.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston is controlling the pace.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston wants to take a breather but Westlake is having none of it.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westlake's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westlake tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westlake to the ground. Westlake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Westlake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westlake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston trying to control but Westlake is working from the bottom.
Westlake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Westlake's head.
Winston wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Westlake has wrist control.
Westlake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westlake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Westlake has wrist control.
Winston postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Westlake's head.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Westlake's head.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westlake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston 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.
Winston postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westlake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westlake tries to get out of the position.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston works over Westlake with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Westlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Westlake keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Westlake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston is in close to Westlake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston throws a strike but Westlake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Westlake defends easily.
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westlake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Westlake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westlake has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is looking for a triangle but Westlake pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Westlake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Winston tries for a takedown but Westlake circles away easily
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston takes a swing at Westlake's ribcage but misses.
Westlake is looking to counter punch.
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westlake but Westlake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winston looks for a takedown but Westlake sprawls well.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake 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.
Winston takes a swing at Westlake's ribcage but misses.
Westlake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Winston.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westlake keeps working.
The strikes coming from Winston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston working the head with strikes.
Westlake taking punishment in the form of punches.
Westlake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
Westlake takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Winston throws an elbow but Westlake slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cyril Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston grinds an elbow into Westlake's temple.
Winston prevents Westlake from escaping the position.
Westlake takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Winston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westlake parries the strikes from Winston easily there. Winston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Westlake to escape.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Winston is working Westlake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston misses with the ground and pound.
Winston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Winston throws a strike aimed at the side of Westlake's head but Westlake avoids it well.
Winston throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to control but Westlake is keeping him busy.
Winston tries to score with some ground and pound. Westlake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Westlake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Winston with the ground and pound from mount.
Winston looking to finish with strikes here!
Winston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Westlake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Westlake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winston cracks Westlake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston scoring with strikes but Westlake is staying in there.
Winston scoring with strikes but Westlake is staying in there.
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston looking to ground and pound but Westlake is blocking nicely.
Winston landing strikes from the mount and Westlake is in trouble!
It looks like Cyril Westlake has been cut.
Winston sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Winston landing strikes from the mount.
Westlake is rocked!
Winston breaks from Westlake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Westlake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winston raining down shots from the mount!
Winston lands a big elbow - Westlake is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Westlake is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Winston waved his t-shirt featuring M.O. Fight Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
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