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GC 189 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 1478 p4p, 50 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 2995 p4p, 95 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drago. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
265 lbs
17 - 14 - 2 |
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225 cm
27
300 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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
17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mugabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drago looks to land a combination but Mugabe avoids it well.
Mugabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mugabe slips under a jab from Drago.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mugabe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mugabe moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Drago tests Mugabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago takes a swing at Mugabe's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
so Mugabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drago manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mugabe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a right hand
and Mugabe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mugabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mugabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Drago is pulling down on Mugabe's head. It's preventing any offense from Mugabe, at least for the moment.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mugabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mugabe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Mugabe looking to sit in guard and control but Drago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mugabe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Drago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mugabe 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.
Mugabe looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Drago is looking to stand up but Mugabe won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mugabe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Mugabe there.
Mugabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mugabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drago gets full guard.
Mugabe throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mugabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mugabe is looking to pass into half guard but Drago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drago is in guard.
Drago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Drago politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Drago prefers to stall for the moment though.
Drago stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Drago misses with an uppercut
so Mugabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Mugabe throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mugabe's guard. Nice move by Drago!
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mugabe is working an open guard so Drago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Rob Mugabe has been cut.
Mugabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mugabe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mugabe lands a head kick!
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Mugabe wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drago throws a hook but Mugabe avoids it easily.
Mugabe wants to clinch.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago lands with a good body shot.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Mugabe moves away and avoids it.
Mugabe tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mugabe rushes Drago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago misses with a hook.
Mugabe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mugabe wants to clinch.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mugabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Mugabe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a jab to the nose.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mugabe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mugabe moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mugabe lands a leg kick that knocks Drago off balance momentarily.
Mugabe shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago drops Mugabe with a beautiful combination! Mugabe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO!
Mugabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Mugabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago throws a right and a left that Mugabe avoids nicely.
Drago throws a hook but Mugabe blocks it.
Drago swings for the body but Mugabe moves out of range.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Mugabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe tries to clinch up.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Mugabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mugabe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Mugabe persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Mugabe.
Drago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mugabe can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mugabe.
Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mugabe doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe slips under a jab from Drago.
Mugabe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Drago's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Drago.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Mugabe feints the counter takedown.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Mugabe looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo but Mugabe just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mugabe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mugabe.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Mugabe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Drago.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mugabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mugabe takes the fight into the clinch.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mugabe misses with a low kick as Drago jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Drago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Drago.
Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mugabe is rocked!
Mugabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago misses with a double jab
and Mugabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drago's guard.
Mugabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mugabe throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wanted to stand there but Mugabe had control of the position.
Mugabe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Drago wants to stand and escape but instead Mugabe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mugabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mugabe throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment.
Mugabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Mugabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mugabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago postures up.
Drago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drago trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mugabe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mugabe keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Rob Mugabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drago postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drago takes a swing at Mugabe's ribcage but misses.
Mugabe clinches.
Mugabe tries to land a knee to the head but Drago blocks with his arms.
Drago tries to break free but Mugabe pushes him back against the cage.
Mugabe tries to stall but Drago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Mugabe prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drago checks a leg kick.
Mugabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Drago.
Mugabe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mugabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Mugabe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drago throws a series of punches but Mugabe avoids them all with ease.
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mugabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drago, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
Post fight, Ivan Drago stared into the camera and said '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 4954 p4p, 473 weight class) and Adam Deadmarsh (ranked 18440 p4p, 664 weight class). Polo's entrance music is On The Floor. A fine choice. Adam Deadmarsh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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39
153 lbs
15 - 26 - 1 |
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29
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Deadmarsh!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Deadmarsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deadmarsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Polo is wise to it.
Deadmarsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deadmarsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Deadmarsh lands with a hook. Polo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deadmarsh sprawls well initially but Polo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Polo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deadmarsh is refusing to be controlled, as Polo sits in half guard.
Polo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Deadmarsh to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deadmarsh 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.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Deadmarsh is retaining full guard.
Polo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadmarsh controlling Polo's posture.
Deadmarsh keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Polo stopping the sweep attempt from Deadmarsh.
Polo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deadmarsh has control of Polo's left arm, preventing Polo from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Deadmarsh cracks Polo with a good jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deadmarsh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Polo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Deadmarsh.
Polo tries to clinch but Deadmarsh is having none of it.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Deadmarsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deadmarsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deadmarsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Polo avoids the head kick by Deadmarsh.
Polo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deadmarsh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deadmarsh throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Polo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Polo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deadmarsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polo doesn't seem bothered though.
Deadmarsh scores with a hook.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh scores with a jab.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deadmarsh defends it nicely.
Polo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deadmarsh keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Deadmarsh 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.
Deadmarsh pulls Polo in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Polo darts in looking for a takedown but Deadmarsh gets double underhooks and turns Polo into the cage.
Deadmarsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polo is able to avoid easily.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Deadmarsh misses
and Polo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Deadmarsh's guard.
Deadmarsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deadmarsh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Polo has momentary wrist control but Deadmarsh slips an elbow through the middle.
Marco Polo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deadmarsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deadmarsh is one step ahead there.
Polo is looking for a triangle but Deadmarsh pushes his legs off easily.
Polo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deadmarsh controls the pace.
Deadmarsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deadmarsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polo is keeping the position for now.
Deadmarsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deadmarsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Deadmarsh passes Polo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deadmarsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deadmarsh connects with a nice short shot to Polo's temple.
Polo is looking to improve his position.
Deadmarsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deadmarsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deadmarsh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deadmarsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deadmarsh lands a nice short elbow.
Deadmarsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deadmarsh working the head and body with strikes.
Deadmarsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deadmarsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Polo trying to control but Deadmarsh postures up.
Deadmarsh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Deadmarsh is trying to control. Polo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deadmarsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deadmarsh is nestled in close to Polo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Deadmarsh there.
Polo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deadmarsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polo looking for a sweep. Not yet Polo, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadmarsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Polo has his foot on Deadmarsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deadmarsh works his way back into a safe position though.
Polo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deadmarsh is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Polo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deadmarsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polo on the side of the head.
Deadmarsh thuds his shin into the meat of Polo's side.
Polo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deadmarsh lands a leg kick that knocks Polo off balance momentarily.
Deadmarsh dips to his left and cracks Polo with an uppercut!
Polo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deadmarsh tries to avoid it but Polo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deadmarsh to the ground. Deadmarsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deadmarsh but Deadmarsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo shoots in but no luck this time.
Deadmarsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands with a straight right. Polo didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deadmarsh clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Deadmarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh is leaning against Polo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deadmarsh digs a right hand underneath Polo's ribcage. Polo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deadmarsh gets through Polo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Polo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polo is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deadmarsh.
Oh Polo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deadmarsh is defending well.
Deadmarsh lands a body shot.
Polo seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Deadmarsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deadmarsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deadmarsh cracks Polo with a nice body shot.
Deadmarsh has picked Polo up - he's going for a ride! Deadmarsh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Deadmarsh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Polo is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position.
Still in half guard, Deadmarsh seems content to control.
Deadmarsh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Deadmarsh is trying to control. Polo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh slips a nice elbow through Polo's hands, connecting with Polo's forehead.
Polo is concentrating on defense, preventing Deadmarsh from advancing position.
Deadmarsh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Polo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deadmarsh looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Polo is trying to keep Deadmarsh in close.
Deadmarsh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh tests Polo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polo lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Deadmarsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deadmarsh 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!
After winning the bout, Adam Deadmarsh 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristotle Nicomachus (ranked 3014 p4p, 389 weight class) and Javier Esposito (ranked 2236 p4p, 297 weight class). Nicomachus comes into the arena with Drake - Trophies blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aristotle Nicomachus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Esposito.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Nicomachus circles away easily
and Nicomachus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Nicomachus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicomachus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Esposito.
Nicomachus manages to break the clinch.
Nicomachus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Esposito throws a shot to the body.
Nicomachus throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esposito checks a leg kick.
And Esposito tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicomachus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicomachus lands a leg kick that knocks Esposito off balance momentarily.
Nicomachus checks the leg kick.
Nicomachus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Nicomachus throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Aristotle Nicomachus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicomachus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
Nicomachus throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicomachus cracks Esposito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicomachus looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Nicomachus throws a solid leg kick but Esposito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nicomachus.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicomachus's hands.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Esposito. Nicomachus shrugs it off though.
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicomachus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicomachus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aristotle Nicomachus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Esposito.
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!
Nicomachus throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Nicomachus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esposito slips under a jab from Nicomachus.
Esposito throws a right hand that misses
and Nicomachus counters with a nice uppercut.
Javier Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Nicomachus sees coming a mile off.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Nicomachus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicomachus tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicomachus checks a leg kick.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nicomachus misses its intended target.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicomachus's sensitive parts.
Nicomachus defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Nicomachus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicomachus swings widly with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a shoot takedown. Nicomachus fights it but they end up in guard.
Nicomachus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Esposito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Esposito prevents Nicomachus from improving his position.
Nicomachus is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Nicomachus throwing hammer fists to the chest of Esposito. What's that going to do exactly?
Nicomachus working to try and regain half guard.
Nicomachus is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito wants to control the pace but Nicomachus is squirming around nicely.
Nicomachus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nicomachus working to try and regain half guard.
Esposito cracks Nicomachus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicomachus is trying desperately to improve position.
Esposito trying to control but Nicomachus is having none of it.
Esposito scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nicomachus?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito 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.
Nicomachus lands a head kick!
It looks like Javier Esposito has been cut.
Nicomachus misses with a few strikes there.
Esposito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Esposito is taking a breather. Nicomachus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nicomachus wants to improve his position but Esposito is controlling well.
Esposito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito wants to control but Nicomachus is keeping him busy.
Nicomachus is trying to get back to full guard.
Nicomachus is staying active underneath Esposito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicomachus has his hands clasped together around Esposito's back. He's all about the action.
Ground and pound from Esposito.
Esposito has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hunter MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nicomachus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Esposito jumps into side control!
Nicomachus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Esposito landing a few strikes.
Esposito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esposito lands a nice forearm strike.
Esposito working the ground and pound from side control.
Nicomachus tries to bench press Esposito off him but Esposito keeps the position.
Javier Esposito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Esposito lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito gets to mount! Nicomachus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Esposito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nicomachus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esposito is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the head.
Esposito lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nicomachus is trying desperately to improve position.
Esposito with shots to the head and body - Nicomachus looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito working Nicomachus over with strikes here.
Nicomachus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito working Nicomachus over with strikes here.
Nicomachus regains half guard.
Nicomachus taking some punishment here, with Esposito in his half guard.
Esposito slows the pace down in half guard.
Nicomachus manages to get to full guard.
Nicomachus lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Nicomachus trying to strike off his back.
Nicomachus wants to hit a switch here but Esposito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nicomachus there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito landing punches.
The referee warns Nicomachus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nicomachus tries to reverse the position but Esposito maintains control.
Esposito looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicomachus working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nicomachus lands with a nice combination. Esposito backs away looking to recover.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Nicomachus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Esposito lands a slapping body shot.
Nicomachus fails to land with a series of punches.
Esposito lands a jab to the nose.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicomachus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Nicomachus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicomachus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicomachus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Nicomachus does it's job there.
Esposito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicomachus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick as Esposito jumps back.
Aristotle Nicomachus is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicomachus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito throws a low kick but Nicomachus avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicomachus breaks the clinch.
Esposito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Esposito tries a low kick but Nicomachus avoids it.
Esposito tries to land a body kick
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicomachus. Nicomachus obviously looking to wear him down.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicomachus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicomachus looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Nicomachus avoids it easily.
Nicomachus lands with a good body shot.
Nicomachus connects with a body shot.
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!
Esposito lands with a hook. Nicomachus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nicomachus misses with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Esposito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nicomachus's head.
Nicomachus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esposito's guard.
Nicomachus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus chips away with some ground and pound.
Nicomachus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nicomachus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Esposito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicomachus is one step ahead there.
Nicomachus postures up and lands a big shot to Esposito's brow.
Nicomachus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nicomachus scoring with some ground and pound.
Esposito is pulling down on Nicomachus's head. It's preventing any offense from Nicomachus, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esposito is on top in guard.
Esposito throwing strikes but missing.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito postures up.
Nicomachus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nicomachus stays in close to Esposito's body and controls the position.
Nicomachus throws a strike but Esposito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nicomachus is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Nicomachus wants to sweep but no luck.
Nicomachus is striking off his back. Esposito thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Esposito prevents Nicomachus from improving his position.
Aristotle Nicomachus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito blocks the strikes from Nicomachus.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aristotle Nicomachus.
I think Esposito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Savage (ranked 4317 p4p, 505 weight class) and Dan Skog (ranked 3205 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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178 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skog missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage misses with a hook
and Skog counters with a one-two to the body.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Skog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skog is defended easily by Savage.
A jab from Savage misses.
Savage feints and then cracks Skog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skog down.
Savage lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skog misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Savage misses.
Skog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skog avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skog.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Skog works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage lands a jab to Skog's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Skog.
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skog misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Skog as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skog slips a straight right by Savage.
Skog tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Savage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skog avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
An attempted straight right counter from Savage misses the target.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Skog counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Skog moves out of range easily.
Skog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Skog throws a body kick that misses.
Skog cracks Savage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skog has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Savage to stand back up!
Savage is rocked!
It looks like Jack Savage has been cut.
Savage works over Skog's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skog knocks out Savage with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Skog before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Skog picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Skog!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jammal Drinkwiskey (ranked 2391 p4p, 296 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 3441 p4p, 390 weight class). Drinkwiskey comes into the arena with Distress - Progress/Regress blaring out of the sound system. Alexey Alexandrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jammal Drinkwiskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexandrov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Drinkwiskey feints a jab promting Alexandrov to slip. Drinkwiskey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexandrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
Drinkwiskey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drinkwiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alexandrov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Drinkwiskey as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drinkwiskey backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drinkwiskey breaks from the clinch.
Drinkwiskey lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drinkwiskey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexandrov is in Drinkwiskey's guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drinkwiskey pulls Alexandrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexandrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drinkwiskey working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drinkwiskey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drinkwiskey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drinkwiskey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Drinkwiskey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov being controlled here momentarily.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov postures up in Drinkwiskey's guard and throws a big left but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drinkwiskey is on top in guard.
Drinkwiskey preventing the sweep.
Drinkwiskey is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Drinkwiskey tries to pass.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Drinkwiskey controlling him for the moment.
Alexandrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey wants to stand but Alexandrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkwiskey is one step ahead there.
Drinkwiskey 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.
Drinkwiskey wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Alexandrov scores with a punch to the head.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a good jab.
Drinkwiskey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexandrov counters with a nice body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Drinkwiskey misses.
Alexandrov throws a shot to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandrov moves forwards but Drinkwiskey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a body kick that misses.
And Alexandrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Drinkwiskey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Alexandrov misses.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexandrov's head backwards.
Drinkwiskey connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jammal Drinkwiskey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandrov works Drinkwiskey's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jammal Drinkwiskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drinkwiskey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Drinkwiskey strikes.
Alexandrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drinkwiskey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drinkwiskey misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drinkwiskey backs up against the cage.
Alexandrov has Drinkwiskey up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov tries to work over Drinkwiskey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drinkwiskey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drinkwiskey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Drinkwiskey breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov looks to land a right hand but Drinkwiskey moved out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses with a straight left.
Drinkwiskey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drinkwiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drinkwiskey throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Drinkwiskey in a clinch.
Drinkwiskey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drinkwiskey prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drinkwiskey tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Drinkwiskey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drinkwiskey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drinkwiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jammal Drinkwiskey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
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!
Alexandrov swings for the body but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Jab from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jammal Drinkwiskey is winning the standup battle so far.
Drinkwiskey lands the left hand.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexandrov's head backwards.
Drinkwiskey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drinkwiskey on his heels. He'll look to pass Drinkwiskey's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drinkwiskey trying to strike off his back.
Drinkwiskey looking to control.
Drinkwiskey working for a triangle but Alexandrov defends it easily.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drinkwiskey's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drinkwiskey wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drinkwiskey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drinkwiskey tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drinkwiskey wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Drinkwiskey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkwiskey is one step ahead there.
Drinkwiskey stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Drinkwiskey keeps it at a distance.
Drinkwiskey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Drinkwiskey does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Drinkwiskey misses the target.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Drinkwiskey keeps it at a distance.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drinkwiskey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
Drinkwiskey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drinkwiskey misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drinkwiskey throws out the jab.
Alexandrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Drinkwiskey circles away.
Alexandrov throws out a loose jab but Drinkwiskey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey is looking to counter punch.
Alexandrov drops his hands momentarily and Drinkwiskey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexandrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey sizes up Alexandrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov lands with a cross.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexandrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a good jab.
Drinkwiskey is rocked!
Alexandrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Oh Drinkwiskey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drinkwiskey throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drinkwiskey thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey seems to have got his legs back now.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Drinkwiskey's corner calls for a 1-2. Drinkwiskey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drinkwiskey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Drinkwiskey misses with a looping left.
Alexandrov lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov as he connects with a hook.
Drinkwiskey tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov just leaning against Drinkwiskey, taking a breather.
Drinkwiskey is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Drinkwiskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drinkwiskey works the jab nicely.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drinkwiskey.
A lazy left from Drinkwiskey finds it's target.
Drinkwiskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Alexandrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Drinkwiskey sprawls well. He's pushed Alexandrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandrov with the counter takedown but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Drinkwiskey throws a wild body kick that Alexandrov sees coming a mile off.
Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Drinkwiskey avoids it with no problem.
Drinkwiskey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Drinkwiskey's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov takes a swing at Drinkwiskey's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov tests Drinkwiskey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drinkwiskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drinkwiskey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov thuds his right hand into Drinkwiskey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jammal Drinkwiskey.
I think Drinkwiskey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jammal Drinkwiskey!
Jammal Drinkwiskey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 890 p4p, 88 weight class) and Minoru Nakano (ranked 1993 p4p, 198 weight class). Buro comes to the cage accompanied by Brian Boro`s March. Nakano has chosen Great Muta Concerto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakano digs a good hook to Buro's body.
Nakano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buro, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buro.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Buro.
Buro lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
letting Buro counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buro stalks Nakano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakano's face. Nakano staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Buro.
Buro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakano slips under a jab from Buro.
Buro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Buro uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano slips a jab from Buro.
Buro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage.
Buro with a nice cross.
Nakano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Buro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Buro slips the punch.
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brain Buro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakano tries to clinch but Buro moves out of range.
Nakano shoots in looking for a takedown. Buro tries to sprawl out of it but Nakano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Buro does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro scores with a body shot.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buro.
As Buro backs off Nakano throws a huge counter combo but Buro manages to avoid it all.
Buro misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano throws a jab when Buro was well out of range.
Buro scores with a punch to the head.
Buro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buro throws the left hand but Nakano avoids the punch easily.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano scores with a nice head shot.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Buro is out of range.
Buro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakano doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Buro's head but Buro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro throws a series of punches but Nakano avoids them all with ease.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buro was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buro manages to avoid it.
Buro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano misses with a left hand
and Buro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakano doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Buro. That snapped Nakano's head back.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Buro throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Buro is out of range.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Buro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Buro looks to land a combination. Nakano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
and Buro counters with a left to the body.
Nakano lands a two punch combo.
Nakano cracks Buro with a hook to the temple - Buro is on wobbly legs here! Nakano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Buro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nakano wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Minoru Nakano!
During a confident post fight interview, Minoru Nakano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 1277 p4p, 175 weight class) and Taite Abrams (ranked 3585 p4p, 445 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taite Abrams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee clinches.
Abrams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dundee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dundee scores with a shoulder strike.
Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abrams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dundee's elbow.
Dundee dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abrams blocks it with crossed arms.
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dundee lands a shot to the body.
Dundee lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
Abrams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dundee or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dundee tries a body shot but Abrams blocks it.
Abrams blocks an elbow strike from Dundee.
Dundee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
Abrams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abrams is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Dundee breaks the clinch.
Dundee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dundee lands a body shot.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body. Abrams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Abrams misses
and Dundee counters with a right hand to the body.
Dundee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dundee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dundee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Dundee.
Dundee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abrams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Abrams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dundee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abrams jabs Dundee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dundee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dundee thumps Abrams with a low kick.
Abrams lands with a hook. Dundee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dundee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dundee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Abrams scores with a shot to the side of Dundee's head.
Abrams has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Dundee misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abrams.
Dundee prevents a body shot from Abrams.
A right handed body shot lands from Dundee.
Abrams scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dundee.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams misses with a knee to the head.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dundee.
A short left from Dundee.
Abrams looks winded!
Dundee lands an elbow just above Abrams 's eye.
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dundee lands a left hand.
Abrams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abrams throws a punch but it's blocked by Dundee.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abrams tries a body shot but Dundee blocks it.
Abrams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dundee.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Dundee.
Dundee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dundee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dundee.
Dundee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Dundee lands with a light punch inside.
Dundee breaks from the clinch.
Abrams throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dundee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abrams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abrams doesn't manage to clinch there - Dundee circles away.
Dundee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dundee lands a head kick. Abrams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abrams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dundee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends Abrams's belly button to the back.
Dundee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abrams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dundee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dundee. That's going to slow Abrams down.
Dundee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abrams checks it well.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick
and Dundee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dundee connects with a solid leg kick.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrams can do to turn this around?
Abrams moves forwards but Dundee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dundee with a jab.
Abrams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abrams slips a jab from Dundee.
No joy there for Abrams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dundee misses the target.
Abrams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Abrams wants to slow Dundee down by chopping away at his legs.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mick Dundee is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dundee counters with a nice leg kick.
Abrams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dundee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dundee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abrams tries to work over Dundee's front leg with a kick but Dundee checks it.
Abrams misses with a straight right.
Abrams swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee wants to clinch up but Abrams keeps it at a distance.
Abrams wants to clinch up but Dundee keeps it at a distance.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams wants to clinch
and Dundee counters with a left to the body.
Dundee clobbers Abrams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dundee fakes the leg kick and cracks Abrams in the body.
Abrams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dundee.
Dundee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dundee sizes up Abrams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Mick Dundee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dundee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dundee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Dundee. That snapped Abrams's head back.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends Abrams's belly button to the back.
Abrams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dundee cracks Abrams with a good jab.
Dundee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abrams.
Dundee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams moves in looking to clinch but Dundee pushes him off.
Dundee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dundee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dundee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee wants to clinch.
Dundee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dundee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Abrams lands a two punch combo.
Dundee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abrams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dundee throws the kick towards the body but Abrams avoids it.
Abrams throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Abrams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dundee.
Abrams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dundee connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Dundee lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dundee.
Abrams is rocked!
Abrams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abrams is still on wobbly legs! Can Dundee finish him?
Dundee lands a big right hand that sends Abrams crashing to the mat! Dundee stays standing though and waves Abrams back to his feet!
Dundee cracks Abrams with a hook to the temple - Abrams is on wobbly legs here! Dundee swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Abrams falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dundee wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mick Dundee!
Mick Dundee 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between I Am (ranked 1303 p4p, 131 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 2818 p4p, 259 weight class). Am comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Michael misses the target.
Am looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michael scores with the left hand. Am knows he should have avoided that one.
Michael tries a head kick but it misses.
Am tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
Am thinks about countering with a head kick.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael throws a sloppy body shot
and Am moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Michael - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Am holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Am struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Michael swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Am is working for takedown but Michael is calmly controlling the position for now.
Am tries to pull guard but Michael forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Michael slows down the pace here.
Michael misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michael.
Am swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Am goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Am has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michael is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Am is trying to drag Michael to the mat but Michael just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Michael stalling in the clinch but Am improves position.
Michael effectively controlling the action here.
Am drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michael gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Am backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Am.
Michael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael has Am pressed against the cage.
Am lands a nice shot to the body.
Am tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Am breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am needs to keep his hands up - Michael had a free shot at his head there.
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am slips under a jab from Michael.
Am jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Am keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michael.
Am is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Michael.
Michael moves into the clinch.
Michael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Am looking for a takedown.
Michael prevents a body shot from Am.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michael unloads a knee to the mid-section. Am lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Michael controls the action.
Am breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balbus Michael dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael's corner calls for a 1-2. Michael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Michael.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Michael thows a leg kick but Am checks it
and Am counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Am.
Am wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
Am trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Am tries to advance to mount but Michael denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael is looking for a sweep.
Am tries for a kimura but Michael is defending well.
Am is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Am looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Am works to advance to full mount. Michael defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Michael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michael has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Michael trying to control the position but Am manages to sink in the hooks.
Am looking for the choke but no joy.
Michael is in a bad position with Am working for a choke. Michael manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Michael seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Am is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Am looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michael trying to control but Am is working from the bottom.
Michael throws an elbow that misses. Am uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael's guard. Nice move by Am!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully.
Michael is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Am trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Am got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Am has managed to get both his arms back between Michael's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Am escapes and throws Michael's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Am dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Am was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michael.
Am slips under a jab from Michael.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am slips under a jab.
Michael throws a jab when Am was well out of range.
Michael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am moves out of range of the leg kick from Michael.
Am tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Michael misses
and Am counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael connects with a solid leg kick.
Michael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael closes the distance but Am moves to the side
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Michael backing up. Michael nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael throws an overhand right that lands on Am's shoulder, as Am tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Am wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Michael.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Michael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Am feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Michael misses.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael throws a leg kick
and Am counters with a left and a right that stings Michael.
Michael misses with an uppercut
letting Am counter with a right hand.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Am takes one on the button.
Michael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael misses with a looping left.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Michael has closed the distance and engaged Am in a clinch.
Am blocks an uppercut.
Am drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael misses with the head strike.
Balbus Michael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Am takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael prevents a body shot from Am.
Michael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michael taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michael.
Michael wants to stall.
Michael misses with some punches.
Michael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Am or not.
Michael lands with a light punch inside.
Am lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Am being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael just leaning against Am, taking a breather.
Michael slows down the pace here.
Am wants the takedown. Michael is fighting it off but Am persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Michael's guard against the cage.
Am controlling from the top position.
Am is pushing down on Michael's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michael is fighting to maintain full guard but Am has managed to sneak the leg through.
Am stalling away here and it's allowed Michael to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balbus Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Michael has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balbus Michael!
A less than humble Balbus Michael misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Tronstone (ranked 1159 p4p, 30 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 702 p4p, 21 weight class). Nick Fjera told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
264 lbs
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34
273 lbs
23 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Tronstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tronstone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Tronstone ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Fjera. That snapped Tronstone's head back.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Tronstone is out of range.
Tronstone slips under a jab.
Tronstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tronstone 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.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Tronstone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Tronstone.
It looked like Tronstone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera misses with a right hand
and Tronstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tronstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tronstone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fjera cracks a nice hook into Tronstone's ribs.
Fjera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tronstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tronstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Fjera circles away.
Fjera lands a nice shot that snaps Tronstone's head back.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Tronstone counters with a straight right hand.
Tronstone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Tronstone ducks down to avoid it.
Tronstone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fjera.
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tronstone takes one to the chin there.
Fjera lands with a shot to the body.
Tronstone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Tronstone's head but Tronstone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera steps into range and cracks Tronstone with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tronstone flops backwards and Fjera dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tronstone keeps moving.
Fjera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tronstone gets back to half guard.
Tronstone tries to get to full guard but Fjera has control of the leg.
Fjera working Tronstone over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera wants to work for an arm triangle but Tronstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tronstone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fjera connects with a nice short shot to Tronstone's temple.
Tronstone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera looking to sit in guard and control but Tronstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tronstone wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tronstone wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Tronstone won't allow Fjera to get back to his feet.
Tronstone with a nice head shot there.
Tronstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fjera is looking to stand up but Tronstone isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tronstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fjera misses with a left hand
and Tronstone counters with an inside leg kick.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Tronstone misses the target.
Fjera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fjera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tronstone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tronstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Fjera misses its intended target.
Tronstone throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Tronstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fjera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tronstone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tronstone.
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Tronstone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tronstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tronstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Fjera circles away.
A little jabbing left from Fjera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tronstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Tronstone is looking to counter punch.
Fjera scores with a shot to the body.
Nick Fjera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Fjera as he connects with a hook.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tronstone counter with a right hand.
Fjera scores with a nice strike.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Tronstone counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera scores with a hook to the body. Tronstone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tronstone manages to avoid it.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tronstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Fjera lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tronstone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fjera as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera lands a lovely overhand right.
Tronstone tries to clinch up.
Fjera misses with a hook.
Tronstone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tronstone tumbling to the canvas! Fjera pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tronstone was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Fjera!
A less than humble Nick Fjera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
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pop
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