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GAMMA#767 Dassler v DeNeville PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Quin (ranked 935 p4p, 130 weight class) and Sandayu Winger (ranked 1410 p4p, 184 weight class). Quin comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Jack - Iko Iko. 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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World class boxer
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Excellent 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
37 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandayu Winger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger clinches up against the cage.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quin gets through Winger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quin manages to pull guard.
Winger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quin's guard.
Quin trying to control the position.
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger wanted to stand there but Quin had control of the position.
Winger stands up from Quin's guard - Winger perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger rushes Quin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quin takes a shot to the head.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Quin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winger to keep the fight standing.
Quin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quin, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quin.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Quin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Winger lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Winger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Winger lands a left hand.
Quin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winger's elbow.
Winger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quin pushes Winger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Winger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Winger clinches with his opponent.
Quin breaks from the clinch.
Winger closes the distance and pushes Quin back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quin prevents a body shot from Winger.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
Quin blocking some punches.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quin throws an elbow but misses.
Quin struggles to land a body shot inside as Winger controls his hands.
Winger presses Quin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quin breaks the clinch.
Quin tries to keep at a distance but Winger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quin pulls guard effortlessly.
Quin is pulling down on Winger's head to control his posture.
Winger wants to stand but Quin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Winger is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin working for a triangle but Winger defends it easily.
Quin wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
Winger wanted to stand there but Quin had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winger wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandayu Winger 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.
Winger moves into range and clinches up with Quin.
Winger tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winger lands a nice shot to the body.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Winger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Quin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winger to keep the fight standing.
Quin manages to break the clinch.
Quin blocks a low kick nicely.
Winger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winger drives through and clinches with Quin against the cage.
Quin breaks the clinch.
Quin's corner calls for a 1-2. Quin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger lands an uppercut.
Quin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winger prevents it.
Winger working aggressively here.
A short right from Winger.
Quin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Quin - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quin tries to pull guard but Winger holds him up against the cage and eventually Quin drops back down to his feet.
Quin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wingers head.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin tries to score a body lock takedown but Winger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Quin.
Winger lands an uppercut.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
Winger cracks Quin with a nice body shot.
Winger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winger can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Quin prevents a body shot from Winger.
Quin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Quin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin blocks a body shot from Winger.
Winger blocking some punches.
Quin goes for a takedown attempt but Winger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winger is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Quin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quin is fighting to break Winger's control of his arms but Winger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Winger is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Winger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Quin.
Winger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
Quin scores with a body shot.
Quin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Winger closes the distance and clinches.
Winger swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin is trying to trip Winger. He has hold of a leg but Winger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winger pulls Quin in close to his closed guard and prevents Quin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quin postures up in Winger's guard and throws a big left but Winger blocks it.
Quin tries to free his leg and advance position but Winger is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winger holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Quin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandayu Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Quin - just one landing.
Quin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winger wants to clinch.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
Winger closes the distance but Quin moves to the side
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin lands with an uppercut that bounces Winger off the cage and back into range.
Winger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin shoots in looking for a takedown but Winger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Winger.
Winger is looking to clinch.
Winger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winger is looking to clinch but Quin is avoiding it.
Winger instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winger works on Quin's body with a couple of short punches.
Quin pulls Winger into guard.
Quin working for a triangle but Winger defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winger is looking to stand up but Quin won't let him.
Quin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger wants to stand but Quin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Winger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winger is looking to clinch but Quin is avoiding it.
Winger tries to clinch up.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Winger.
Winger tries to clinch up.
Quin is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Winger.
Winger closes the distance and pushes Quin back into the cage.
Quin is working for takedown but Winger is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Winger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin is working for takedown but Winger is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Quin is trying to pull guard but Winger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quin is trying to pull guard but Winger has him pressed against the cage.
Winger is working Quin over against the cage.
Winger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winger.
A left hand lands to the body for Winger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winger.
Winger scores with a shot to the side of Quin's head.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Winger scores with a shoulder strike.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Winger is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Quin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quin takes a shot to the head.
Quin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Winger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winger forces Quin back against the cage and clinches.
Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winger has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Winger.
Winger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Winger tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winger is leaning against Quin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Winger misses with some punches.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandayu Winger.
I think Winger 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sandayu Winger!
Sandayu Winger very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 719 p4p, 98 weight class) and Evan Payton (ranked 737 p4p, 100 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Buzzard does no damage.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buzzard manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Payton. That snapped Buzzard's head back.
Payton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Buzzard throws a head kick that Payton semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buzzard throws a leg kick which misses Payton's front leg but catches the back leg as Payton tries to avoid it.
Buzzard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payton lands a slapping body shot.
Payton connects with a body shot.
A big right from Payton misses.
Buzzard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buzzard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buzzard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buzzard or not.
Payton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buzzard prevents it.
Payton tries to score a body lock takedown but Buzzard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton misses with some punches.
Buzzard blocks an uppercut.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Buzzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buzzard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buzzard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payton tries to clinch there but Buzzard circles away.
Payton misses with a hook.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buzzard avoids the body shot from Payton.
Buzzard misses with a looping right.
Buzzard throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton walks into a straight right hand from Buzzard.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Buzzard pushes him off.
Buzzard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payton with a jab.
Buzzard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payton's sensitive parts.
Payton digs a good hook to Buzzard's body.
Buzzard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton cracks Buzzard with an open hand slap.
Payton closes the distance and pushes Buzzard back into the cage.
Payton can't get the takedown.
Payton tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Payton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buzzard backwards.
Buzzard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Payton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buzzard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Buzzard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Payton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buzzard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buzzard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Buzzard digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Payton looks winded!
Buzzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Buzzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payton blocks a head kick by Buzzard.
Crunch! Buzzard slams his shin into Payton's torso.
A shot to the liver by Buzzard. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buzzard dodges the punch combination from Payton.
Buzzard tries a head kick but it misses.
Buzzard throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A combination from Buzzard does no damage.
Buzzard misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Buzzard.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton wants to clinch but Buzzard slips to the side
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is winning the standup battle so far.
Buzzard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton is looking to clinch.
Buzzard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buzzard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buzzard scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buzzard throws a wild body kick that Payton sees coming a mile off.
Payton misses with the combination.
Payton connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Buzzard scoring well with a low kick there.
Payton tries to move into range but Buzzard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buzzard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Buzzard moves away and avoids it.
Buzzard lands with a nice body punch.
Buzzard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payton closes the distance and clinches.
Buzzard lands a nice uppercut.
Payton is trying to drag Buzzard to the mat but Buzzard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Payton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buzzard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buzzard, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buzzard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buzzard circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buzzard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buzzard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buzzard rushes Payton and presses him up against the cage.
Buzzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
Buzzard gets underhooks to prevent Payton's takedown attempt.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Buzzard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buzzard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Payton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buzzard manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Buzzard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payton misses with a takedown
and Buzzard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buzzard lands a head kick. Payton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buzzard cracks Payton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buzzard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buzzard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buzzard throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Buzzard tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payton closes the distance and pushes Buzzard back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buzzard.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payton misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payton tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a punch to the body.
Buzzard lands a body shot.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Payton tries to clinch but Buzzard moves out of range.
Buzzard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Buzzard stuns Payton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payton looks to land a combination but Buzzard avoids it well.
Buzzard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Buzzard is just out of range.
Payton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Buzzard.
Buzzard connects with a solid leg kick.
Payton throws a combination. Buzzard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buzzard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buzzard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buzzard scores with a hook.
Buzzard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payton avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Buzzard moves into the clinch.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Payton.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Buzzard misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buzzard.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Buzzard.
Buzzard swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard stops a takedown attempt from Payton.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Buzzard.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buzzard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head.
Buzzard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
Buzzard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buzzard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton can't get the takedown.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzard scores with a shoulder strike.
Payton is rocked!
Buzzard working aggressively here.
Payton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buzzard after a bit of a struggle.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Buzzard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payton is still on wobbly legs! Can Buzzard finish him?
Buzzard prevents the takedown attempt.
Payton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
Buzzard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Buzzard scores with a shoulder strike.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton tries to score a body lock takedown but Buzzard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Payton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buzzard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buzzard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Buzzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buzzard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Buzzard. That snapped Payton's head back.
Buzzard lands with a kick to the temple. Payton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payton misses with a looping left.
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A jab from Payton misses.
A big left from Payton misses.
Buzzard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payton's sensitive parts.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Buzzard moved out of range.
Payton fails with the takedown
and Buzzard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Anthony Buzzard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buzzard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!
Sir Anthony Buzzard took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'THE CHAMP IS FUCKING HERE! IF YOU WANT SOME, COME AND GET SOME! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 560 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 742 p4p, 106 weight class). Ludvig Ericsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gloom.
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gloom to the mat! Gloom manages to get full guard.
Ericsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ericsson stopping the sweep attempt from Gloom.
Ericsson working some strikes from top position.
Gloom working for submissions but it's allowed Ericsson to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ericsson there.
Ericsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Gloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gloom wants to sweep but Ericsson has passed to side control!
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gloom keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gloom wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Ericsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gloom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gloom managing to control the position.
Ericsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ericsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gloom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ericsson cracks Gloom with a solid left hand.
Ericsson won't allow Gloom to sweep him here.
Gloom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ericsson is aware though and is defending well.
Ericsson stopping the sweep attempt from Gloom.
Ericsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gloom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ericsson is in close to Gloom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ericsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ericsson defends it easily.
Ericsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gloom's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ericsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving.
Ericsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ericsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gloom is looking to reverse the position.
Ericsson scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson landing strikes.
Ericsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ericsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gloom some visible discomfort.
Gloom is rocked!
Gloom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ericsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gloom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ericsson's best efforts.
Ericsson is nestled in close to Gloom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ericsson stalling.
Gloom trying to control but Ericsson postures up.
Ground and pound from Ericsson.
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!
Gloom wants to control but Ericsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gloom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ericsson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ericsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gloom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gloom is trying to control the position but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gloom working for a triangle but Ericsson defends it easily.
Gloom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson trying to control but Gloom is working from the bottom.
Gloom has his foot on Ericsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ericsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gloom trying to keep a closed guard but Ericsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ericsson working some strikes from top position.
Gloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloom, not yet.
Gloom trying to keep a closed guard but Ericsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ericsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gloom's head.
Ericsson trying to control but Gloom is working from the bottom.
Ericsson scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ericsson landing with the ground and pound.
Ericsson distracts Gloom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloom, not yet.
Ericsson with a nice head shot there.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving.
Ericsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ericsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ericsson distracts Gloom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gloom has control of Ericsson's left arm, preventing Ericsson from doing any damage.
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ericsson defends it easily.
Ericsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ericsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gloom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ericsson defends well.
Ericsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ericsson working some strikes from top position.
Ericsson preventing the sweep.
Ericsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gloom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Oh Gloom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ericsson preventing the sweep.
Gloom seems to have got his legs back now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Gloom 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.
Ericsson postures up and lands a big shot to Gloom's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gloom feints and then cracks Ericsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ericsson down.
Gloom misses with a kick to the body.
Ericsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gloom's guard.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gloom holds on and takes a little breather.
Ericsson won't allow Gloom to sweep him here.
Ericsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ericsson distracts Gloom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloom, not yet.
Ericsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gloom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludvig Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom has momentary wrist control but Ericsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving.
Gloom throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ericsson uses it to pass to side control.
Ericsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gloom some visible discomfort.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Gloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gloom tries to improve position but can't.
Ericsson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gloom looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ericsson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Tepes (ranked 491 p4p, 61 weight class) and Sala Barbo (ranked 360 p4p, 44 weight class). Barbo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nissim. Sala Barbo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Tepes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Tepes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo thumps Tepes with a low kick.
Tepes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Tepes moved away.
Tepes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Tepes.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Good shot there by Tepes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Tepes saw that one coming.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo lands a front kick.
Tepes motions for Barbo to come forward. Tepes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tepes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tepes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tepes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Tepes's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Tepes cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Barbo takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Tepes takes one to the chin there.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes connects with a looping right hand.
Barbo misses with an uppercut
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Tepes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo tries to land a body kick
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Tepes's body. Tepes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tepes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws a lazy body kick
and Tepes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Tepes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Tepes scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes should have avoided that one.
Tepes scores with a jab to the head.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
And Tepes counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbo blocks it.
Tepes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tepes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tepes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruno Tepes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo delivers a nice body kick.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Tepes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes cracks Barbo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tepes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Tepes off balance momentarily.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tepes is wise to it.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes is able to avoid easily.
Tepes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbo takes a step back to recover.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tepes has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes misses the shot to the body.
Tepes cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes's sensitive parts.
Tepes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes.
Barbo lunges at Tepes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes's hand.
Tepes throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Barbo.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo pushes Tepes away with a front kick.
Tepes scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Tepes saw that one coming.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbo under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbo scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes blocks a jab.
Tepes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Tepes swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tepes blocks it well.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tepes.
Tepes throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tepes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbo's head backwards.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tepes lands with a right hand.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Tepes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Tepes lands.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Barbo walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes.
Tepes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Tepes blocks the body kick.
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo punishes Tepes's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tepes!
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo scores with a head kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tepes throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes misses the target.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbo jabs Tepes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Tepes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tepes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes misses with the combination.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Tepes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Tepes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tepes cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Nice jab there from Tepes.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Tepes!
Our winner, Bruno Tepes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moore (ranked 480 p4p, 66 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 687 p4p, 92 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore connects with a right hand. Cage shakes it off.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage gets a clinch.
Cage breaks the clinch.
A cross from Moore lands.
A big left from Cage misses.
Moore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moore moves away from the strike by Cage.
A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Moore.
Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
Moore scores with a one two! Cage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moore cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Moore tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage slips under a jab from Moore.
Cage wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore lands the left hand.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Cage lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Cage catches Moore right on the button with a cross.
Moore throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore backing away here, and Cage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Archie Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cage misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Cage connects with a crisp jab.
Cage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cage throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
A jab from Cage misses.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore lands the left hand.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Jab from Cage.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Moore misses the jab.
Moore lands a head shot.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore thumps Cage with a low kick.
Moore blocks a jab.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Moore lands a jab.
Moore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore with a nice cross.
Cage looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Cage checks a low kick from Moore.
Cage throws the kick towards the body but Moore avoids it.
Cage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore staying out of range there.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage fails to land the takedown.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Cage misses with a combination
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Cage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore moves away from the strike by Cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage scores with a hook.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Cage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Cage throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cage moves away from the strike by Moore.
Nice shot by Cage.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moore walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Moore walks into a jab.
Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cage eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Cage blocks a jab.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
Cage misses with a looping left.
Moore throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Moore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Moore misses.
Cage connects with a looping right hand.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Cage.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Cage cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Cage - just one landing.
Cage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cage slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Cage scores with a four punch combination!
Cage throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Tyler Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moore slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage misses with a hook.
Cage scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore moves out of range as Cage strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Moore misses.
Moore misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Cage scores with a decent looking hook.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
As Moore backs off Cage throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Cage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage avoids the head kick by Moore.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
Cage misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Cage.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Moore takes one on the button.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cage scores with a jab to the body.
Cage with a jab.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cage scores with a jab.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage misses with a hook.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage lands a head kick!
Cage lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Moore misses.
Cage misses with a hook.
Moore throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cage.
Moore moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archie Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves away from the strike by Cage.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore slips under a jab.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moore is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
Cage postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Cage wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Cage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyler Cage 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice uppercut there from Cage.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore lands a glancing blow to the side of Cage's head.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
Cage slips under a jab.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cage throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Cage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cage blocks a head kick by Moore.
Nice shot by Cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
After winning the bout, Tyler Cage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Archie Moore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ugh'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 173 p4p, 21 weight class) and Lao Shin (ranked 202 p4p, 29 weight class). Imbula's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ~Apache~. Shin has chosen Shaolin Chamber of Death as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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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
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a nice body shot.
Imbula scores with a nice right hand.
Shin's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Shin misses.
Imbula takes one on the button.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Imbula slips a straight right by Shin.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Imbula 's knee.
Imbula misses with a body shot.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shin is trying to defend but Imbula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shin is looking to improve his position.
Shin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Imbula is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imbula.
Imbula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shin is trying to control but can't.
Shin is staying active underneath Imbula, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Imbula is looking for a kimura here.
Shin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Imbula pulls his head out easily.
Shin tries to get to full guard but Imbula has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Imbula from controlling successfully.
Imbula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imbula is one step ahead there.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Imbula from controlling successfully.
Shin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imbula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Imbula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shin looking for a guillotine here but Imbula defends easily.
Imbula lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin working for a triangle but Imbula defends it easily.
Imbula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Imbula throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Imbula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Imbula as he connects with a hook.
Shin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imbula drops his hands momentarily and Shin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin misses with a hook.
Imbula throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Imbula misses with a leg kick.
Imbula blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula avoids the body shot from Shin.
Imbula lands with a cross.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Imbula misses with a right hand
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imbula checks it well.
Shin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imbula takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imbula momentarily.
Imbula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Imbula quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shin looks for the body kick but Imbula saw that one coming.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imbula is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula scores with a three punch combo!
Imbula takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imbula connects with an inside leg kick.
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Imbula misses with a leg kick.
Shin throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Imbula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lao Shin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Imbula's head.
Imbula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Imbula throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbula.
Imbula throws a nice looking combination but Shin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imbula throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Imbula tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shin misses with a kick to the body
and Imbula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Imbula 's knee.
Shin fakes the leg kick and cracks Imbula in the body.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imbula.
Imbula slips a straight right by Shin.
Imbula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Imbula moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Imbula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
Shin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Imbula blocks it well.
Imbula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Imbula with a body shot.
Imbula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin throws a leg kick but Imbula checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin misses with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a low kick, right behind Shin 's knee.
Shin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shin moves forwards but Imbula connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Imbula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Imbula misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Imbula throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Imbula tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imbula throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
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 Cheik Imbula.
I think Imbula 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cheik Imbula!
A victorious Cheik Imbula thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 158 p4p, 8 weight class) and Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 211 p4p, 8 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Delsarte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ah Non Cest Terrible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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243 lbs
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300 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauthier Delsarte!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruger forces Delsarte back against the cage and clinches.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger tries a body shot but Delsarte blocks it.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Delsarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Delsarte drops Kruger with a beautiful combination! Kruger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Delsarte is looking for the KO!
Kruger is rocked!
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delsarte grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kruger takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Delsarte cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gauthier Delsarte!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 116 p4p, 16 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 164 p4p, 19 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jernit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sail - Awolnation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
30 - 19 - 2 |
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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
31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jernit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jernit blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Lord is predictable there
and Jernit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
A big left from Lord misses.
A big right from Lord misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Jernit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jernit.
Lord closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Jernit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Lord avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jernit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lord's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
A hook to the body from Jernit.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jernit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Lord working aggressively here.
Jernit lands a body shot.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Lord.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Jernit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lord is defending well for now.
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit pushes off an throws an elbow but Lord leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord working aggressively here.
Jernit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lord's defenses.
Jernit landing knees to the body.
Jernit misses with an elbow strike.
Lord has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jernit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lord can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Jernit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lord avoids it.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord avoids the elbow strike from Jernit, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Jernit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Lord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Lord.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit is working Lord over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Lord lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lord prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Lord working aggressively here.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
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 Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Jernit should have avoided that one.
Lord throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Lord just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJernit.
Lord throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jernit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Jernit digs a good hook to Lord's body.
Lord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jernit's hands.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jernit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jernit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Jernit lands but Lord takes it in his stride.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Lord moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lord's calf.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit thows a leg kick but Lord checks it
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jernit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Jernit defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord lands with a shot to the body.
Jernit slips under a jab from Lord.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lord doesn't seem bothered though.
Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jernit lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord checks a low kick from Jernit.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jernit is looking to wear down Lord with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lord catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Jernit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
A clash of legs there as Lord blocks the low kick.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
A cross from Jernit lands.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jernit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lord is out of range.
Lord was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jernit lands with a cross.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Lord throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Lord swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit connects with a crisp jab.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Lord's ribs.
Lord misses with a combination
and Jernit counters with a good low kick that Lord was not able to check.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lord misses the jab.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Jernit does it's job there.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lord in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord misses with a low kick as Jernit jumps back.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Jernit defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Lord lands with a nice body punch.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Lord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jernit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lord can do to turn this around?
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit tests Lord's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Jernit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jernit slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord.
Lord lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot.
Jernit misses the jab.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it.
Jernit throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Lord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Jernit thumps Lord with a low kick.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Lord moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Lord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jernit under the eye.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jernit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Lord is looking to slow Jernit down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Lord.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Jernit scores with the left hand. Lord knows he should have avoided that one.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Lord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lord misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Lord misses
and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lord's calf.
A big right from Lord misses.
Lord jabs at Jernit's body.
Lord is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jernit lands with a nice body punch.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Lord misses.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jernit tries to keep at a distance but Lord has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lord is defending well for now.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Lord managing to block the knees to the body from Jernit.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jernit or not.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jernit lands an elbow inside that Lord shrugs off.
Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit scores with a hook to the body.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Bunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Lord lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Jernit - that landed with a thud.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Bunt Jernit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jernit, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bunt Jernit!
A very excited looking Bunt Jernit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 66 p4p, 9 weight class) and Donsone DeNeville (ranked 30 p4p, 4 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeNeville! But no joy.
Dassler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeNeville's half guard.
DeNeville tries to roll over but Dassler keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but DeNeville defends the submission attempt.
Dassler prevents DeNeville from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeNeville manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but DeNeville is retaining full guard.
DeNeville tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeNeville is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeNeville defends it easily.
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeNeville doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeNeville manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeNeville working some strikes from top position.
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but DeNeville defends easily.
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeNeville doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeNeville manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeNeville lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
DeNeville cracks Dassler with a solid left hand.
DeNeville is working Dassler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeNeville distracts Dassler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeNeville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing DeNeville from controlling successfully.
DeNeville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeNeville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeNeville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNeville is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dassler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think DeNeville should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dassler has tightened it up now! DeNeville should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudi Dassler!
Rudi Dassler is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rudi Dassler very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between FannyPack SissyPants (ranked 38 p4p, 1 weight class) and Brandon Vee (ranked 64 p4p, 3 weight class). SissyPants comes to the cage accompanied by Scooters. Vee has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FannyPack SissyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by SissyPants.
Vee throws a lazy uppercut
and SissyPants counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
SissyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Vee finds it's target.
SissyPants needs to keep his hands up - Vee had a free shot at his head there.
Vee blocks a jab.
Vee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on SissyPants. That did some damage!
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Vee is just out of range.
Vee tries a quick counter leg kick but SissyPants is wise to it.
SissyPants slips under a jab from Vee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vee, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Vee. That snapped SissyPants's head back.
SissyPants uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vee.
Jab by Vee.
SissyPants takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee connects with a body shot that sends SissyPants's belly button to the back.
Vee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vee throws a body punch but SissyPants moves out of range.
Vee has SissyPants up against the cage in a clinch.
SissyPants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Vee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vee cracks the inside of SissyPants's front leg.
SissyPants throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SissyPants misses the body punch
and Vee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
SissyPants tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vee.
Vee tries to work over SissyPants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
SissyPants swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vee.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Vee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vee tries to work over SissyPants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SissyPants throws a head punch that misses.
SissyPants stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vee lands a nice shot to the body.
Vee blocks an uppercut.
SissyPants digs a right hand underneath Vee's ribcage. Vee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Vee is leaning against SissyPants and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
SissyPants throws a punch but it's blocked by Vee.
SissyPants lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Vee - that landed with a thud.
SissyPants is breathing heavily.
Vee blocking some punches.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Vee.
Vee tries a body shot but SissyPants blocks it.
SissyPants wants to get back to striking at distance but Vee won't allow it.
SissyPants digs a right hand into Vee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vee's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SissyPants.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Vee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
SissyPants was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SissyPants lands a jab to Vee's midsection.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but SissyPants is just out of range.
Vee lands with a hook. SissyPants tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SissyPants manages to avoid it.
SissyPants throws a leg kick but Vee checks it.
A nice side step and Vee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
SissyPants lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
SissyPants fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
SissyPants throws an overhand right that lands on Vee's shoulder, as Vee tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Vee misses.
Vee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
SissyPants is looking to wear down Vee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee wants to clinch
and SissyPants makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
SissyPants walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee throws a right hand that misses
and SissyPants cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vee stuns SissyPants with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
SissyPants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vee.
Vee has closed the distance and engaged SissyPants in a clinch.
Vee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SissyPants cracks Vee with a nice body shot.
SissyPants lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SissyPants manages to break the clinch.
SissyPants keeps Vee at a distance using the push kick.
SissyPants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for SissyPants.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
SissyPants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
Vee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Vee does it's job there.
Vee lunges at SissyPants with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SissyPants's hand.
Vee works SissyPants's body with a nice hook.
Vee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SissyPants doesn't seem bothered though.
Vee has managed to clinch.
SissyPants prevents a body shot from Vee.
Vee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SissyPants misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for SissyPants.
SissyPants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SissyPants misses the jab.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Vee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
SissyPants throws a hook to the side of Vee's head but Vee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee is looking to clinch but SissyPants is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants throws a shot from downtown. Vee moves away and avoids it.
Vee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SissyPants.
Vee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
SissyPants throws a push kick but Vee slaps the foot to one side.
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Vee is just out of range.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but SissyPants is just out of range.
SissyPants swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
SissyPants misses with an uppercut.
SissyPants pushes Vee away with a front kick.
SissyPants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandon Vee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vee scores with a crisp jab that stopped SissyPants in his tracks.
Vee missing with a left hand there. SissyPants was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from SissyPants lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
SissyPants checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vee missing with a left hand there. SissyPants was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vee.
SissyPants misses with a looping left.
SissyPants misses with a straight left.
Vee lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vee lands a jab.
Vee cracks SissyPants with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vee misses with a body shot
and SissyPants counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
SissyPants takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
Vee connects with a body shot that sends SissyPants's belly button to the back.
Vee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SissyPants.
SissyPants circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee moves out of range of the strikes.
Vee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by SissyPants.
Vee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Vee finds it's target.
Vee misses the body punch
and SissyPants counters with a slapping leg kick.
SissyPants lands a head shot.
Vee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vee lands a jab to the head.
Vee scores with a decent looking hook.
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SissyPants thumps Vee with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from SissyPants.
Vee moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
SissyPants staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from SissyPants on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vee throws a poor cross that misses
and SissyPants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vee misses with a looping right.
SissyPants appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Vee.
SissyPants getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
SissyPants moves out of range as Vee strikes.
SissyPants half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vee connects with an inside leg kick.
Vee fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like SissyPants was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vee.
SissyPants scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vee in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
SissyPants scores with a leg kick.
SissyPants doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vee slips under a jab from SissyPants.
Vee throws a right hand that misses
and SissyPants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vee scores with a jab to the head.
SissyPants misses with a body shot.
Vee tries a quick counter leg kick but SissyPants is wise to it.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target.
SissyPants is looking to counter punch.
SissyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vee checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SissyPants tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
SissyPants comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vee moves out of range as SissyPants strikes.
SissyPants misses with a body shot.
Vee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vee swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee scores with a hook.
Vee connects with the punch.
SissyPants pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vee is out of range and SissyPants settles back down.
Vee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
SissyPants throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vee tries to land a leg kick but SissyPants saw it coming and moves away.
SissyPants throws an overhand right that lands on Vee's shoulder, as Vee tries to avoid the shot.
Vee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SissyPants.
SissyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Vee finds it's target.
Vee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vee blocks a leg kick.
SissyPants misses with a body shot.
SissyPants swats away the attempt to clinch by Vee.
SissyPants was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee takes a swing at SissyPants's ribcage but misses.
SissyPants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vee misses with a body shot
enabling SissyPants to counter with a crisp jab.
SissyPants misses with a straight left.
Jab from Vee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vee tries to clinch but SissyPants is having none of it.
SissyPants looks to throw the jab but Vee is out of range.
Vee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on SissyPants. That did some damage!
Vee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and SissyPants has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
FannyPack SissyPants has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants scores with a jab.
Vee tries to clinch
and SissyPants counters with a stiff right hand.
SissyPants moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee scores with a nice strike.
SissyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vee moves out of range as SissyPants strikes.
Vee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. SissyPants looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vee lands an overhand right.
Vee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
SissyPants tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from SissyPants.
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vee scores with a hook to the body. SissyPants takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee throws a body punch but SissyPants moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed SissyPants momentarily.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from SissyPants on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vee tries to close the distance and clinch up but SissyPants swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from SissyPants misses the target.
Vee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SissyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vee moves out of range of the strikes.
Vee lands a jab to the nose.
Vee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vee cracks a nice hook into SissyPants's ribs.
Vee misses with a looping right.
SissyPants throwing a counter right hand but Vee manages to avoid it.
Vee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and SissyPants counters with a nice body kick.
SissyPants ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Vee.
Well Vee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vee!
Brandon Vee made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.
In defeat, FannyPack SissyPants stepped up to the mic, saying 'Now I go ride my scooter. That was no fun. And my scooter makes me smile again. Because my scooter is fun.'.
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