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RISE 88: Petrov vs. Mason 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Im Peach (ranked 3791 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kisada Hida (ranked 1447 p4p, 98 weight class). Hida has chosen Noisestorm - Crab Rave as his entrance music. Im Peach could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kisada Hida's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Im Peach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisada Hida!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hida throws a body punch but Peach moves out of range.
Good shot there by Peach.
Peach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hida circles away quickly and effectively.
Hida lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peach doesn't seem phased though.
Peach lands with a nice body punch.
Peach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hida works Peach's body with a nice hook.
Hida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peach throws a jab when Hida was well out of range.
Hida throws a jab when Peach was well out of range.
Peach misses with a hook.
Peach swings for the body but Hida moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peach lands a really nice looking cross but Hida seems unphased.
Hida misses with a hook.
Peach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hida 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.
Hida throws out a powerful jab.
Hida lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peach moves away.
Peach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hida looks to score with a jab to the body but Peach is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peach.
Peach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hida takes a swing at Peach's ribcage but misses.
Hida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hida takes a swing at Peach's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hida.
Peach lands a really nice looking cross but Hida seems unphased.
Donk. Hida catches Peach right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hida misses with a right hand
and Peach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hida thinking.
Peach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hida moves away.
Peach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hida looks to score with a jab to the body but Peach is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peach finds it's way round the side to connect with Hida's head.
Hida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hida swings for the body but Peach moves out of range.
Hida throws out a loose jab but Peach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peach misses with a looping right.
Hida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hida was well out of range. Poor timing from Peach.
Peach scores with a nice right hand.
Peach slips under a jab.
Peach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peach lands a jab.
Hida is rocked!
Hida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hida is still on wobbly legs! Can Peach finish him?
Hida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hida seems to have recovered his senses.
Hida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peach doesn't seem bothered though.
Peach moves away from the strike by Hida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peach. Hida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hida jabs Peach right on the nose. Peach blinks but takes it well.
Peach throws a jab but it's blocked by Hida.
Hida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peach.
It looked like Peach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hida.
Hida misses the shot to the body.
Hida ducks under a wild hook from Peach.
Peach avoids the body shot from Hida.
Hida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hida moves out of range as Peach strikes.
Peach throws a jab when Hida was well out of range.
Hida swings widly with a right hand
letting Peach counter with a right hand.
Peach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peach missing with a left hand there. Hida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peach throws a jab but it's blocked by Hida.
Peach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hida was well out of range. Poor timing from Peach.
Hida looks to score with a jab to the body but Peach is just out of range.
Good shot there by Peach.
Nice uppercut lands for Peach. That snapped Hida's head back.
Peach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hida.
Peach avoids the body shot from Hida.
Hida scores with a jab.
Hida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hida blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hida misses with a wild body shot.
Hida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hida misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisada Hida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peach misses with a wild body shot.
Peach throws out a powerful jab.
Hida cracks a nice hook into Peach's ribs.
Hida cracks Peach with a good jab.
Peach plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hida swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hida face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Im Peach!
In defeat, Kisada Hida stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wonder why his fists keeps getting bigger until I got hit.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Fortier (ranked 789 p4p, 100 weight class) and Toturi Akodo (ranked 899 p4p, 115 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Akodo's choice of entrance music: Skip Marley - Lions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toturi Akodo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akodo.
Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akodo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Akodo 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.
Akodo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fortier has time to react.
Akodo swinging wildly here.
Fortier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akodo cracks Fortier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akodo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Toturi Akodo has been cut.
Akodo misses with a leg kick.
Fortier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Akodo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fortier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akodo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akodo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fortier has him pressed against the cage.
Akodo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akodo lands with a right to the head.
Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akodo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortier backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier is leaning against Akodo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Akodo controls the action.
Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Fortier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akodo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fortier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akodo misses with some punches.
Fortier working aggressively here.
Akodo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortier throws a body kick that misses.
As Fortier backs off Akodo throws a huge counter combo but Fortier manages to avoid it all.
Fortier throws a body kick that misses.
Fortier moves out of range as Akodo strikes.
Akodo jabs Fortier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Fortier is predictable there
and Akodo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akodo checks it well.
Fortier swings for the body but Akodo moves out of range.
Akodo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akodo drops Fortier with a beautiful combination! Fortier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akodo is looking for the KO!
Fortier is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akodo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fortier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortier is breathing heavily.
Fortier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akodo plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Fortier swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Fortier face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Toturi Akodo!
After winning the bout, Toturi Akodo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie White (ranked 653 p4p, 101 weight class) and Yokuni Togashi (ranked 689 p4p, 108 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by The Bleeding. Togashi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yokuni Togashi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White connects with a crisp jab.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
White lands a head shot.
White throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Togashi was covering up waiting for the punch and White finishes the takedown easily into guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Togashi is keeping the position.
Togashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Togashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White slips nicely into half guard.
Togashi is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to take a breather but Togashi is having none of it.
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Togashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
White seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
White 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White content to control rather than advance.
White seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Togashi for as long as he can get away with.
Togashi is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is pressing down on Togashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Togashi is holding on for now.
White wants to stand but Togashi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
White prevents Togashi from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
White working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.
White working over Togashi with some ground and pound. Togashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Togashi is looking to improve his position.
Togashi is looking to escape.
White is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White cracks Togashi with a good jab.
Togashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Togashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Togashi looks to throw a body kick
and Togashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Togashi keeps the fight on the outside.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for White.
Togashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Togashi scores with a punch to the head.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Togashi misses with a straight right.
White has closed the distance and engaged Togashi in a clinch.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togashi after a bit of a struggle.
White stalling.
Togashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White blocks an uppercut.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Togashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Togashi can do to turn this around?
Togashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from White misses.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White feints and then cracks Togashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Togashi down.
White misses with a left hand
and Togashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi checks a leg kick.
Togashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White moves into range and clinches up with Togashi.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
Togashi misses with a straight right.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Togashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws out a powerful jab.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Togashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Togashi's head.
White lands a two punch 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!
Togashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Togashi. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a looping right.
Togashi misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Togashi looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White ducks under a wild hook from Togashi.
White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Togashi did well to prevent White getting side control.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Togashi is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Togashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Togashi tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White controlling his opponent.
White dominating with strikes here.
White is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Togashi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Togashi!
Togashi preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Togashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is pulling down on Togashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Togashi, at least for the moment.
Togashi wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Togashi's guard.
Togashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
White misses with an uppercut
and Togashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White catches Togashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Togashi eats them both and turns towards White to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Togashi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White throws a hook but Togashi blocks it.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Togashi's shoulder, as Togashi tries to avoid the shot.
Togashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White closes the distance and pushes Togashi back into the cage.
Togashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Togashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Togashi blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White pushes Togashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Togashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch but Togashi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White gets a clinch.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Togashi backwards.
Our sources have told us that White has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by White.
Togashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togashi! But no joy.
White cracks the inside of Togashi's front leg.
Togashi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Togashi on the side of the head.
White misses with a hook. Togashi ducked under it nicely.
Togashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White 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.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Togashi keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Togashi has a closed guard, preventing White from standing up.
Ronnie White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White trying to control but Togashi is working from the bottom.
White passes Togashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White landing shots from mount.
Togashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Togashi is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
Togashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
White lands a heavy elbow.
Yokuni Togashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Togashi is working to get back to half guard.
White looking to control but Togashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Togashi can do anything to dispel that myth.
White fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
White landing shots from mount.
White is landing with some decent strikes but Togashi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Togashi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 for Ronnie White!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ronnie White!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ronnie White!
Ronnie White wins by unanimous decision!
Ronnie White took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Yokuni Togashi was interviewed post fight and said 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cahill (ranked 3313 p4p, 360 weight class) and William Scout (ranked 5994 p4p, 497 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that William Scout was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Cahill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Scout!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scout throws a nice looking combination but Cahill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cahill lands a nice looking body shot.
Scout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cahill circles away quickly and effectively.
Scout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cahill.
Scout 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.
Scout drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scout working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Cahill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scout scoring with punches and elbows.
Cahill is trying to get back to half guard.
Cahill struggling a bit here.
Cahill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scout punching from the bottom.
Cahill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scout has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Cahill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scout flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scout gets full guard.
Scout trying to strike off his back.
Scout is looking to stand up but Cahill isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cahill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scout trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cahill drops back looking for a leg! Scout is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scout manages to kick Cahill off! Cahill jumps back into Scout's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scout throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cahill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cahill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cahill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cahill wants to pass the guard but Scout is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cahill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scout wants to sweep here but Cahill controlling him for the moment.
Scout 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.
Cahill closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Cahill.
Cahill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scout's efforts to push away.
Cahill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Scout can't fight it off and eventually Cahill manages to take the fight to the floor. Scout looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahill passes into half guard.
Cahill seems to be looking for submissions.
Scout is pressing down on Cahill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scout keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
Scout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scout keeping full guard, as Cahill tries to pass.
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 Tim Cahill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scout walks into a left hand.
Scout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scout on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Scout misses
enabling Cahill to counter with a crisp jab.
Scout is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cahill's half guard.
Scout thows a huge punch but Cahill dodges it nicely.
Scout missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cahill trying to control but Scout postures up.
Cahill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scout pulls his head out easily.
Cahill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scout pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cahill is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scout is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cahill is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Scout!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Pentele (ranked 431 p4p, 57 weight class) and Ernest Graves (ranked 558 p4p, 71 weight class). Pentele comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams of Retribution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pentele staying out of range there.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pentele throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pentele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Graves throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele is looking for a counter combo.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Nice shot by Graves.
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Pentele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Pentele is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Graves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pentele!
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves throws some wild stikes that Pentele manages to avoid easily.
Graves wants to take his opponent's back but instead Pentele manages to regain half guard.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to pass Pentele's guard but actually Pentele recovers to full guard.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Pentele.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pentele can't keep his opponent in guard - Graves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves prevents Pentele from improving his position.
Pentele is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Pentele is defending well.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Pentele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pentele tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Pentele is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pentele avoid being mounted?
Pentele is not content to let Graves control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pentele keeping hold of Graves's head, controlling as best he can.
Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Pentele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pentele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graves tries for a kimura but Pentele is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Good standup being displayed there by Pentele as he connects with a hook.
Graves throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pentele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pentele on the side of the head.
Pentele takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves blocks a jab.
A big left from Graves misses.
Pentele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pentele jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele connects with a body shot.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Pentele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves misses with a looping right.
Pentele scores with a punch to the head.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele lands with a cross.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves tries to move into range but Pentele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pentele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Pentele throws a head kick that half lands.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
Graves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Pentele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Pentele clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele's corner calls for a 1-2. Pentele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Pentele.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentele, as that shot connected.
Pentele sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Pentele.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Pentele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Graves throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
A low kick from Pentele misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Pentele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentele.
Graves is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a crisp one two that drops Pentele! Graves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pentele to his feet! Pentele is in big trouble!
Pentele is rocked!
Pentele connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Pentele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Pentele seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves cracks Pentele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves fails with the takedown
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pentele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pentele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
Pentele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
Graves lands a jab to Pentele's midsection.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.
Graves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Graves misses the body punch
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pentele 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
Pentti Pentele opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 390 p4p, 58 weight class) and Desmond Okafor (ranked 1545 p4p, 208 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Okafor moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Okafor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Okafor misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Okafor lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor blocks a jab.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor blocks the elbow strike.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix works on Okafor's body with a couple of short punches.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Okafor slips a jab from Phoenix.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Okafor slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desmond Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Okafor.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor misses with the body kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Okafor.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix has managed to clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Okafor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 878 p4p, 58 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 2052 p4p, 127 weight class). Traveller has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo delivers a nice body kick.
Traveller walks into a jab.
Rizzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Traveller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Traveller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Traveller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Traveller moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo .
Rizzo cracks Traveller with a good jab.
Traveller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo keeps Traveller at a distance using the push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traveller.
Rizzo walks into a jab.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo .
Traveller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traveller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rizzo .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo checks it well.
Traveller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Traveller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Traveller.
We've been told by Rizzo 's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rizzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo .
Traveller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rizzo misses its target.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo has time to react.
Rizzo scores with a hook.
Traveller throws a leg kick
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it.
Traveller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traveller tries to move into range but Rizzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rizzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Traveller.
Rizzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Traveller misses the target.
Rizzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rizzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traveller misses with a hook.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller misses the body punch
and Rizzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Traveller throws a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Traveller misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traveller. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Traveller off balance momentarily.
Traveller throws out a powerful jab.
Traveller checks a low kick from Rizzo .
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Traveller tests Rizzo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo slips a jab from Traveller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo .
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo .
Rizzo is looking to land body kicks.
Traveller cracks the inside of Rizzo 's front leg.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Traveller feints a counter leg kick.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller.
Traveller forces Rizzo back against the cage and clinches.
Traveller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body.
Traveller misses with some punches.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo .
A short body shot lands from Rizzo as the two fighters clinch.
Traveller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Traveller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traveller throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo . Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo throws a hook but Traveller avoids it easily.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traveller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Traveller tries to land a front kick but Rizzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traveller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Rizzo .
Rizzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Traveller moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Traveller is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Traveller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzo momentarily.
Traveller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Traveller in the body.
Rizzo feints and then cracks Traveller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traveller down.
Traveller moves away from the strike by Rizzo .
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo cracks Traveller with a good jab.
Traveller checks the leg kick.
Traveller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traveller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traveller throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo digs a good body shot into Traveller's ribs.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Traveller moves out of range.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Traveller ducks down to avoid it.
Traveller throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Traveller lands a slapping body shot.
Traveller is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traveller throws a lazy uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Traveller's knee momentarily.
Traveller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rizzo lands a nice shot that snaps Traveller's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Traveller cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Traveller.
Traveller sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rizzo scores with a nice head shot.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Traveller's front leg but catches the back leg as Traveller tries to avoid it.
Traveller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rizzo .
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Traveller scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Traveller, right into the meat.
Rizzo delivers a nice body kick.
Traveller tries to land a front kick but Rizzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller feints and then cracks Rizzo 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo down.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Traveller is out of range.
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo has time to react.
Traveller takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo . Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traveller throws out the jab.
Traveller misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Traveller checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Traveller digs a good hook to Rizzo 's body.
Traveller works Rizzo 's body with a nice hook.
Rizzo moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzo .
Rizzo misses with a hook.
Traveller misses the jab.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Rizzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Traveller moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo .
A nice side step and Traveller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Traveller just manages to avoid it.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Traveller scores with a hook.
Traveller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo .
Rizzo scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Traveller saw that one coming.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Traveller takes a swing at Rizzo 's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rizzo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. Traveller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rizzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Traveller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rizzo .
Traveller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traveller jabs Rizzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Traveller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rizzo scores with a spinning back kick!
Traveller tests Rizzo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traveller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Traveller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Traveller throws a chopping leg kick but Rizzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Traveller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
Traveller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Traveller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rizzo . That did some damage!
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Traveller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Traveller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traveller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Traveller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Traveller clobbers Rizzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Traveller moves out of range easily.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traveller.
Rizzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traveller lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
Traveller misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Traveller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo 's sensitive parts.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo .
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Traveller defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Traveller motions for Rizzo to come forward. Traveller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo is looking to chop away at Traveller's legs.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body kick.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Traveller avoids it.
Traveller checks a low kick from Rizzo .
Traveller scores with a sloppy right hand. Rizzo should have avoided that one.
Traveller throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo 's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Traveller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Traveller throws a low kick but Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo takes one on the button.
Rizzo blocks the body kick.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Traveller.
Traveller tries to work over Rizzo 's front leg with a kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Traveller throws a chopping leg kick but Rizzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traveller moves out of range of the strikes.
Traveller with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Traveller 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.
Good exchange - Rizzo coming out on top.
Traveller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo .
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Rizzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo .
Traveller connects with a body shot.
Frank Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rizzo 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 Traveller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Traveller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traveller thumps Rizzo with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Traveller.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Traveller misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo .
Traveller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a straight left.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traveller. That did some damage!
Traveller lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
Traveller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch but Rizzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Traveller avoids it.
Traveller misses with a hook.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Traveller.
Rizzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traveller checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Traveller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo .
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Traveller is just out of range.
Rizzo cracks Traveller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rizzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traveller checks it well.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Traveller finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller pushes Rizzo away with a front kick.
Traveller defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Traveller.
Traveller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo walks into a left hand.
Traveller throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Rizzo throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Traveller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Traveller coming out on top.
Traveller looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Good shot there by Rizzo .
Traveller scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Traveller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzo in his tracks.
Traveller checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Traveller.
Rizzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Traveller is just out of range.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Traveller's front leg but catches the back leg as Traveller tries to avoid it.
A jab from Rizzo finds it's way through Traveller's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo .
Traveller throws out a leg kick but Rizzo moves out of range and Traveller only half commits.
Rizzo throwing a counter right hand but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Traveller connects with a body shot that sends Rizzo 's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Traveller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Traveller is looking to chop away at Rizzo 's legs.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller throws out a counter right but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rizzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Rizzo .
Rizzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Traveller misses.
Rizzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Traveller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rizzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traveller checks it well.
Traveller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rizzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traveller.
Rizzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traveller's head.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Traveller throws out a powerful jab.
Traveller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo throws a front kick that sends Traveller stumbling back into the cage.
Traveller lands a slapping body shot.
Traveller blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traveller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo .
Rizzo slips a jab and a cross from Traveller.
Nice body kick from Rizzo .
Rizzo tries to land a front kick but Traveller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Astro Traveller.
I think Traveller 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 for Frank Rizzo !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Frank Rizzo !
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Frank Rizzo !
Frank Rizzo wins by unanimous decision!
Frank Rizzo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 440 p4p, 66 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 586 p4p, 83 weight class). James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
James lands with an overhand left.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by James.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James 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.
James blocks the body kick.
James slips under a jab.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a body shot.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
James throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
James slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab from James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
James throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
James misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James works the jab nicely.
James throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
James throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Jones moves away from the strike by James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones moves out of range as James strikes.
Jones 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.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from James misses.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones slips a jab from James.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Jones dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from James misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones 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.
Jones feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Jones misses the jab.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James blocks a head kick by Jones.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. James really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow James down.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Jones throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
James manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
James scores with a jab.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James slips a straight right by Jones.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
James misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into James's torso.
Jones lands an overhand right.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Jones clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
James checks the leg kick.
Jones lands a jab to James's midsection.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Jones throws a leg kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones forces James back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
James tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for James.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James slips a jab from Jones.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James misses with the combination.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones avoids the body shot from James.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Jones lands.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
A jab from James misses.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones works James's body with a nice hook.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jeremy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
James lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
James ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones lands an overhand right.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but James blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Jones scores with a jab.
James defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips a jab from James.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from James.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
James tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
James swinging wildly here.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
James misses with an uppercut.
James misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James moves out of range as Jones strikes.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a left hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jeremy Jones!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jeremy Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jeremy Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super SuperHeavyWeight (ranked 367 p4p, 19 weight class) and Ladera Hawthorne (ranked 994 p4p, 49 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawthorne's choice of entrance music: Beef Rap. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Super SuperHeavyWeight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ladera Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
Hawthorne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne wants to clinch up but SuperHeavyWeight keeps it at a distance.
SuperHeavyWeight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawthorne throws a lazy body kick
and SuperHeavyWeight counters with a stiff right hand.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawthorne jabs SuperHeavyWeight right on the nose. SuperHeavyWeight blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Super SuperHeavyWeight has been cut.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SuperHeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SuperHeavyWeight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawthorne blocks an uppercut.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawthorne tries to work over SuperHeavyWeight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SuperHeavyWeight.
Hawthorne lands a shoulder strike.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as SuperHeavyWeight controls the action.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Hawthorne avoids it by throwing SuperHeavyWeight back against the cage.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Hawthorne avoids it by throwing SuperHeavyWeight back against the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawthorne tries to work over SuperHeavyWeight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but SuperHeavyWeight avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the cage.
Hawthorne blocks an uppercut.
Hawthorne pushes SuperHeavyWeight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from SuperHeavyWeight.
Hawthorne lands a shot to the body.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SuperHeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawthorne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SuperHeavyWeight digs a right hand into Hawthorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawthorne's gas tank.
Hawthorne looks winded!
SuperHeavyWeight lands an uppercut.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but SuperHeavyWeight avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from SuperHeavyWeight on the inside.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
SuperHeavyWeight is working Hawthorne over against the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a body shot.
A short right from SuperHeavyWeight on the inside.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne prevents a body shot from SuperHeavyWeight.
A right hand to the body from Hawthorne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SuperHeavyWeight.
A short left from SuperHeavyWeight.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
SuperHeavyWeight digs a right hand into Hawthorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawthorne's gas tank.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawthorne.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Hawthorne avoids it by throwing SuperHeavyWeight back against the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice uppercut.
SuperHeavyWeight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SuperHeavyWeight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for SuperHeavyWeight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike.
SuperHeavyWeight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight lands with a left to the head.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice uppercut.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, SuperHeavyWeight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SuperHeavyWeight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
SuperHeavyWeight lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from SuperHeavyWeight as the two fighters clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight works on Hawthorne's body with a couple of short punches.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a body punch in the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a right hand.
SuperHeavyWeight pushes Hawthorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
SuperHeavyWeight scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by SuperHeavyWeight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
SuperHeavyWeight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a body punch in the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
SuperHeavyWeight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawthorne is rocked!
Nice body punch from SuperHeavyWeight - that landed with a thud.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can SuperHeavyWeight finish him?
SuperHeavyWeight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from SuperHeavyWeight as the two fighters clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight pushes Hawthorne against the cage. SuperHeavyWeight is working some dirty boxing. SuperHeavyWeight pushes off with a quick right hook! Hawthorne goes down! Hawthorne tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! SuperHeavyWeight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super SuperHeavyWeight!
Super SuperHeavyWeight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Petrov (ranked 109 p4p, 6 weight class) and Preston Mason (ranked 517 p4p, 30 weight class). Sergei Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preston Mason!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Mason misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason 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.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov has his feet on Mason's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Petrov's guard.
Petrov is looking to stand back up but Mason counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Petrov.
Mason thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov pulls Mason in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Mason stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Preston Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Mason shoots in.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Mason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Mason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sergei Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a hook
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
Petrov wants to control but Mason postures up.
Mason lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mason throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Petrov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mason working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Petrov is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason not doing much here.
Mason winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mason is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Mason feints the counter takedown.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Petrov misses the jab.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Petrov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Mason.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Petrov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Petrov misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Petrov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov cracks Mason with a good jab.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason is rocked!
Petrov staying out of range there.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Mason looks up at the clock. Bad move! Petrov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mason. Petrov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
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