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RRFC Challengers 13 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bawang (ranked 5146 p4p, 203 weight class) and Sava Savov (ranked 2613 p4p, 133 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bawang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Savov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savov jumps guard but Bawang stands there with Savov around his waist. Savov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savov is trying to stall.
Bawang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bawang.
Savov tries to pull guard but Bawang holds him up against the cage and eventually Savov drops back down to his feet.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savov backwards.
Bawang lands with a short shot to the head.
Bawang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savov stalling against the cage.
Savov tries to pull guard but Bawang holds him up against the cage and eventually Savov drops back down to his feet.
Boy Bawang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Savov.
A short right from Bawang on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bawang lands a nice shot to the body.
Savov breaks the clinch.
Bawang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bawang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawang has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bawang.
Bawang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savovs head.
A shot in the inside from Bawang.
Bawang struggles to land a body shot inside as Savov controls his hands.
Savov just leaning against Bawang, taking a breather.
Savov prevents a body shot from Bawang.
Bawang lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bawang.
Bawang scores with a shoulder strike.
Savov taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Bawang.
Savov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Savov tries to pull guard but Bawang won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bawang.
Savov is trying to force a seperation but Bawang has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bawang is defending well.
Bawang is leaning against Savov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bawang scores with a shot to the side of Savov's head.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike.
Savov tries to pull guard but Bawang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bawang.
Bawang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bawang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bawang after a bit of a struggle.
Savov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bawang after a bit of a struggle.
Bawang lands an uppercut.
Savov manages to break the clinch.
Bawang closes the distance and clinches.
Bawang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Bawang.
Savov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bawang.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bawang.
Savov looks winded!
A short right from Bawang on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savov backwards.
A hook to the body from Bawang.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Savov tries to pull guard but Bawang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savov is trying to pull guard but Bawang has him pressed against the cage.
Savov tries to stall but Bawang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bawang.
Bawang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bawang lands a nice shot to the body.
Savov taking a breather.
Bawang lands with a left to the head.
Savov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bawang.
Bawang pushes Savov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savov is trying to pull guard but Bawang has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Bawang.
Savov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bawang's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike.
Savov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bawang closes the distance and clinches.
Savov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bawang to keep the fight standing.
Savov is trying to stall.
Bawang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bawang lands a body punch.
Savov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bawang avoids it.
A short uppercut from Bawang.
Bawang can't find room to land a body shot as Savov controls the action.
Bawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savov backwards.
Savov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bawang lands with a right to the head.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savov backwards.
Savov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bawang is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Bawang - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bawang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bawang stuffs the takedown attempt from Savov. Savov gets slowly back to his feet.
Savov lands with a kick to the temple. Bawang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bawang has closed the distance and engaged Savov in a clinch.
Bawang lands a body shot.
Bawang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savov tries to pull guard but Bawang holds him up against the cage and eventually Savov drops back down to his feet.
Bawang lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawang digs a right hand underneath Savov's ribcage. Savov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bawang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bawang lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Bawang.
Savov is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bawang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bawang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawang is working Savov over against the cage.
Bawang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savov can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Bawang.
Bawang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savov.
Bawang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bawang works on Savov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bawang pushes Savov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bawang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bawang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bawang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savov.
Bawang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bawang works on Savov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bawang scores with a shot to the side of Savov's head.
Savov is rocked!
Bawang lands with a right to the head.
Savov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bawang finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bawang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bawang lands a right hand.
Bawang lands with a right to the head.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike.
Bawang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bawang throws a big uppercut that drops Savov! More strikes from Bawang and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Savov lies dazed against the cage as Bawang celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Bawang!
Boy Bawang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Manuel (ranked 6914 p4p, 555 weight class) and Maurice Smith (ranked 6705 p4p, 548 weight class). Marc Manuel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Manuel.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuel controls his hands.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manuel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manuel or not.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manuel wants a takedown.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manuel up against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is looking for a takedown.
Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith gets through Manuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith drops Manuel with a beautiful combination! Manuel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Manuel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manuel tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is working Manuel over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps control of Manuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manuel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith cracks Manuel with a nice body shot.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Smith.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manuel up against the cage.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Manuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel is looking for a counter combo.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith clinches up with Manuel and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Smith.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manuel up against the cage.
Manuel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Maurice Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manuel is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith stalls.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manuel.
Smith stalls.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maurice Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Manuel looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Manuel jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is working Manuel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manuel controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuel has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manuel is on top in guard.
Manuel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Manuel wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Manuel working away.
Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Manuel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marc Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Manuel keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Manuel postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurice Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hax Molloway (ranked 4545 p4p, 494 weight class) and Benny Logan (ranked 6440 p4p, 572 weight class). Hax Molloway had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Logan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molloway wants it to stay on the feet.
Molloway clinches up against the cage.
Molloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but Logan blocks with his arms.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logan is defending well for now.
Logan managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Logan is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Logan throws an elbow but misses.
Molloway scores a nice knee to the body.
Logan looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Molloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Molloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan is trying to pull guard but Molloway has him pressed against the cage.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Logan.
Logan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Logan blocks a body shot from Molloway.
Molloway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logan is defending well for now.
Logan avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logan is defending well for now.
Molloway prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.
Molloway jumps into guard, dragging Logan to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Molloway is keeping the position.
Logan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Molloway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Molloway has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Logan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Molloway has tightened it up now! Logan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luss Rittle (ranked 6197 p4p, 458 weight class) and Jeronimo Seagal (ranked 23715 p4p, 505 weight class). Jeronimo Seagal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luss Rittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeronimo Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal walks into a jab.
Seagal works the jab nicely.
Seagal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Rittle does no damage.
Rittle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seagal tries to clinch there but Rittle circles away.
Seagal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Seagal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seagal wants to clinch.
Seagal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rittle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Seagal misses its intended target.
Rittle avoids the head kick by Seagal.
Seagal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rittle's head backwards.
Seagal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rittle avoids the body shot from Seagal.
Rittle has Seagal up against the cage in a clinch.
Rittle breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal takes a swing at Rittle's ribcage but misses.
Jeronimo Seagal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagal misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Seagal.
Seagal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rittle counters with a crisp one two that drops Seagal! Rittle thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Seagal to his feet! Seagal is in big trouble!
Seagal is rocked!
Seagal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rittle circles away quickly and effectively.
Seagal is still on wobbly legs! Can Rittle finish him?
Rittle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seagal to the mat! Seagal manages to get full guard.
Rittle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Seagal seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rittle working some strikes from top position.
Rittle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rittle stands up and waves to Seagal to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rittle rushes Seagal and presses him up against the cage.
Rittle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seagal to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rittle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seagal or not.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seagal wants to break free but Rittle has control.
Seagal wants to get back to striking at distance but Rittle won't allow it.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seagal gets underhooks to prevent Rittle's takedown attempt.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seagal tries to break the clinch but Rittle is controlling the position.
Rittle is working Seagal over against the cage.
Rittle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seagal uses from the top position.
Seagal is looking to stand up but Rittle won't let him.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rittle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rittle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rittle continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagal has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rittle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Seagal is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rittle pulls down on the head and he's put Seagal to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luss Rittle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Brooks (ranked 1928 p4p, 212 weight class) and Milan Aljandro (ranked 3198 p4p, 302 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Phenomenal. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aljandro's choice of entrance music: The next episode. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Aljandro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aljandro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Aljandro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard.
Aljandro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aljandro is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
Aljandro has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks is posturing up here but Aljandro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brooks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brooks has to tap! Slick submission there by Aljandro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milan Aljandro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Poker (ranked 3586 p4p, 414 weight class) and Jonny Dash (ranked 4372 p4p, 482 weight class). Wesley Poker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonny Dash's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Poker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dash!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash throws a head kick that misses.
Poker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poker shoots in for a takedown but Dash shows good takedown defense.
Poker fails to land with a series of punches.
Dash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poker can pounce on him.
Poker ducks under a wild hook from Dash.
Poker lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poker.
Poker drops Dash with a beautiful combination! Dash stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Poker is looking for the KO!
Dash is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poker misses with a two punch combination.
Dash is still on wobbly legs! Can Poker finish him?
Poker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dash counters with a big head kick but Poker shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Dash.
Dash seems to have recovered his senses.
Poker tries to clinch but Dash is having none of it.
Poker instigates a clinch.
Dash breaks from the clinch.
Dash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poker misses with a low kick.
Poker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dash sprawls well. Dash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Poker. Those never looked like landing.
Poker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dash dodges the punch combination from Poker.
Dash wants to counter with a clinch but Poker pushes him away.
Poker is breathing heavily.
Poker throws a right and a left that Dash avoids nicely.
Dash looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick from Dash lands but Poker takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Dash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dash.
Poker misses with the combination.
Dash delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dash takes a swing at Poker's ribcage but misses.
Poker throws a leg kick but Dash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dash throws a head kick but Poker moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Poker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dash scores with a sloppy right hand. Poker should have avoided that one.
Dash throws a head kick that half lands.
Dash gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whack! Dash lands a heavy head kick that drops Poker. The ref tackles Dash to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Poker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jonny Dash!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Altini (ranked 5667 p4p, 494 weight class) and Marcello Mygueel (ranked 4316 p4p, 421 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriele Altini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcello Mygueel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altini clinches up against the cage.
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mygueel looking for a takedown.
Altini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mygueel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mygueel needs to keep his hands up - Altini had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mygueel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Altini scores with a push kick.
Mygueel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Altini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mygueel somewhat.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini slaps away a takedown attempt from Mygueel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Altini clinches with his opponent.
Mygueel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Altini walks away with a smile on his face. Mygueel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Altini as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mygueel gets the takedown into side control.
Altini is trying to control Mygueel's posture but Mygueel avoids it.
The ground and pound from Mygueel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Altini wants to control but Mygueel postures up.
Altini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mygueel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mygueel throws a strike aimed at the side of Altini's head but Altini avoids it well.
Mygueel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Altini, who protects the arm well.
Mygueel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Altini struggling a bit here.
Mygueel tries for a kimura but Altini is defending well.
Altini can't do much from the bottom here.
Altini is looking to regain half guard here but Mygueel keeps moving and retains side control.
Mygueel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Altini struggling a bit here.
Mygueel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Altini tries to improve position but can't.
Mygueel in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel is looking to take a break and control but Altini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mygueel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mygueel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mygueel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mygueel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altini trying to remain calm as Mygueel controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcello Mygueel 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.
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altini but Altini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altini defends it nicely.
Altini closes the distance and clinches.
Altini misses with the head strike.
Altini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mygueel avoids it.
Mygueel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altini misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altini.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mygueel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mygueel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altini is defending well.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
Mygueel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Altini pushes off an throws an elbow but Mygueel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mygueel has picked Altini up - he's going for a ride! Mygueel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mygueel is pressing down on Altini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Altini is holding on for now.
Altini is trying to stand back up but Mygueel is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel is trying to control the action in half guard but Altini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mygueel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Altini sees it coming and defends easily.
Mygueel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Altini sees it coming and defends easily.
Mygueel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Altini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mygueel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marcello Mygueel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mygueel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Altini has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Altini!
Altini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altini continues to stall.
Mygueel keeping moving, preventing Altini from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mygueel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Altini is controlling him.
Mygueel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Altini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mygueel is refusing to be controlled, as Altini sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Altini clinches up with Mygueel and pushes him back against the cage.
Mygueel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mygueel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Altini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Altini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mygueel wants a takedown but no success here.
Altini struggles to land a body shot inside as Mygueel controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini lands a right hand.
Altini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Altini trying to land knees to the body.
Altini misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mygueel is working for takedown but Altini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
Altini just leaning against Mygueel, taking a breather.
Mygueel letting Altini take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Altini for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Altini.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Altini obliges.
Altini prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altini misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Altini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mygueel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altini.
Mygueel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altini lands a good knee to the midsection. Mygueel won't want to take too many of those.
Mygueel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Altini lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel is working for takedown but Altini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Altini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Altini lands a nice uppercut.
Altini scores with a shot to the side of Mygueel's head.
Altini missing with knees to the body.
Altini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Altini trying to land knees to the body.
Altini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Altini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mygueel avoids it.
Altini tries a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel can't get the takedown.
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Altini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mygueel up against the cage.
Mygueel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mygueel takes a shot to the head.
Altini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Altini fails to land.
A short uppercut from Altini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Altini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Altini 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Altini!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darko Milicic (ranked 2764 p4p, 346 weight class) and Clive Burrows (ranked 2872 p4p, 356 weight class). Milicic's entrance music is THCF - GDE SI POŠ'O. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darko Milicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clive Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milicic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Milicic misses with the combination.
Clive Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows with a poor takedown
and Milicic counters with a straight right hand.
Milicic throws a leg kick but Burrows checks it.
Burrows feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burrows has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Milicic ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Milicic throws a big counter combination but Burrows scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burrows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burrows drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milicic defends it well.
Burrows lands a jab to Milicic's midsection.
Burrows tries to land a body kick
and Milicic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Milicic is just out of range.
A jab from Milicic does it's job there.
Jab by Milicic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milicic misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Milicic!
Burrows landing strikes.
Milicic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Burrows.
Milicic tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milicic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is putting a hurting on Milicic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burrows landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows working the head and body with strikes.
Burrows landing a few strikes.
Milicic is rocked!
Burrows fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Milicic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burrows working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Milicic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milicic is breathing heavily.
Milicic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burrows lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Milicic! Burrows senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Milicic out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clive Burrows!
A very excited looking Clive Burrows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 2432 p4p, 254 weight class) and Justin Bennett (ranked 3580 p4p, 324 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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258 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Othrguy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Othrguy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Othrguy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Bennett works the jab nicely.
It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Othrguy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Othrguy misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Othrguy.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Othrguy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Othrguy missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Othrguy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Othrguy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Othrguy with an uppercut!
Othrguy walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
Bennett lands a big right hand that sends Othrguy crashing to the mat! Bennett stays standing though and waves Othrguy back to his feet!
Othrguy is rocked!
Urwifs Othrguy's cut is getting worse.
Bennett moves in close and cracks Othrguy with a massive right hand! Othrguy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bennett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
After the big win, Justin Bennett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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FIGHT
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