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EMP 8: The View From Above PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Harrell has chosen J. Cole - Blow Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
156 lbs
27 - 13 - 3 |
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180 cm
30
160 lbs
21 - 7 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrell throws a front kick aimed at Hashimoto's knee but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Hashimoto lands a head kick. Harrell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hashimoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hashimoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrell looks to land a body kick but Hashimoto moved away.
Hashimoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrell.
Hashimoto dives in and grabs Harrell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrell pushes down on Hashimoto's head and hops out.
Hashimoto connects with a leg kick. Harrell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashimoto is just out of range.
Harrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harrell there as he acknowledges the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell throws a front kick aimed at Hashimoto's knee but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Hashimoto throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Harrell.
Hashimoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harrell at a distance.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hashimoto - just one landing.
Hashimoto lands with an overhand left.
Harrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hashimoto takes a swing at Harrell's ribcage but misses.
Harrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto clinches.
Harrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrell misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrell misses with a low kick as Hashimoto jumps back.
Harrell pushes Hashimoto away with a front kick.
Hashimoto tries to work over Harrell's front leg with a kick but Harrell checks it.
Harrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hashimoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harrell in his tracks.
Harrell lands a right hook to the body.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Harrell.
Hashimoto is looking to wear down Harrell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hashimoto.
Harrell scores with a leg kick.
Harrell throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Harrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Harrell thows a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it
and Hashimoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Hashimoto moved away.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Harrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrell cracks Hashimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Hashimoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Hashimoto looks for the body kick but Harrell saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Harrell.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Harrell.
Hashimoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Harrell off the cage and back into range.
Hashimoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hashimoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hashimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrell throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrell scores with a jab.
Hashimoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harrell moves out of range of the body kick from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to land a leg kick but Harrell saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Hashimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrell throws a wild body kick that Hashimoto sees coming a mile off.
Hashimoto walks into a jab.
A jab from Harrell misses.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hashimoto drives through and clinches with Harrell against the cage.
Harrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hashimoto lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Shelton Harrell has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto has Harrell pressed against the cage, preventing Harrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick but Harrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hashimoto misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Hashimoto. Beautiful body shot.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto looks for the body kick but Harrell saw that one coming.
Harrell blocks a leg kick.
Harrell connects with the punch.
Hashimoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harrell avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto slips under a jab.
Harrell tries to move into range but Hashimoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hashimoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harrell clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hashimoto.
Harrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrell misses with some punches.
Harrell working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell has a couple of punches blocked by Hashimoto.
Harrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hashimoto has Harrell pressed against the cage, preventing Harrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto blocks a body shot from Harrell.
Harrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Hashimoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell avoids the head kick by Hashimoto.
Harrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto fails with the takedown.
Hashimoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hashimoto.
Harrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hashimoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrell 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.
Hashimoto throws a low kick but Harrell avoids it.
Harrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Harrell lands a leg kick that knocks Hashimoto off balance momentarily.
Keiji Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrell.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harrell enables Hashimoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harrell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there.
Hashimoto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control.
Hashimoto stands and throws Harrell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto throwing strikes but Harrell manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shelton Harrell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Harrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hashimoto lands a leg kick that knocks Harrell off balance momentarily.
Harrell throws a right hand that Hashimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Hashimoto also avoids with ease.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Hashimoto misses
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hashimoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Hashimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Hashimoto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harrell's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto trying to control but Harrell is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hashimotois looking to pass into half guard but Harrell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harrell is in guard.
Hashimoto working for a triangle but Harrell defends it easily.
Harrell advances position into side control!
Hashimoto is looking for a sweep.
Shelton Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hashimoto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harrell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Harrell misses with a head shot.
Hashimoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harrell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harrell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hashimoto is trying desperately to improve position.
Hashimoto is trying to reverse the position but instead Harrell has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Hashimoto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harrell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hashimoto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hashimoto for a finish.
Hashimoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harrell controlling well, preventing Hashimoto from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Keiji Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hashimoto tries to lock up and control but Harrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hashimoto working to try and regain half guard.
Harrell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hashimoto because Harrell loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keiji Hashimoto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hashimoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Hashimoto!
Keiji Hashimoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada has chosen Farewell of Slavyanka as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
165 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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35
156 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Wollsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wollsey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leningrada's calf.
Wollsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leningrada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wollsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Leningrada.
Leningrada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wollsey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leningrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leningrada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leningrada tries to clinch but Wollsey is having none of it.
Leningrada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leningrada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wollsey thows a body shot but no joy.
Wollsey lands with a hook. Leningrada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wollsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leningrada throws a solid leg kick but Wollsey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leningrada.
Leningrada looks to score with a jab to the body but Wollsey is just out of range.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wollsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leningrada throws a nice looking combination but Wollsey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leningrada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wollsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Leningrada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada gets a clinch.
Wollsey has had enough of the clinch but Leningrada keeps him there for the moment.
Wollsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Wollsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wollsey avoids the body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leningrada loads up on a big right hand but Wollsey slips the punch.
That kick from Leningrada tenderised Wollsey's leg. Wollsey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wollsey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wollsey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leningrada throws out a loose jab but Wollsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leningrada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leningrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wollsey.
Wollsey misses with a low kick.
Leningrada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a series of strikes that have Wollsey backpedaling.
Leningrada throws a lazy head kick
and Wollsey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada throws a leg kick
and Wollsey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wollsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leningrada has time to react.
Leningrada ducks under a wild hook from Wollsey.
Wollsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Leningrada is just out of range.
Wollsey thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Wollsey.
Wollsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada throws the left hand but Wollsey avoids the punch easily.
Leningrada lands a jab to the head.
Wollsey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the body.
Wollsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leningrada circles away quickly and effectively.
Wollsey throws a big shot that misses.
Leningrada tries to clinch but Wollsey is having none of it.
Leningrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Wollsey misses.
Leningrada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leningrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wollsey manages to avoid it.
Leningrada throws the left hand but Wollsey avoids the punch easily.
Wollsey looks for the body kick but Leningrada saw that one coming.
Wollsey misses with a hook. Leningrada ducked under it nicely.
Wollsey avoids the head kick by Leningrada.
Wollsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wollsey cracks Leningrada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wollsey slips under a jab from Leningrada.
Wollsey wants to land a leg kick but Leningrada is out of range.
Leningrada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wollsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leningrada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wollsey thows a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wollsey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada just misses with a punch to the body.
Wollsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leningrada throws a jab when Wollsey was well out of range.
Wollsey throws a hook to the side of Leningrada's head but Leningrada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wollsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leningrada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Wollsey finds it's way through Leningrada's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leningrada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wollsey.
Leningrada tries to clinch but Wollsey moves away
and Wollsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wollsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leningrada moves away from the strike by Wollsey.
Leningrada throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Wollsey.
Leningrada misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Wollsey.
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 Mordecai Wollsey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wollsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leningrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wollsey.
Leningrada throws a lazy uppercut
and Wollsey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leningrada thinking.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wollsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mordecai Wollsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Wollsey scores with a jab. Leningrada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wollsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leningrada lands an overhand right.
Leningrada throws a leg kick but Wollsey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wollsey is looking to slow Leningrada down with leg kicks.
Leningrada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wollsey rather than just go for the knockout.
Leningrada looks for the body kick but Wollsey saw that one coming.
Wollsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leningrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wollsey.
Wollsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wollsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leningrada.
Leningrada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wollsey.
Leningrada looks to land a right hand but Wollsey moved out of range.
Wollsey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leningrada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wollsey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leningrada can't find room to land a body shot as Wollsey controls the action.
Wollsey is trying to break free.
Wollsey looking for a takedown.
Leningrada digs a right hand into Wollsey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wollsey's gas tank.
Wollsey trying to control the position but instead, Leningrada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wollsey into the cage.
Wollsey breaks the clinch.
Leningrada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wollsey throws a nice looking combination but Leningrada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leningrada checks the leg kick.
Wollsey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leningrada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leningrada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leningrada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Wollsey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada clobbers Wollsey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leningrada cracks Wollsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wollsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leningrada.
Wollsey avoids the body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leningrada scores with a hook to the body. Wollsey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wollsey tries to bum rush Leningrada with a series of wild strikes but Leningrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wollsey throws a body punch but Leningrada moves out of range.
Wollsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leningrada.
Leningrada misses with a double jab
and Wollsey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leningrada thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada jabs at Wollsey's body.
Leningrada throws a big shot that misses.
Leningrada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wollsey doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Wollsey there.
Leningrada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leningrada tries to clinch but Wollsey is having none of it.
Leningrada misses with a looping left.
Leningrada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leningrada lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab lands there for Wollsey.
Wollsey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leningrada throws a head kick that misses
and Wollsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Wollsey just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leningrada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leningrada takes a swing at Wollsey's ribcage but misses.
Leningrada is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Wollsey.
Leningrada is looking to chop away at Wollsey's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Wollsey.
Wollsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wollsey misses with a straight right.
Wollsey looks to land a combination but Leningrada avoids it well.
Wollsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Leningrada misses with a wild body shot.
Leningrada is looking to clinch.
Wollsey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leningrada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wollsey counters with a body kick that stops Leningrada in his tracks momentarily.
Wollsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leningrada throws a leg kick but Wollsey moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blokada Leningrada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wollsey misses with a low kick.
Wollsey jabs at Leningrada's body.
Leningrada lands a glancing blow to the side of Wollsey's head.
Wollsey throws a shot from downtown. Leningrada moves away and avoids it.
Leningrada throws out a leg kick but Wollsey moves out of range and Leningrada only half commits.
Leningrada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wollsey.
Wollsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leningrada.
Wollsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leningrada.
Wollsey misses with a head kick.
Wollsey moves out of range of the leg kick from Leningrada.
Wollsey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wollsey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leningrada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leningrada managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wollsey.
Wollsey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leningrada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wollsey is looking to take a break and control but Leningrada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey working the body and head with strikes.
Leningrada is trying to get back to half guard.
Wollsey working the ground and pound.
Wollsey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leningrada is avoiding damage well.
Leningrada taking a bit of punishment here - Wollsey scoring with strikes.
Wollsey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wollsey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leningrada to see if he's OK.
Wollsey working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wollsey is working Leningrada over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leningrada tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wollsey is trying to stick to Leningrada's back but Leningrada is turning into Wollsey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wollsey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leningrada.
Leningrada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leningrada tries to free his leg and advance position but Wollsey is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey managing to control the position.
Leningrada stopping the sweep attempt from Wollsey.
Wollsey is working hard here to advance position.
Wollsey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wollsey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wollsey breaks from Leningrada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leningrada is rocked!
Leningrada working to try and regain half guard.
Leningrada is still in real trouble! Can Wollsey finish him?
Wollsey looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Leningrada covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Wollsey!
A relieved looking Mordecai Wollsey 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Masilungan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heaven Hell. von Altenburg has chosen Richard Wagner's Die Walküre as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masilungan.
It looks like Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has been cut.
von Altenburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masilungan throws a jab but it's blocked by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws a big shot that misses.
Masilungan throws a body punch but von Altenburg moves out of range.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
von Altenburg slips a jab from Masilungan.
von Altenburg delivers a nice body kick.
Masilungan staying out of range there.
Masilungan throws the kick towards the body but von Altenburg avoids it.
von Altenburg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but von Altenburg moves out of range.
Masilungan misses with a leg kick
and von Altenburg counters with a single leg into guard. Masilungan didn't expect that.
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!
von Altenburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Masilungan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
von Altenburg prevents Masilungan from getting back to his feet.
Masilungan keeping moving, preventing von Altenburg from controlling successfully.
von Altenburg looking to pass the guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight stays on the outside here - von Altenburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
von Altenburg throws the kick towards the body but Masilungan avoids it.
von Altenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, von Altenburg throws an elbow but misses.
von Altenburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
von Altenburg tries to work over Masilungan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
von Altenburg misses with an elbow over the top.
Masilungan has had enough of the clinch but von Altenburg keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
von Altenburg keeps control of Masilungan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, von Altenburg throws an elbow but misses.
von Altenburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masilungan is defending well for now.
Masilungan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of von Altenburg backwards.
von Altenburg lands a left hand.
Masilungan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
von Altenburg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Altenburg tries to bum rush Masilungan with a series of wild strikes but Masilungan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masilungan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Masilungan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits von Altenburgs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
von Altenburg tries to land a leg kick but Masilungan saw it coming and moves away.
von Altenburg avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg misses with a straight left.
von Altenburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Altenburg cracks Masilungan with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Jesh Masilungan has been cut.
Masilungan moves out of range of the leg kick from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
von Altenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masilungan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
von Altenburg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a leg kick
letting von Altenburg counter with a right hand.
Masilungan rushes von Altenburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masilungan stalling in the clinch.
Masilungan misses with a punch to the body.
von Altenburg scores with a shot to the side of Masilungan's head.
von Altenburg prevents a body shot from Masilungan.
von Altenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masilungan takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg managing to block the knees to the body from Masilungan.
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!
von Altenburg prevents a body shot from Masilungan.
A short right from von Altenburg on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from von Altenburg.
Masilungan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masilungan is looking to break free of the clinch but von Altenburg has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Masilungan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masilungan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan missing with knees to the body.
von Altenburg misses with the head strike.
von Altenburg pushes Masilungan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masilungan tries to break the clinch but von Altenburg is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
von Altenburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan thuds a left hand into von Altenburg's body.
Nice jab there from von Altenburg.
Masilungan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
von Altenburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masilungan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
von Altenburg throws a solid leg kick but Masilungan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at von Altenburg.
von Altenburg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from von Altenburg misses.
Masilungan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masilungan lands a nice shot that snaps von Altenburg's head back.
Masilungan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Altenburg throws a chopping leg kick but Masilungan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
von Altenburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masilungan tries to keep at a distance but von Altenburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masilungan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masilungan misses with a double jab.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Altenburg misses with a takedown attempt - Masilungan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Altenburg manages to avoid it.
Masilungan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as von Altenburg throws out the jab.
von Altenburg lands a nice looking body shot.
von Altenburg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masilungan finds it's way round the side to connect with von Altenburg's head.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a head kick. von Altenburg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masilungan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
von Altenburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
von Altenburg misses with an uppercut.
von Altenburg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masilungan is looking to wear down von Altenburg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
von Altenburg connects with a body shot.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and von Altenburg moves out of range easily.
von Altenburg lands with a good body shot.
Masilungan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masilungan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but von Altenburg avoids them all with ease.
von Altenburg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan moves out of range of the leg kick from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Masilungan eats them both and turns towards von Altenburg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
von Altenburg throws the left hand but Masilungan avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masilungan, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Masilungan.
von Altenburg misses with an uppercut. Masilungan saw that one coming.
Masilungan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masilungan keeps the fight on the outside.
Masilungan scores with a punch to the head.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that both miss.
von Altenburg scores with a hook to the body. Masilungan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masilungan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws a leg kick but Masilungan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Masilungan is just out of range.
Masilungan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and von Altenburg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masilungan 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 von Altenburg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from von Altenburg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
von Altenburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
von Altenburg throws a nice outside leg kick.
von Altenburg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masilungan on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Masilungan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masilungan.
von Altenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from von Altenburg.
Masilungan throws a low kick but von Altenburg moves out of range easily.
Masilungan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but von Altenburg circles away quickly and effectively.
Masilungan misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
von Altenburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masilungan lands with an overhand left.
Masilungan 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.
von Altenburg misses with a hook.
von Altenburg throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Masilungan there.
Masilungan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
von Altenburg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masilungan finds it's way round the side to connect with von Altenburg's head.
Masilungan digs a good hook to von Altenburg's body.
von Altenburg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masilungan. Masilungan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Masilungan misses.
von Altenburg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masilungan swats away the attempt to clinch by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws the left hand but Masilungan avoids the punch easily.
von Altenburg missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
von Altenburg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but von Altenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masilungan throws a right hand that misses
and von Altenburg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masilungan cracks von Altenburg with a good jab.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan swings for the body but von Altenburg moves out of range.
von Altenburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesh Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesh Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a leg kick that knocks von Altenburg off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Masilungan.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - von Altenburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masilungan checks a leg kick nicely.
Masilungan misses with a straight right.
von Altenburg connects with a single shot there.
Masilungan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands with a straight right. Masilungan didn't see that one coming.
Masilungan throws a right hand that von Altenburg ducks under and follows up with a left that von Altenburg also avoids with ease.
Masilungan moves out of range as von Altenburg strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg thumps Masilungan with a low kick.
Masilungan staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Masilungan blocks the low kick.
von Altenburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
von Altenburg moves out of range as Masilungan strikes.
Masilungan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
von Altenburg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masilungan tries a head kick but it misses.
von Altenburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Masilungan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Masilungan. That snapped von Altenburg's head back.
Masilungan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. von Altenburg saw that one coming.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masilungan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masilungan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
von Altenburg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masilungan's calf.
von Altenburg punishes Masilungan's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masilungan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well von Altenburg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
A relieved looking Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Amazon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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268 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Amazon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Munster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amazon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amazon to the ground. Munster is now in Amazon's guard.
Munster trying to control the position from guard on top but Amazon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amazon has his hands on Munster's head, controlling the position.
Amazon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Munster!
Amazon wants to control the pace but Munster is squirming around nicely.
Munster is looking to improve his position but Amazon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amazon avoids the attempt from Munster to control.
Amazon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amazon controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amazon content just to control the position here.
Amazon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Amazon trying to control but Munster is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oscar Amazon.
Munster looks to throw the jab but Amazon is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Munster is predictable there
and Amazon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amazon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jeff Munster has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amazon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amazon jabs Munster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amazon throws a body punch but Munster moves out of range.
Munster thows a body shot but no joy.
Munster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Munster.
Amazon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munster misses with a hook. Amazon ducked under it nicely.
Amazon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munster checks it well.
Munster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amazon looks to land a combination but Munster avoids it well.
Amazon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munster. Amazon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amazon throws a looping overhand right but Munster ducks down to avoid it.
Munster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amazon.
Munster blocks a leg kick.
Munster digs a good hook to Amazon's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amazon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amazon avoids it really well and circles away.
Munster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amazon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Amazon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Munster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amazon lands a jab.
An inside leg kick from Munster misses.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Amazon moves out of range easily.
Amazon looks to score with a jab to the body but Munster is just out of range.
Munster misses with a body shot.
Amazon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Munster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amazon if he has to take too many more of those.
Amazon moves into range and clinches up with Munster.
Munster prevents a body shot from Amazon.
Amazon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsters head.
Amazon lands a nice uppercut.
Amazon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amazon blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster has had enough of the clinch but Amazon keeps him there for the moment.
Munster tries to break the clinch but Amazon is controlling the position.
Amazon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amazon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amazon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amazon lands a body punch.
Munster is breathing heavily.
Amazon pushes Munster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amazon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munster's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amazon prevents Munster from breaking the clinch.
Amazon lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster blocks a body shot from Amazon.
Amazon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amazon throws a pinpoint strike between Munster's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Munster crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Amazon scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Amazon!
A very excited looking Oscar Amazon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mar Vell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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202 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mar Vell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vell tries to score with a low kick but Scheisse moves his leg out of the way.
Scheisse throws a leg kick that misses.
Vell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vell moves out of range as Scheisse strikes.
Vell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vell lands with an overhand left.
Vell connects with an inside leg kick.
Vell dodges the punch combination from Scheisse.
Scheisse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scheisse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheisse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scheisse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scheisse wants to clinch up but Vell keeps it at a distance.
Vell avoids the body shot from Scheisse.
A left and a right from Scheisse both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Scheisse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vell connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scheisse. That's going to slow Vell down.
Scheisse with a hook.
Vell shoots in for a double leg but Scheisse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vell throws a big shot that misses.
Vell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scheisse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scheisse checks a leg kick.
Michael Scheisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheisse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Scheisse misses.
Scheisse fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse throws out a leg kick but Vell moves out of range and Scheisse only half commits.
Scheisse slips under a jab.
Scheisse is looking to land body kicks.
Vell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael Scheisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scheisse thows a leg kick but Vell checks it
and Vell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scheisse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scheisse has escaped and now he's on top!
Scheisse tries to free his leg and advance position but Vell is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scheisse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scheisse avoids the body shot from Vell.
Vell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse throws a lazy head kick
and Vell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vell moves forwards but Scheisse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vell looks to land a body kick but Scheisse moved away.
Vell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scheisse manages to avoid it.
Scheisse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scheisse throws a shot from downtown. Vell moves away and avoids it.
Vell lands a left and a right that send Scheisse crashing to the mat, dazed. Vell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Scheisse is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Scheisse.
Scheisse is still on wobbly legs! Can Vell finish him?
Scheisse rushes Vell and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mar Vell dominated that 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.
Scheisse walks into a jab.
Scheisse seems to have recovered his senses.
Vell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scheisse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scheisse misses with a body kick.
Scheisse lands a jab to the nose.
Mar Vell is winning the standup battle so far.
Vell walks into a left hand.
Scheisse moves forwards but Vell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scheisse misses with a body kick.
Scheisse scores with a leg kick.
Scheisse cracks the inside of Vell's front leg.
Scheisse throws a body kick that misses.
Vell blocks a head kick by Scheisse.
Vell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scheisse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Scheisse.
Vell tries to land a leg kick but Scheisse saw it coming and moves away.
Vell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scheisse tries to hold on but Vell pushes him away.
Scheisse blocking the ground and pound.
Scheisse is trying desperately to improve position.
Vell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse is squirming around, avoiding Vell's attempts to control the action.
Vell breaks from Scheisse's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vell with shots to the head and body - Scheisse looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vell prevents Scheisse from getting the reversal.
Scheisse wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vell.
Scheisse is looking to improve his position but Vell isn't that keen on the idea.
Scheisse bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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.
Vell wants to sweep here but Scheisse controlling him for the moment.
Scheisse wanted to stand there but Vell had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vell holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vell connects with a solid leg kick.
Scheisse ducks under a wild hook from Vell.
Vell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Vell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vell throws a leg kick
and Scheisse counters with a left to the body.
Vell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheisse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vell is able to avoid easily.
Scheisse tries to score with a low kick but Vell moves his leg out of the way.
Vell wants to slow Scheisse down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mar Vell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Scheisse thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Vell blocks the leg kick.
Vell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scheisse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scheisse momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vell.
Scheisse closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vell.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scheisse misses with a knee to the head.
Vell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scheisse has a couple of punches blocked by Vell.
Scheisse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vell blocks it with crossed arms.
Scheisse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vell backwards.
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!
Scheisse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vell blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Vell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scheisse prevents the takedown attempt.
Scheisse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vell avoids it.
Nice body punch from Vell.
Scheisse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scheisse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scheisse.
Come on Vell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vell tries a body shot but Scheisse blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vell.
Vell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scheisse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vell lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Scheisse fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vell throws a punch but it's blocked by Scheisse.
Scheisse blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vell pushes Scheisse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scheisse blocks an uppercut.
Scheisse throws a punch but it's blocked by Vell.
A short right from Scheisse on the inside.
Mar Vell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scheisse looking to throw knees to the head but Vell is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vell.
Scheisse misses with a body punch.
Vell throws a punch but it's blocked by Scheisse.
A right handed body shot lands from Scheisse.
Michael Scheisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vell tries to work over Scheisse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scheisse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scheisse throws an elbow but misses.
Vell struggles to land a body shot inside as Scheisse controls his hands.
Scheisse tries to land knees in the clinch but Vell avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scheisse obliges.
Vell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scheisses head.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vell avoids it.
Scheisse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scheisse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scheisse misses with some punches.
Scheisse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vell has a couple of punches blocked by Scheisse.
Vell misses with some punches.
Scheisse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vell as Scheisse tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse tries to land knees in the clinch but Vell avoids the damage to the body.
Vell lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheisse lands a shot to the body.
Vell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vell lands a hook that snaps the head of Scheisse backwards.
Vell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vell digs a right hand underneath Scheisse's ribcage. Scheisse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vell.
Vell taking a breather.
Vell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vell tries a body shot but Scheisse blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vell.
A short left from Vell.
Vell stalling the fight.
Vell throws a punch but it's blocked by Scheisse.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mar Vell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vell 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mar Vell!
Mar Vell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Douglas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La La La - Snoop Lion. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglas throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Dustin Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Williams.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas lands a nice looking body shot.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglas swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Douglas. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
It looks like Eli Williams has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Douglas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Williams.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Dustin Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eli Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Douglas finish him?
Williams is rocked!
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas flashes Williams a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Williams's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Williams crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Douglas punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Douglas!
Dustin Douglas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hey, I wanna take a moment and share something with you all - Ive been re-born. Ive gone back to my roots - my grass roots - and will now be known as the Lion. Be good to one another.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloha Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane. 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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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloha Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi shoots in for a takedown but McMorrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McMorrow throws a leg kick that misses.
McMorrow fails with the takedown.
McMorrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
Hoi throws out a loose jab but McMorrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoi blocks a head kick by McMorrow.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McMorrow.
McMorrow working the body and head with strikes.
McMorrow working the strikes but Hoi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McMorrow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMorrow.
Hoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoi wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McMorrow connects with a nice short shot to Hoi's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMorrow wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Hoi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoi has hold of McMorrow's hands but McMorrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McMorrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMorrow thows a huge punch but Hoi dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi trying to control but McMorrow postures up.
McMorrow throwing shots but Hoi is blocking nicely.
McMorrow 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi is trying to maintain the position but McMorrow is very close to passing his half guard.
McMorrow is keen to just control but Hoi is a slippery customer.
McMorrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McMorrow looks to land a strike but Hoi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McMorrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMorrow postures up in Hoi's guard and throws a big left but Hoi blocks it.
McMorrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McMorrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMorrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMorrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMorrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMorrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoi is retaining full guard.
McMorrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMorrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMorrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoi's head.
McMorrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMorrow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from McMorrow crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMorrow cracks Hoi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McMorrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McMorrow connects with a leg kick. Hoi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McMorrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
McMorrow jabs Hoi right on the nose. Hoi blinks but takes it well.
McMorrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but McMorrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McMorrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McMorrow is looking to land body kicks.
McMorrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoi moves out of range as McMorrow throws a body kick.
Hoi throws a leg kick
and McMorrow counters with a nice body kick.
Hoi misses with an attempted mid kick.
McMorrow misses with a body kick.
McMorrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
McMorrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMorrow moves away.
McMorrow misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoi's sensitive parts.
McMorrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoi.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMorrow throws a leg kick which misses Hoi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoi tries to avoid it.
Hoi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMorrow stuns Hoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McMorrow misses with a body kick.
Hoi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoi wants it to stay on the feet.
McMorrow scores a takedown into full mount!
McMorrow scoring with strikes but Hoi is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMorrow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McMorrow scoring with strikes but Hoi is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow landing strikes, looking to finish!
McMorrow with shots to the head and body - Hoi looks very uncomfortable down there.
McMorrow content just to control the position here.
McMorrow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McMorrow unloading with bombs!
McMorrow lands a heavy elbow.
McMorrow landing shots from mount.
McMorrow breaks from Hoi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hoi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McMorrow landing punches.
McMorrow postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hoi out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! McMorrow goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean McMorrow!
Our winner, Sean McMorrow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishmael Boorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva's entrance music is Pride Theme. A fine choice. Boorg has chosen In the Jailhouse Now as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ishmael Boorg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Boorg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batista Da Silva.
Boorg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boorg counters by clinching up.
Boorg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batista Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Boorg, against the cage.
Boorg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Batista Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batista Da Silva is trying to control the position but Boorg postures up.
Boorg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boorg distracts Batista Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Batista Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boorg postures up in Batista Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Batista Da Silva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg is working Batista Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Boorg from controlling successfully.
Batista Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batista Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batista Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista Da Silva, not yet.
Batista Da Silva is trying to hold Boorg in close to prevent damage but Boorg has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boorg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Batista Da Silva wants to improve his position but Boorg is controlling well.
Boorg wants to pass the guard but Batista Da Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Boorg is very close to passing his half guard.
Boorg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batista Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boorg trying to pass the guard but Batista Da Silva defending well.
Batista Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Batista Da Silva trying to hold on to Boorg's head to control him but Boorg postures up.
Boorg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batista Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boorg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boorg throws a big right hand that misses.
Batista Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boorg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boorg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boorg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batista Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Batista Da Silva is controlling Boorg's posture.
Boorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boorg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boorg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boorg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Batista Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Boorg from controlling successfully.
Batista Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Boorg pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista Da Silva wants to hit a switch here but Boorg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Batista Da Silva there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Boorg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boorg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batista Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Ishmael Boorg has been cut.
Batista Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batista Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Boorg avoids it.
Boorg slips under a jab from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boorg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Batista Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva scores with the left hand. Boorg knows he should have avoided that one.
Batista Da Silva cracks Boorg with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Boorg blocks the low kick.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Boorg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batista Da Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boorg has a takedown stuffed.
Batista Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boorg on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boorg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batista Da Silva throws a low kick but Boorg avoids it.
Boorg throws a shot from downtown. Batista Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Boorg takes one to the side of the head.
Batista Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Boorg ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Batista Da Silva.
Boorg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista Da Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Batista Da Silva misses the target.
Batista Da Silva leaves Boorg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishmael Boorg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That has opened up Ishmael Boorg's cut even more.
Batista Da Silva digs a good hook to Boorg's body.
Batista Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boorg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boorg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batista Da Silva throws out the jab.
Boorg moves out of range of the body kick.
Boorg tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Batista Da Silva.
Boorg walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Boorg dodges the punch combination from Batista Da Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boorg fails to land the takedown.
Boorg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Batista Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boorg. Boorg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The cut above Ishmael Boorg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boorg dives in and grabs Batista Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batista Da Silva pushes down on Boorg's head and hops out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boorg shoots for a double leg takedown but Batista Da Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Boorg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boorg ducks under a wild hook from Batista Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ishmael Boorg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Batista Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Batista Da Silva throws a low kick but Boorg avoids it.
Boorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batista Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Boorg with an uppercut!
Batista Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Batista Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Boorg is just out of range.
Boorg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Boorg. Boorg maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Batista Da Silva.
Boorg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batista Da Silva.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boorg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boorg blocks a body shot from Batista Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batista Da Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Boorg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batista Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped Boorg in his tracks for a moment.
Batista Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boorg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batista Da Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boorg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batista Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boorg.
Batista Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Boorg shrugs off.
Boorg has picked Batista Da Silva up - he's going for a ride! Boorg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batista Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boorg postures up.
Batista Da Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boorg!
Boorg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boorg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batista Da Silva.
Boorg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boorg grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ishmael Boorg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ishmael Boorg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
Our winner, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher's entrance music is Danger Zone. A fine choice. Liddell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cold kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
220 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Liddell.
It looks like Orville Redenbacher has been cut.
Redenbacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liddell lands a damaging elbow.
Liddell pushes off an throws an elbow but Redenbacher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liddell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Liddell.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liddell throws an elbow but misses.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but Redenbacher blocks with his arms.
Liddell lands an elbow inside that Redenbacher shrugs off.
Redenbacher throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Redenbacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redenbacher misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Liddell.
Redenbacher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but Redenbacher blocks with his arms.
Redenbacher blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Liddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but Redenbacher blocks with his arms.
Redenbacher has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
Redenbacher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orville Redenbacher's cut is getting worse.
Redenbacher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liddell or not.
Redenbacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redenbacher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redenbacher misses with a punch on the inside.
Liddell struggles to land a body shot inside as Redenbacher controls his hands.
Liddell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redenbacher has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
Liddell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redenbacher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liddell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Liddell struggles to land a body shot inside as Redenbacher controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liddell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redenbacher managing to block the knees to the body from Liddell.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Redenbacher is breathing heavily.
Redenbacher struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddell controls his hands.
Redenbacher lands with a short shot to the head.
Redenbacher blocks an elbow strike.
Liddell trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a right hand.
Redenbacher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redenbacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redenbacher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddell's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liddell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redenbacher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liddell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch but Redenbacher keeps him there for the moment.
Redenbacher swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liddell.
Redenbacher throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liddell lands a shot to the body.
Redenbacher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell blocks an uppercut.
Liddell tries to land knees in the clinch but Redenbacher avoids the damage to the body.
Liddell looking to throw knees to the head but Redenbacher is blocking nicely.
A short left from Liddell.
Redenbacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a nice elbow.
Liddell misses with an elbow over the top.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Liddell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redenbacher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell. That did some damage!
Redenbacher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redenbacher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell throws a head kick but Redenbacher moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher cracks Liddell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Redenbacher.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddell 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 Redenbacher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redenbacher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher's cut.
That's time! Redenbacher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liddell checks a low kick from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Liddell has closed the distance and engaged Redenbacher in a clinch.
Redenbacher misses with a punch on the inside.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redenbacher avoids it.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Liddell avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Liddell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Liddell.
Liddell lands an elbow inside that Redenbacher shrugs off.
Liddell blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liddell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redenbacher's brow.
Redenbacher digs a right hand into Liddell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddell's gas tank.
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liddell lands an elbow inside that Redenbacher shrugs off.
Orville Redenbacher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Liddell blocking some punches.
Chuck Liddell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redenbacher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redenbacher swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Redenbacher fails to land.
Liddell pushes off an throws an elbow but Redenbacher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redenbacher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
Redenbacher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redenbacher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redenbacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redenbachers head.
Liddell lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell trying to land knees to the body.
Liddell landing knees to the head.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Redenbacher moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Redenbacher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liddell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Liddell.
Redenbacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liddell is able to avoid easily.
Redenbacher looks to land a combination. Liddell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Redenbacher.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell looks to land a right hand but Redenbacher moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell thumps Redenbacher with a low kick.
Redenbacher tries to clinch there but Liddell circles away.
Redenbacher throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
Redenbacher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeez, Orville Redenbacher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Redenbacher connects with a looping right hand.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redenbacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redenbacher misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liddell checks a leg kick.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Redenbacher avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liddell, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a hook.
Liddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redenbacher lands a nice shot to the body.
Orville Redenbacher is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redenbacher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Liddell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redenbacher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liddell throws a body punch but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redenbacher looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Liddell misses its intended target.
Redenbacher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher'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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Redenbacher.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Redenbacher, right into the meat.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Liddell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liddell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liddell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redenbacher misses with an uppercut. Liddell saw that one coming.
Liddell throws a right hand that Redenbacher ducks under and follows up with a left that Redenbacher also avoids with ease.
Liddell dips to his left and cracks Redenbacher with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Liddell.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Redenbacher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddell looks to land a combination. Redenbacher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danga de danga de dang - Liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Redenbacher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with Redenbacher's head.
A leg kick checked by Redenbacher.
Liddell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liddell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddell digs a good body shot into Redenbacher's ribs.
Redenbacher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redenbacher throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddell.
Redenbacher misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Liddell misses its intended target.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redenbacher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liddell wants to land a leg kick but Redenbacher is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Liddell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Liddell with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redenbacher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liddell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redenbacher. Redenbacher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick which misses Liddell's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddell tries to avoid it.
Liddell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liddell throws out a loose jab but Redenbacher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot.
Liddell moves into the clinch.
Liddell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liddell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redenbacher is defending well for now.
Orville Redenbacher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell scores with a shoulder strike.
Redenbacher dodges an elbow strike from Liddell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redenbacher blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liddell swings wildly with an uppercut but Redenbacher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but Redenbacher blocks with his arms.
Liddell stalls.
Liddell lands a nice knee to the body.
Liddell lands an elbow that stopped Redenbacher in his tracks for a moment.
Liddell lands an elbow just above Redenbacher 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Orville Redenbacher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chuck Liddell!
An out of breath Chuck Liddell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by KOMRADZ. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boba Fett!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett misses with a body kick.
Good work by Fett as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boba Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Fett connects with a leg kick. Diggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggs is out of range and Fett settles back down.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fett.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
Fett works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diggs's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fett. That one must have hurt.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick
and Diggs counters with a low kick, right behind Fett 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Fett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Fett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggs connects with a right hand. Fett shakes it off.
It looks like Boba Fett has been cut.
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!
Fett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Fett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett wants to land a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fett misses
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fett.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Diggs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diggs gets the takedown into side control.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diggs advances to mount.
Fett is working to get back to half guard.
Diggs throws some wild stikes that Fett manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diggs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diggs raining down shots from the mount!
Diggs tries to control but Fett wriggling away.
Fett tries to hold on but Diggs postures up.
Diggs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Boba Fett's cut even more.
Fett can't escape the position.
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 Moses Diggs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fett takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fett is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Fett.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Fett.
Fett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fett somewhat.
Fett misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Fett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy body kick from Fett
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Boba Fett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice shot by Diggs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fett.
Fett throws a push kick but Diggs slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fett's calf.
Diggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fett to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett 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.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Diggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boba Fett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diggs circles away.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs fakes the leg kick and cracks Fett in the body.
Diggs fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diggs - the referee stops the clock and Fett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diggs. Fett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett shoots in but no luck this time.
Moses Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boba Fett.
Fett lands with a straight right. Diggs didn't see that one coming.
Fett looks to throw a body kick
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Fett misses.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boba Fett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fett swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Diggs.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs 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 Fett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs tries to land a front kick but Fett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
Sloppy strikes from Fett. Those never looked like landing.
Diggs checks a low kick from Fett.
Fett shoots in and drives through. Diggs sprawls well.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fett looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggs moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Fett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Diggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fett tries to clinch up.
Boba Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.
Diggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boba Fett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fett misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fett trying to advance position but Diggs counters by regaining guard.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boba Fett really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice body kick from Diggs.
Fett misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Fett misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diggs - that will leave a mark!
Fett jabs at Diggs's body.
Fett is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Fett misses with the body kick
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs motions for Fett to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Fett as he checks the leg kick.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Fett saw that one coming.
Fett tries to land a body kick
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Fett connects with a jab.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Fett.
Fett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs slips a straight right by Fett.
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
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!
Fett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs moves out of range as Fett throws a body kick.
Fett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fett misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Diggs.
Fett throws a good cross that connects.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Fett saw that one coming.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fett closes the distance and clinches up with Diggs, looking for a takedown. Fett pushes Diggs against the cage but Diggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moses Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boba Fett.
Fett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Fett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good shot there by Fett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Fett throws a lazy body kick
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs had his way with Boba Fett in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fett throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Diggs tries to bum rush Fett with a series of wild strikes but Fett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fett misses the body punch
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett walks into a stiff left hand from Diggs.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett pushes Diggs away with a front kick.
Diggs takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fett blocks a low kick nicely.
Fett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggs's hands.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggs checks it well.
Fett throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Fett throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Fett.
Fett thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fett. Fett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diggs throws a right hand that Fett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fett also avoids with ease.
Fett tries to clinch up.
Fett misses the body punch
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett cracks Diggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fett looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.
Diggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fett cracks Diggs with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Fett.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett wants to land a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boba Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boba Fett!
Boba Fett is the new light heavyweight champion!
Boba Fett 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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