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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Dixie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Currie comes to the cage accompanied by Helmet - Just Another Victim. 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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163 lbs
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159 lbs
24 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Currie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Dixie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Currie thows a body shot but no joy.
Dixie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Currie's calf.
Dixie throws a leg kick but Currie moved away.
Dixie tests Currie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dixie. That's going to slow Currie down.
Dixie throws a big shot that misses.
Currie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dixie.
Currie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixie.
Dixie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Currie dives in and grabs Dixie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixie pushes down on Currie's head and hops out.
Dixie throws a leg kick that misses.
Dixie just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Currie. That did some damage!
Currie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixie.
Currie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Currie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Currie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Currie.
Currie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixie has time to react.
Dixie throws a series of punches but Currie moves out of range.
Dixie throws a hook but Currie blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dixie lands with a right hand.
Currie lands with a hook. Dixie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Currie lands a really nice looking cross but Dixie seems unphased.
Currie checks a leg kick.
Currie checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixie throws a head kick that half lands.
Currie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixie gets caught napping as Currie dives in and scores a takedown. Dixie manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Currie is thwarting Dixie's attempts to control the position.
Currie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Currie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dixie is refusing to be controlled, as Currie sits in half guard.
Currie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixie's head.
Currie misses with a head shot. Dixie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Currie throws a strike but Dixie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Currie keeping moving, preventing Dixie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Dixie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Currie throws a sloppy head kick and Dixie moves out of range easily.
Currie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixie thumps Currie with a low kick.
David Currie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Currie missing with a left hand there. Dixie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Currie looks to throw the jab but Dixie is out of range.
Currie checks the leg kick.
Dixie moves out of range of the leg kick from Currie.
Dixie throws a body kick that misses.
Currie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Currie throws a head kick but Dixie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixie throws a sloppy head kick and Currie moves out of range easily.
Mason Dixie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Currie throws a sloppy head kick and Dixie moves out of range easily.
Dixie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Currie.
A head kick by Currie misses
and Currie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixie misses with a low kick.
Currie misses with a hook. Dixie ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Currie.
Dixie throws a right hand that misses
and Currie counters with a left to the body.
Dixie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Currie counters with a thumping low kick.
Currie swings for the body but Dixie moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixie throws a right hand that Currie ducks under and follows up with a left that Currie also avoids with ease.
Dixie connects with a leg kick. Currie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Currie checks the leg kick.
Currie blocks a low kick nicely.
Currie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Currie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Currie misses with a kick to the body.
Currie throws a lazy right hand but Dixie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Currie misses with a kick to the body.
Currie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Currie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Dixie.
Dixie scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Dixie misses its intended target.
Currie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixie defends it nicely.
Dixie stuns Currie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dixie scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie throws an overhand right that lands on Dixie's shoulder, as Dixie tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dixie. That's going to slow Currie down.
Currie shoots in and drives through. Dixie sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Currie.
Dixie scores with a nice body kick.
Currie throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dixie counter with a right hand.
Dixie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixie misses with a head kick.
Dixie scoring well with a low kick there.
Dixie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Dixie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dixie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Currie's head.
Currie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixie scores with a jab.
Currie just misses with a punch to the body.
Currie gets a takedown into half guard.
Dixie trying to control but Currie postures up.
Dixie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie with a couple of short strikes.
Currie prevents Dixie from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Dixie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dixie wants to hold on but Currie pushes him away.
Currie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
David Currie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Currie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Currie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dixie is looking to improve his position but Currie isn't that keen on the idea.
Currie looking to control but Dixie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dixie looks a forlorn figure.
Currie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Currie is trying to control here but Dixie has managed to regain half guard.
Dixie is looking for a sweep. Currie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
David Currie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixie is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dixie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixie is pressing down on Currie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dixie is trying to keep Currie in close.
Currie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixie 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.
Currie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Currie cracks Dixie with a solid left hand.
Dixie keeping moving, preventing Currie from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Currie preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Currie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Dixie!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Dixie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stash Kadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Living In America. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kadowski's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - Ohne Dich . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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288 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stash Kadowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a head kick.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Kadowski's head but Kadowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Drago. That snapped Kadowski's head back.
Stash Kadowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadowski misses with a wild body shot.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Kadowski off balance momentarily.
Drago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kadowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kadowski cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Kadowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kadowski misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kadowski throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
Kadowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kadowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot by Kadowski.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
Drago slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a kick to the body.
Kadowski cracks Drago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Kadowski.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drago.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Kadowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kadowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kadowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drago checks it well.
Kadowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drago is out of range and Kadowski settles back down.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadowski is just out of range.
Drago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago blocks a head kick by Kadowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Kadowski.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Kadowski throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kadowski misses with a looping right.
Drago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Kadowski misses.
Drago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kadowski checks it well.
Drago cracks a nice hook into Kadowski's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drago.
Kadowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kadowski looks winded!
Kadowski lands a head shot.
Drago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kadowski under the eye.
Drago digs a good body shot into Kadowski's ribs.
Kadowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadowski is just out of range.
Kadowski throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.
Kadowski checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadowski is just out of range.
Drago is looking to chop away at Kadowski's legs.
Kadowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kadowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drago lands with a cross.
Kadowski misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely.
Drago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kadowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Drago thows a body shot but no joy.
Drago tests Kadowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kadowski misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kadowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kadowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drago lands a glancing blow to the side of Kadowski's head.
Drago moves out of range as Kadowski strikes.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Kadowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drago momentarily.
Kadowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kadowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago is looking to wear down Kadowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Drago.
Drago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kadowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kadowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Drago throws a leg kick but Kadowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kadowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Drago thuds a left hand into Kadowski's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drago.
Kadowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Drago.
Kadowski misses with a wild combination.
Kadowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kadowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drago tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago lands a right hook to the body.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Kadowski avoids it.
Kadowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago tries to bum rush Kadowski with a series of wild strikes but Kadowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadowski.
Kadowski misses with a low kick.
Kadowski thows a leg kick but Drago checks it
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drago connects with a body shot that sends Kadowski's belly button to the back.
Kadowski misses with a wild body shot.
Kadowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kadowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drago, right into the meat.
Drago tests Kadowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kadowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Drago.
Drago connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drago.
A cross from Drago lands.
Kadowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kadowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Drago has got the better of the exchanges.
Kadowski walks into a jab.
Kadowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drago connects with a solid leg kick.
Kadowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kadowski's calf.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drago tries to land a front kick but Kadowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadowski is just out of range.
Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kadowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drago tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago throws a leg kick which misses Kadowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kadowski tries to avoid it.
Drago misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Kadowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kadowski looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Kadowski throws a low kick but Drago avoids it.
Drago slips under a jab from Kadowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago slips a jab from Kadowski.
Drago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Kadowski moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Drago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kadowski takes one to the side of the head.
Kadowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Drago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kadowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drago cracks Kadowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago jabs Kadowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kadowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Kadowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drago's head backwards.
Drago connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drago.
Drago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drago lands a slapping body shot.
Drago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drago works Kadowski's body with a nice hook.
Drago with a jab.
A good leg kick by Drago.
Drago throws a wild body kick that Kadowski sees coming a mile off.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Kadowski's head but Kadowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Drago catches Kadowski right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago scoring well with a low kick there.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kadowski can do to turn this around?
Drago jabs at Kadowski's body.
Drago tries to land a front kick but Kadowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kadowski blocks a leg kick.
Drago avoids the body shot from Kadowski.
Kadowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kadowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drago jabs at Kadowski's body.
Kadowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kadowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Kadowski lands a head shot.
Drago slips under a jab from Kadowski.
Kadowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kadowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Drago moves out of range as Kadowski throws a body kick.
Kadowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drago.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kadowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kadowski.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kadowski.
Drago throws a body kick that misses.
Kadowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drago pushes Kadowski away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago scores with the left hand. Kadowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Kadowski avoids a kick to the body.
Kadowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kadowski. That did some damage!
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Drago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kadowski's sensitive parts.
Drago scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drago, right into the meat.
Drago cracks Kadowski with an open hand slap.
Drago slips a jab from Kadowski.
Kadowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kadowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Drago.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Kadowski off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kadowski's calf.
Kadowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drago.
Kadowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drago works Kadowski's body with a nice hook.
Kadowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadowski moves away.
Drago is looking to slow Kadowski down with leg kicks.
Drago connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago scores with the left hand. Kadowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Drago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drago tries to land a front kick but Kadowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drago slips a jab and a cross from Kadowski.
Stash Kadowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kadowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drago throws a push kick but Kadowski slaps the foot to one side.
Drago has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Drago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drago scoring well with a low kick there.
Kadowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadowski.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kadowski has time to react.
Kadowski throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadowski throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.
Drago lands a nice hook to Kadowski's body. Kadowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drago lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drago 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
A relieved looking Ivan Drago 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jealous Jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Altenburg has chosen Richard Wagner's Die Walküre as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
153 lbs
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31
156 lbs
29 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jealous Jarvae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvae connects with a solid leg kick.
von Altenburg misses with an uppercut. Jarvae saw that one coming.
Good shot there by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws a head kick that misses.
Jarvae tries for a takedown but von Altenburg circles away easily
and von Altenburg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
von Altenburg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
von Altenburg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae working to try and regain half guard.
von Altenburg content just to control the position here.
Jarvae is trying to reverse the position but instead von Altenburg has taken his back - oops!
von Altenburg controlling well, preventing Jarvae from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg not allowing Jarvae to control his hands.
Jarvae tries to escape but von Altenburg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
von Altenburg controls the action.
Jarvae is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Jarvae do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
von Altenburg is hanging on to Jarvae's back as he tries to escape.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jarvae trying to control the action but von Altenburg just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg wants to control but Jarvae is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Jarvae's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
von Altenburg trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by von Altenburg.
Jarvae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from von Altenburg.
Jarvae scores with a crisp jab that stopped von Altenburg in his tracks.
von Altenburg blocks the body kick.
von Altenburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarvae.
Jarvae moves out of range of the strikes.
von Altenburg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarvae can pounce on him.
von Altenburg misses with a left hand
and Jarvae counters with a leg kick.
Jarvae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvae.
Jarvae closes this distance looking for a takedown but von Altenburg circles away.
Jarvae throws a leg kick
and von Altenburg counters with a left to the body.
Jarvae misses with a leg kick.
Jarvae closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into von Altenburg's guard.
Jarvae wants to control from the top but von Altenburg keeps moving.
Jarvae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarvae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarvae is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae looking to pass the guard.
Jarvae wants to control from the top but von Altenburg keeps moving.
von Altenburg keeping full guard, as Jarvae tries to pass.
Jarvae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarvae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Altenburg is trying to control the position but Jarvae postures up.
von Altenburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Altenburg controlling Jarvae's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarvae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. von Altenburg is keeping the position for now.
Jarvae preventing the sweep.
Jarvae throws a big elbow that misses.
Jarvae lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jarvae is looking to pass into half guard but von Altenburg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now von Altenburg is in guard.
Jarvae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jarvae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is looking to stand up but Jarvae won't let him.
von Altenburg trying to control but Jarvae is working from the bottom.
Jarvae has a closed guard, preventing von Altenburg from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Altenburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jarvae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, von Altenburg has managed to get both his arms back between Jarvae's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jealous Jarvae dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarvae missing with a left hand there. von Altenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarvae lands with a kick to the temple. von Altenburg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jarvae throws a low kick, looking for von Altenburg's leg but von Altenburg calmly moves out of range.
von Altenburg connects with an inside leg kick.
Jarvae shoots in and drives through. von Altenburg sprawls well.
Jarvae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg misses with a two punch combination.
Jarvae misses with a takedown attempt - von Altenburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
von Altenburg ducks under a wild hook from Jarvae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae wants to slow von Altenburg down by chopping away at his legs.
von Altenburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
von Altenburg avoids the head kick by Jarvae.
von Altenburg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
von Altenburg lands a nice looking body shot.
von Altenburg forces Jarvae back against the cage and clinches.
Jarvae has a couple of punches blocked by von Altenburg.
Jarvae working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
von Altenburg is trying to push Jarvae away but Jarvae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg blocks a body shot from Jarvae.
von Altenburg blocks an uppercut.
von Altenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
von Altenburg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Altenburg throws a looping overhand right but Jarvae ducks down to avoid it.
von Altenburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarvae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarvae throws a leg kick but von Altenburg moved away.
Jarvae avoids the body shot from von Altenburg.
Jarvae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
von Altenburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg closes the distance and clinches up with Jarvae, looking for a takedown. von Altenburg pushes Jarvae against the cage but Jarvae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
von Altenburg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jarvae is not content to let von Altenburg control the position.
von Altenburg controlling the position from side mount.
Jarvae tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jarvae ducks under a wild hook from von Altenburg.
Jarvae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
von Altenburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
von Altenburg thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarvae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Altenburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtly Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambrose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Me and You - Nero. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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30
214 lbs
27 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtly Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrose needs to keep his hands up - Reilly had a free shot at his head there.
Ambrose throws a push kick but Reilly slaps the foot to one side.
Ambrose misses with a body kick.
Ambrose fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Reilly there.
Ambrose explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reilly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambrose's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ambrose.
Ambrose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ambrose checks a low kick from Reilly.
Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Ambrose.
It looks like Ignatius Reilly has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambrose 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.
A head kick misses from Ambrose.
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ambrose throws an off balance right hand
and Reilly counters with an inside leg kick.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambrose at a distance.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose lands with a hook. Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ambrose misses with a body shot.
Ambrose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Ambrose's head back.
Ambrose throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ambrose throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Ambrose swings widly with a right hand
and Reilly counters with a left to the body.
Ambrose throws a low kick, looking for Reilly's leg but Reilly calmly moves out of range.
Ambrose lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ambrose misses with a body shot.
Ambrose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ambrose to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambrose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ambrose throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Ambrose throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ambrose misses with a body shot.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reilly 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.
Reilly lands a jab to Ambrose's midsection.
Reilly lands with an overhand left.
Ambrose misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ambrose's knee momentarily.
Ambrose throws a lazy body kick
and Reilly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ambrose takes one to the chin there.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Ambrose.
Reilly scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reilly is looking to score with low kicks.
Ambrose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambrose connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly throws a solid leg kick but Ambrose takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reilly.
Ambrose tries to land a leg kick but Reilly saw it coming and moves away.
Ambrose stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ambrose looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
Ambrose misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Ambrose's head back.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Ambrose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Ambrose shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly misses with a leg kick
and Ambrose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ambrose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose misses with a kick to the body.
Ambrose swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ambrose.
Reilly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ambrose will feel that in the morning.
Reilly wants to clinch but Ambrose slips to the side
and Ambrose counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly throws out a leg kick but Ambrose moves out of range and Reilly only half commits.
Ambrose throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ambrose connects with a looping right hand.
Ambrose scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ambrose looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Ambrose shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ambrose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ambrose throws a sloppy head kick and Reilly moves out of range easily.
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 Curtly Ambrose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Reilly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ambrose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reilly cracks Ambrose with an open hand slap.
Ambrose throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
Ambrose missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ambrose cracks a nice hook into Reilly's ribs.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly misses with a low kick as Ambrose jumps back.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Ambrose circles away.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Ambrose circles away and keeps his distance.
Ambrose slips a jab from Reilly.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Ambrose moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ambrose checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly darts in and clinches Ambrose up against the cage.
Ambrose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Reilly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Ambrose prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ambrose avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Reilly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ambrose scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stalling.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Curtly Ambrose has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Ambrose looking to throw knees to the head but Reilly is blocking nicely.
Ambrose is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ambrose throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ambrose is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Ambrose digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reilly missing with knees to the body.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Ambrose takes an elbow to the temple.
Ambrose with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ambrose scores with a knee to the head.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ambrose tries a knee to the head but Reilly blocks it.
Ambrose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Ambrose misses with a knee strike.
Ambrose tries to stall but Reilly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ambrose missing with knees to the body.
Ambrose avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly presses Ambrose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
A knee to the head by Ambrose.
That has opened up Ignatius Reilly's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly looking to throw knees to the head but Ambrose is blocking nicely.
Ambrose crunches a lovely knee into Reilly's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ambrose is pushing Reilly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reilly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ambrose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambrose lands a shoulder strike.
Ambrose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Ambrose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ignatius Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Ambrose misses the target.
Ambrose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reilly. Reilly obviously looking to wear him down.
Reilly thows a body shot but no joy.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ambrose can pounce on him.
Reilly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reilly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ambrose throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Ambrose misses
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ambrose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ambrose throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reilly digs a good hook to Ambrose's body.
Reilly with a jab.
Reilly misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose throws a leg kick which misses Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Reilly tries to avoid it.
Ambrose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reilly's sensitive parts.
Ambrose cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg.
Ambrose throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ambrose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reilly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ambrose moves out of range of the body kick.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambrose.
Ambrose lands with an uppercut that bounces Reilly off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reilly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambrose throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Reilly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambrose's sensitive parts.
Ambrose avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Ambrose.
Reilly scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Ambrose is predictable there
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ambrose scores with a hook to the body. Reilly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ambrose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Ambrose misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose lands a nice shot that snaps Reilly's head back.
Ambrose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly cracks Ambrose with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ambrose.
Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
Ambrose tries to land a knee to the head but Reilly blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Ambrose looking to throw knees to the head but Reilly is blocking nicely.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ambrose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambrose misses with a punch to the body.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambrose backwards.
Ambrose tries a knee to the head but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Ambrose looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ambrose.
Reilly lands a nice knee to the body.
Ambrose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Ambrose's head.
Ambrose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatius Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reilly 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas comes to the cage accompanied by Serial Killer. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas wants to clinch up but Hanks keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lucas.
Lucas looks to land a right hand but Hanks moved out of range.
Lucas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lucas.
It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Hanks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanks lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucas drops his hands momentarily and Hanks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucas misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks blocks a head kick by Lucas.
Lucas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lucas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanks.
Hanks tried to score with a low kick but Lucas checks it.
Lucas lands a jab to the head.
Hanks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henry Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucas lands a jab to Hanks's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Hanks misses with a leg kick.
Hanks misses with a low kick as Lucas jumps back.
Hanks cracks the inside of Lucas's front leg.
Nice shot by Hanks.
Hanks swings for the body but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanks.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Hanks off balance momentarily.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanks swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Lucas.
Lucas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks lands a nice looking body kick.
Lucas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanks, as that shot connected.
Lucas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanks.
Hanks tries to score with a low kick but Lucas moves his leg out of the way.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanks, right into the meat.
Lucas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanks blocks the leg kick.
Hanks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucas's head backwards.
Lucas throws a hook but Hanks blocks it.
Hanks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lucas takes a step back to recover.
Hanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanks lands with a hook. Lucas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanks fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Lucas does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanks circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Lucas misses.
Hanks keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucas connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanks lands a leg kick that knocks Lucas off balance momentarily.
Hanks lands a jab to the nose.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanks with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Lucas blocks the low kick.
Lucas 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.
Hanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucas momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucas.
Lucas tries to clinch up.
Hanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Hanks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanks tries to land a front kick but Lucas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanks misses with a leg kick
and Lucas counters with a head kick. That will keep Hanks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hanks connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucas lands a nice shot that snaps Hanks's head back.
Lucas catches Hanks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucas.
Hanks digs a good body shot into Lucas's ribs.
Lucas tried to score with a low kick but Hanks checks it.
Hanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas moves out of range as Hanks strikes.
Hanks throws a hook but Lucas avoids it easily.
Lucas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanks throws a jab when Lucas was well out of range.
Hanks staying out of range there.
Hanks misses with a left hand
and Lucas counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanks throws a low kick but Lucas avoids it.
Lucas slips under a jab from Hanks.
Lucas tries a low kick but Hanks avoids it.
Hanks misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
Hanks throws a leg kick which misses Lucas's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucas tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanks throws a body kick that misses
and Lucas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucas throws a one two combo.
Hanks connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lucas.
A head kick from Lucas lands but Hanks takes it in his stride.
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!
Hanks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucas's sensitive parts.
A big left from Hanks misses.
Nice jab there from Hanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucas is out of range and Hanks settles back down.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Lucas checks it.
Hanks takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
Lucas thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucas cracks Hanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanks throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
Craig Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanks tries to work over Lucas's front leg with a kick but Lucas checks it.
Hanks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanks's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Hanks misses its intended target.
Lucas misses with a hook
and Hanks counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucas throws out the jab.
Lucas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanks wants to land a leg kick but Lucas is out of range.
Lucas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanks throws a push kick but Lucas slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanks. That's going to slow Lucas down.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanks lands a head shot.
Hanks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lucas tries to clinch but Hanks moves out of range.
Lucas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanks tries to bum rush Lucas with a series of wild strikes but Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanks's head.
Lucas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Hanks avoids them all with ease.
Hanks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanks. Hanks obviously looking to wear him down.
Lucas misses with the combination.
A big left from Lucas misses.
Hanks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucas is out of range.
Lucas is looking to score with low kicks.
Lucas lands with a good body shot.
Hanks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanks swings widly with a right hand
and Lucas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Hanks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas.
A shot in the inside from Lucas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas with a knee to the head.
Lucas lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanks won't want to take too many of those.
Lucas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hanks.
Hanks presses Lucas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lucas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks has had enough of the clinch but Lucas keeps him there for the moment.
Lucas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches.
Lucas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lucas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lucas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanks.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Hanks.
Lucas misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanks.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Lucas walks into a stiff left hand from Hanks.
A left lands for Lucas.
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lucas lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks breaks from the clinch.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Hanks looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucas slips under a jab.
Hanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanks lands with a shot to the body.
Lucas misses with a body kick.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hanks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hanks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucas momentarily.
Hanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanks lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucas swings for the body but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucas is just out of range.
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanks.
Hanks throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Lucas.
Hanks throws a hook but Lucas avoids it easily.
Hanks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanks thows a body kick. Lucas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lucas cracks the inside of Hanks's front leg.
Lucas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanks defending well as Lucas loads up on a big left hand.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas throws a hook to the side of Hanks's head but Hanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks scores with a hook.
Hanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucas has time to react.
Hanks jabs Lucas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucas misses with an uppercut.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Hanks tries to land a leg kick but Lucas saw it coming and moves away.
Hanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanks circles away.
Hanks throws the kick towards the body but Lucas avoids it.
Lucas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanks looks for the body kick but Lucas saw that one coming.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucas blocks a leg kick.
Hanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucas.
Lucas checks a leg kick.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanks.
Hanks misses with a body kick.
Lucas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucas cracks Hanks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Hanks.
Lucas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanks's head.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
Hanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hanks!
Craig Hanks 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Patrick Jane had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane throws a lazy right hand but Sensei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sensei throws a body kick that misses.
Jane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sensei misses with a jab to the body
and Jane counters with a three punch combo that has Sensei backing up. Sensei nods at Jane to acknowledge the strikes.
Sensei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei jabs Jane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sensei misses with a low kick.
Sensei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sensei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sensei takes one to the side of the head.
Sensei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sensei throws the left hand but Jane avoids the punch easily.
Sativa Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jane.
Sensei throws a body punch but Jane moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Sensei scores with a four punch combination!
Sensei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jane lands with a good body shot.
Sensei lands a really nice looking cross but Jane seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Jane.
Jane with a jab.
Sensei pushes Jane away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei looks to land a body kick but Jane moved away.
Jane throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Sativa Sensei has been cut.
Jane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sensei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jane. That did some damage!
Sensei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sensei.
Sensei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jane walks into a stiff left hand from Sensei.
Jane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sensei.
Sensei works over Jane's head and body with a nice combination.
Sensei misses with a jab to the body
and Jane counters with a left to the body.
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane thuds a left hand into Sensei's body.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Sensei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sensei takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane tries to bum rush Sensei with a series of wild strikes but Sensei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sensei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
Sensei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jane throws the left hand but Sensei avoids the punch easily.
Jane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jane swings for the body but Sensei moves out of range.
Jab from Jane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jane avoids the head kick by Sensei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jane throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Jane thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Jane misses.
Sensei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sensei moves away from the strike by Jane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Sensei.
Sensei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jane lands with a good body shot.
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 Patrick Jane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sativa Sensei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sensei digs a good hook to Jane's body.
Jane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sensei's sensitive parts.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sensei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sensei blocks a head kick by Jane.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jane.
A head kick misses from Sensei.
Sensei is looking to land body kicks.
Sensei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sensei counters with a nice leg kick.
Jane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sensei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jane is looking to wear down Sensei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sensei. That's going to slow Jane down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sensei scores with a jab. Jane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jane tries a low kick but Sensei avoids it.
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sensei swings widly with a right hand
and Sensei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jane clobbers Sensei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sensei pushes Jane up against the cage in a clinch.
Jane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jane.
Jane throws a punch but it's blocked by Sensei.
Jane tries a body shot but Sensei blocks it.
Sensei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sensei takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sensei blocks an uppercut.
Jane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sensei lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sensei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jane misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sensei.
Sensei blocks a body shot from Jane.
Sensei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sensei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sensei.
Sensei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sensei controls his hands.
Sensei blocks an uppercut.
Jane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sensei controls his hands.
Jane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sensei.
Jane tries a body shot but Sensei blocks it.
Sensei trying to stall but Jane improves his position.
Sensei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sensei lands with a left to the head.
Jane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sensei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jane scores a nice knee to the body.
Sensei misses with a knee strike.
Jane lands a shoulder strike.
Sensei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sensei swings for the body but Jane moves out of range.
Sensei misses with a lunging right hand
and Jane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sensei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei lands an elbow that stopped Jane in his tracks for a moment.
Sensei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jane's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane can't find room to land a body shot as Sensei controls the action.
Jane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sensei blocks a body shot from Jane.
Jane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sensei throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sensei.
Sensei misses with some punches.
Jane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sensei blocks an uppercut.
Jane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sensei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jane tries to land knees in the clinch but Sensei avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sensei fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sensei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Sensei fails to land.
Sativa Sensei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sensei trying to land knees to the body.
Sensei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sativa Sensei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sativa Sensei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sensei tries to close the distance and clinch but Jane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sensei at a distance.
Jane ducks right into an uppercut from Sensei.
Sensei works Jane's body with a nice hook.
Jane misses with a jab to the body
and Sensei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jane drives through and clinches with Sensei against the cage.
Sensei tries to throw a body punch but Jane avoids it by throwing Sensei back against the cage.
Jane throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sensei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jane's brow.
Jane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sensei controls his hands.
Sensei misses with a punch to the body.
Jane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jane pushes Sensei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jane tries to land knees in the clinch but Sensei avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane lands a left hand.
Jane throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jane.
Sensei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sensei controls his hands.
A short right from Jane.
Jane tries to throw a body punch but Sensei avoids it by throwing Jane back against the cage.
Jane tries to throw a body punch but Sensei avoids it by throwing Jane back against the cage.
Jane gets through Sensei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sensei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jane's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Jane as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jane works on Sensei's body with a couple of short punches.
Sensei prevents a body shot from Jane.
Jane can't find room to land a body shot as Sensei controls the action.
Sensei tries a body shot but Jane blocks it.
Jane lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei working aggressively here.
Sensei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jane lands with a right to the head.
Jane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sensei controls his hands.
Jane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sensei or not.
Jane lands with a light punch inside.
Jane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jane lands a nice shot to the body.
Jane lands with a light punch inside.
Jane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Sensei is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Sensei is still on wobbly legs! Can Jane finish him?
Jane scores with a hook to the body.
Jane lands a good knee to the midsection. Sensei won't want to take too many of those.
Jane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Sensei takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Jane.
Jane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jane lands with a short shot to the head.
Jane dips a shoulder and cracks Sensei with a mighty uppercut! Sensei falls back against the cage and Jane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sensei is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Jane!
Patrick Jane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Hell's Bells. 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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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Sam Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hall's calf.
Hall connects with a leg kick. Esposito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall cracks the inside of Esposito's front leg.
Esposito misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a low kick, right behind Esposito 's knee.
Esposito looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hall scores with a spinning back kick!
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hall with a hook.
It looks like Frank Esposito has been cut.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Esposito tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esposito throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
Esposito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito blocks a head kick by Hall.
Esposito has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Hall blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall throws an elbow that misses.
Esposito slows down the pace here.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall trying to stall but Esposito improves his position.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Esposito lands a nice elbow.
Hall working Esposito over with knees to the body.
Hall landing knees to the body.
Esposito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall slips under a jab from Esposito.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall throws a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frank Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall throws a head kick that Esposito semi-blocks.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Esposito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Esposito sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
A cross from Hall lands.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Esposito.
Esposito cracks the inside of Hall's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Esposito throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Esposito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esposito lands a head shot.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
Esposito keeps Hall at a distance using the push kick.
Hall throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esposito swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Esposito.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sam Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Esposito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall throws a push kick but Esposito slaps the foot to one side.
Esposito throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Esposito throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a good low kick that Esposito was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito jabs Hall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Esposito lands a jab.
Esposito moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
Esposito thumps Hall with a low kick.
Esposito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Esposito saw it coming and moves away.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Esposito.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Esposito saw it coming and moves away.
Hall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Esposito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Esposito misses.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall slips a straight right by Esposito.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters circling a little - Hall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Esposito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Esposito coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Hall cracks Esposito with a good jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Esposito crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hall - the referee stops the clock and Esposito gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hall. Esposito manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Esposito moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
and Esposito finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esposito's sensitive parts.
Esposito checks a leg kick nicely.
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Esposito's calf.
Hall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Hall's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Esposito connects with a single shot there.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esposito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Esposito as he checks the leg kick.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Esposito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Esposito catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esposito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall wants to land a leg kick but Esposito is out of range.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esposito jabs Hall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Hall checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hall misses with a hook.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Esposito.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Esposito blocks the low kick.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall slips under a jab from Esposito.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall moves forwards but Esposito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Esposito, pushing him back against the cage.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Esposito.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Hall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Hall.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hall.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Esposito's ribcage. Esposito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esposito misses with an elbow over the top.
Hall being controlled against the cage.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sam Hall did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Esposito lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Hall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hall!
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Esposito is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Hall connects with a leg kick. Esposito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Esposito moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Esposito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall wants to clinch.
Esposito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall looks to throw a body kick
and Esposito counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Esposito connects with a jab.
Esposito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Esposito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily.
Esposito is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Esposito misses
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito connects with a body shot.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Esposito.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hall checks a low kick from Esposito.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Esposito if he has to take too many more of those.
Esposito defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito slips under a jab from Hall.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sam Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito's cut.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Esposito swinging wildly here.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Hall misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Hall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hall throws a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Hall throws a right hand that Esposito ducks under and follows up with a left that Esposito also avoids with ease.
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Esposito wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Esposito connects with a solid leg kick.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esposito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall 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.
Esposito throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall misses with a low kick as Esposito jumps back.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall scores with a kick to the body.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hall.
Esposito is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Esposito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Esposito.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esposito.
Hall digs a right hand into Esposito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esposito's gas tank.
Frank Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Esposito missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hall slows down the pace here.
Hall working Esposito over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to stall.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Hall lands an elbow that stopped Esposito in his tracks for a moment.
Esposito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Esposito avoids the damage to the body.
Esposito has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito lands a damaging elbow.
Esposito lands a damaging elbow.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esposito as Hall tries to tie him up.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
A hook to the body from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esposito throws out a powerful jab.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sam Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall scores with a nice body kick.
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito lands a front kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Hall's leg but Hall calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Esposito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sam Hall!
Sam Hall retains his welterweight title!
Sam Hall made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now, gimme that pharao fucking pyramid pussy! I've got unfinished business with him!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Pox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pox has chosen Same Song - Digital Underground as his entrance music. Big Pox told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boba Fett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Pox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett throws a leg kick but Pox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Boba Fett has been cut.
A low kick from Pox is predictable there
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fett looks to throw a body kick
and Pox counters with a leg kick.
Pox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Fett.
Pox moves into the clinch successfully.
Fett lands a shoulder strike.
Pox blocking some punches.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett misses with a knee to the head.
Fett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pox's face.
It looks like Big Pox has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pox misses with a punch to the body.
Pox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Fett.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pox lands a shoulder strike.
Pox blocking some punches.
Fett digs a right hand into Pox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pox's gas tank.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Pox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Pox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pox backwards.
Pox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fett or not.
Pox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Pox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fett takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fett.
Pox lands an uppercut.
Fett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pox being controlled against the cage.
Fett trying to land knees to the body.
Pox works on Fett's body with a couple of short punches.
Pox misses with a body punch.
Pox scores with a hook to the body.
Fett working aggressively here.
Pox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fett.
Fett is breathing heavily.
Pox tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Pox is working Fett over against the cage.
Pox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Pox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pox as the two fighters clinch.
Fett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pox - that landed with a thud.
Pox misses with some punches.
Pox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett working Pox over with knees to the body.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
Pox blocking some punches.
Fett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pox trying to get back to his feet but Fett is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to keep control of the position but Pox is staying busy.
Pox is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Pox will probably get the nod.
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.
Pox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fett.
Pox throws a sloppy head kick
and Fett counters with a nice body shot.
Pox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pox cracks Fett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pox scores with a kick to the body.
Pox connects with a right hand. Fett shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Pox.
Pox scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Pox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pox takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Pox.
Pox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pox doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Fett.
A slow jab from Fett misses its intended target.
Fett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pox circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pox on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fett throws a front kick aimed at Pox's knee but Pox avoids it well.
Fett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to free his trapped foot but Pox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pox keeping hold of Fett's head, controlling as best he can.
Fett wants to work for an arm triangle but Pox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fett stops Pox from getting back to his feet.
Fett is pressing down on Pox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pox is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pox is not content to let Fett control the position.
Pox is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fett's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Pox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pox sprawls well. Pox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fett gets slowly back to his feet.
Fett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pox. That did some damage!
Fett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Pox ducks down to avoid it.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pox.
Pox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fett. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pox slips a straight right by Fett.
Pox instigates a clinch.
Pox misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Pox.
Pox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fett is looking to control Pox's arms but Pox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fett has his back to the cage.
Pox working aggressively here.
Pox lands with a right to the head.
Big Pox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Fett.
A short uppercut from Pox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fett throws a head punch that misses.
Pox misses with the head strike.
A short right from Pox on the inside.
Fett tries to stall but Pox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Pox avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Pox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett tries to work over Pox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett stalls.
Pox has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but Pox blocks with his arms.
Pox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett landing knees to the head.
Fett blocking some punches.
Fett is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but Pox blocks with his arms.
Pox swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fett missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fett misses with a knee strike.
Pox has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Pox swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Pox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Fett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fett.
Still in the clinch, Pox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fett takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
A short right from Pox.
A shot in the inside from Pox.
Fett tries to land knees in the clinch but Pox avoids the damage to the body.
Pox tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
Pox cracks Fett with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pox avoiding damage as Fett throws knees to the body.
Fett working aggressively here.
Pox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boba Fett clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pox tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Pox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fett scores a nice knee to the body.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of Pox backwards.
Pox takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Fett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett lands with a right to the head.
Pox is rocked!
Fett misses with some punches.
Pox is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?
Fett misses with some punches.
Pox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pox blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Pox.
Fett throws a head punch that misses.
Fett working aggressively here.
Pox seems to have recovered his senses.
Pox misses with the head strike.
Pox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pox gets underhooks to prevent Fett's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pox throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but Pox blocks with his arms.
Pox managing to block the knees to the body from Fett.
Nice body punch from Pox.
Pox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Pox lands an uppercut.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Pox.
Fett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Pox swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Pox.
Pox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fett as the two fighters clinch.
Fett blocks a body shot from Pox.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Pox.
Fett presses Pox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pox fails to land.
Pox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Pox misses with the head strike.
Fett lands with a right to the head.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pox has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Fett lands a big right hand that drops Pox! The killer instinct kicks in and Fett finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boba Fett!
Boba Fett retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Boba Fett rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torturo has chosen Mogwai - Katrien as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot misses with a body shot.
McDermot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo.
McDermot thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Torturo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torturo cracks McDermot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torturo throws a big shot that misses.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
Torturo lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
Torturo tries to land a leg kick but McDermot saw it coming and moves away.
Torturo gets a clinch.
Torturo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torturo slows down the pace here.
Torturo avoiding damage as McDermot throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torturo blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torturo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
McDermot takes an elbow to the temple.
McDermot lands a body shot.
McDermot lands a body punch.
McDermot working hard to break the clinch.
McDermot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDermot throws a head punch that misses.
Torturo blocks a body shot from McDermot.
McDermot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torturo blocking some punches.
Torturo has a couple of punches blocked by McDermot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo effectively controlling the action here.
Torturo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Torturo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Torturo - that landed with a thud.
McDermot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDermot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torturo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermot controls his hands.
A short right from McDermot.
McDermot misses with some punches.
Torturo lands a left hand.
Torturo just leaning against McDermot, taking a breather.
McDermot lands with a light punch inside.
McDermot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torturo as McDermot tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDermot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torturo's brow.
McDermot blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from McDermot fails to land.
McDermot misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermot lands a body shot.
Come on Torturo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDermot misses with a punch to the body.
Torturo misses with an elbow strike.
Torturo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from McDermot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torturo.
Still in the clinch, McDermot scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
McDermot tries a body shot but Torturo blocks it.
McDermot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot throws an elbow but it misses.
McDermot looking to slow down the pace here.
Torturo lands with a left to the head.
Torturo blocks an uppercut.
McDermot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDermot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
Torturo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDermot.
Torturo has a couple of punches blocked by McDermot.
Torturo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDermot lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by McDermot or perhaps it was just good defense by Torturo which made him look bad.
McDermot moves out of range as Torturo strikes.
Torturo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDermot takes a swing at Torturo's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torturo!
McDermot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torturo.
Torturo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torturo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torturo defending well as McDermot loads up on a big left hand.
McDermot checks a low kick from Torturo.
Torturo lands with a nice combination. McDermot backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torturo. McDermot does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDermot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torturo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot throws a one two combo.
McDermot lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDermot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torturo.
Torturo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torturo throws a big shot that misses.
McDermot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torturo.
Torturo blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Torturo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDermot lands with an overhand left.
Torturo checks the leg kick.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot avoids a kick to the body.
McDermot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo moves into range and clinches up with McDermot.
McDermot missing with knees to the body.
Torturo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
Torturo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torturo tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermot avoids the damage to the body.
McDermot trying to land knees to the body.
Torturo is trying to stall.
McDermot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
McDermot blocks an elbow strike.
Torturo blocking some punches.
McDermot blocking some punches.
McDermot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDermot leaning against his opponent.
McDermot can't find room to land a body shot as Torturo controls the action.
Torturo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDermot is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Torturo misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot missing with knees to the body.
McDermot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermot controls his hands.
Torturo lands a good knee to the midsection. McDermot won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDermot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
McDermot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torturo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDermot has clasped his hands together around Torturo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Torturo wants to control but McDermot postures up.
Torturo dodges the ground and pound from McDermot.
Torturo is not content to let McDermot control the position.
Torturo dodges the ground and pound from McDermot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDermot connects with a crisp jab.
McDermot moves out of range of the body kick.
Torturo is looking to clinch but McDermot is avoiding it.
McDermot ducks under a wild hook from Torturo.
Torturo connects with a nice looking jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McDermot here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McDermot throws a leg kick but Torturo moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torturo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDermot - the referee stops the clock and Torturo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDermot. Torturo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDermot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torturo's sensitive parts.
A jab from McDermot misses.
McDermot shoots in looking for a takedown. Torturo tries to sprawl out of it but McDermot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torturo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDermot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torturo was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermot.
McDermot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torturo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torturo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torturo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot lands with a straight right. Torturo didn't see that one coming.
McDermot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torturo's calf.
A big left from Torturo misses.
McDermot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDermot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDermot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
Torturo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDermot throws a leg kick that misses.
Pat McDermot is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Torturo as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Torturo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermot throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo blocks a low kick nicely.
McDermot misses with a straight right.
Torturo lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDermot takes a step back to recover.
Torturo misses with a leg kick.
McDermot throws the left hand but Torturo avoids the punch easily.
McDermot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDermot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torturo lands with a nice body kick.
Torturo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermot.
Torturo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDermot is able to avoid easily.
Torturo has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Torturo.
McDermot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torturos head.
A hook to the body from Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo blocks an uppercut.
Torturo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Torturo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDermot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from McDermot.
Torturo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torturo misses with the head strike.
Torturo avoids the elbow strike from McDermot, against the cage.
Torturo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for McDermot.
McDermot digs a right hand underneath Torturo's ribcage. Torturo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDermot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermot misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torturo or not.
Torturo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDermot lands with a left to the head.
McDermot misses with an elbow strike.
McDermot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
Torturo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDermot gets through Torturo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pat McDermot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDermot as Torturo tries to tie him up.
McDermot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Torturo fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDermot.
McDermot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
Torturo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot clearly takes 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.
Torturo throws a leg kick that misses.
Torturo takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
Torturo throws a leg kick that misses.
Torturo scoring well with a low kick there.
McDermot scores with a nice head shot.
McDermot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torturo tries to land a leg kick but McDermot saw it coming and moves away.
Torturo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torturo throws a solid leg kick but McDermot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torturo.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
McDermot throws a sloppy head kick
and Torturo counters with a good low kick that McDermot was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo.
Torturo throws a series of punches but McDermot moves out of range.
McDermot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torturo swivels and escapes.
McDermot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torturo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torturo tries to score with a low kick but McDermot moves his leg out of the way.
Torturo swings for the body but McDermot moves out of range.
Torturo moves away from the strike by McDermot.
Torturo throws a low kick but McDermot moves out of range easily.
McDermot lands with a good body shot.
Torturo throws a low kick, looking for McDermot's leg but McDermot calmly moves out of range.
McDermot checks a low kick from Torturo.
McDermot throws a jab but it's blocked by Torturo.
Torturo lands a jab to the head.
McDermot missing with a left hand there. Torturo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDermot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torturo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torturo. That's going to slow McDermot down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDermot, right into the meat.
Torturo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Torturo throws a leg kick but McDermot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torturo walks into a stiff left hand from McDermot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Torturo.
A jab from Torturo misses.
Donk. McDermot catches Torturo right on the button with a cross.
McDermot misses with a low kick.
Torturo tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by McDermot. Beautiful body shot.
McDermot throws a solid leg kick but Torturo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDermot.
McDermot tries to land a front kick but Torturo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torturo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo throws a looping overhand right but McDermot ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Torturo blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by McDermot.
Torturo slips under a jab.
McDermot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Torturo. Those never looked like landing.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
Torturo misses with a head kick.
McDermot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDermot.
McDermot misses with an uppercut. Torturo saw that one coming.
Torturo scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDermot.
Torturo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDermot checks it well.
A solid body kick from Torturo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torturo throws a jab when McDermot was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torturo.
Torturo scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Torturo lands.
McDermot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torturo checks it well.
Torturo tries to land a front kick but McDermot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torturo tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermot tries to work over Torturo's front leg with a kick but Torturo checks it.
Torturo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo avoids the body shot from McDermot.
That kick from Torturo tenderised McDermot's leg. McDermot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torturo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pat McDermot will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torturo misses with a looping left.
Torturo cracks McDermot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torturo with a jab.
McDermot throws a right hand that misses
and Torturo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDermot misses with a looping left.
McDermot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torturo ducks under a wild hook from McDermot.
McDermot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torturo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermot moves away.
McDermot lands with an uppercut that bounces Torturo off the cage and back into range.
Torturo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDermot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDermot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Torturo is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torturo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot slips under a jab from Torturo.
McDermot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torturo connects with an inside leg kick.
McDermot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torturo.
Jab by Torturo.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDermot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
McDermot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Torturo.
McDermot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
The fighters circling - McDermot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDermot slips under a jab from Torturo.
Torturo misses with a hook. McDermot ducked under it nicely.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
McDermot takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermot misses with a leg kick.
Torturo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torturo checks a low kick from McDermot.
Torturo lands a leg kick that knocks McDermot off balance momentarily.
Torturo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDermot throws a good cross that connects.
McDermot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo missing with a left hand there. McDermot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torturo throws out a leg kick but McDermot moves out of range and Torturo only half commits.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDermot.
McDermot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torturo.
Good work by McDermot as he checks the leg kick.
Torturo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torturo.
McDermot misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
McDermot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torturo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDermot avoids the body shot from Torturo.
Pat McDermot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot lands with a shot to the body.
Torturo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torturo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marko Torturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from McDermot misses.
McDermot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torturo.
McDermot scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermot misses the jab.
Torturo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torturo misses with a body kick.
Torturo misses with a looping right.
McDermot cracks the inside of Torturo's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Torturo.
Well McDermot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat McDermot!
Pat McDermot made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I love smashing Finns for Chuck! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes into the arena with GREEN LIGHT blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Nakamura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Diggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diggs kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moses Diggs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Good leg kick by Nakamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs misses the body punch
and Nakamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Diggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs 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!
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moses Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diggs wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakamura.
Diggs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nakamura takes a step back to recover.
Diggs throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakamura.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Diggs lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Nice body kick from Diggs.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs'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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diggs is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Moses Diggs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakamura jabs at Diggs's body.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Diggs throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura blocks the body kick.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Diggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Nakamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nakamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diggs is defending well for now.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diggs prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Diggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggs avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
A right hand to the body from Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands a left hand.
Diggs breaks the clinch.
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggs checks it well.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diggs circles away.
Moses Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Diggs throws a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Moses Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Diggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Diggs stumbling back into the cage.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Diggs. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Diggs punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakamura.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura dodges the punch combination from Diggs.
Nakamura 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakamura checks it well.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggs is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura wants to clinch but Diggs slips to the side
and Diggs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nakamura is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diggs connects with a right hand. Nakamura shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs has managed to clinch.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggs's efforts to push away.
Nakamura takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Hiro Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs digs a right hand underneath Nakamura's ribcage. Nakamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura jumps guard but Diggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to land a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks with his arms.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Diggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
Diggs stays in close to his opponent and throws 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 Hiro Nakamura in that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diggs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diggs avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diggs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nakamura is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Diggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Diggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiro Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura looks up at the clock. Bad move! Diggs lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nakamura. Diggs pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Diggs!
Moses Diggs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will fight any man, any animal, if Jesus were here I would fight him too. Ima Baaad Man!'.
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