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CCF 205: Abe vs. Veide PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vijay Singh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Ngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vijay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ngo really felt that one!
Ngo shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Ngo closes the distance and clinches.
Ngo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ngo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ngo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ngo is proving hard to escape from.
Ngo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ngo trying to control the position here.
Singh won't allow Ngo to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ngo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngo is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.
Ngo wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Ngo controls Singh momentarily but Singh frees himself.
Singh postures up and lands a big shot to Ngo's brow.
Singh told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singh pushing down on Ngo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngo wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
Ngo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lokko Ltd., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Ngo manages to get to full guard.
Ngo keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
Singh stands up and waves to Ngo to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Singh both land. Nice combination.
Singh feints a jab promting Ngo to slip. Singh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ngo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ngo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
Singh leaves Ngo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ngo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ngo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh leaves Ngo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngo with a poor takedown
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ngo or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Henry Ngo has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Singh.
Ngo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh pushes Ngo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngo is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ngo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Singh to the mat. Singh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Ngo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Ngo'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.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Ngo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ngo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Ngo shoots in but no luck this time.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ngo has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ngo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh unleashes a big counter combination but Ngo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngo has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ngo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ngo throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
No luck for Ngo with that takedown attempt.
Ngo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ngo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh lands with an overhand left.
Ngo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Ngo misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singh tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ngo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ngo.
Ngo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Ngo persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngo misses with a takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vijay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh feints a jab promting Ngo to slip. Singh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ngo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ngo is rocked!
Ngo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Ngo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Singh and Ngo falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Singh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vijay Singh!
After winning the bout, Vijay Singh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniyel Nebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reynolds might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ballad Of Serenity. Nebi has chosen Magic as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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28
217 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniyel Nebi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nebi slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Nebi checks it.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nebi is able to avoid easily.
Nebi feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws a hook but Nebi avoids it easily.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Nebi, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes Nebi against the cage but Nebi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nebi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nebi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds has his foot on Nebi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nebi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nebi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reynolds to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nebi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reynolds pulls down on the head and he's put Nebi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malcolm Reynolds!
A very excited looking Malcolm Reynolds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mad at Gravity- Burn. 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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211 lbs
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214 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzsimmons won't be happy with that.
Acer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fitzsimmons's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acer trying to control the position but Fitzsimmons is working away.
Acer tries to move to mount but Fitzsimmons blocks the move with his legs.
Fitzsimmons can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fitzsimmons's legs.
You can see the frustration on Fitzsimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acer working the ground and pound but Fitzsimmons is defending the strikes.
Acer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzsimmons has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Acer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acer wants to control for a moment but Fitzsimmons uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Acer trying to advance position but Fitzsimmons counters by regaining guard.
Acer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking to control.
Acer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzsimmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzsimmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzsimmons!
Acer is trying to control Fitzsimmons's posture but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Acer gets back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons prevents Acer from improving his position.
Acer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons passes into half guard.
Acer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acer tries to roll over but Fitzsimmons keeps him under control.
Fitzsimmons not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acer actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Acer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Acer connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Acer loads up on a big left hand.
Acer misses with a hook.
Acer throws a right hand that Fitzsimmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzsimmons also avoids with ease.
Isiah Acer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Acer.
Fitzsimmons thinks about countering with a body kick.
Acer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Acer ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Acer throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons jabs Acer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acer shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense.
Acer shoots for a takedown but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Acer.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Acer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Acer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Acer misses with a straight right.
Acer tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons circles away easily
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isiah Acer.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Acer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Acer's legs.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Acer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acer.
Acer fails with the takedown.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Acer misses
and Acer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut.
Acer throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
Acer misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Acer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Acer wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Acer throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Acer manages to avoid it.
Acer closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzsimmons, looking for a takedown. Acer pushes Fitzsimmons against the cage but Fitzsimmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Acer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Acer somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Acer does no damage.
Fitzsimmons leaves Acer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Acer misses.
Acer closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzsimmons, looking for a takedown. Acer pushes Fitzsimmons against the cage but Fitzsimmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Acer moves out of range.
Acer looking to score a takedown here. Fitzsimmons is defending well but Acer drives through and ends up in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Acer preventing the sweep.
Acer wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons controls Acer momentarily but Acer frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
Acer throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acer's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!
Acer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzsimmons is aware though and is defending well.
Acer working for submissions but it's allowed Fitzsimmons to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Acer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Acer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Acer throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Acer manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acer.
Acer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Acer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acer misses with a looping left.
Acer with a hook.
Acer drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzsimmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzsimmons's guard now, I'm sure.
Isiah Acer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acer looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzsimmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fitzsimmons preventing the sweep.
Fitzsimmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Acer wants to sweep but no luck.
Acer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fitzsimmons has passed into half guard!
Fitzsimmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fitzsimmons is taking a breather. Acer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Acer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Acer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Acer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acer lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acer to score with a decent uppercut.
Acer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Acer is in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Acer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is adopting a defensive guard.
Acer advances position into side control!
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fitzsimmons some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzsimmons tries to improve position but can't.
Acer is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitzsimmons is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Acer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acer 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 for Isiah Acer!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Isiah Acer!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Isiah Acer!
Isiah Acer wins by unanimous decision!
Isiah Acer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'The better fighter won today. Well done, that man.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryk Szczerbiec could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaun Johnson's chin.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczerbiec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Szczerbiec's body.
Szczerbiec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Szczerbiec looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Szczerbiec wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Szczerbiec?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Szczerbiec is blocking nicely.
Johnson misses with a head shot.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Szczerbiec knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson tries to control but Szczerbiec wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to finish Szczerbiec with some ground and pound. This is bad for Szczerbiec!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson punching from mount but Szczerbiec doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Szczerbiec tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
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!
Szczerbiec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson is taking a breather. Szczerbiec says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szczerbiec tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Szczerbiec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczerbiec defending well though.
Szczerbiec avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Szczerbiec defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Szczerbiec tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throwing shots but Szczerbiec is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Szczerbiec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Szczerbiec avoids them all with ease.
Shaun Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Szczerbiec defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Szczerbiec into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Szczerbiec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szczerbiec lands a high kick!
Szczerbiec's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szczerbiec duly obliges.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szczerbiec as he avoids it easily.
Patryk Szczerbiec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Johnson.
Szczerbiec lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Patryk Szczerbiec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczerbiec.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szczerbiec in his tracks.
Szczerbiec scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid body kick from Szczerbiec.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczerbiec is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson is rocked!
Szczerbiec throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczerbiec finish him?
Johnson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Szczerbiec lands a right hand from hell, dropping Johnson. Szczerbiec pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patryk Szczerbiec!
A relieved looking Patryk Szczerbiec thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by CFO$ - Rebel Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stu Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fayden misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett lands an overhand right.
Fayden ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Fayden shoots in.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Fayden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennett throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Fayden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fayden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fayden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bennett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fayden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fayden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Fayden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fayden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fayden on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.
Fayden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fayden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fayden.
Bennett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gotham Power Plant that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fayden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bennett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fayden's guard! Nice work there by Bennett!
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fayden is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fayden keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dack Fayden will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fayden looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Fayden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Fayden ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Fayden lands with a straight right. Bennett didn't see that one coming.
Fayden throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dack Fayden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fayden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Fayden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
A nice combination there by Bennett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fayden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Bennett coming out on top.
Stu Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fayden swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fayden.
Fayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Bennett.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Fayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Fayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayden is fighting to break Bennett's control of his arms but Bennett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in LeBeau Ground Fighting inform me that Fayden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Bennett pulls Fayden in close to prevent any damage.
Fayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Fayden from controlling successfully.
Fayden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennett throws the left hand but Fayden avoids the punch easily.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fayden misses with a double jab.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Fayden moved away.
Fayden shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennett sprawls well. He's pushed Fayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck for Fayden with that takedown attempt.
Stu Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett with a nice cross.
Fayden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Fayden.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Fayden.
Bennett breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Bennett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Fayden is out of range.
Fayden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fayden jumps guard and drags Bennett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fayden seems keen to control Bennett's posture.
Bennett wants to stand and escape but instead Fayden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Fayden wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett has momentary wrist control but Fayden slips an elbow through the middle.
Fayden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bennett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fayden with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fayden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fayden tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Fayden throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett throws a hook but Fayden avoids it easily.
Fayden slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to slow Fayden down with leg kicks.
Fayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Fayden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fayden moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
It seemed like Fayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fayden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bennett tests Fayden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett wants to slow Fayden down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Fayden scores with a one two! Bennett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennett.
Fayden takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Dack Fayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fayden manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Stu Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Stu Bennett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong's entrance music is Awesome Donkey Kong. A fine choice. Goldman has chosen Bomb Hands -Social Code as his entrance music. Donkey Kong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Goldman's chin.
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285 lbs
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275 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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Excellent 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donkey Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Kong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldman.
Kong 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.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at LOD: Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jason Goldman has been cut.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Goldman saw that one coming.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goldman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldman.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman misses with an uppercut.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goldman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kong misses with a hook.
Goldman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goldman moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Goldman throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Goldman misses with a looping right.
Donkey Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goldman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kong scores with a head kick.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a head kick that misses
and Goldman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Goldman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kong misses with a head kick.
A big left from Goldman misses.
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Goldman sees coming a mile off.
Goldman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a right hand
and Goldman counters with a straight right hand.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Goldman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goldman checks a low kick from Kong.
Goldman clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goldman misses with a hook.
Goldman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldman misses with a hook.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goldman is out of range.
Kong misses with a right hand
and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong tests Goldman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Kong misses with a hook
and Goldman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong throws a lazy body kick
and Goldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong motions for Goldman to come forward. Kong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Goldman avoids it.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldman should have avoided that one.
Kong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkey Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Goldman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Goldman avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Goldman is out of range.
Kong tries a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong misses with the body kick
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong misses with a kick to the body
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldman! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Goldman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Goldman ducks down to avoid it.
Goldman throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Kong.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong throws a combination that misses
and Goldman counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Goldman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kong has got the better of the exchanges.
Kong throws a leg kick but Goldman checks it.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldman can do to turn this around?
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Goldman ducks down to avoid it.
Kong lands a head kick. Goldman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Goldman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldman blocks the body kick.
Kong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goldman 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.
Goldman blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong throws a lazy body kick
and Goldman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong misses with a hook. Goldman ducked under it nicely.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldman's head backwards.
Goldman misses with a looping right.
Kong throws the left hand but Goldman avoids the punch easily.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldman counters with a straight right hand.
Goldman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kong misses with the body kick
and Goldman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Goldman misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong scores with a push kick.
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!
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong tries to land a body kick
and Goldman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong thows a body kick. Goldman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldman throws out the jab.
Kong slips a straight right by Goldman.
Kong scores with a nice right hand.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkey Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Goldman'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Goldman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldman off the cage and back into range.
Kong takes a swing at Goldman's ribcage but misses.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Goldman checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Goldman moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Donkey Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong tries to work over Goldman's front leg with a kick but Goldman checks it.
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong catches Goldman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong 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 an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldman! But no joy.
Kong throws a head kick that misses
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldman moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Goldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Goldman moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Goldman misses with a straight right.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldman.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Goldman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Goldman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kong off the cage and back into range.
Donkey Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman misses with a straight right.
Goldman misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goldman looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
As Goldman backs away, Kong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Kong.
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!
Goldman checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kong.
Goldman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kong slips under a jab from Goldman.
Goldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong slips a straight right by Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong throws a leg kick but Goldman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Goldman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldman misses the jab.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldman blocks a jab.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kong throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goldman throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goldman back to the cage. Kong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldman! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kong.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong lands with a straight right. Goldman didn't see that one coming.
Jason Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldman circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donkey Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Donkey Kong!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Donkey Kong!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Donkey Kong!
Donkey Kong wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Donkey Kong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinícius Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Winogrodzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cavalcante might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Entrance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinícius Cavalcante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Winogrodzki!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winogrodzki checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Cavalcante has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cavalcante. That's going to slow Winogrodzki down.
Vinícius Cavalcante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winogrodzki throws the left hand but Cavalcante avoids the punch easily.
Cavalcante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cavalcante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winogrodzki.
Cavalcante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winogrodzki just manages to avoid it.
Winogrodzki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cavalcante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cavalcante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Winogrodzki moves away from the strike by Cavalcante.
Winogrodzki avoids the body shot from Cavalcante.
Cavalcante looks for a takedown but Winogrodzki sprawls well.
Cavalcante throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalcante connects with an inside leg kick.
Winogrodzki lands with a shot to the body.
Winogrodzki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cavalcante or perhaps it was just good defense by Winogrodzki, which made it look bad.
Winogrodzki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cavalcante throws a front kick aimed at Winogrodzki's knee but Winogrodzki avoids it well.
Winogrodzki scores with a jab to the head.
Cavalcante misses the jab.
Winogrodzki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cavalcante lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winogrodzki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winogrodzki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cavalcante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winogrodzki momentarily.
Cavalcante moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winogrodzki moves away from the strike by Cavalcante.
Cavalcante scores with a shot to the body.
Oskar Winogrodzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winogrodzki looks to land a left hand but Cavalcante moved out of range nicely.
Winogrodzki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cavalcante throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavalcante throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winogrodzki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cavalcante.
Winogrodzki looks to throw the jab but Cavalcante is out of range.
Cavalcante half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cavalcante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cavalcante.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cavalcante.
Winogrodzki misses with a two punch combination.
Cavalcante throws the kick towards the body but Winogrodzki avoids it.
Cavalcante scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winogrodzki doesn't seem bothered though.
Winogrodzki throws a lazy right hand but Cavalcante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cavalcante misses with a low kick.
Cavalcante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winogrodzki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cavalcante throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cavalcante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winogrodzki throws out the jab.
Cavalcante misses with a low kick.
Winogrodzki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winogrodzki throws a lazy right hand but Cavalcante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winogrodzki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cavalcante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Winogrodzki's head.
Winogrodzki throws a body punch but Cavalcante moves out of range.
Cavalcante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winogrodzki throws the kick towards the body but Cavalcante avoids it.
Cavalcante is looking to land body kicks.
Cavalcante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winogrodzki checks it well.
Cavalcante throws out a powerful jab.
Winogrodzki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Winogrodzki throws a shot from downtown. Cavalcante moves away and avoids it.
Cavalcante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cavalcante scoring well with a low kick there.
Winogrodzki jabs Cavalcante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four 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!
Winogrodzki stuns Cavalcante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cavalcante throws a body kick that misses.
Winogrodzki feints the counter takedown.
Winogrodzki moves out of range of the body kick from Cavalcante.
Winogrodzki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winogrodzki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cavalcante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winogrodzki throws a lazy right hand but Cavalcante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winogrodzki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cavalcante throws a front kick aimed at Winogrodzki's knee but Winogrodzki avoids it well.
Winogrodzki throws out a loose jab but Cavalcante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winogrodzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Cavalcante is just out of range.
Winogrodzki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Winogrodzki throws the kick towards the body but Cavalcante avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winogrodzki just misses with a punch to the body.
As Winogrodzki looks to move away, Cavalcante throws a big counter combo bu Winogrodzki just gets out of the way.
That kick from Winogrodzki tenderised Cavalcante's leg. Cavalcante is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winogrodzki ducks under a wild hook from Cavalcante.
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 Vinícius Cavalcante will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cavalcante shoots in for a takedown but Winogrodzki shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters circling a little - Winogrodzki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Winogrodzki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winogrodzki misses the jab.
Cavalcante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinícius Cavalcante is winning the standup battle so far.
Winogrodzki misses with an uppercut. Cavalcante saw that one coming.
Cavalcante misses with a head kick.
Winogrodzki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winogrodzki misses with a wild body shot.
Cavalcante avoids the body shot from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winogrodzki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cavalcante.
Winogrodzki lands with a straight right. Cavalcante didn't see that one coming.
Winogrodzki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winogrodzki missing with a left hand there. Cavalcante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winogrodzki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winogrodzki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cavalcante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winogrodzki throws the kick towards the body but Cavalcante avoids it.
Winogrodzki scores with a shot to the body.
Winogrodzki throws a body punch but Cavalcante moves out of range.
Cavalcante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winogrodzki finds it's way round the side to connect with Cavalcante's head.
Cavalcante connects with a leg kick. Winogrodzki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cavalcante. That's going to slow Winogrodzki down.
Cavalcante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winogrodzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cavalcante throws a hook but Winogrodzki avoids it easily.
Winogrodzki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winogrodzki misses the body punch
and Cavalcante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winogrodzki's knee momentarily.
Winogrodzki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Winogrodzki misses.
Cavalcante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalcante tried to counter with a leg kick but Winogrodzki avoided it.
Cavalcante throws a hook but Winogrodzki avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winogrodzki! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winogrodzki checks a leg kick nicely.
Cavalcante gets a takedown into half guard.
Winogrodzki tries to roll over but Cavalcante keeps him under control.
Cavalcante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winogrodzki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cavalcante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winogrodzki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cavalcante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cavalcante's back!
Cavalcante tries to roll but Winogrodzki sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki trying to control.
Winogrodzki lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Winogrodzki lands a shot to the body.
Cavalcante is trying to remain composed but Winogrodzki is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Winogrodzki is punishing Cavalcante with some ground and pound.
Cavalcante tries to escape but Winogrodzki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cavalcante covers up after that shot from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cavalcante.
Winogrodzki has Cavalcante flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cavalcante trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Winogrodzki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Cavalcante hold on?!
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!
Winogrodzki looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cavalcante is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki lands strikes from the back and Cavalcante isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Winogrodzki!
Oskar Winogrodzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head but Hashimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashimoto at a distance.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hashimoto.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Hashimoto avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Hashimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hashimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Hashimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Hashimoto slips the punch.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
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!
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Hashimoto lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hashimoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Hashimoto misses with a low kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hashimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Hashimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashimoto throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Hashimoto. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a looping right.
Hashimoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hashimoto tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Hashimoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Hashimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashimoto looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Hashimoto drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
Murphy pulls Hashimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Hashimoto tries to pass.
Hashimoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hashimoto trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hashimoto tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Hashimoto ducked under it nicely.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hashimoto.
Murphy slips a jab from Hashimoto.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hashimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hashimoto misses with a hook.
Murphy rushes Hashimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Hashimoto 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.
A close round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hashimoto cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashimoto slips a straight right by Murphy.
Hashimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Hashimoto throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hashimoto with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hashimoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hashimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hashimoto saw that one coming.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hashimoto's head backwards.
Hashimoto lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hashimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hashimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Hashimoto pushes him off.
Murphy swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hashimoto tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashimoto.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy has Hashimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Hashimoto pulls guard successfully.
Hashimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hashimoto working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Hashimoto is controlling Murphy's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy won't allow Hashimoto to sweep him here.
Hashimoto wants to control the position but Murphy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hashimoto tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is thwarting Hashimoto's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hashimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Hashimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murphy's head.
Hashimoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hashimoto's belly button to the back.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hashimoto tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Hashimoto misses.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Hashimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy slips a jab from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hashimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hashimoto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hashimoto momentarily.
Hashimoto throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Hashimoto missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy digs a good hook to Hashimoto's body.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Hashimoto moves away and avoids it.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hashimoto saw that one coming.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hashimoto.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hashimoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Hashimoto's ribs.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hashimoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hashimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hashimoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Hashimoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy gets caught flat footed, as Hashimoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Hashimoto trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Corbin Murphy just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hashimoto misses with a left hand
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hashimoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Hashimoto's body.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashimoto needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Hashimoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Hashimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Hashimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy cracks Hashimoto with a good jab.
Hashimoto slips a straight right by Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashimoto jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hashimoto misses the shot to the body.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy jabs at Hashimoto's body.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Hashimoto circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto lands an overhand right.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hashimoto has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tests Hashimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashimoto misses with a kick to the body.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hashimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hashimoto momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hashimoto cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Hashimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy digs a good hook to Hashimoto's body.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hashimoto with a jab.
Hashimoto walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashimoto at a distance.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy rushes Hashimoto and presses him up against the cage.
Hashimoto is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hashimoto is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hashimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Hashimoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hashimoto stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashimoto trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Murphy dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hashimoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hashimoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy stalks Hashimoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hashimoto's face. Hashimoto staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hashimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashimoto throws out the jab.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Hashimoto avoids it with no problem.
Hashimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hashimoto misses the jab.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hashimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Hashimoto seems unphased.
Murphy tries to clinch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashimoto is just out of range.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Hashimoto throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hashimoto on the side of the head.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Hashimoto misses its intended target.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hashimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy rushes Hashimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Hashimoto tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hashimoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keiji Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashimoto tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashimoto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hashimoto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hashimoto is striking from the bottom but Murphy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hashimoto wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hashimoto avoid being mounted?
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashimoto keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Corbin Murphy wins by unanimous decision! Corbin Murphy retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Corbin Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe comes to the cage accompanied by Uncle Sam Goddamn. Veide comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe darts in and clinches Veide up against the cage.
Veide has a couple of punches blocked by Abe.
Veide lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abe backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Veide.
Abe takes a shot to the head.
Veide misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Veide.
Veide tries to throw a body punch but Abe avoids it by throwing Veide back against the cage.
Abe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Veide struggles to land a body shot inside as Abe controls his hands.
Abe working aggressively here.
Veide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abes head.
Abe blocking some punches.
Veide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abe backwards.
Veide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abe blocks a body shot from Veide.
A head punch on the inside from Abe fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abe working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abe.
Veide misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Abe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abe struggles to land a body shot inside as Veide controls his hands.
Abe has a couple of punches blocked by Veide.
Abe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veide lands a hook that snaps the head of Abe backwards.
Abe blocks an elbow strike from Veide.
Abe prevents a body shot from Veide.
A short body shot lands from Veide as the two fighters clinch.
Veide working aggressively here.
Veide has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veide can turn it around.
Veide struggles to land a body shot inside as Abe controls his hands.
Abe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Veide.
Veide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veide pushes Abe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abe misses with some punches.
Veide misses with the head strike.
Abe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veide lands with a good body shot.
Veide catches Abe napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Abe to the canvas!
It looks like Earnest Abe has been cut.
Veide wants to control from the top but Abe keeps moving.
Veide wants to pass the guard but Abe is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veide trying to control but Abe is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veide loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veide.
Veide distracts Abe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Veide is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veide swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veide looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abe tries to clinch up but Veide circles away and keeps his distance.
Abe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veide scores with a head kick. Abe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Veide throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Abe to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veide.
Abe doesn't manage to clinch there - Veide circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veide throws a shot from downtown. Abe moves away and avoids it.
Abe scores with a leg kick.
Veide throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Abe's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Veide dives in looking to finish as Abe flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Veide's strikes! Veide is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Abe's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Abe was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varg Veide! Varg Veide retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Varg Veide said 'Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord. But tonight, he's outsourcing.'.
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