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Ascension 309 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Luvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luvi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica- Creeping Death. Paul Luvi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Luvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luvi.
And Santoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Luvi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luvi digs a good hook to Santoro's body.
Luvi missing with a left hand there. Santoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santoro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paul Luvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luvi connects with a crisp jab.
Santoro scores with the left hand. Luvi knows he should have avoided that one.
Santoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luvi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luvi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luvi takes a swing at Santoro's ribcage but misses.
Luvi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santoro.
It looked like Luvi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santoro moves away.
Luvi throws a right and a left that Santoro avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Luvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luvi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luvi scoring well with a low kick there.
Santoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luvi scoring well with a low kick there.
Santoro throws a right hand that misses
and Santoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luvi misses with a body shot.
Santoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santoro swings for the body but Luvi moves out of range.
Luvi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santoro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvi moves into range and clinches up with Santoro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvi lands with a short shot to the head.
Luvi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santoro misses with a looping right.
Santoro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luvi ducks under a wild hook from Santoro.
Luvi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Luvi.
Luvi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santoro.
Luvi throws a low kick but Santoro avoids it.
Luvi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luvi throws a body punch but Santoro moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luvi throws a low kick but Santoro avoids it.
Luvi throws a chopping leg kick but Santoro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santoro feints the counter takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santoro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luvi - the referee stops the clock and Santoro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luvi. Santoro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Santoro misses with the combination.
Santoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luvi works Santoro's body with a nice hook.
Santoro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luvi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luvi lands a right hook to the body.
Santoro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luvi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santoro. That did some damage!
Luvi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luvi misses with a low kick.
Santoro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luvi throws a solid leg kick but Santoro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luvi.
Santoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luvi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luvi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santoro avoids the body shot from Luvi.
Santoro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luvi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santoro somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Luvi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luvi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luvi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santoro scores with a decent looking hook.
Luvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santoro can do to turn this around?
Santoro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luvi throws a leg kick which misses Santoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santoro tries to avoid it.
Luvi throws a shot from downtown. Santoro moves away and avoids it.
Luvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santoro at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Luvi. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Luvi catches Santoro right on the button with a cross.
Luvi tried to score with a low kick but Santoro checks it.
Paul Luvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Luvi misses.
Luvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santoro.
Luvi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luvi throws a sloppy head kick
and Santoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luvi is looking to control Santoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luvi avoid being mounted?
Luvi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luvi is staying active underneath Santoro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luvi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santoro pulls his head out easily.
Luvi tries to get to full guard but Santoro has control of the leg.
Santoro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro working over Luvi with some ground and pound. Luvi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from Luvi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santoro stalling.
Luvi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luvi wants to sweep here but Santoro controlling him for the moment.
Santoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santoro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santoro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Luvi is looking to stand up but Santoro isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro trying to control but Luvi is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Luvi trying to keep a closed guard but Santoro is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luvi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santoro or perhaps it was just good defense by Luvi, which made it look bad.
Luvi misses with a body kick.
Santoro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luvi defends it well.
Luvi punishes Santoro's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Luvi tenderised Santoro's leg. Santoro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santoro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luvi can pounce on him.
Luvi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Luvi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santoro's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luvi.
Luvi cracks Santoro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santoro is rocked!
Santoro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Santoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Luvi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luvi lands with a nice body punch.
Santoro seems to have recovered his senses.
Luvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santoro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luvi defends it well.
Luvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santoro.
Luvi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santoro moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Luvi 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!
A head kick from Luvi lands but Santoro takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luvi.
Luvi misses with an uppercut.
Luvi throws a leg kick which misses Santoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santoro tries to avoid it.
Luvi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santoro's hands.
Luvi scores with the left hand. Santoro knows he should have avoided that one.
Santoro feints and as Luvi raises his hands in defense, Santoro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luvi wants to sweep but no luck.
Luvi looking to control but Santoro passes into half guard.
Santoro prevents Luvi from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro is keen to just control but Luvi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvi is trying to maintain the position but Santoro is very close to passing his half guard.
Santoro lands with a punch from half guard.
Luvi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Luvi wants to improve his position but Santoro is controlling well.
Santoro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Luvi is looking to control Santoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luvi avoid being mounted?
Nicky Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santoro feints the counter takedown.
You can see that Santoro has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A head kick from Luvi lands but Santoro takes it in his stride.
Luvi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luvi connects with a leg kick. Santoro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luvi throws a leg kick which misses Santoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santoro tries to avoid it.
Luvi misses with a body kick.
Santoro looking to score a takedown here. Luvi is defending well but Santoro drives through and ends up in Luvi's guard.
Santoro lands a couple of elbows.
Luvi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro won't allow Luvi to sweep him here.
Luvi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nicky Santoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luvi wants to stand but Santoro is controlling the position.
Luvi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santoro is one step ahead there.
Santoro being controlled here momentarily.
Santoro postures up in Luvi's guard and throws a big left but Luvi blocks it.
Santoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luvi trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luvi is fending him off so far but Santoro persists. Nope, Luvi circles away and we're back to standing.
Santoro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luvi looking for a sweep. Not yet Luvi, not yet.
Santoro working some strikes from top position.
Santoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Luvi keeps moving.
Santoro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luvi is looking to stand up but Santoro isn't so interested in that idea.
Luvi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Luvi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luvi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Luvi!
A very excited looking Paul Luvi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J J Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as J J Tucker enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J J Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
J J Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tucker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tucker.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Tucker's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie pushing down on Tucker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tucker defends it well.
Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Tucker has regained full guard.
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.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tucker is avoiding damage well.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Tucker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tucker is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Tucker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Tucker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J J Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tucker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Tucker lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Tucker as Gracie shoots in.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie backing away here, and Tucker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tucker connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tucker forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
It looks like Ronaldo Gracie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Tucker gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Gracie is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Tucker lands an elbow inside.
Tucker has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gracie - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tucker, and another! Gracie is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). J J Tucker!
A very excited looking J J Tucker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger. The crowd seem to be enjoying Marshall's choice of entrance music: I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall lands a jab to Duggan's midsection.
Marshall catches Duggan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duggan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marshall clinches.
Marshall lands a nice knee to the body.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Duggan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duggan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall looking to throw knees to the head but Duggan is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall obliges.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duggan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggan lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall checks the leg kick.
Duggan throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall throws a big counter head kick but Duggan avoids it with no problem.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
Duggan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Duggan.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Duggan throws a leg kick
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Marshall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duggan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duggan cracks Marshall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duggan.
Marshall counters with a body kick.
Duggan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan wants to get up but he can't break Marshall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Duggan preventing the sweep.
Marshall 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.
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duggan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marshall can't keep his opponent in guard - Duggan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marshall is staying active underneath Duggan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Duggan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Duggan connects with a looping right hand.
Marshall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Marshall lands with a right hand.
Marshall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duggan's guard.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duggan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Marshall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Duggan tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marshall throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Duggan cracks Marshall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Marshall throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Duggan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Marshall 's knee.
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Marshall throws a front kick aimed at Duggan's knee but Duggan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the body.
Duggan misses the jab.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duggan.
Duggan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan looks to land a combination but Marshall avoids it well.
Duggan lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Marshall checks it.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duggan as he avoids it easily.
Marshall takes one to the side of the head.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan counters with an inside leg kick.
Duggan feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down.
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan.
Marshall checks a low kick from Duggan.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marshall just manages to avoid it.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall cracks Duggan with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan throws the kick towards the body but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice leg kick.
Duggan connects with a body shot.
Duggan fakes the leg kick and cracks Marshall in the body.
Duggan thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Duggan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marshall slips a jab from Duggan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duggan.
Marshall takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Marshall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marshall checks the leg kick.
Duggan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marshall checks the leg kick.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Duggan as Marshall shoots in.
Duggan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marshall is rocked!
Marshall is looking to land body kicks.
Marshall is still on wobbly legs! Can Duggan finish him?
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
Duggan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Duggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall connects with a jab.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Duggan! Marshall is out on his feet! Duggan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Marshall is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Marshall is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Duggan!
A relieved looking Dean Duggan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Riley Marshall had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump has chosen INTERNATIONALE as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
205 lbs
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206 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kool Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Gump.
Gump throws a body kick that misses.
Gump lands a jab to Keith's midsection.
Gump moves out of range of the body kick.
Gump checks the leg kick.
Gump connects with the punch.
Gump looks to land a body kick but Keith moved away.
Gump looks to land a body kick but Keith moved away.
Gump pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keith is out of range and Gump settles back down.
Forrest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keith misses with a shot to the body
and Gump counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keith.
Keith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keith pulls Gump into guard.
Gump wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
Gump is fighting to break Keith's control of his arms but Keith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump looking to pass the guard.
Keith trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump controlling from the top position.
Gump won't allow Keith to sweep him here.
Gump stays in close to Keith's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forrest Gump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keith tries to close the distance and clinch but Gump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keith moves into the clinch.
Gump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gump throws an elbow but it misses.
Keith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keith working aggressively here.
Keith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gump looking to control.
Keith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gump is trying to keep Keith in close.
Gump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keith looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Keith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keith wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keith ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
Gump moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Keith blocks the leg kick.
Gump moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gump lands a leg kick that knocks Keith off balance momentarily.
Gump swings for the body but Keith moves out of range.
Keith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gump pinned against the cage. Gump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keith staying out of range there.
Keith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gump wants to control but Keith is keeping busy.
Keith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Kool Keith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gump moves away from the strike by Keith.
Keith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gump.
Keith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Gump is predictable there
and Keith counters with a thumping low kick.
Keith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gump misses with a kick to the body.
Keith dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Keith's head and hops out.
Gump clinches.
Keith managing to block the knees to the body from Gump.
Gump trying to land knees to the body.
Gump blocks an uppercut.
Gump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keith lands with a light punch inside.
Keith misses with some punches.
Gump tries to throw a body punch but Keith avoids it by throwing Gump back against the cage.
Keith prevents a body shot from Gump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gump.
Keith blocking some punches.
Keith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keith is trying to drag Gump to the mat but Gump just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keith jumps guard.
Gump looking to pass the guard.
Gump looking to sit in guard and control but Keith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith is working Gump over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gump trying to control the position.
Keith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Keith working away.
Gump gets back to half guard.
Keith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gump wants to improve his position but Keith is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gump is looking for a sweep. Keith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keith lands with a punch from half guard.
Gump is looking to control Keith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gump avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Gump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully.
Gump avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gump has his hands on Keith's head, controlling the position.
Keith is in close to Gump's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keith controlling from the top position.
Keith wants to pass the guard but Gump is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keith shoots in and drives through. Gump sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kool Keith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keith misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gump.
Keith tried to counter with a leg kick but Gump avoided it.
Keith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gump circles away.
Gump stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Forrest Gump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gump lands a glancing blow to the side of Keith's head.
Gump uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.
Gump tries to land a front kick but Keith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Forrest Gump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Keith tries to work over Gump's front leg with a kick but Gump checks it.
Keith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keith drives through with a takedown into Gump's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keith connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keith has managed to get both his arms back between Gump's legs - danger averted.
Gump being controlled here, momentarily.
Keith cracks Gump with a solid left hand.
Keith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keith wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump controls Keith momentarily but Keith frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gump avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gump is looking for a triangle but Keith pushes his legs off easily.
Keith works over Gump with some ground and pound from guard.
Keith connects with a couple of short punches.
Gump is trying to keep Keith in close.
Keith advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to get back to full guard.
Keith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gump.
Kool Keith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gump keeping full guard, as Keith tries to pass.
Gump controls Keith momentarily but Keith frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keith showed some decent athleticism there.
Gump manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith chips away with some ground and pound.
Keith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully.
Gump is controlling Keith's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Gump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gump working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kool Keith.
I think Keith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kool Keith!
Kool Keith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Forrest Gump spoke after the fight, saying 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago Da Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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31
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288 lbs
32 - 23 - 0 |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nai Khanom Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanom Tom clinches.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Khanom Tom misses with the head strike.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Da Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanom Tom's elbow.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanom Tom lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Khanom Tom lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
Khanom Tom lands a body shot.
Khanom Tom misses with a knee to the head.
Khanom Tom misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanom Tom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
Khanom Tom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanom Tom lands an uppercut.
Khanom Tom crunches a lovely knee into Da Silva's ribcage.
Khanom Tom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Khanom Tom.
Da Silva looks winded!
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khanom Tom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom lands a body punch.
Khanom Tom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khanom Tom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanom Tom lands a jab.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khanom Tom lands a big right hand that sends Da Silva crashing to the mat! Khanom Tom stays standing though and waves Da Silva back to his feet!
Da Silva is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Khanom Tom tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Khanom Tom finish him?
Khanom Tom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva.
A good leg kick by Khanom Tom.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Khanom Tom is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Khanom Tom works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Khanom Tom counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nai Khanom Tom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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39
220 lbs
40 - 22 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Jacobs blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Bang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacobs's coach down at Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jacobs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jacobs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Bang shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs lands with a good body shot.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Jacobs misses with a combination
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Bang lands with a straight right. Jacobs didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bang.
Jacobs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily and Bang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Bang lands.
Jacobs thuds his shin into the meat of Bang's side.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacobs! But no joy.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacobs counters with a body kick.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Bang.
A jab from Jacobs does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Bang shows good takedown defense.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Jacobs misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Jacobs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Bang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bang tries to avoid it.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Bang.
Bang digs a good body shot into Jacobs's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the head.
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends Bang's belly button to the back.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Bang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang connects with a body shot.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the body
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Jacobs misses with a low kick as Bang jumps back.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs moves out of range of the leg kick from Bang.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Bang misses
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bang eats them both and turns towards Jacobs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacobs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Bang throws a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobs defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Bang scores with a nice strike.
Bang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jacobs finds it's target.
Bang lands an overhand right.
Bang throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Bang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang throws a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
It seemed like Jacobs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacobs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacobs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bang will feel that in the morning.
Bang scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacobs should have avoided that one.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyson Jacobs 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Bang avoids it.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacobs blocks a leg kick.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Bang scores with a jab.
Bang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobs to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacobs punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Jacobs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacobs scores with a head kick.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs feints a counter leg kick.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bang has time to react.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bang.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Bang.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Bang misses.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bang also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Bang both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobs throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang misses with a body shot
and Jacobs counters with a head kick. That will keep Bang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bang misses with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a front kick aimed at Bang's knee but Bang avoids it well.
Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jacobs blocks the low kick.
Bang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with the body kick
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Bang backing away here, and Jacobs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Jacobs.
Well Jacobs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jacobs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyson Jacobs thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chabala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Chabala misses.
Chabala throws a body shot but no joy.
Chabala lands a head kick. Kato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chabala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kato is able to avoid easily.
Kato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chabala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kato looks to score with a jab to the body but Chabala is just out of range.
Kato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chabala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chabala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kato momentarily.
Chabala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kato on the side of the head.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Chabala moves out of range easily.
Kato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chabala to score with a decent uppercut.
Chabala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kato with a jab.
Kato cracks Chabala with a good jab.
It looks like Matt Chabala has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kato is fending him off so far but Chabala persists. Nope, Kato circles away and we're back to standing.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Kato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kato feints and then cracks Chabala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chabala down.
Chabala throws a sloppy head kick and Kato moves out of range easily.
Kato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kato. That's going to slow Chabala down.
Kato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chabala can pounce on him.
Chabala checks a low kick from Kato.
Chabala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chabala lands a jab to the nose.
Chabala is looking to score with low kicks.
Kato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chabala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chabala scores with a body shot.
Chabala throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Kato tenderised Chabala's leg. Chabala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chabala blocks a head kick by Kato.
Chabala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kato throws the left hand but Chabala avoids the punch easily.
Chabala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
A shot to the body from Kato misses
and Chabala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenji Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato lands a head shot.
Chabala throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Chabala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chabala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chabala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kato. Kato obviously looking to wear him down.
Kato throws a chopping leg kick but Chabala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and Chabala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chabala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kato isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chabala stacks Kato on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chabala!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Chabala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chabala cracks Kato with a big right hand but Kato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kato is trying to improve his position.
Chabala tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kato's legs.
Kato defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kato is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chabala is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've been informed that Chabala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chabala tries to control but Kato wriggling away.
Chabala with shots to the head and body - Kato looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chabala is landing with some decent strikes but Kato is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chabala controlling from mount.
Chabala landing shots from mount.
Kato tries to lock up and control but Chabala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chabala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kato?
Kato is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Chabala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chabala is looking to slow Kato down with leg kicks.
Kato looks to score with a jab to the body but Chabala is just out of range.
Chabala misses with a hook. Kato ducked under it nicely.
Chabala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Chabala.
Chabala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato is looking to score with low kicks.
Chabala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kato can pounce on him.
Kato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chabala's head backwards.
Chabala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chabala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chabala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chabala lands in his opponent's 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!
Chabala trying to control the position from guard on top but Kato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabala trying to move into half guard but instead Kato has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabala is retaining full guard.
Chabala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chabala trying to keep a closed guard but Kato is proving a slippery customer.
Kato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabala 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.
Kato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chabala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kato's guard.
Kato wants to control the position but Chabala says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kato trying to hold on to Chabala's head to control him but Chabala postures up.
Ground and pound from Chabala.
Kato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kato keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kato defending well though.
Kato is trying to control but Chabala manages to pass to mount!
Chabala landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chabala punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato tries to lock up and control but Chabala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chabala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chabala controlling from the full mount.
Chabala has hold of Kato's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kato manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kato bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kato trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Chabala's cut.
That's time! Kato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kato throws a wild body kick that Chabala sees coming a mile off.
Matt Chabala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chabala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chabala delivers a nice body kick.
Kato is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chabala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kato avoids a kick to the body.
Chabala takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Kato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chabala throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kato.
Chabala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chabala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kato throws a wild body kick that Chabala sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato cracks Chabala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kato needs to keep his hands up - Chabala had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chabala slips under a jab from Kato.
Chabala misses with a low kick as Kato jumps back.
That kick from Kato tenderised Chabala's leg. Chabala is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala misses with a head kick.
Kato with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kato. Chabala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kato slips under a jab.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kato avoids the head kick by Chabala.
Kato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chabala.
Kato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chabala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kato's calf.
Chabala throws a leg kick
and Kato counters with a straight right hand.
Kato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chabala checks a low kick from Kato.
Chabala misses with a wild body shot.
Kato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kato looks to throw the jab but Chabala is out of range.
Kato throws a low kick, looking for Chabala's leg but Chabala calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chabala. That's going to slow Kato down.
Chabala throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kato - just one landing.
Chabala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kato.
Kato scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Chabala. Beautiful body shot.
Chabala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kato.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kato.
Chabala wants to slow Kato down by chopping away at his legs.
Kato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chabala.
Kato lands with a nice body kick.
Chabala throws a lazy right hand but Kato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kato swings for the body but Chabala moves out of range.
Kato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chabala. Chabala obviously looking to wear him down.
Kato jabs at Chabala's body.
That kick from Chabala tenderised Kato's leg. Kato is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato thumps Chabala with a low kick.
Kato throws a hook but Chabala avoids it easily.
Chabala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chabala throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Kato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chabala at a distance.
Kato lands a nice looking body shot.
Kato throws a right hand that Chabala ducks under and follows up with a left that Chabala also avoids with ease.
Chabala fails with the takedown.
Chabala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Kato misses.
Chabala throws a front kick aimed at Kato's knee but Kato avoids it well.
Chabala digs a good body shot into Kato's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chabala.
A cross from Chabala lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabala misses with an uppercut
and Kato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Chabala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kato blocks a jab.
Chabala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Kato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chabala thuds a left hand into Kato's body.
Kato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenji Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chabala digs a good body shot into Kato's ribs.
Kato throws a body punch but Chabala moves out of range.
Chabala moves away from the strike by Kato.
Chabala blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chabala, right into the meat.
Chabala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kato tried to counter with a leg kick but Chabala avoided it.
Chabala misses with a hook
and Kato counters with an inside leg kick.
Chabala throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Chabala.
Well Chabala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chabala!
Matt Chabala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dearborn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dearborn misses.
Dearborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman throws a good cross that connects.
Hoffman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a head kick.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dearborn moves away.
Dearborn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dearborn throws a low kick but Hoffman moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman moves out of range as Dearborn strikes.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Will Dearborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dearborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoffman 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 Dearborn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dearborn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Dearborn throws a counter combo.
Hoffman jabs at Dearborn's body.
Hoffman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dearborn.
Hoffman is looking for a counter combo.
Dearborn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Dearborn's head but Dearborn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dearborn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoffman misses with a looping left.
Dearborn misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman lands a head shot.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dearborn - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dearborn lands with a hook. Hoffman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dearborn lands with a nice body kick.
Dearborn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Hoffman.
Dearborn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoffman misses with a head kick.
Dearborn avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Dearborn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dearborn closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffman is trying to break free.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Dearborn digs a right hand into Hoffman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoffman's gas tank.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dearborn.
Dearborn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman pushes Dearborn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dearborn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dearborn taking a breather.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dearborn has him pressed against the cage.
Dearborn lands with a short shot to the head.
Dearborn misses with a body punch.
Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Hoffman.
Dearborn misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a head kick. Hoffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dearborn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoffman rather than just go for the knockout.
Dearborn tries to clinch but Hoffman moves away
and Hoffman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
Dearborn misses with a wild body shot.
Dearborn moves into the clinch.
Dearborn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoffman up against the cage.
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dearborn misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Dearborn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Dearborn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dearborn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dearborn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dearborn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dearborn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoffman's hands.
Dearborn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dearborn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoffman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dearborn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands with an uppercut that bounces Dearborn off the cage and back into range.
Dearborn misses with a low kick.
Hoffman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dearborn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn misses with a wild body shot.
Dearborn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dearborn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dearborn wants to clinch.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a nice shot that snaps Hoffman's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoffman blocks the leg kick.
Hoffman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoffman drops Dearborn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hoffman follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hoffman!
Jack Hoffman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boa leaves Lynch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boa. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch throws out a counter right but Boa avoids it with no problem.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Boa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boa misses with a few strikes there.
Lynch throws a counter combo.
Boa misses with a looping right.
Boa gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch is not content to let Boa control the position.
Lynch struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lynch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boa wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boa's best efforts.
Boa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynch keeping control of the position.
Boa is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boa content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boa lands strikes from half guard.
Boa wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boa.
Lynch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boa is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Boa checks it.
Boa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lynch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Boa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boa misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Lynch.
Boa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lynch defends well and Boa ends up having to push Lynch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boa stuns Lynch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boa misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch scores with a nice body kick.
Lynch feints and then cracks Boa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boa down.
The crowd cheers as Lynch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boa doesn't seem phased though.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boa's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch looks to land a combination but Boa avoids it well.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lynch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Lynch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lynch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boa is rocked!
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Boa moves out of range easily.
Boa dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Boa attempts a counter takedown but Lynch avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.
Boa jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boa is looking to wear down Lynch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Boa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynch.
Lynch lands a high kick to the side of Boa's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lynch dives into guard, looking to finish.
Oh Boa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Constrictor Boa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boa 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.
Boa is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Lynch content to stall in guard here.
Boa seems to have got his legs back now.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Boa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa is controlling Lynch's posture.
Lynch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Lynch blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynch.
Lynch connects with the punch.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eric Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch tries a low kick but Boa avoids it.
Eric Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boa scores with a body shot.
Boa throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Boa.
Boa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Lynch.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Boa misses its target.
Boa walks into a jab.
Boa misses with a hook
and Lynch counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boa fakes the leg kick and cracks Lynch in the body.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boa shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Constrictor Boa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Lynch tenderised Boa's leg. Boa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boa cracks Lynch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynch throws out a powerful jab.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Boa saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Boa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Boa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lynch throws a leg kick
and Boa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Constrictor Boa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Boa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Constrictor Boa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch is trying to keep Boa in close.
Lynch pulls Boa in close to prevent any damage.
Boa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Boa passes Lynch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eric Lynch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is pressing down on Boa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boa wants to get back to full guard.
Boa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.
Lynch trying to advance position but Boa counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boa keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boa throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynch lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Constrictor Boa.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu comes into the arena with Die for Metal blaring out of the sound system. Palhares has chosen TOQUINHO as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
174 lbs
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37
171 lbs
43 - 10 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares punishes Abreu's body with a nice straight punch.
Palhares darts in looking for a takedown but Abreu gets double underhooks and turns Palhares into the cage.
Abreu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palhares lands a head shot.
Palhares gets caught napping as Abreu dives in and scores a takedown. Palhares manages to retain guard.
Palhares 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palhares holds on and takes a little breather.
Abreu tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
Palhares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abreu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares seems keen to control Abreu's posture.
Palhares throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abreu uses it to pass to side control.
Abreu working away.
Palhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Palhares but he's now mounted!
Abreu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares tries to hold on but Abreu postures up.
Abreu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Abreu avoids the attempt from Palhares to control.
Palhares gets back to half guard.
Palhares trying to control here.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Abreu is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is trying to control the action in half guard but Palhares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abreu trying to mount his opponent but Palhares defends it.
Palhares is trying to control but Abreu passes into side control!
Abreu throws an elbow but Palhares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palhares wants to control but Abreu postures up.
Abreu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Palhares's legs.
Palhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abreu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palhares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abreu off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Abreu!
Will Palhares go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abreu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abreu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abreu throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Abreu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palhares can do to turn this around?
Palhares 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.
Abreu cracks Palhares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palhares!
Abreu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abreu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abreu tries a low kick but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abreu throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abreu.
Palhares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Palhares misses
and Abreu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abreu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abreu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abreu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu landing some decent shots from guard.
Palhares is trying to control the position but Abreu postures up.
Abreu trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Palhares trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abreu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abreu throws a strike but Palhares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abreu is keeping the position for now.
Abreu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palhares manages to get himself to full guard.
Palhares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abreu stopping the sweep attempt from Palhares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is trying to keep Abreu in close.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooper Abreu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Abreu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Palhares trying to control but Abreu postures up.
Palhares is doing well to control the position and prevent Abreu from advancing to side control.
Abreu trying to mount his opponent but Palhares defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palhares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abreu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abreu.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Abreu.
Abreu throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Abreu does it's job there.
Abreu checks a leg kick.
Palhares slips a jab from Abreu.
Abreu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Palhares sprawls well initially but Abreu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palhares is trying is best to control the position here.
Palhares is looking to improve his position.
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Abreu is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abreu slips a jab from Palhares.
An inside leg kick from Palhares misses.
Cooper Abreu is winning the standup battle so far.
Abreu slips a jab and a cross from Palhares.
Abreu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Abreu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Palhares misses with a two punch combination.
Abreu lands a jab to the head.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Abreu.
Palhares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abreu tries to avoid it but Palhares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abreu to the ground. Abreu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abreu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Palhares.
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abreu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abreu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Abreu.
Palhares feints the counter takedown.
Abreu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abreu advances nicely into full mount.
Abreu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares tries to lock up and control but Abreu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palhares is desperately trying to improve his position but Abreu has a good base and remains in mount.
Abreu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abreu avoids the attempt from Palhares to control.
Palhares is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to hold on but Abreu pushes him away.
Abreu looking to ground and pound but Palhares is blocking nicely.
Palhares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palhares regains half guard.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard but Abreu has mounted him!
Abreu tries to control but Palhares wriggling away.
Abreu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Palhares wants to control but Abreu is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Palhares working to try and regain half guard.
Abreu landing strikes from the mount and Palhares is in trouble!
Palhares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abreu wants to control but instead Palhares manages to regain half guard.
Abreu not doing much here.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Abreu is controlling well.
Abreu stalling away here and it's allowed Palhares to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palhares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abreu's head backwards.
Abreu misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Palhares, which made it look bad.
Palhares avoids a kick to the body.
Palhares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Abreu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abreu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palhares.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palhares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares slips a jab from Abreu.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt.
Palhares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares scores with a decent looking hook.
Abreu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palhares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palhares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares throws a hook but Abreu avoids it easily.
Abreu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abreu ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Abreu looks for the body kick but Palhares saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abreu checks a leg kick.
Palhares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abreu.
Abreu attempts a counter takedown but Palhares avoids it well and moves away.
Palhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abreu manages to avoid it.
Abreu shoots in for a double leg but Palhares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abreu throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Abreu closes the distance and clinches up with Palhares, looking for a takedown. Abreu pushes Palhares against the cage but Palhares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abreu. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abreu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abreu throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares wants to land a leg kick but Abreu is out of range.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abreu.
Palhares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abreu defends it well.
A clash of legs there as Palhares blocks the low kick.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares moves out of range as Abreu throws a body kick.
Palhares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abreu's sensitive parts.
Palhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abreu.
Abreu misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Abreu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abreu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abreu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Palhares sprawls and moves away.
Palhares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abreu backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
Abreu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Good leg kick by Palhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palhares throws the left hand but Abreu avoids the punch easily.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Abreu off balance momentarily.
Palhares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abreu.
Palhares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abreu with a body shot.
Palhares wants to land a leg kick but Abreu is out of range.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
Abreu lands with a nice body kick.
Palhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abreu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abreu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palhares has time to react.
Palhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abreu momentarily.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Abreu.
A big left from Abreu misses.
A clash of legs there as Palhares blocks the low kick.
Palhares flicks out a counter leg kick but Abreu steps away.
Abreu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abreu lands with a right hand.
Abreu lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Palhares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but Abreu shows good takedown defense.
Abreu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares slips a straight right by Abreu.
Abreu misses with a head kick.
Abreu blocks the body kick.
Palhares throws a push kick but Abreu slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Palhares avoids a kick to the body.
Palhares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abreu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Abreu saw that one coming.
Palhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abreu.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abreu!
Palhares avoids a kick to the body.
Abreu throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abreu tries a head kick but it misses.
Abreu defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abreu. That's going to slow Palhares down.
Palhares wants to slow Abreu down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Abreu is just out of range.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Abreu misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palhares enables Abreu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palhares manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abreu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palhares controlling Abreu's posture.
Palhares looking to control.
Abreu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abreu stopping the sweep attempt from Palhares.
Pluto Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abreu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palhares trying to control the position.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abreu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palhares being controlled here, momentarily.
Abreu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Abreu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat.
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Palhares tries to counter it with a takedown but Abreu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abreu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abreu darts in looking for a takedown but Palhares gets double underhooks and turns Abreu into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abreu.
Abreu 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.
Palhares trying to control the position.
Abreu trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palhares controlling the position.
Abreu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abreu looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Abreu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abreu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Abreu!
A less than humble Cooper Abreu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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