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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mortimer Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Clones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clones Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pusha T - Blocka. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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209 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mortimer Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Clones Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson misses with a two punch combination.
Mortimer Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clones Jr defending well as Munson loads up on a big left hand.
Clones Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clones Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munson.
Clones Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Munson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clones Jr controls Munson momentarily but Munson frees himself.
Munson throws a strike but Clones Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clones Jr won't allow Munson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Munson is retaining full guard.
Munson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Munson keeping full guard, as Clones Jr tries to pass.
Munson trying to keep a closed guard but Clones Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Munson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clones Jr stays in close to Munson's body and controls the position.
Clones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Munson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Clones Jr content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Munson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clones Jr is pushing down on Munson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Munson is fighting to maintain full guard but Clones Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Munson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clones Jr pulls his head out easily.
Clones Jr trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munson wants to improve his position but Clones Jr is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Munson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clones Jr off the cage and back into range.
Clones Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Clones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munson.
Munson throws a low kick, looking for Clones Jr's leg but Clones Jr calmly moves out of range.
Munson misses with a straight right.
Clones Jr needs to keep his hands up - Munson had a free shot at his head there.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munson.
Munson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr throws a wild body kick that Munson sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Munson.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munson looks for a takedown but Clones Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mortimer Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clones Jr.
Clones Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Munson misses.
Don Clones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munson checks a low kick from Clones Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clones Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Munson is breathing heavily.
Munson lands a slapping body shot.
Munson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clones Jr as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mortimer Munson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Clones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munson doesn't seem phased though.
Clones Jr misses with a hook.
Clones Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Clones Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Clones Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Munson has his takedown stuffed
and Clones Jr counters with a head kick.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clones Jr moves away.
Munson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clones Jr to the mat! Clones Jr manages to get full guard.
Munson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clones Jr is trying to control the position but Munson postures up.
Clones Jr has control of Munson's left arm, preventing Munson from doing any damage.
Munson throwing strikes from guard but Clones Jr blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones Jr is pulling down on Munson's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clones Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Munson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clones Jr as he jumps to the side.
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.
Clones Jr checks a leg kick.
Don Clones Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson slips under a jab from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr looks to land a combination but Munson avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Munson blocks the low kick.
Munson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munson motions for Clones Jr to come forward. Munson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clones Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clones Jr.
Munson shoots in for a takedown but Clones Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mortimer Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clones Jr dodges the punch combination from Munson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Munson has a takedown stuffed.
Clones Jr lands a big head kick that sends Munson tumbling to the mat! Clones Jr takes a step backwards and waves Munson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A swing and a miss from Clones Jr.
Munson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clones Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clones Jr staying out of range there.
Munson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Munson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clones Jr did well to prevent Munson getting side control.
Munson wants to take a breather but Clones Jr is having none of it.
Clones Jr moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Clones Jr wants to sweep here but Munson controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Breakdown Club inform us that Clones Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clones Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clones Jr keeping moving, preventing Munson from controlling successfully.
Munson scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Clones Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Munson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munson misses with an uppercut.
Clones Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clones Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Munson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a flying knee that drops Munson! Clones Jr dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Clones Jr!
A very excited looking Don Clones Jr 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 Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanchai Suya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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162 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 Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanchai Suya!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kanchai Suya has been cut.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Suya avoided it.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
We've been informed that Suya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Suya avoids them all with ease.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suya throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Suya just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suya wants to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch position.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett misses with a hook. Suya ducked under it nicely.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Suya blocks the body kick.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suya on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Suya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Suya misses with some punches.
Suya lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suya.
Sackett is trying to force a seperation but Suya has the dominant position.
Suya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Suya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Suya.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Suya controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suya throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya blocks an uppercut.
Suya looking to throw knees to the head but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Suya has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suya scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett jumps guard.
Sackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suya manages to get himself to full guard.
Suya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing that Sackett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Suya has wrist control.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Suya keeps moving.
Suya wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Suya has wrist control.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suya wants to stand up but Sackett is controlling him.
Sackett stands up over Suya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sackett postures up in Suya's guard and throws a big left but Suya blocks it.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suya keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sackett is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Suya moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Suya saw it coming and moves away.
Suya tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Sackett throws a hook but Suya avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a right hand that Suya ducks under and follows up with a left that Suya also avoids with ease.
Suya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suya checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
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 Logan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanchai Suya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suya, pushing him back against the cage.
Suya avoiding damage as Sackett throws knees to the body.
Suya missing with knees to the body.
Suya lands a nice uppercut.
Suya tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
Sackett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sackett pulls guard effortlessly.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Suya controlling him for the moment.
Sackett is pulling down on Suya's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suya is looking to stand up but Sackett won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett has control of Suya's left arm, preventing Suya from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Suya controlling him for the moment.
Sackett pulls Suya in to control the position.
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing Suya from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Suya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suya can pounce on him.
Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suya swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Suya blocks the body kick.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suya.
Suya scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suya lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suya.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suya dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Kanchai Suya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suya throws a head kick that half lands.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Suya ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suya blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suya. Suya obviously looking to wear him down.
Suya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suya.
Suya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suya was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Suya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sackett blocks it well.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Suya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Logan Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Suya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett is trying to force a seperation but Suya has the dominant position.
Suya tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suya.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suya missing with knees to the body.
Suya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suya digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Suya crunches a lovely knee into Sackett's ribcage.
Suya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Suya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Sackett takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kanchai Suya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sackett 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.
Suya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suya dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suya.
Suya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suya.
A low kick from Suya is predictable there
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Suya connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Suya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Suya tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Sackett throws the left hand but Suya avoids the punch easily.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Suya.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Suya.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Suya's legs.
Suya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya lands an overhand right.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Suya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suya avoids a kick to the body.
Suya lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Suya throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Suya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suya avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Suya thinks about the counter body kick.
Suya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Suya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suya connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suya cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Suya's knee but Suya avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suya.
Suya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett 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.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suya's sensitive parts.
Suya lands a head kick. Sackett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Suya counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sackett is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Suya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suya is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Suya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Suya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Suya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Suya counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Suya saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett pushes Suya up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suya walks away with a smile on his face. Sackett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sackett if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Suya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suya moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Suya with a hook.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Suya is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Suya.
Suya scores with a push kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suya - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suya.
Suya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Suya's leg but Suya calmly moves out of range.
Sackett is looking to slow Suya down with leg kicks.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Suya's head but Suya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suya finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Suya is just out of range.
Suya checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Suya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suya lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Suya.
Suya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanchai Suya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suya 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanchai Suya!
A victorious Kanchai Suya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Aurelio throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Aurelio had a free shot at his head there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan 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.
Aurelio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aurelio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Aurelio walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Morgan takes one on the button.
Morgan scores with a sloppy right hand. Aurelio should have avoided that one.
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!
Aurelio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aurelio slips under a jab.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Aurelio slips the punch.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Aurelio avoids it with no problem.
Aurelio misses the shot to the body.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan throws a hook but Aurelio blocks it.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aurelio throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Aurelio slips the punch.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Aurelio avoids it with no problem.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aurelio keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Aurelio stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aurelio.
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!
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aurelio dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aurelio.
Aurelio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aurelio lands with a right hand.
Morgan misses with a hook. Aurelio ducked under it nicely.
Maurício Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a double jab
and Aurelio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aurelio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelio is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Aurelio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan is looking to stand back up but Aurelio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Morgan.
Aurelio is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Aurelio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aurelio is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan is trying to stand up here but Aurelio is controlling him well.
Aurelio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aurelio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio staying out of range there.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Aurelio gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurício Aurelio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Andrew Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Aurelio counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.
Aurelio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aurelio prevents Morgan from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio happy to just control the position for now.
Aurelio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aurelio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aurelio is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aurelio controlling the position from side mount.
Aurelio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aurelio wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
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.
Aurelio in side control, throwing shots but Morgan defends.
Aurelio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Aurelio controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelio prevents Morgan from escaping the position.
Aurelio wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Aurelio slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Aurelio drags him back down.
Aurelio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Aurelio crashes against the mat.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aurelio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelio connects with a body shot that sends Morgan's belly button to the back.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Aurelio looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan throws a hook but Aurelio avoids it easily.
Aurelio attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Aurelio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Aurelio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Aurelio.
Aurelio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Aurelio throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aurelio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurício Aurelio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aurelio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morgan eats them both and turns towards Aurelio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aurelio lands a slapping body shot.
Aurelio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aurelio defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Aurelio walks into a left hand.
Aurelio feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Aurelio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aurelio can pounce on him.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Aurelio looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelio manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aurelio goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aurelio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morgan tries to kick Aurelio off but Aurelio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morgan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aurelio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aurelio moves out of range of the strikes.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Aurelio dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Aurelio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aurelio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aurelio with a body shot.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelio misses with a looping right.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aurelio moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aurelio to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Aurelio slips under a jab.
Aurelio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Aurelio's head but Aurelio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Morgan.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Aurelio.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Maurício Aurelio is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morgan won't allow Aurelio to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aurelio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Aurelio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan kicks Aurelio off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Aurelio tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelio lands a jab.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Aurelio slips the punch.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Aurelio moves away and avoids it.
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan jabs Aurelio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Aurelio.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Aurelio takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Aurelio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Aurelio backs away looking to recover.
Aurelio throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrew Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maurício Aurelio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Morgan.
Well Aurelio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurício Aurelio!
Maurício Aurelio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen Bronson Theme Song as his entrance music. Jack Bronson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
242 lbs
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35
240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Makarenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makarenko.
Bronson tries to work over Makarenko's front leg with a kick but Makarenko checks it.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Makarenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Makarenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bronson just manages to avoid it.
Bronson 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.
Makarenko misses with a double jab.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson misses with a body punch
and Makarenko counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makarenko scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a jab to the body
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Bronson shoots for a takedown but Makarenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson catches Makarenko with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Makarenko forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bronson!
An out of breath Jack Bronson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Beast steps away.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beast shoots for a takedown but Sackett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by Sackett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sackett sprawls well initially but Beast persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sackett makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Sackett as Beast shoots in.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beast is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Sackett, which made it look bad.
Sackett throws a big counter head kick but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Beast avoids a kick to the body.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beast has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
Beast dives in and grabs Sackett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sackett to the ground. Beast is now in Sackett's guard.
Sackett pushes Beast off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beast drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beast pushing down on Sackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sackett wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Sackett is positioning himself well to prevent Beast advancing to mount.
Sackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Sackett looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast is looking to advance position but Sackett won't allow it.
Beast performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sackett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sackett.
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.
Sackett controlling Beast's posture.
Sackett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sackett 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.
Beast wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Sackett working a defensive guard here.
Beast trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
Sackett replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beast blocks it well.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Beast is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Beast jumps back.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Beast is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast checks a low kick from Sackett.
Beast looks for a takedown but Sackett sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beast.
Sackett tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sackett has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sackett is trying to get back to his feet but Beast has full control of the position and if anything, Sackett has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beast is trying to stick to Sackett's back but Sackett is turning into Beast. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beast's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sackett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sackett gets to his feet. Beast looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Beast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Sackett tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sackett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Beast moves his leg out of the way.
Nolan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Sackett as Beast shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a head kick that drops Beast to the mat! Beast scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Beast is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands an uppercut, right on the button! Beast tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Sackett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chet Lamare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamare's entrance music is Opeth. A fine choice. Blazer has chosen What what (in the butt) as his entrance music. Ricky Blazer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chet Lamare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Blazer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazer throws a big shot that misses.
Blazer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lamare is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blazer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lamare walks into a left hand.
Lamare closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamare ducks under a wild hook from Blazer.
Blazer lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamare's head.
Blazer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lamare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blazer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamare.
Lamare on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lamare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lamare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blazer misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Lamare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lamare slips under a jab from Blazer.
Lamare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lamare lands a leg kick that knocks Blazer off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Lamare.
Lamare throws a leg kick which misses Blazer's front leg but catches the back leg as Blazer tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blazer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lamare.
Blazer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamare lands a jab to the nose.
Blazer misses with a wild body shot.
Lamare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blazer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blazer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lamare scoring well with a low kick there.
Blazer tests Lamare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamare lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blazer takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lamare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamare looks to land a combination. Blazer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blazer misses with the combination.
Lamare tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blazer manages to circle out of the way.
Blazer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lamare takes a swing at Blazer's ribcage but misses.
Lamare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blazer dips to his left and cracks Lamare with an uppercut!
Blazer missing with a left hand there. Lamare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamare rushes Blazer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blazer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Blazer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blazer.
Blazer avoiding damage as Lamare throws knees to the body.
Blazer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blazer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lamare had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lamare avoids the body shot from Blazer.
Lamare connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blazer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blazer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamare was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazer.
Lamare seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blazer throws a body punch but Lamare moves out of range.
Blazer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lamare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamare throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lamare bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lamare slips a straight right by Blazer.
Lamare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blazer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazer throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamare makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lamare feints and then cracks Blazer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blazer down.
Lamare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Blazer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blazer avoids the body shot from Lamare.
Blazer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamare is looking to counter punch.
Blazer throws a body punch but Lamare moves out of range.
Blazer misses with a straight left.
Ricky Blazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamare misses with a head kick.
Blazer throws out a counter right but Lamare avoids it with no problem.
Blazer avoids the head kick by Lamare.
Blazer throws a hook but Lamare blocks it.
Blazer blocks a head kick by Lamare.
Lamare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blazer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blazer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamare moves away.
Blazer throws an off balance right hand
and Lamare counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blazer throws out a loose jab but Lamare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamare tried to counter with a leg kick but Blazer avoided it.
Lamare lands with a nice body kick.
Blazer missing with a left hand there. Lamare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamare throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Blazer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blazer fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Blazer misses.
Lamare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamare throws a push kick but Blazer slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Lamare - just one landing.
Lamare has closed the distance and engaged Blazer in a clinch.
Blazer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricky Blazer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamare fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blazer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamare connects with a leg kick. Blazer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blazer sizes up Lamare with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lamare is looking to wear down Blazer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lamare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lamare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blazer throws out the jab.
Lamare is looking to counter the offense by Blazer and move into the clinch.
Lamare throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamare throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blazer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blazer cracks Lamare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamare is looking to chop away at Blazer's legs.
Blazer cracks Lamare with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lamare looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blazer finish him?
Lamare is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Lamare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blazer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blazer misses with a hook.
Blazer loads up on a big right hand but Lamare slips the punch.
Lamare seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Blazer.
Lamare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Blazer misses the target.
Lamare has closed the distance and engaged Blazer in a clinch.
Lamare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamare lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Blazer slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamare lands an elbow just above Blazer 's eye.
Blazer is looking to control Lamare's arms but Lamare gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blazer has his back to the cage.
Blazer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blazer has Lamare pushed against the cage.
Lamare misses with the head strike.
Blazer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blazer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blazer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blazer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lamare.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blazer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lamare - the referee stops the clock and Blazer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lamare. Blazer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blazer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Lamare.
Lamare slips under a jab from Blazer.
Lamare cracks the inside of Blazer's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blazer throws a big shot that misses.
Lamare throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lamare moves away from the strike by Blazer.
Lamare will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Lamare there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lamare throws a low kick but Blazer moves out of range easily.
Lamare lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blazer loads up on a big right hand but Lamare slips the punch.
Lamare looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blazer misses the jab.
Blazer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lamare.
Chet Lamare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lamare.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lamare, right into the meat.
Blazer throws a hook to the side of Lamare's head but Lamare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamare lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blazer takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blazer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lamare's head backwards.
Lamare moves into range and clinches up with Blazer.
Blazer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blazer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamare is just out of range.
Blazer misses with a combination
and Lamare holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blazer misses with the head strike.
Lamare prevents a body shot from Blazer.
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blazer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lamare doesn't manage to clinch there - Blazer circles away.
Lamare lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chet Lamare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blazer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lamare doesn't seem bothered though.
Blazer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamare.
Blazer misses the shot to the body.
Blazer gets tackled into the cage by Lamare. Lamare maintains the clinch.
Lamare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blazer is trying to force a seperation but Lamare has the dominant position.
Blazer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blazer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lamare counters with a body kick that stops Blazer in his tracks momentarily.
Lamare throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lamare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Blazer as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Blazer.
Lamare fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blazer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lamare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blazer.
Lamare tries to clinch up but Blazer circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamare tries to counter by clinching up but Blazer breaks away and moves out of range.
Blazer avoids the body shot from Lamare.
Lamare throws the kick towards the body but Blazer avoids it.
Lamare fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamare fakes the leg kick and cracks Blazer in the body.
Lamare doesn't manage to clinch there - Blazer circles away.
Blazer avoids the head kick by Lamare.
Blazer connects with the punch.
Blazer thuds a left hand into Lamare's body.
Blazer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lamare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blazer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Blazer coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamare lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Blazer lands a jab to the nose.
Lamare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blazer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazer.
Blazer misses with a hook
and Lamare counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blazer's knee momentarily.
Blazer throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lamare's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Blazer dives in looking to finish as Lamare flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Blazer's strikes! Blazer is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lamare's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lamare was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Blazer!
A less than humble Ricky Blazer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Chet Lamare spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu rushes Spillane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spillane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spillane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spillane.
Pu throwing a counter right hand but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Pu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pu misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spillane, as that shot connected.
Pu moves away from the strike by Spillane.
Pu misses with a right hand
and Spillane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rudy Pu has been cut.
Spillane slips under a jab.
Pu tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Spillane counter with a right hand.
Spillane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pu misses with a series of wild punches.
Spillane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spillane lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane takes a swing at Pu's ribcage but misses.
Pu tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Pu.
Rudy Pu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spillane throws out a powerful jab.
Spillane slips a jab from Pu.
Spillane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spillane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pu throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pu quickly recovers to half guard.
Pu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spillane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy.
Spillane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pu defending well though.
Spillane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu is looking to improve his position.
Pu looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Pu has his hands clasped together around Spillane's back. He's all about the action.
Spillane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Spillane counter with a right hand.
Pu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spillane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
No joy there for Pu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spillane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pu misses with a straight left.
Spillane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pu sprawling to the canvas! Pu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spillane finish him?!
Pu throws a body punch but Spillane moves out of range.
Pu throws a hook to the side of Spillane's head but Spillane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spillane cracks Pu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spillane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pu to stand back up!
Pu is rocked!
Pu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Pu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Spillane misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pu checks a leg kick.
Pu seems to have got his legs back now.
Spillane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pu scores with a hook.
Spillane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pu's sensitive parts.
Pu checks a low kick from Spillane.
Pu blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spillane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spillane counters with a solid body kick.
Spillane has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spillane drives through and clinches with Pu against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudy Pu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Spillane misses
and Pu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spillane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pu.
Spillane misses with a head kick.
Pu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spillane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickey Spillane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spillane tests Pu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spillane punishes Pu's body with a nice straight punch.
Spillane cracks Pu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pu throws a jab when Spillane was well out of range.
Rudy Pu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spillane misses with a looping right.
Pu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spillane throws the left hand but Pu avoids the punch easily.
Pu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spillane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Spillane misses.
Spillane throws a leg kick which misses Pu's front leg but catches the back leg as Pu tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane tries to work over Pu's front leg with a kick but Pu checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spillane checks a low kick from Pu.
Spillane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spillane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pu manages to avoid it.
Pu misses with a looping left.
Spillane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spillane.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Pu saw that one coming.
Spillane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spillane!
Pu throws a looping overhand right but Spillane ducks down to avoid it.
Spillane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Pu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Spillane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spillane throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spillane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pu circles away.
Spillane loads up on a big right hand but Pu slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spillane was well out of range. Poor timing from Pu.
Spillane shoots in but no luck this time.
Pu missing with a left hand there. Spillane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pu looks to throw the jab but Spillane is out of range.
Pu 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.
Spillane misses with an uppercut. Pu saw that one coming.
Spillane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spillane punishes Pu's body with a nice straight punch.
Spillane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spillane throws a lazy body kick
letting Pu counter with a right hand.
Spillane throws a head kick but Pu moves out of range.
Pu misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu wants to clinch.
Spillane is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Pu finds it's way through Spillane's defenses.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane lands with a hook. Pu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pu tries to land a leg kick but Spillane saw it coming and moves away.
Pu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spillane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spillane lands a jab.
Pu throws a lazy right hand but Spillane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spillane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pu momentarily.
Spillane walks into a straight right hand from Pu.
Spillane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane thumps Pu with a low kick.
Spillane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spillane tests Pu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spillane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spillane misses with a hook. Pu ducked under it nicely.
Pu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spillane was well out of range. Poor timing from Pu.
Pu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pu breaks from the clinch.
Pu throws an overhand right that lands on Spillane's shoulder, as Spillane tries to avoid the shot.
Pu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Pu. Those never looked like landing.
Pu rushes Spillane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spillane works on Pu's body with a couple of short punches.
Spillane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pus head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spillane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudy Pu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spillane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pu is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pu looking to control but Spillane passes into half guard.
Pu is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu is trying to stand.
Pu tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu is refusing to be controlled, as Spillane sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spillane in particular looking to stall.
Pu is trying to control but can't.
Spillane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pu defending well though.
Pu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pu is in a horrible position here. Spillane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pu tries to lock up and control but Spillane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pu is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane lands with some strikes.
Spillane punching from mount but Pu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pu is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane lands with some strikes.
Rudy Pu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOOM! Spillane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spillane lands a nice shot to the head.
A big strike lands for Spillane! That's really hurt Pu and he's turned his back - Spillane keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Spillane jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belliveau might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We will rock you. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Belliveau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belliveau dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belliveau has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belliveau under the eye.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Shamrock gets through Belliveau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Belliveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Belliveau's shoulder, as Belliveau tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Belliveau should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Shamrock backs away, Belliveau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock jabs at Belliveau's body.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Belliveau counters with a solid body kick.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Belliveau keeps it at a distance.
Belliveau fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock just manages to avoid it.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belliveau moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Belliveau should have avoided that one.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Belliveau circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Belliveau blocking some punches.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock is leaning against Belliveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Belliveau's head.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Belliveau.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock cracks Belliveau with a nice body shot.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock cracks Belliveau with a nice body shot.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock gets through Belliveau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock dominated that 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.
Shamrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Belliveau finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Belliveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Belliveau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Belliveau.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Belliveau avoids the punch easily.
Belliveau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belliveau looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Belliveau throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Belliveau circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belliveau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belliveau tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock lunges at Belliveau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belliveau's hand.
Belliveau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shamrock. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock gets through Belliveau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belliveau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Bobby Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Good body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belliveau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Belliveau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Belliveau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Belliveau counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Belliveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shamrock cracks Belliveau with a good jab.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Belliveau.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belliveau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belliveau throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Belliveau misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Belliveau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Belliveau saw that one coming.
Belliveau cracks Shamrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bobby Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belliveau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock unleashes a big counter combination but Belliveau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Belliveau misses with a looping left.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shamrock tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Belliveau scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Belliveau breaks from the clinch.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Belliveau is rocked!
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Belliveau throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belliveau thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Belliveau tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock keeps control of Belliveau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Belliveau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Belliveau avoids the damage to the body.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
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!
Belliveau scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Belliveau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamrock.
Belliveau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock really dominated that round.
That's time! Belliveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Belliveau back into the cage.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Belliveau's head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belliveau is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belliveau has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Belliveau's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Belliveau digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Belliveau lands a right hand.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau wants to stall.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock tries to clinch
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Belliveau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shamrock rushes Belliveau and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Belliveau.
Shamrock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Nice body punch from Belliveau.
Belliveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belliveau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Belliveau.
Belliveau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Belliveau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belliveau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belliveau is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
Belliveau lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Belliveau takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steve Belliveau will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Belliveau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belliveau scores with a jab.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock looks to land a combination. Belliveau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belliveau throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Belliveau backs off Shamrock throws a huge counter combo but Belliveau manages to avoid it all.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Belliveau looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Belliveau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Belliveau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Belliveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock throws a hook but Belliveau avoids it easily.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Belliveau is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belliveau throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock defending well as Belliveau loads up on a big left hand.
Belliveau keeps the fight on the outside.
Belliveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Belliveau.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau lands a right hand.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Belliveau pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Belliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Belliveau in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belliveau lands a left hand.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Belliveau trying to stall but Shamrock improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Shamrock cracks Belliveau with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belliveau scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Steve Belliveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belliveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Shamrock! Bobby Shamrock retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Bobby Shamrock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McKane's choice of entrance music: SAIL - AWOLNATION. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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161 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Parke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parke throws a solid leg kick but McKane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parke.
McKane flicks out a counter leg kick but Parke steps away.
Parke looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
McKane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Parke.
Parke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane slips a jab from Parke.
Parke throws a wild body kick that McKane sees coming a mile off.
Parke throws a wild body kick that McKane sees coming a mile off.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parke manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parke.
Norman Parke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parke throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
Parke is looking to slow McKane down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parke misses with a kick to the body
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
Parke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Parke moves away and avoids it.
McKane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parke is able to avoid easily.
McKane doesn't manage to clinch there - Parke circles away.
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parke's sensitive parts.
Parke catches McKane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parke slips a jab and a cross from McKane.
Parke with a nice cross.
Parke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Norman Parke has been cut.
Parke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Parke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKane throws a hook but Parke avoids it easily.
Parke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parke lands with a straight right. McKane didn't see that one coming.
McKane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Parke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parke is trying to ground and pound but McKane uses the momentary lack of control by Parke to regain half guard.
Parke is trying to control the action in half guard but McKane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parke connects with a nice short shot to McKane's temple.
Parke thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
Parke drops an elbow to the side of McKane's head.
Parke prevents McKane from improving his position.
Parke thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
McKane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parke pulls his head out easily.
McKane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKane keeps working.
Parke lands with a punch from half guard.
McKane gets full guard.
McKane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McKane is adopting a defensive guard.
Parke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Parke from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Parke throws a sloppy strike and McKane has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Parke is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McKane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ozzy McKane! Ozzy McKane retains his welterweight title!
Ozzy McKane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hector Hernandez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hector Hernandez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a leg kick
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Coleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Roosevelt Coleman has been cut.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coleman blocking some punches.
Coleman takes an elbow to the temple.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Coleman 's eye.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Hernandez is working Coleman over against the cage.
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Coleman in his tracks for a moment.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
We've been told by Hernandez's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Hector Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
Hernandez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coleman's defenses.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Coleman managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to stall but Hernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez.
Coleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hernandez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coleman's defenses.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman has Hernandez pressed against the cage.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coleman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coleman's defenses.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Roosevelt Coleman's cut even more.
Hernandez landing knees to the body.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coleman takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roosevelt Coleman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hernandez pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Coleman in his tracks for a moment.
Hernandez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hernandez gets through Coleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Hernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Coleman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez.
Coleman dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coleman's brow.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coleman blocking some punches.
Hector Hernandez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coleman taking a breather.
Hernandez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Coleman avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
Coleman tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Coleman takes an elbow to the temple.
Hernandez pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Hernandez misses with an elbow strike.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Coleman has Hernandez pushed against the cage.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coleman is defending well for now.
Coleman lands a right hand.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coleman's brow.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Roosevelt Coleman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Coleman in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roosevelt Coleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Hernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Coleman takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernandez.
Coleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez missing with knees to the body.
Hernandez pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hernandez tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez.
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
As Coleman tries to get set, Hernandez tries to push him back and clinch up but Coleman manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hernandez pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Coleman as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Coleman.
Hernandez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coleman.
Jab from Coleman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Coleman throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Hernandez should have avoided that one.
Coleman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roosevelt Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Coleman misses.
Hernandez is looking to counter the offense by Coleman and move into the clinch.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
Good work by Hernandez as he checks the leg kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roosevelt Coleman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roosevelt Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
It looks like Hector Hernandez has been cut.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coleman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez closes the distance but Coleman moves to the side
letting Coleman counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hernandez!
Coleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid body kick from Coleman.
Coleman cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Coleman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coleman has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coleman manages to circle out of the way.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Hernandez moves to clinch but Coleman breaks away
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman with a nice cross.
Hernandez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Coleman throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roosevelt Coleman dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Coleman. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Coleman.
Coleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Coleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez backing away here, and Coleman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
Coleman swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman tries to work over Hernandez's front leg with a kick but Hernandez checks it.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coleman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hernandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez.
Coleman avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
Coleman avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Hernandez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coleman avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Hernandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coleman is defending well for now.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
Hernandez lands a good knee to the midsection. Coleman won't want to take too many of those.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman slowing the pace effectively.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a damaging elbow.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernandez.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernandez.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hernandez misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hernandez throws an elbow but misses.
Hernandez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Hernandez!
Hector Hernandez is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Hector Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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