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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 2338 p4p, 269 weight class) and Speva Koso (ranked 2286 p4p, 263 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent 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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speva Koso!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Koso.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
Koso throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy wants to land a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCarthy checks it well.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Koso with a nice cross.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koso.
McCarthy tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Koso misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Koso misses
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koso lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso works the jab nicely.
Koso slips a straight right by McCarthy.
Koso is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
Koso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
Koso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCarthy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Koso throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koso moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
McCarthy blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso misses the jab.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Koso drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koso misses with a looping right.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koso doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
Koso lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso checks the leg kick.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
McCarthy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koso's sensitive parts.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Koso seems unphased.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koso just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses the jab.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but McCarthy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Koso settles back down.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Koso throws a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Koso.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Koso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Koso closes the distance and clinches.
Koso keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarthy tries to break free but Koso pushes him back against the cage.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Koso lands with a short shot to the head.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso lands a left hand.
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
A jab from Koso finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speva Koso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Koso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCarthy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koso cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
Koso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Koso's leg but Koso calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy cracks the inside of Koso's front leg.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
Koso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
McCarthy slips a jab from Koso.
As Koso looks to move away, McCarthy throws a big counter combo but Koso just gets out of the way.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCarthy will feel that in the morning.
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koso misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koso misses with a hook
and McCarthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koso misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCarthy tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
McCarthy takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koso throws a shot to the body.
Koso missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koso tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koso. That did some damage!
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Koso moves out of range.
Koso flicks out a counter leg kick but McCarthy steps away.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koso is able to avoid easily.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Koso counters with a left to the body.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
McCarthy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koso throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCarthy can pounce on him.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Koso wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCarthy swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
McCarthy checks a leg kick nicely.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
Koso misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Koso thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Koso settles back down.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Koso avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso slips a straight right by McCarthy.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
McCarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Koso.
Koso lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Koso misses.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
And Koso responds with a good body kick, but McCarthy manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Koso misses.
Koso misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Koso misses with a body kick.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Koso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koso cracks McCarthy with a good jab.
Koso throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy scores with a nice body kick.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy thumps Koso with a low kick.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy checks a leg kick nicely.
McCarthy half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCarthy. McCarthy obviously looking to wear him down.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarthy's head.
A jab from Koso misses.
Koso thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with an outside leg kick.
McCarthy tries to land a front kick but Koso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
Koso misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
Koso thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCarthy throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koso to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from McCarthy finds it's way through Koso's defenses.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koso throws a leg kick
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Koso misses
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
Koso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koso throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
A cross from Koso lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Koso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koso delivers a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a solid leg kick but Koso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCarthy.
McCarthy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Koso with a series of wild strikes but Koso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Koso ducks under and follows up with a left that Koso also avoids with ease.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Koso moved away.
Koso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan McCarthy.
Well Koso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!
Ryan McCarthy spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated give him a blood test he won't pass! Where's a cup bro i guarantee this douche bag eating butt fluffer sperm bank pisses hot on spot! Lmao that's right yeah run away '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonesaw McGraw (ranked 2708 p4p, 245 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 1969 p4p, 191 weight class). McGraw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, High on Fire - The Sunless Years. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonesaw McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw lands a nice looking body shot.
McGraw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGraw duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from McGraw. Those never looked like landing.
Proctor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGraw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Proctor scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Bonesaw McGraw has been cut.
Proctor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGraw.
McGraw throws a hook to the side of Proctor's head but Proctor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
Proctor misses with an uppercut.
McGraw throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proctor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Proctor avoids the head kick by McGraw.
McGraw scores with a one two! Proctor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGraw scores with a hook to the body. Proctor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGraw connects with a right hand. Proctor shakes it off.
McGraw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Proctor's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from McGraw misses.
McGraw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proctor avoids the body shot from McGraw.
Proctor throws out a counter right but McGraw avoids it with no problem.
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proctor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for McGraw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGraw.
McGraw fails to land with a series of punches.
Proctor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGraw bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGraw connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Proctor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Proctor on the side of the head.
McGraw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proctor was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
McGraw is looking to wear down Proctor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGraw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proctor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proctor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGraw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Proctor on the side of the head.
McGraw misses with a right hand
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
Proctor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - McGraw finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Proctor throws a sloppy head kick
and McGraw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraw misses with the combination.
Proctor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Proctor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGraw misses with a looping right.
Proctor tries a quick counter leg kick but McGraw is wise to it.
Proctor throws out a loose jab but McGraw uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGraw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Proctor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw blocks a jab.
McGraw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGraw lands with an uppercut that bounces Proctor off the cage and back into range.
McGraw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Proctor has time to react.
Proctor misses with a head kick.
Proctor lands a jab to the head.
McGraw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Proctor counter with a right hand.
Proctor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraw misses with a head kick.
McGraw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Proctor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGraw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGraw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGraw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGraw throws a wild body kick that Proctor sees coming a mile off.
McGraw connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from McGraw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGraw, right into the meat.
Proctor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw misses with a left hand
and Proctor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Proctor is just out of range.
Proctor shapes to counter with a head kick.
No joy there for McGraw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonesaw McGraw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bonesaw McGraw's cut.
That's time! McGraw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.
Proctor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
Bonesaw McGraw is winning the standup battle so far.
Proctor blocks a head kick by McGraw.
McGraw throws a hook but Proctor avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from McGraw.
Proctor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGraw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proctor can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by McGraw.
A little feinted left hand from McGraw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Proctor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by McGraw.
Proctor drops his hands momentarily and McGraw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proctor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGraw.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGraw.
McGraw lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw throws a hook but Proctor blocks it.
Proctor throws out a counter right but McGraw avoids it with no problem.
Proctor 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Proctor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw slips a straight right by Proctor.
The fighters circling - McGraw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGraw throws an overhand right that lands on Proctor's shoulder, as Proctor tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGraw, right into the meat.
McGraw swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
McGraw scores with a decent looking hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Proctor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGraw has got the better of the exchanges.
Proctor ducks right into an uppercut from McGraw.
McGraw misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick there by McGraw.
Proctor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGraw throws out the jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGraw here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McGraw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Proctor blocks a head kick by McGraw.
Proctor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Proctor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGraw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw missing with a left hand there. Proctor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from McGraw does no damage.
McGraw misses with a lunging right hand
and Proctor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraw throws a body punch but Proctor moves out of range.
McGraw throws a low kick but Proctor moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from McGraw finds it's target.
A slow jab from Proctor misses its intended target.
McGraw drives through and clinches with Proctor against the cage.
Proctor stalling in the clinch but McGraw improves position.
McGraw manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by McGraw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGraw throws a jab but it's blocked by Proctor.
A little jabbing left from Proctor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGraw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proctor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Proctor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGraw's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw lands a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Proctor.
McGraw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proctor.
McGraw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGraw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonesaw McGraw's cut is getting worse.
McGraw scores with a sloppy right hand. Proctor should have avoided that one.
Proctor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proctor throws a lazy right hand but McGraw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGraw.
A bone on bone clash there as Proctor blocks the leg kick.
McGraw throws a combination. Proctor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGraw scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proctor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGraw misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw swinging wildly here.
Proctor misses the jab.
McGraw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proctor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by McGraw as he connects with a hook.
McGraw scores with a kick to the body.
Proctor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGraw.
McGraw throws a series of punches but Proctor avoids them all with ease.
McGraw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Proctor. Proctor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from McGraw.
Good leg kick by McGraw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonesaw McGraw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bonesaw McGraw's cut.
That's time! McGraw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by McGraw.
Proctor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGraw throws a head kick that half lands.
Proctor misses with an uppercut.
McGraw throws a hook but Proctor blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Proctor misses.
McGraw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGraw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Proctor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraw throws a body punch but Proctor moves out of range.
Proctor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Proctor throws a looping overhand right but McGraw ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Proctor blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for McGraw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGraw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Proctor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGraw - the referee stops the clock and Proctor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGraw. Proctor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGraw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Proctor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGraw fails to land with a series of punches.
McGraw rushes Proctor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGraw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Proctor backwards.
McGraw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proctor backwards.
McGraw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Proctor.
McGraw misses with the head strike.
Proctor breaks from the clinch.
Proctor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGraw.
Proctor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGraw lands with a hook. Proctor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraw tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - McGraw finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor moves out of range as McGraw throws a body kick.
Proctor moves out of range of the body kick.
Proctor counters with a body kick.
McGraw scores with a shot to the body.
McGraw moves into the clinch.
McGraw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Proctor backwards.
McGraw misses with a punch on the inside.
Proctor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGraw misses with the head strike.
McGraw is leaning against Proctor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGraw working aggressively here.
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
McGraw needs to keep his hands up - Proctor had a free shot at his head there.
McGraw jabs Proctor right on the nose. Proctor blinks but takes it well.
Proctor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Proctor there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw cracks Proctor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Proctor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGraw is looking for a counter combo.
McGraw staying out of range there.
McGraw scores with a nice right hand.
Proctor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGraw throws an overhand right that lands on Proctor's shoulder, as Proctor tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Proctor.
McGraw punishes Proctor's body with a nice straight punch.
Proctor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGraw stuns Proctor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGraw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGraw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Proctor scores with a sloppy right hand. McGraw should have avoided that one.
Proctor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGraw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Proctor eats them both and turns towards McGraw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bonesaw McGraw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGraw catches Proctor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
Proctor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Proctor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGraw checks a low kick from Proctor.
Michael Proctor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGraw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proctor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Proctor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGraw.
McGraw tries a head kick but it misses.
McGraw slips under a jab.
McGraw throws a hook but Proctor avoids it easily.
Proctor drops his hands momentarily and McGraw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonesaw McGraw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGraw 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonesaw McGraw!
Bonesaw McGraw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avraham Avinu (ranked 2366 p4p, 274 weight class) and Trent Ruta (ranked 1927 p4p, 230 weight class). Avraham Avinu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trent Ruta's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Avraham Avinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Ruta!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Ruta.
A good leg kick by Ruta.
Avinu forces Ruta back against the cage and clinches.
Ruta manages to break the clinch.
Ruta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avinu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avinu.
Avinu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruta defending well though.
Ruta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruta wants to get back to full guard.
Avinu trying to control the action but Ruta is working from the bottom.
Ruta missing with punches from the bottom.
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. Avinu connects with a nice short shot to Ruta's temple.
Ruta trying to control but Avinu postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avinu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avinu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruta wants to get back to his feet.
Avinu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avinu thows a huge punch but Ruta dodges it nicely.
Ruta trying to control here.
Avinu drops an elbow to the side of Ruta's head.
Avinu lands strikes from half guard.
Avinu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Avinu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avinu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avinu wants to pass to mount but Ruta is defending the position.
Ruta trying to control but Avinu postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avinu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Avinu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruta is trying to stand.
Avinu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruta gets back to full guard.
Avinu scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Trent Ruta has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avinu landing with the ground and pound.
Avinu stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ruta has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Avinu manages to get his head free but now Ruta has transitioned to an armbar! Avinu grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ruta! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Ruta!
Trent Ruta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 1654 p4p, 188 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 2305 p4p, 241 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The Enforcer. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Gonzalez 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.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Gonzalez lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Gonzalez clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Gonzalez.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzalez drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gonzalez is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Arn Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Gonzalez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonzalez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Anderson feints a jab promting Gonzalez to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonzalez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzalez lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arn Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Gonzalez lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Gonzalez takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson misses with a kick to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Anderson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gonzalez wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez very nearly forgot to thank Cartel Elite Supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 1488 p4p, 150 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 1112 p4p, 114 weight class). Diddlybottom comes to the cage accompanied by Milquetoast. MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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247 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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacFarlane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacFarlane moves in looking to clinch but Diddlybottom pushes him off.
Diddlybottom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacFarlane checks a leg kick.
MacFarlane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diddlybottom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diddlybottom is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for MacFarlane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diddlybottom feints and then cracks MacFarlane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacFarlane down.
Diddlybottom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFarlane tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane scores with a hook to the body. Diddlybottom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diddlybottom misses with a low kick.
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane is trying is best to control the position here.
MacFarlane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diddlybottom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diddlybottom seems to be working for a kimura but MacFarlane defends the submission attempt.
Diddlybottom is looking to advance position but MacFarlane won't allow it.
MacFarlane wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom wants to advance to full mount but MacFarlane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diddlybottom is stalling in the full guard.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddlybottom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacFarlane is keeping the position for now.
MacFarlane is trying to keep Diddlybottom in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom drops back looking for a leg! MacFarlane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacFarlane manages to kick Diddlybottom off! Diddlybottom jumps back into MacFarlane's guard.
MacFarlane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diddlybottom goes for a double leg but MacFarlane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacFarlane continues to drive forward.
MacFarlane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diddlybottom attempts a counter takedown but MacFarlane avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Diddlybottom.
MacFarlane throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacFarlane tries to score with a low kick but Diddlybottom moves his leg out of the way.
Diddlybottom drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacFarlane sprawls and moves away.
MacFarlane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacFarlane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diddlybottom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacFarlane scrambles back to his feet.
Rian MacFarlane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacFarlane pushes Diddlybottom up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
Diddlybottom fails to pull guard.
Diddlybottom blocking some punches.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
Diddlybottom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacFarlane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milktoast Diddlybottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacFarlane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diddlybottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diddlybottom has picked MacFarlane up - he's going for a ride! Diddlybottom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diddlybottom is working for a submission of some sort.
Diddlybottom is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane tries to get to full guard but Diddlybottom has control of the leg.
MacFarlane trying to control but Diddlybottom postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian MacFarlane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diddlybottom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacFarlane.
Diddlybottom connects with a right hand. MacFarlane shakes it off.
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diddlybottom 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.
Diddlybottom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacFarlane avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from MacFarlane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacFarlane cracks the inside of Diddlybottom's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom walks into a jab.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom looking to score a takedown here. MacFarlane is defending well but Diddlybottom drives through and ends up in MacFarlane's guard.
Milktoast Diddlybottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacFarlane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacFarlane looking for a guillotine here but Diddlybottom defends easily.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacFarlane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacFarlane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
MacFarlane has Diddlybottom pulled in close to control his posture.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is looking to advance position but MacFarlane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
MacFarlane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diddlybottom is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacFarlane is trying to work for a kimura but Diddlybottom is defending well.
MacFarlane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom trying to control but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane is working for a submission of some sort.
MacFarlane trying to control from half guard but Diddlybottom is working away.
Diddlybottom is looking to improve his position.
MacFarlane is thwarting Diddlybottom's attempts to control the position.
Diddlybottom is looking for a sweep. MacFarlane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diddlybottom is trying to control but can't.
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.
Diddlybottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diddlybottom is staying active underneath MacFarlane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacFarlane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddlybottom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diddlybottom is trying to maintain the position but MacFarlane is very close to passing his half guard.
Diddlybottom is not content to let MacFarlane control the position.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diddlybottom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diddlybottom controlling the position well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacFarlane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diddlybottom lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian MacFarlane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Diddlybottom blocks the low kick.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses
and Diddlybottom counters with a takedown into side control.
Diddlybottom is trying to get an arm triangle but MacFarlane is defending well.
Diddlybottom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacFarlane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diddlybottom's guard! Nice work there by MacFarlane!
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in close to prevent any damage.
MacFarlane content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Diddlybottom working for a triangle but MacFarlane defends it easily.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Diddlybottom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in to control the position.
Milktoast Diddlybottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
MacFarlane trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacFarlane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diddlybottom. That did some damage!
Diddlybottom ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diddlybottom.
MacFarlane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacFarlane tries to clinch there but Diddlybottom circles away.
Diddlybottom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacFarlane connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by MacFarlane there.
MacFarlane falls off balance throwing a combination
so Diddlybottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacFarlane managing to control the position.
Diddlybottom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacFarlane is trying to keep Diddlybottom in close.
MacFarlane looking for a guillotine here but Diddlybottom defends easily.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom is pushing down on MacFarlane's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacFarlane is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddlybottom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diddlybottom tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacFarlane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diddlybottom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacFarlane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diddlybottom wants to work for an arm triangle but MacFarlane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacFarlane is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rian MacFarlane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacFarlane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milktoast Diddlybottom.
I think MacFarlane 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane gave a big smile as he said 'Kill or be killed!'.
Milktoast Diddlybottom was interviewed post fight and said 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 683 p4p, 93 weight class) and Adrian Wolf (ranked 1813 p4p, 227 weight class). Wolf has chosen Shock The System as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
197 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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31
185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wolf is in trouble now - Newton has advanced to mount!
Newton has control of Wolf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wolf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wolf tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Newton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wolf manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton swings around for an armbar but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newton is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wolf trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wolf!
Newton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wolf has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wolf!
Wolf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newton is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf is stalling in the full guard.
Wolf wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Newton pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet but Newton drags him back down.
Wolf wants to control but Newton postures up.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolf, who protects the arm well.
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Newton lands a jab to Wolf's midsection.
Wolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf feints a counter leg kick.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Newton stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton darts in trying to clinch
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton looking to score a takedown here. Wolf is defending well but Newton drives through and ends up in Wolf's guard.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top!
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wolf counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newton swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf punishes Newton's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton lands a jab to Wolf's midsection.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newton staying out of range there.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf misses the jab.
Newton connects with a single shot there.
Newton tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf counters with a solid body kick.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Newton takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Newton tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Newton pushes Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton pulls guard successfully.
Newton wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Wolf from standing up.
Newton wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Newton.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wolf!
Wolf is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newton's guard! Nice work there by Wolf!
Wolf is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wolf is looking to defend but Newton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wolf! Newton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wolf taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Newton!
In defeat, Adrian Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing can be a habit just like winning. But I gonna make sure that I will be the winner next time and be the best in the world. And I gonna shock the system for sure because I am undisputed.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin BK (ranked 532 p4p, 62 weight class) and Lennart Lennartsson (ranked 2416 p4p, 217 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lennartsson's choice of entrance music: Runaway Baby - Bruno Mars. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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38
221 lbs
32 - 18 - 1 |
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27
250 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennart Lennartsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Lennartsson.
BK misses with a body shot.
BK looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lennartsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BK misses with a hook to the body
and Lennartsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
BK lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
BK stops Lennartsson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK throwing strikes from guard but Lennartsson blocks nicely.
BK throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK throws a strike but Lennartsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
BK looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lennartsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lennartsson won't allow BK to sweep him here.
Lennartsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lennartsson looking to sit in guard and control but BK gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lennartsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BK is controlling him.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BK working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK chips away with some ground and pound.
BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
BK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BK advances to half guard.
BK is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lennartsson reverses the position - he's now on top in BK's guard.
BK is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lennartsson trying to control but BK is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lennartsson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennartsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lennartsson is posturing up here but BK has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lennartsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lennartsson has to tap! Slick submission there by BK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin BK!
After winning the bout, Benjamin BK thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Lennart Lennartsson spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murray Rothbard (ranked 1166 p4p, 196 weight class) and Leon Montana (ranked 1200 p4p, 199 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rothbard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anarchy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murray Rothbard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Montana!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothbard tries to clinch up.
Rothbard tries to land a front kick but Montana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Montana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rothbard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Montana tries a low kick but Rothbard avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Rothbard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Rothbard misses.
Montana throws out a counter right but Rothbard avoids it with no problem.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana tries a quick counter leg kick but Rothbard is wise to it.
A low kick from Montana is predictable there
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Montana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rothbard with a body shot.
Montana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rothbard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Rothbard's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothbard sizes up Montana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rothbard throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Montana feints a counter leg kick.
Rothbard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montana misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rothbard's calf.
Montana pushes Rothbard up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard is looking to control Montana's arms but Montana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rothbard has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rothbard.
Rothbard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Rothbard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Montana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rothbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Montana works on Rothbard's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Rothbard controls the action.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Rothbard misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Montana.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothbard misses with some punches.
Montana lands with a light punch inside.
Montana tries to work over Rothbard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothbard.
Montana breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Rothbard blocks the low kick.
Montana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rothbard misses with a body shot
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Murray Rothbard has been cut.
Rothbard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Montana.
Rothbard moves out of range of the leg kick from Montana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montana misses with a jab to the body
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard scoring well with a low kick there.
Montana misses with a jab to the body
letting Rothbard counter with a right hand.
Montana darts in and clinches Rothbard up against the cage.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Montana pushes Rothbard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montana breaks from the clinch.
Rothbard misses with a head kick.
Montana tries to land a leg kick but Rothbard saw it coming and moves away.
Montana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rothbard checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard misses with a wild body shot.
Montana dips to his left and cracks Rothbard with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Rothbard.
Rothbard is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks.
Montana clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Rothbard avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Rothbard lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Rothbard.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Rothbard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rothbard slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothbard.
Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Montana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murray Rothbard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana.
Rothbard moves into the clinch successfully.
Rothbard tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Rothbard can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
Rothbard throws a head punch that misses.
Montana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leon Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Rothbard controls the action.
Rothbard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothbard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rothbard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana lands an uppercut.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothbard controls his hands.
A short right from Montana on the inside.
Montana lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothbard's elbow.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothbard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rothbard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rothbard blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
Montana breaks the clinch.
Rothbard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rothbard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rothbard.
Montana walks into a stiff left hand from Rothbard.
Montana misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Rothbard.
Rothbard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Rothbard does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana looks to land a right hand but Rothbard moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montana.
Rothbard lands an overhand right.
Montana lands a nice looking body shot.
Montana lands with a nice body punch.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothbard is just out of range.
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rothbard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rothbard misses with a straight left.
Leon Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rothbard digs a good body shot into Montana's ribs.
Rothbard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rothbard misses with a body shot
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray Rothbard's cut is getting worse.
Montana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rothbard thows a body kick. Montana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rothbard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Montana backs away, Rothbard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rothbard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Rothbard.
Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montana lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothbard's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Rothbard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Montana misses with a looping right.
Rothbard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rothbard throws a solid leg kick but Montana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rothbard.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Montana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murray Rothbard's cut.
That's time! Rothbard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Montana throws a lazy right hand but Rothbard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rothbard checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montana checks a leg kick.
Montana avoids the head kick by Rothbard.
Montana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Rothbard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rothbard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothbard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana motions for Rothbard to come forward. Montana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rothbard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana wants to slow Rothbard down by chopping away at his legs.
Rothbard misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana looks to throw the jab but Rothbard is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rothbard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rothbard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana is looking to chop away at Rothbard's legs.
As Montana tries to get set, Rothbard tries to push him back and clinch up but Montana manages to avoid the attempt.
Montana throws a good cross that connects.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothbard.
Montana takes a swing at Rothbard's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a low kick but Rothbard moves out of range easily.
Rothbard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Montana.
Montana throws a push kick but Rothbard slaps the foot to one side.
Montana avoids the head kick by Rothbard.
A good leg kick by Montana.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Rothbard.
Montana missing with a left hand there. Rothbard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rothbard lands a glancing blow to the side of Montana's head.
Rothbard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it.
Montana takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothbard was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRothbard.
Rothbard punishes Montana's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
As Montana backs away, Rothbard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leon Montana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rothbard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montana counters with a one-two to the body.
Montana misses with a few strikes there.
As Montana looks to move away, Rothbard throws a big counter combo but Montana just gets out of the way.
Rothbard's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Montana is looking to chop away at Rothbard's legs.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rothbard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montana on the side of the head.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rothbard's calf.
Montana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rothbard momentarily.
Montana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rothbard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Rothbard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Rothbard moved out of range nicely.
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Montana.
Rothbard is looking to counter punch.
Murray Rothbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rothbard's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Montana!
In his post fight interview, Leon Montana started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Justice (ranked 220 p4p, 31 weight class) and Mario Barrera (ranked 653 p4p, 101 weight class). Justice comes to the cage accompanied by Montana of 300 - Daddy Used to be the Plug. Mario Barrera 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Justice blocks a jab.
Barrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrera blocks an elbow strike.
Barrera looking to slow down the pace here.
Justice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera misses with some punches.
Justice working aggressively here.
Barrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Justices head.
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Justice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barrera misses with some punches.
Justice misses with a punch on the inside.
Justice is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barrera is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Barrera - that landed with a thud.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Justice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Barrera.
Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrera gets tackled into the cage by Justice. Justice maintains the clinch.
Justice misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barrera.
Justice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Justices head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Justice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Justice or not.
Justice lands a knee to the body.
Barrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Justice misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barrera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrera.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrera blocks the leg kick.
Justice cracks the inside of Barrera's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrera. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justice's calf.
Barrera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barrera misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Justice misses the target.
Barrera blocks a jab.
Justice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Justice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrera misses with a hook.
Barrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Justice momentarily.
Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice throws a hook but Barrera blocks it.
Justice throws a leg kick but Barrera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Justice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justice throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice misses with a hook
and Barrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justice takes one to the side of the head.
Barrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Justice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Justice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justice misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrera working aggressively here.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Barrera is struggling to control the position.
Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrera thinks about the counter body kick.
Barrera lands a nice shot that snaps Justice's head back.
Barrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Justice misses with a hook
and Barrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Justice's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Justice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrera.
Barrera throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
Barrera checks a low kick from Justice.
Barrera thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Barrera misses its intended target.
It looked like Justice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Justice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Justice cracks Barrera with a good jab.
Barrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Barrera does it's job there.
Barrera tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.
Barrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Justice with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Justice misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrera checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Barrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrera.
Justice misses with a looping left.
Justice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Justice throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrera counters with a left to the body.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrera cracks Justice with an open hand slap.
Justice pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Justice settles back down.
Barrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrera wants to land a leg kick but Justice is out of range.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice takes one to the chin there.
Barrera misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera misses with an uppercut
and Justice counters with a right hand to the body.
Mario Barrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera lands a nice hook to Justice's body. Justice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera walks into a jab.
Justice motions for Barrera to come forward. Justice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrera misses with a looping right.
Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
A big right from Justice misses.
Barrera throws a leg kick but Justice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrera lands with an overhand left.
Justice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Justice throws an off balance right hand
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice slips under a jab from Barrera.
Justice misses with a hook.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Justice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice cracks a nice hook into Barrera's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Justice lands a body shot.
Justice takes one to the side of the head.
Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Barrera throws out a counter right but Justice avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Justice.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Barrera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Justice throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrera.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrera.
Barrera misses with a low kick.
Justice rushes Barrera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mario Barrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Justice can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Barrera gets through Justice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Justice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Justices head.
Justice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barrera lands a jab to the head.
Justice throws a right hand that misses
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Justice wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance.
Barrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barrera.
Barrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justice misses with an uppercut.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrera throws a big shot that misses.
Justice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrera moves away from the strike by Justice.
Barrera wants to counter the offense by Justice and move into the clinch position.
Barrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Barrera misses with an uppercut.
Justice feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barrera scores with a nice right hand.
Barrera misses the shot to the body.
Justice tries to clinch but Barrera is having none of it.
Barrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Justice blocks a low kick nicely.
Barrera checks a leg kick.
Justice scores with a hook to the body. Barrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrera moves out of range as Justice strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barrera cracks Justice with an open hand slap.
Barrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Barrera misses
and Justice counters with an inside leg kick.
Barrera moves in looking to clinch but Justice pushes him off.
Justice scores with a leg kick.
Barrera scores with a nice head shot.
Barrera slips under a jab from Justice.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target.
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Barrera misses.
Justice fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barrera just manages to avoid it.
Barrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justice at a distance.
Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Barrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrera.
Justice walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Barrera is looking to land body kicks.
Barrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Justice tried to score with a low kick but Barrera checks it.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice slips a straight right by Barrera.
Barrera misses with a kick to the body.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrera throws out the jab.
Justice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Justice feints and then cracks Barrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barrera down.
Barrera 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.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Justice is out of range and Barrera settles back down.
Barrera 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.
Barrera connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Barrera misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Barrera blocks the low kick.
Barrera with a jab.
Barrera checks a low kick from Justice.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Barrera slips under a jab from Justice.
Barrera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Justice blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Barrera blocks the low kick.
Barrera misses with a hook
and Justice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice scores with a leg kick.
Barrera is looking to slow Justice down with leg kicks.
Justice avoids the head kick by Barrera.
A little feinted left hand from Justice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Justice defending well as Barrera loads up on a big left hand.
Justice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws a leg kick which misses Justice's front leg but catches the back leg as Justice tries to avoid it.
Barrera lands with a good body shot.
Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrera loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Justice tries to move into range but Barrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Barrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Justice connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Justice throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrera is looking to slow Justice down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Justice both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Barrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Justice throws the left hand but Barrera avoids the punch easily.
Justice misses the jab.
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justice checks a low kick from Barrera.
A good leg kick by Barrera.
Barrera scores with a jab to the head.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Justice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Barrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Justice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnny Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Barrera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justice throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Barrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barrera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Barrera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 72 p4p, 12 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 133 p4p, 23 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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204 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Sidious throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Andersson looks to land a body kick but Sidious moved away.
Sidious counters with a body kick.
Sidious is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Andersson misses its target.
Sidious jabs at Andersson's body.
Andersson lands with a nice body punch.
Sidious takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson darts in and clinches Sidious up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidious.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a left to the head.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson is working Sidious over against the cage.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Andersson 's eye.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Andersson to work.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Sidious is working Andersson over against the cage.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Sidious working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sidious as Andersson tries to tie him up.
Sidious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
Sidious has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A lazy left from Andersson finds it's target.
Sidious looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benny Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andersson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sidious has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sidious and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious lands a jab.
Andersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Sidious scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
Sidious lands a big right hand that sends Andersson crashing to the mat! Sidious stays standing though and waves Andersson back to his feet!
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sidious checks a low kick from Andersson.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Sidious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sidious lands a jab.
Sidious with a jab.
Sidious takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sidious throws a combination that misses
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson clobbers Sidious with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andersson clinches up against the cage.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Andersson digs a right hand underneath Sidious's ribcage. Sidious let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious is rocked!
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Andersson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andersson lands a big right hand that drops Sidious! The killer instinct kicks in and Andersson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Andersson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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