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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karter Kinshaw (ranked 1308 p4p, 159 weight class) and Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 1279 p4p, 155 weight class). Dall has chosen Art of War - Sabaton as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vyrkyx Dall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Kinshaw misses.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kinshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Kinshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kinshaw tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
The fighters circling - Kinshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw throws a lazy head kick
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinshaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Kinshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Dall misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Kinshaw's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kinshaw lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
Dall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter Kinshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw takes one to the side of the head.
Kinshaw throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Kinshaw tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Kinshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kinshaw 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.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinshaw.
A low kick from Kinshaw misses
and Kinshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kinshaw misses with a head kick.
Kinshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kinshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kinshaw is rocked!
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kinshaw ducks into an uppercut from Dall and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vyrkyx Dall!
A victorious Vyrkyx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 1640 p4p, 210 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 1381 p4p, 176 weight class). Aokison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Caroline. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
17 - 16 - 1 |
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184 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Aokison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnkvist feints and as Aokison raises his hands in defense, Barnkvist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Aokison working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnkvist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnkvist is pushing down on Aokison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aokison is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnkvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aokison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is in close to Aokison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aokison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Aokison's legs - danger averted.
Barnkvist stands up over Aokison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aokison looking for a guillotine here but Barnkvist defends easily.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnkvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison is trying to improve his position.
Aokison is working hard here to advance position.
Aokison is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist lands an elbow.
Barnkvist scoring with punches and elbows.
Aokison regains half guard.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aokison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aokison tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Aokison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aokison wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aokison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison has his feet on Barnkvist's thighs here. He's pushed Barnkvist off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnkvist screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 778 p4p, 105 weight class) and Earl Jeffries (ranked 1111 p4p, 145 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19 - 10 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick and Jeffries moves out of range easily.
Ludwig missing with a left hand there. Jeffries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ludwig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeffries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Ludwig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ludwig.
Ludwig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Train in the buildup to the fight.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Ludwig.
Jeffries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ludwig with a body shot.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Ludwig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffries is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Jeffries circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig keeps the fight on the outside.
Ludwig tries to clinch
and Jeffries makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jeffries connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ludwig momentarily.
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig clinches up with Jeffries and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ludwig's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ludwig lands with a light punch inside.
Jeffries pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ludwig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jeffries prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeffries backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jeffries .
Ludwig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jeffries is defending well.
Ludwig dodges an elbow strike from Jeffries .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ludwig's brow.
Ludwig blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Jeffries .
Ludwig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ludwig can't find room to land a body shot as Jeffries controls the action.
Ludwig digs a right hand into Jeffries 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jeffries 's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jeffries after a bit of a struggle.
Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeffries walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ludwig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeffries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Jeffries manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Ludwig. Those never looked like landing.
Jeffries tries to clinch but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig closes the distance and pushes Jeffries back into the cage.
Ludwig breaks from the clinch.
Ludwig throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Ludwig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Ludwig.
Jeffries moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ludwig wants to clinch but Jeffries slips to the side
and Jeffries counters with a nice body shot.
Ludwig defending well as Jeffries loads up on a big left hand.
Ludwig throws out a loose jab but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jeffries misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jeffries misses with an elbow over the top.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
Ludwig stalling against the cage.
Jeffries pushes off an throws an elbow but Ludwig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ludwig obliges.
A short left from Ludwig.
Jeffries prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
A shot in the inside from Jeffries .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ludwig avoids the body shot from Jeffries .
Ludwig cracks Jeffries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ludwig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jeffries counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries scores with a body shot.
Jeffries throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ludwig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jeffries counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ludwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Jeffries .
Some bone on bone action there as Jeffries checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jeffries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeffries 's waist but Jeffries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludwig off to one side.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffries sprawls well. Jeffries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ludwig gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jeffries steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks to land a right hand but Jeffries moved out of range.
Ludwig has closed the distance and engaged Jeffries in a clinch.
Ludwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jeffries blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeffries lands a body shot.
Jeffries lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ludwig's defenses.
Ludwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jeffries pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries .
Sven Ludwig's cut is getting worse.
Jeffries misses with a body punch.
Jeffries throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeffries lands a shoulder strike.
Ludwig looking to throw knees to the head but Jeffries is blocking nicely.
Ludwig with a knee to the head.
Jeffries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ludwig or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffries goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ludwig blocks an elbow strike.
Ludwig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeffries lands with a right to the head.
Jeffries throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ludwig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ludwig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries works on Ludwig's body with a couple of short punches.
Earl Jeffries seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jeffries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ludwig missing with knees to the body.
Ludwig taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Jeffries blocks with his arms.
Jeffries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jeffries breaks the clinch.
Ludwig throws a right hand that misses
and Jeffries counters with a big right hand! Oh Ludwig is in trouble here! Jeffries follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
A very excited looking Earl Jeffries made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 1719 p4p, 198 weight class) and Beckett Bellwether (ranked 927 p4p, 115 weight class). Beckett Bellwether struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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293 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs with a hook.
Bellwether uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombs.
It seemed like Bellwether was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomb Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellwether keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombs.
Bellwether walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bombs.
Nice cross by Bellwether.
Good exchange - Bellwether coming out on top.
Bombs lands with an overhand left.
Bellwether will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bellwether shoots and misses
and Bombs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Bombs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bellwether misses with an uppercut. Bombs saw that one coming.
Bombs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bellwether misses with a right hand
and Bombs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bombs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bombs catches Bellwether with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs lands a head shot.
Bombs pushes Bellwether away with a front kick.
Bomb Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bombs connects with a right hand. Bellwether shakes it off.
Bombs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellwether manages to avoid it.
Bellwether walks into a jab.
Bombs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bellwether has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bombs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bombs misses with a right hand
and Bellwether counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bellwether tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bombs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellwether somewhat.
Bomb Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombs connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellwether tries to score with a low kick but Bombs moves his leg out of the way.
Bellwether pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bombs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Bombs.
Bellwether walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bellwether misses with a looping left.
Bombs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bombs.
Bombs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bombs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bellwether feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether moves forwards but Bombs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Bellwether - just one landing.
Bombs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellwether. Bellwether obviously looking to wear him down.
Bombs misses with a series of wild punches.
Bellwether changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bombs misses with a body shot.
Bombs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bellwether has a takedown stuffed.
Bombs tried to counter with a leg kick but Bellwether avoided it.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Bombs.
Bombs scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bellwether ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bellwether slips under a jab from Bombs.
Bellwether tries a quick counter leg kick but Bombs is wise to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bombs.
Bellwether misses with an uppercut.
Bombs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bellwether avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs punishes Bellwether's body with a nice straight punch.
Bellwether misses with a hook. Bombs ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bombs. That snapped Bellwether's head back.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Bellwether is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Bombs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bellwether ducks under a wild hook from Bombs.
Bellwether tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bombs stuffs the takedown attempt from Bellwether. Bellwether gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellwether avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bellwether lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bombs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bellwether throws a nice looking combination but Bombs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bombs defending well as Bellwether loads up on a big left hand.
Bellwether throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bombs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bombs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bombs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bellwether counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bellwether.
Bellwether stops Bombs from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bombs holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellwether preventing the sweep.
Bombs wants to stand up but Bellwether is controlling him.
Bellwether drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bombs dives on top into guard.
Bombs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bellwether is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bellwether has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Sports Incorporated. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bombs content to stall in guard here.
Bombs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bombs trying to control but Bellwether is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombs controlling from the top position.
Bombs stands up and waves to Bellwether to follow him.
Bombs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bellwether on the side of the head.
Bombs misses with a looping left.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Bellwether moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellwether! But no joy.
Bombs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Bombs misses.
Bellwether takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bomb Bombs is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombs tries to land a front kick but Bellwether steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bombs throws a jab when Bellwether was well out of range.
Bombs connects with the punch.
Bellwether takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bombs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellwether can do to turn this around?
Bombs gets caught flat footed, as Bellwether shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bellwether looking to pass the guard.
Bellwether stands and throws Bombs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bombs tries to buck Bellwether off but Bellwether is having none of it.
Bombs wants to control but Bellwether postures up.
Bellwether tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellwether has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bellwether wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bombs, who protects the arm well.
Bellwether tries for a kimura but Bombs is defending well.
Bellwether is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bombs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bellwether tries for a kimura but Bombs is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Bombs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bombs misses with a head kick.
Bombs throws a right hand that misses
and Bellwether counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bombs misses with a hook.
Bellwether avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bombs throws a hook but Bellwether blocks it.
Bombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs checks a low kick from Bellwether.
Bombs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Bellwether feints the counter takedown.
Bombs moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick
and Bellwether counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bombs is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bombs avoid being mounted?
Bombs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bellwether prevents Bombs from standing back up.
Bellwether is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bombs wants to get back to his feet.
Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Bombs tries to kick Bellwether off but Bellwether keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether seems to be looking for submissions.
Bellwether is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bombs sees it coming and defends easily.
Bombs is looking to escape.
Bellwether looking for a submission but Bombs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bellwether has gone for a leg lock! Bombs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bellwether's guard.
Bellwether is working an open guard so Bombs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs connects with a leg kick. Bellwether looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bombs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellwether tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bombs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellwether looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bombs connects with the punch.
Bomb Bombs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Bellwether.
Jab, jab by Bombs - just one landing.
Bellwether has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bombs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bellwether shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bombs defends it nicely.
Bombs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Beckett Bellwether has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bellwether takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bellwether uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombs.
Bellwether gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bombs.
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!
Bellwether ducks right into an uppercut from Bombs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bellwether crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bombs - the referee stops the clock and Bellwether gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bombs. Bellwether manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bombs connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bombs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Bombs swinging wildly here.
Bellwether drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bombs defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bomb Bombs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bombs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Bombs!
Beckett Bellwether spoke after the fight, saying 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Speva Koso (ranked 506 p4p, 71 weight class) and Jed Knight (ranked 687 p4p, 96 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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33
172 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Speva Koso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jed Knight!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing.
Koso rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knight misses with some punches.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
A short body shot lands from Koso as the two fighters clinch.
Knight taking a breather.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
A short right from Koso.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koso tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight working aggressively here.
Koso presses Knight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Koso - that landed with a thud.
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight avoiding damage.
Knight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koso seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knight can turn it around.
Koso working aggressively here.
Koso pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koso's elbow.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Knight.
Koso working aggressively here.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with some punches.
Koso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Koso.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koso lands a right hand.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Koso.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Koso has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso being controlled against the cage.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Koso lands a shoulder strike.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
Koso prevents a body shot from Knight.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight blocks a body shot from Koso.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight taking a breather.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Koso unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight prevents a body shot from Koso.
Nice body punch from Koso.
Speva Koso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koso.
A short left from Koso.
A short left from Koso.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso lands a right hand.
Knight lands a right hand.
Koso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koso closes the distance and clinches.
Koso misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Koso gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight blocks a body shot from Koso.
Knight blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Koso blocks a body shot from Knight.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses the jab.
Koso is looking to counter punch.
Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. Koso should have avoided that one.
Koso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koso jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight misses with a left hand
enabling Koso to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso misses with a hook to the body
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koso has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Koso controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Koso has his feet on Knight's thighs here. He's pushed Knight off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Knight screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Speva Koso!
Jed Knight was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kingston (ranked 805 p4p, 93 weight class) and Bob The Man (ranked 1052 p4p, 119 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Creep - Radiohead . 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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob The Man!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Man walks into a jab.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Man. The Man obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
The Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
The Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Man avoids it.
Kingston lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Man takes a step back to recover.
Kingston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from The Man misses.
The Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for The Man.
A big left from The Man misses.
The Man misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kingston scores with a sloppy right hand. The Man should have avoided that one.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a punch to the head.
Kingston scores with a jab. The Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Man on the side of the head.
The Man scores with a shot to the body.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
The Man avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston connects with a right hand. The Man shakes it off.
Kingston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingston cracks The Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston tried to counter with a leg kick but The Man avoided it.
The Man throws a right hand that misses
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Man.
The Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Man goes for a double leg but Kingston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingston continues to drive forward.
A right-left combo lands from The Man.
The Man misses with a looping left.
The Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Man. That did some damage!
The Man tried to score with a low kick but Kingston checks it.
The Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
The Man throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Man.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Man misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Man throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands an overhand right.
Kingston scores with a spinning back kick!
The Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Man tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Kingston delivers a nice body kick.
The Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingston.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
Kingston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Man tries to clinch up.
The Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kingston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingston blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston connects with a right hand. The Man shakes it off.
The Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston lands with a hook. The Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from The Man.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Man. Kingston shrugs it off though.
Kingston digs a good body shot into The Man's ribs.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Man.
The Man throws a shot to the body.
The Man looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Man cracks a nice hook into Kingston's ribs.
The Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
The Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
The Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingston sets himself, and The Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingston avoids it this time.
Kingston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Man's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and The Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingston misses its target.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Man might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kingston has got the better of the exchanges.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
The Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Man can do to turn this around?
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingston scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Man's head backwards.
The Man closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage.
Kingston lands a right hand.
The Man is working Kingston over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
The Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man takes a shot to the head.
The Man blocks a body shot from Kingston.
The Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Man misses with some punches.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kingston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man gets through Kingston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Man is trying to drag Kingston to the mat but Kingston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Kingston - that landed with a thud.
The Man lands a right hand.
The Man has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kingston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kingston manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Kingston.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Man.
The Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Man landing with the ground and pound.
The Man trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
The Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to keep The Man in close.
Kingston is pulling down on The Man's head to control his posture.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Kingston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Man missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
Kingston stuns The Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Man. That one must have hurt.
The Man lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
The Man throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kingston
and The Man counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man tries to work over Kingston's front leg with a kick but Kingston checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingston, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Jab, jab by Kingston - just one landing.
The Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Man throws a body kick that misses.
Kingston connects with an inside leg kick.
The Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Kingston finds it's target.
The Man rushes Kingston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Man lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kingston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Man can turn it around.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingston.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Carl Kingston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man misses with some punches.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Man misses with some punches.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kingston pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
The Man moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
The Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Man misses with a body shot
and Kingston counters with a two punch combo.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston backing away here, and The Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kingston tries to land a body kick
and The Man counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston cracks The Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. The Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man blocks a jab.
Kingston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingston, right into the meat.
The Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Man misses with a hook
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
The Man tries to land a leg kick but Kingston saw it coming and moves away.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Kingston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
The Man swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Man works Kingston's body with a nice hook.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kingston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
A relieved looking Carl Kingston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Turnbull (ranked 273 p4p, 40 weight class) and Jarred Reich (ranked 507 p4p, 72 weight class). 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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reich throws a poor cross that misses
and Turnbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reich with a hook.
Reich connects with a crisp jab.
Reich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reich misses with a head kick.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Reich.
Turnbull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Reich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reich misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Reich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of Reich's head but Reich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reich misses with a leg kick.
Turnbull takes a swing at Reich's ribcage but misses.
Reich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Reich.
Reich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Reich moved out of range nicely.
Reich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Turnbull finds it's target.
Turnbull misses with a body punch
and Turnbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Turnbull blocks the low kick.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull feints and then cracks Reich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reich down.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turnbull digs a good body shot into Reich's ribs.
Reich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands a nice hook to Reich's body. Reich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reich moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Reich saw that one coming.
Turnbull ducks right into an uppercut from Reich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich takes one on the button.
Reich tries to clinch there but Turnbull circles away.
A swing and a miss from Reich.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turnbull is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reich. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Reich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Turnbull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turnbull.
Reich misses with a left hand
and Reich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Reich misses.
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Reich saw that one coming.
Turnbull lands with an uppercut that bounces Reich off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Reich misses.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Reich.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
Turnbull moves into range and clinches up with Reich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Reich lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Reich controls the action.
Reich misses with the head strike.
Reich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Reich.
Reich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reich prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Reich.
Reich blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Reich misses with some punches.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reich prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
A hook to the body from Reich.
Reich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reich lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Reich lands with a right to the head.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Reich.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reichs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reich tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarred Reich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turnbull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
Reich dips to his left and cracks Turnbull with an uppercut!
Roderick Turnbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reich tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turnbull.
Reich loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Reich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbull gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reich counters with a leg kick.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Reich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull lands a glancing blow to the side of Reich's head.
Reich tries to keep at a distance but Turnbull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reich is working Turnbull over against the cage.
Reich is leaning against Turnbull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reich lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Reich lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Reich.
Reich misses with a punch to the body.
Jarred Reich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Reich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Reich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Reich misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reich throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Reich throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Reich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Reich.
Reich tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Reich back against the cage.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reich takes a shot to the head.
Reich can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Reich's ribcage. Reich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reich lands a body shot.
Reich tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Reich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Reich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A short right from Turnbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnbull.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Reich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Reich on the inside.
Reich scores with a hook to the body.
Reich cracks Turnbull with a nice body shot.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Reich.
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarred Reich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Reich.
A telegraphed right hand from Reich misses the target.
Turnbull cracks Reich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reich throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Reich moved out of range.
Reich throws a combination that misses
and Turnbull counters with an inside leg kick.
Reich scores with a leg kick.
Reich lands a right hook to the body.
Reich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reich misses with a body kick.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Reich moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbull. That's going to slow Reich down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
Reich misses with a body shot
and Turnbull counters with a left to the body.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnbull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull blocks the body kick.
Turnbull lands with a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Reich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turnbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turnbull swings for the body but Reich moves out of range.
Reich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turnbull takes a step back to recover.
Reich throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Turnbull
and Reich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turnbull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Reich avoids it.
Turnbull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turnbull scores with a push kick.
Reich misses with a double jab.
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Reich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reich moves away.
Reich throws a head kick that misses.
Reich ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Reich misses with a body kick.
Turnbull moves out of range of the body kick from Reich.
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reich avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Reich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters circling a little - Reich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
Turnbull misses with a hook
and Reich counters with a right hand to the body.
Reich forces Turnbull back against the cage and clinches.
Reich pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich blocking some punches.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Reich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reich scores with a shoulder strike.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Reich.
A hook to the body from Reich.
Reich misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Reich.
Turnbull cracks Reich with a nice body shot.
Reich misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Reich.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reich blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Reich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reich.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarred Reich.
I've got Reich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Reich!
After winning the bout, Jarred Reich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Sylvia (ranked 262 p4p, 36 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 106 p4p, 16 weight class). Sylvia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Some Country Shit. Tong Po has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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246 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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po misses with a low kick.
Po gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sylvia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Sylvia takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Sylvia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Po responds with a good body kick, but Sylvia manages to step out the way in time.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Sylvia ducks down to avoid it.
Sylvia misses with a hook.
Sylvia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sylvia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Po throws a body kick that misses.
Sylvia throws a leg kick
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sylvia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sylvia throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Sylvia throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Po blocks a leg kick.
Po throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Sylvia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Po lands a nice looking body shot.
Po throws a hook but Sylvia blocks it.
Sylvia misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Sylvia throws a counter high kick but Po was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sylvia. Sylvia obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Po does no damage.
Sylvia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sylvia throws a sloppy head kick
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sylvia lands a head kick. Po smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Sylvia misses.
Sylvia lands a jab-cross combination.
Po slips a straight right by Sylvia.
Sylvia connects with a solid leg kick.
Sylvia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Po takes a step back to recover.
Sylvia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sylvia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Po slips a jab from Sylvia.
Po throws a hook but Sylvia avoids it easily.
Sylvia throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
A slow jab from Sylvia misses its intended target.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sylvia.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sylvia tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Sylvia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sylvia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards.
Sylvia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sylvia. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with a kick to the body.
Sylvia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sylvia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Po drops Sylvia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sylvia looks back up at him and smiles so Po waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sylvia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Po counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sylvia's knee momentarily.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sylvia. Those never looked like landing.
Po connects with a leg kick. Sylvia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sylvia misses with a right hand
and Po counters with a left to the body.
Sylvia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tong Po will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slim Sylvia's cut.
That's time! Sylvia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sylvia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Po looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Po cracks Sylvia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Po has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sylvia to stand back up!
Sylvia is rocked!
Po tries to clinch but Sylvia moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sylvia.
Po avoids the head kick by Sylvia.
Po drops Sylvia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sylvia looks back up at him and smiles so Po waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sylvia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slim Sylvia's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sylvia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Po counters with a big right hand! Oh Sylvia is in trouble here! Po follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
After winning the bout, Tong Po thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Slim Sylvia spoke after the fight, saying 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Three Dog (ranked 32 p4p, 6 weight class) and Foot Fungus (ranked 63 p4p, 10 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by Fallout. Foot Fungus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fungus misses.
Fungus wants to land a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Jab by Dog.
Fungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog feints and then cracks Fungus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fungus down.
Fungus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Fungus is out of range.
Fungus's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fungus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fungus throws a low kick but Dog avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Fungus is trying to break free.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Dog as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fungus's head.
Dog 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.
Fungus misses with a combination
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Foot Fungus has been cut.
Fungus swings widly with a right hand
and Dog counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Dog misses.
Fungus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fungus misses with a few strikes there.
Dog tried to counter with a leg kick but Fungus avoided it.
Fungus misses with a double jab.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
Fungus throws an off balance right hand
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
A nice side step and Fungus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fungus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Fungus thuds his right hand into Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fungus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fungus.
Fungus tries to score with a low kick but Dog moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fungus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fungus.
Dog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fungus is out of range and Dog settles back down.
Fungus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fungus motions for Dog to come forward. Fungus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fungus loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fungus finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
Fungus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog tries to land a front kick but Fungus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fungus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog rushes Fungus and presses him up against the cage.
Fungus is trying to break free.
Fungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog throws a leg kick but Fungus checks it.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Fungus throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Fungus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Fungus counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Foot Fungus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Foot Fungus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fungus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
A low kick from Dog misses
and Fungus counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog slips a straight right by Fungus.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog, right into the meat.
Dog moves away from the strike by Fungus.
Fungus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Dog blocks the low kick.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog walks into a stiff left hand from Fungus.
Dog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fungus misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good exchange - Fungus coming out on top.
Dog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fungus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dog scrambles back to his feet.
Fungus lands a jab to Dog's midsection.
Fungus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fungus connects with a body shot.
Fungus lands with a nice combination. Dog backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Three Dog has been cut.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fungus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Fungus tries a quick counter leg kick but Dog is wise to it.
Foot Fungus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fungus lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Fungus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fungus scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fungus. That's going to slow Dog down.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it.
Dog slips a jab from Fungus.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Fungus counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Fungus misses.
Dog scores with a sloppy right hand. Fungus should have avoided that one.
Fungus throws a low kick but Dog avoids it.
Fungus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fungus connects with the punch.
Dog scoring well with a low kick there.
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fungus.
Fungus tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fungus throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fungus's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws out a leg kick but Fungus moves out of range and Dog only half commits.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Dog.
Fungus lands a really nice looking cross but Dog seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Fungus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Fungus scores with a jab.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foot Fungus 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Fungus off balance momentarily.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog connects with a crisp jab.
Dog staying out of range there.
Fungus cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus scores with a jab to the head.
Dog misses with an uppercut
and Fungus counters with a nice right hand that sends Dog toppling to the canvas! Dog scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fungus finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus works Dog's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Fungus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Fungus drops Dog with a beautiful combination! Dog stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fungus is looking for the KO!
Dog is rocked!
Fungus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog looks to clinch
and Fungus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dog! Fungus lets Dog back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Dog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Fungus's defenses.
Dog seems to have got his legs back now.
Fungus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Fungus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fungus lands a big right hand that sends Dog crashing to the mat! Fungus stays standing though and waves Dog back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dog avoids the body shot from Fungus.
Fungus misses with an uppercut.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Dog cracks Fungus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fungus throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog thuds a left hand into Fungus's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Fungus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fungus slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fungus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fungus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dog tries to clinch up but Fungus circles away and keeps his distance.
Fungus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick by Dog misses
and Fungus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Fungus slips under a jab.
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fungus counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog moves out of range as Fungus strikes.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Fungus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Fungus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Fungus is looking for the big counter here.
Dog throws a head kick but Fungus moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick
and Fungus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fungus sends Dog crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fungus is motioning to the referee to let Dog up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foot Fungus really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fungus scores with a jab to the body.
Dog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fungus lands with a nice body punch.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Fungus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog misses with a body shot
and Fungus counters with a right hand to the body.
Dog moves to clinch but Fungus breaks away
and Fungus counters with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus misses with a looping left.
Fungus looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Fungus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Fungus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it.
Fungus tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fungus cracks Dog with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fungus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dog to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fungus throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dog clean off his feet! He's out cold! Fungus stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Foot Fungus!
An out of breath and clearly excited Foot Fungus thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Three Dog had this to say: 'If it walks like a liberal, talks like a liberal and acts like a liberal, then Grumpy is a Liberal!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class) and Enzo Perez (ranked 82 p4p, 14 weight class). Akoni Gray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Perez's chin.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray cracks the inside of Perez's front leg.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Gray misses the body punch
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Gray's defenses.
Perez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez throws a fast counter high kick but Gray manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gray misses.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
Gray lands a body shot.
Gray darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Gray gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Perez tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Gray blocks a body shot from Perez.
A body shot lands from Perez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray lands a big uppercut and Perez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perez looks OK. Gray waves Perez back to his feet!
Perez is rocked!
It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Gray throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Gray only half commits.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gray lands a big uppercut and Perez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perez looks OK. Gray waves Perez back to his feet!
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Perez misses.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Gray wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooh!!! Gray has knocked Perez down with a huge combo! Gray steps away and waves a wobbly Perez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gray scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Gray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perez checks it well.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Akoni Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray cracks Perez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Perez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gray finish him?
Gray misses with a low kick.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Gray throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perez throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from Gray.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gray to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray moves away from the strike by Perez.
Gray misses with a jab to the body
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray drops Perez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Perez looks back up at him and smiles so Gray waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez 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.
Perez cracks Gray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akoni Gray's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Gray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gray scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Enzo Perez's cut even more.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gray cracks Perez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Perez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gray pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Perez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
Akoni Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
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