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GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 765 p4p, 97 weight class) and Mikey Day (ranked 753 p4p, 96 weight class). Long Thai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Day!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thai but Thai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Thai misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day goes for a double leg but Thai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thai continues to drive forward.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Thai, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Thai against the cage but Thai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Thai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thai throws a counter high kick but Day was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Day clinches with his opponent.
Day takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Thai working aggressively here.
Thai with a knee 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!
Day stalling in the clinch.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Day's ribcage.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
Day blocks an elbow strike.
Day lands a left hand.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Day tries for a takedown but Thai manages to get underhooks.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Day lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thai smiles and moves away.
Thai takes the fight into the clinch.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day has hold of one of Thai's legs. Thai is fighting the takedown attempt but Day gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai has control of Day's left arm, preventing Day from doing any damage.
Thai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Thai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Day controls the pace.
Thai has a closed guard, preventing Day from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai as he jumps to the side.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Thai's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Thai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Day forces Thai back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day is trying to push Thai away but Thai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a combination that misses
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Thai, against the cage.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Thai gets a clinch.
Thai lands a left hand.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day looking for a takedown.
Thai can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Day is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well.
Day jumps into guard, dragging Thai to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Day lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Day on the ground.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day prevents Thai from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to sweep but instead, Day has passed into half guard.
Day controlling the action here.
Thai is trying to stand back up but Day is controlling him
Day drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
Thai moves into full guard.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Day trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Day trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Day wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Day slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thai misses with a head kick.
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thai walks away with a smile on his face. Day gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Day shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thai misses with a body shot
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day cracks Thai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thai.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Day.
Thai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Day was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thai holds on to Day's head and controls the position momentarily.
Day tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Day in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Day trying to control the action but Thai is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mikey Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day working away.
Thai tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Day has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Day lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thai tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
Day controlling from side mount.
Day wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thai, who protects the arm well.
Thai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Day is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Day lands a couple of good shots and Thai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day gets his hands free as Thai looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Thai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 489 p4p, 68 weight class) and Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 474 p4p, 63 weight class). Joosep Lõhmus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Brent moves out of range as Lõhmus throws a body kick.
Brent darts in and clinches Lõhmus up against the cage.
Brent lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus cracks Brent with a nice body shot.
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
letting Brent counter with a right hand.
Brent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brent cracks the inside of Lõhmus's front leg.
Brent tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brent misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Brent blocks it.
Good leg kick by Brent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brent takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Brent moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Brent avoids it easily.
Brent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brent takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lõhmus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
A telegraphed right hand from Brent misses the target.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Brent blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Lõhmus there.
Brent slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the head.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brent wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Lõhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brent. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Brent.
Brent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brent throwing a counter right hand but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Brent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Lõhmus.
Brent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lõhmus stalling.
Brent misses with a body punch.
Brent tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing Brent back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Brent fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a nice body kick.
Brent has closed the distance and engaged Lõhmus in a clinch.
Brent misses with a punch on the inside.
Lõhmus has had enough of the clinch but Brent keeps him there for the moment.
Brent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brent working aggressively here.
Lõhmus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brent backwards.
Brent tries a body shot but Lõhmus blocks it.
Brent lands a right hand.
Lõhmus tries to break the clinch but Brent is controlling the position.
Brent misses with a punch on the inside.
Brent lands with a short shot to the head.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
Lõhmus looks to land a combination but Brent avoids it well.
Brent misses with a head kick.
Lõhmus tries a quick counter leg kick but Brent is wise to it.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Brent moves out of range.
Lõhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Brent.
Brent swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus lands with a short shot to the head.
Brent lands a hook that snaps the head of Lõhmus backwards.
Brent scores with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but Brent moved away.
Brent moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Brent throws a head kick but Lõhmus moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brent misses with a looping right.
Brent tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lõhmus is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Brent's body. Brent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brent has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Brent off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brent wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brent.
Brent scores with the left hand. Lõhmus knows he should have avoided that one.
Brent throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brent.
Brent moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
Brent lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and Brent counters with a leg kick.
Brent tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brent misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Brent.
Brent misses with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brent's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brent. Brent obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus tests Brent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brent takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Brent slaps the foot to one side.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Brent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lõhmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brent looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Brent looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brent wants to clinch.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Brent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brent takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus stuns Brent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Brent is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
Lõhmus wants to slow Brent down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Brent's body.
Brent checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brent misses with a leg kick.
Brent clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brent digs a right hand underneath Lõhmus's ribcage. Lõhmus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lõhmus tries to work over Brent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lõhmus.
Brent swings wildly with an uppercut but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Brent looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Lõhmus.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Brent saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brent moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Brent.
Brent takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Brent.
Lõhmus thumps Brent with a low kick.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Lõhmus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brent circles away quickly and effectively.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Brent avoids it easily.
Brent blocks a jab.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brent counters with a good low kick that Lõhmus was not able to check.
Brent clinches.
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Brent blocks it.
Brent catches Lõhmus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but Brent avoids it.
As Lõhmus tries to get set, Brent tries to push him back and clinch up but Lõhmus manages to avoid the attempt.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
Lõhmus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brent ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brent tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brent connects with a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Brent scores with a jab to the body.
Brent thuds his right hand into Lõhmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Brent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Brent is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Brent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus throws out a counter right but Brent avoids it with no problem.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lõhmus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some bone on bone action there as Brent checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Brent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brent gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Brent ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Brent tries to counter by clinching up but Lõhmus breaks away and moves out of range.
Lõhmus lands with a shot to the body.
Brent tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Brent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brent swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Brent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brent down.
Brent lands a body shot.
Lõhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Brent is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Brent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Brent avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Brent with a jab.
Brent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brent thuds his right hand into Lõhmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Brent scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a wild combination.
Brent misses with a looping left.
Brent blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Brent.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Brent tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lõhmus manages to circle out of the way.
Lõhmus misses with a head kick.
Brent throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Brent tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
Brent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Brent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Brent counters with a straight right hand.
Brent misses with a hook
and Lõhmus counters with a low kick, right behind Brent 's knee.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Brent avoids it.
Brent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Brent is out of range.
Brent throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brent tries to score with a low kick but Lõhmus moves his leg out of the way.
Lõhmus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brent with a body shot.
Brent slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Brent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brent avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brent lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brent. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brent misses with a looping right.
David Brent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brent throws a head kick that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brent.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into Brent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brent tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Brent's head but Brent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brent lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Brent moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Brent moves out of range.
Brent tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Lõhmus tenderised Brent's leg. Brent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Brent is out of range.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Brent doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Brent's body.
Lõhmus lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Lõhmus thows a body kick. Brent tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brent shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brent blocks a leg kick.
Brent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to work over Brent's front leg with a kick but Brent checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Brent misses the target.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brent.
Lõhmus jabs Brent to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
and Brent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brent.
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lõhmus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brent misses with a leg kick
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but Brent moves his leg out of the way.
Brent staying out of range there.
Brent looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Brent saw it coming and moves away.
Brent moves in looking to clinch but Lõhmus pushes him off.
Lõhmus cracks Brent with an open hand slap.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Brent checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Brent's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lõhmus 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
During a confident post fight interview, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 237 p4p, 30 weight class) and Esteban San Pedro (ranked 332 p4p, 39 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. San Pedro has chosen Gunman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro cracks Jernit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
San Pedro misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jernit lands a two punch combo.
Jernit staying out of range there.
San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
San Pedro tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
Jernit connects with the punch.
Jernit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well.
Jernit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
San Pedro jabs Jernit right on the nose. Jernit blinks but takes it well.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro lands a nice hook to Jernit's body. Jernit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jernit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jernit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jernit takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Jernit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jernit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Jernit misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back.
San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Jernit.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jernit throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro.
Jernit slips a jab from San Pedro.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
Jernit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jernit cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
San Pedro catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit.
Jernit throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Jernit moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Jernit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
San Pedro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jernit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jernit throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but San Pedro seems unphased.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Jernit moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
Jernit 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.
Jernit checks a low kick from San Pedro.
A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot.
Jernit throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
San Pedro forces Jernit back against the cage and clinches.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit lands a right hand.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Jernit.
Jernit is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit lands an uppercut.
Jernit prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
As San Pedro backs away, Jernit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro misses with a low kick as Jernit jumps back.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jernit swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
San Pedro tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but San Pedro avoided it.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Jernit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jernit lands a jab-cross combination.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well.
San Pedro moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Jernit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Jernit scores with a decent looking hook.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro.
Jernit cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jernit misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
Nice jab there from Jernit.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Jernit.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick.
Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Jernit's head back.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jernit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San Pedro on the side of the head.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro 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.
San Pedro throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro blocks a leg kick.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Jernit 's knee.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jernit 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.
San Pedro misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Jernit.
San Pedro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jernit throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jernit throws a leg kick but San Pedro checks it.
Jernit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jernit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jernit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Jernit down.
San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit clobbers San Pedro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
Jernit 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.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jernit.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jernit checks it well.
Jernit tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it.
San Pedro defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro slips a jab and a cross from Jernit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Jernit moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by San Pedro - just one landing.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
San Pedro lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jernit. That did some damage!
San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit throws a counter high kick but San Pedro was just alert enough to avoid it.
San Pedro throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react.
San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
San Pedro tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit misses with a shot to the body
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Jernit slaps the foot to one side.
San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro lands a head kick!
That kick from Jernit tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jernit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit scores with a body shot.
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jernit backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
Jernit connects with a jab.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jernit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jernit throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
Jernit lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Jernit moved away.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back.
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a jab to Jernit's midsection.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Jernit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
Jernit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
An out of breath Esteban San Pedro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 248 p4p, 40 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 584 p4p, 84 weight class). Shin comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin Chamber of Death. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro misses with a hook
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Shin avoids it well.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Shin slips a jab from Regueiro.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Shin avoids nicely.
Regueiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Nice cross by Shin.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Regueiro was just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Regueiro connects with a jab.
Shin tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Regueiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Regueiro moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Regueiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Shin connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro 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.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Shin.
Shin slips a jab from Regueiro.
Shin takes one on the button.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
A combination from Shin does no damage.
Shin misses with a hook
and Regueiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Shin misses.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Donk. Regueiro catches Shin right on the button with a cross.
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!
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Shin's head back.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Regueiro walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Shin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Shin with a series of wild strikes but Shin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Shin tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a good jab.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Shin thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Shin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Regueiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin slips under a jab from Regueiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
Shin slips under a jab.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro motions for Shin to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shin.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Shin.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Shin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Regueiro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Shin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Regueiro takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shin moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Shin thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bonerz McGee (ranked 188 p4p, 22 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 273 p4p, 37 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
McGee throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
McGee misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGee connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Raharuhi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
McGee thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
McGee moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raharuhi. That did some damage!
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as McGee blocks the leg kick.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
As Raharuhi looks to move away, McGee throws a big counter combo but Raharuhi just gets out of the way.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGee avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from McGee.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised McGee's leg. McGee is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee moves into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
McGee blocks an elbow strike from Raharuhi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
McGee misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.
McGee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Raharuhi.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGee.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Raharuhi in a clinch.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee 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.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
Raharuhi tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
McGee lands a left hand.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi takes a 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!
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from McGee.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGee throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from McGee finds it's target.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
McGee wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGee throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGee under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from McGee.
McGee cracks Raharuhi with an open hand slap.
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!
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
McGee is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like McGee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
McGee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
Raharuhi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGee misses with a head kick.
McGee swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonerz McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi motions for McGee to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
McGee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGee's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow McGee down.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi walks into a straight right hand from McGee.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGee throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
McGee throws out a powerful jab.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
McGee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Raharuhi punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by McGee.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
McGee walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGee. McGee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGee moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raharuhi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 490 p4p, 23 weight class) and Mike Megaton (ranked 220 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Megaton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaton throws the left hand but Manowaru avoids the punch easily.
Megaton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manowaru misses with a head kick.
Megaton motions for Manowaru to come forward. Megaton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manowaru tried to counter with a leg kick but Megaton avoided it.
Manowaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megaton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Megaton ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megaton scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaton wants to slow Manowaru down by chopping away at his legs.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the body
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Manowaru misses with a kick to the body.
Manowaru throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru lands with a good body shot.
Manowaru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manowaru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Megaton counters with a left to the body.
Megaton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megaton scores with a leg kick.
Megaton slips a straight right by Manowaru.
Manowaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Megaton slips a straight right by Manowaru.
Manowaru looks to land a left hand but Megaton moved out of range nicely.
Megaton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Manowaru misses.
Manowaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Megaton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Manowaru.
Megaton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manowaru with a body shot.
Manowaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Megaton tries a quick counter leg kick but Manowaru is wise to it.
Manowaru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Megaton misses.
Manowaru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Megaton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Megaton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Megaton dodges the punch combination from Manowaru.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Manowaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manowaru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megaton.
Megaton with a nice cross.
Manowaru fakes the leg kick and cracks Megaton in the body.
Manowaru throws a solid leg kick but Megaton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manowaru.
Megaton feints a counter leg kick.
Manowaru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Megaton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manowaru tests Megaton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Megaton throws a good cross that connects.
Manowaru moves forwards but Megaton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manowaru scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megaton moves away.
Manowaru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Megaton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Megaton.
Manowaru misses with a body kick.
Manowaru throws a low kick but Megaton moves out of range easily.
Manowaru misses with a left hand
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manowaru 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.
Megaton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manowaru.
Manowaru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice cross by Megaton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
That's time! Manowaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Manowaru misses
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Manowaru moves into the clinch successfully.
Megaton prevents a body shot from Manowaru.
A short right from Manowaru.
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Megaton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Manowaru digs a good hook to Megaton's body.
Megaton with a hook.
Megaton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Megaton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manowaru. Megaton shrugs it off though.
Manowaru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Megaton's calf.
Megaton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manowaru throws the left hand but Megaton avoids the punch easily.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megaton moves out of range of the leg kick from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Megaton throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Manowaru throws a body punch but Megaton moves out of range.
Megaton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manowaru throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Manowaru misses with a low kick.
Megaton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manowaru is looking to score with low kicks.
Manowaru misses with a kick to the body.
Manowaru scores with a hook to the body. Megaton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Manowaru.
Megaton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megaton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megaton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Megaton walks into a straight right hand from Manowaru.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Megaton.
Manowaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manowaru tries to clinch up but Megaton circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Megaton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manowaru throws the left hand but Megaton avoids the punch easily.
Manowaru missing with a left hand there. Megaton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manowaru motions for Megaton to come forward. Manowaru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Megaton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru scores with a punch to the head.
Manowaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru with a hook.
Manowaru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Megaton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manowaru connects with a single shot there.
Manowaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Megaton 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.
Manowaru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Megaton counters with a nice leg kick.
Manowaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megaton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Manowaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Megaton is out of range.
Megaton throws a looping overhand right but Manowaru ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megaton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manowaru.
An inside leg kick from Manowaru misses.
Good shot there by Megaton.
Manowaru throws a right hand that misses
and Megaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Megaton flicks out a counter leg kick but Manowaru steps away.
Manowaru throws a jab when Megaton was well out of range.
Manowaru throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Megaton is predictable there
and Manowaru counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Megaton.
Manowaru throws a jab when Megaton was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Megaton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manowaru misses with an uppercut
and Megaton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manowaru throws a hook to the side of Megaton's head but Megaton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Manowaru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manowaru throws a hook but Megaton avoids it easily.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Megaton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manowaru is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manowaru, right into the meat.
Manowaru dips to his left and cracks Megaton with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megaton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Megaton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manowaru.
Manowaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Megaton is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Megaton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Megaton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manowaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megaton moves away.
Megaton just misses with a punch to the body.
Megaton takes a swing at Manowaru's ribcage but misses.
Manowaru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manowaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Megaton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Megaton scores with a hook to the body. Manowaru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Megaton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manowaru throws out the jab.
Manowaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Megaton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manowaru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manowaru scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mike Megaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru digs a good hook to Megaton's body.
Manowaru throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Manowaru motions for Megaton to come forward. Manowaru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Megaton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manowaru.
Manowaru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Megaton is able to avoid easily.
Manowaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Manowaru.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manowaru throws a wild body kick that Megaton sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Megaton misses.
Manowaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Megaton can do to turn this around?
Manowaru works the jab nicely.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Megaton saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Megaton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Megaton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manowaru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manowaru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manowaru lands a right hook to the body.
Megaton slips under a jab.
Manowaru throws a body shot but no joy.
Megaton moves out of range of the body kick from Manowaru.
It seemed like Megaton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Megaton tries to score with a low kick but Manowaru moves his leg out of the way.
Manowaru throws a leg kick but Megaton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manowaru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manowaru staying out of range there.
Megaton avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Megaton was well out of range. Poor timing from Manowaru.
Megaton tries a quick counter leg kick but Manowaru is wise to it.
Manowaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megaton 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.
That kick from Manowaru tenderised Megaton's leg. Megaton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manowaru throws a front kick that sends Megaton stumbling back into the cage.
Megaton is looking to slow Manowaru down with leg kicks.
Megaton keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Manowaru.
Megaton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manowaru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hiro Manowaru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manowaru lands a nice shot that snaps Megaton's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Manowaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manowaru has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Manowaru!
After winning the bout, Hiro Manowaru 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 195 p4p, 28 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 266 p4p, 38 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Bill Newton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26 - 20 - 3 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSilva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Newton misses its intended target.
Newton works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton drops his hands momentarily and DeSilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Newton off the cage and back into range.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSilva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeSilva motions for Newton to come forward. DeSilva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - DeSilva scores with a four punch combination!
DeSilva lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Newton checks it.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Newton's ribs.
DeSilva cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
The crowd cheers as Newton lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeSilva rather than just go for the knockout.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Newton down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from DeSilva.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeSilva duly obliges.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton tries to clinch up but DeSilva circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newton staying out of range there.
A jab from Newton misses.
Newton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
DeSilva gets caught flat footed, as Newton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Newton wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is keeping the position.
Newton passes DeSilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSilva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva keeping hold of Newton's head, controlling as best he can.
DeSilva wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
DeSilva is controlling Newton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is looking for a kimura but DeSilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeSilva pulls Newton in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSilva is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton has gone for a leg lock! DeSilva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.
Newton working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
DeSilva won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeSilva defends it nicely.
Newton lunges at DeSilva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeSilva's hand.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is thwarting DeSilva's attempts to control the position.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSilva avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is trying for a kimura here. DeSilva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Newton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Newton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Parker (ranked 90 p4p, 14 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 199 p4p, 30 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Norris thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Parker misses
and Norris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Parker lands an overhand right.
Norris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Alex Parker has been cut.
Nice jab there from Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker stalling.
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris is trying to stall.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
Parker stalling.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Norris is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Norris tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Norris taking a breather.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Norris is working Parker over against the cage.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Norris being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Parker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parker.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Norris thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
A jab from Norris does it's job there.
Parker 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.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Parker slips under a jab.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Norris slows down the pace here.
Parker is stalling here.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Parker tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Alex Parker's cut is getting worse.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker takes an elbow to the temple.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker takes an elbow to the temple.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason Norris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker blocks an elbow strike.
Parker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Parker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris.
Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norris tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
Norris throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Norris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker slips under a jab from Norris.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris avoids a kick to the body.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Parker lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Norris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.
Parker works the jab nicely.
Norris wants to clinch.
A solid body kick from Parker.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker slips a straight right by Norris.
Parker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norris will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Parker misses with the body kick
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Alex Parker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Parker dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker blocks a body shot from Norris.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Norris.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!
A less than humble Mason Norris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 39 p4p, 4 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 112 p4p, 12 weight class). Ricard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vibe Killer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
A low kick from Ricard is predictable there
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricard lunges at Spud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spud's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricard. That's going to slow Spud down.
Spud slips under a jab from Ricard.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard throws out a leg kick but Spud moves out of range and Ricard only half commits.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Spud thows a leg kick but Ricard checks it
and Ricard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricard trying to control the action but Spud is working from the bottom.
Ricard controlling the pace.
Ricard trying to control from half guard but Spud is working away.
Ricard stalling.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Spud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spud is staying active underneath Ricard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ricard stalling away here and it's allowed Spud to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ricard trying to move into half guard but instead Spud has managed to sweep!
Ricard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ricard working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricard is on top in guard.
Ricard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Ricard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ricard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ricard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spud pulls Ricard in close to prevent any damage.
Ricard stays in close to Spud's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spud jabs Ricard right on the nose. Ricard blinks but takes it well.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spud will feel that in the morning.
Ricard throws a lazy body kick
and Spud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body
and Spud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
Spud takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Ricard - just one landing.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Spud sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Spud misses its target.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard catches Spud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spud is looking to wear down Ricard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Spud walks into a jab.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with a good low kick that Ricard was not able to check.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Ricard punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard lands with a kick to the temple. Spud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard shoots in and drives through. Spud sprawls well.
Spud misses with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricard scores with a one two! Spud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Ricard tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricard tries to work over Spud's front leg with a kick but Spud checks it.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Ricard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Ricard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Ricard cracks Spud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Ricard lands a jab.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown but Spud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Ricard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Spud throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard lands a high kick!
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ricard swings widly with a right hand
and Spud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ricard throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spud lands a body shot.
Ricard scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Ricard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spud on the side of the head.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricard motions for Spud to come forward. Ricard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Ricard misses the body punch
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Ricard backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard slips a jab from Spud.
Ricard misses with a wild combination.
Ricard throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricard.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spud takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Spud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud thows a leg kick but Ricard checks it
and Ricard counters with a thumping low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat.
Ricard throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ricard.
Spud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ricard.
Spud moves forwards but Ricard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Ricard scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud lands with a nice body punch.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ricard.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Spud saw that one coming.
Spud staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Spud misses with a hook
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ricard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Ricard had a free shot at his head there.
Ricard works the jab nicely.
Ricard lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Ricard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ricard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ricard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spud blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Spud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud tried to counter with a leg kick but Ricard avoided it.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Spud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricard.
Ricard swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Spud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Ricard.
Ricard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricard lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spud doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricard thows a leg kick but Spud checks it
and Spud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard scores with a jab to the head.
Ricard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Spud is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spud is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Ricard connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard misses with a looping right.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard scores with a body shot.
Spud swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Spud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricard.
Ricard throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud checks a low kick from Ricard.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard checks the leg kick.
Spud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Ricard scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Spud.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Spud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spud takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud connects with a leg kick. Ricard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spud slips a straight right by Ricard.
Spud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spud checks a leg kick nicely.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Spud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ricard backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Spud connects with a leg kick. Ricard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ricard scores with a nice right hand.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
And Ricard tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ricard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
A big left from Spud misses.
Ricard throws a counter combo.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ricard misses with a left hand
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Ricard misses.
Ricard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ricard.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Ricard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Ricard moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud blocks a head kick by Ricard.
Ricard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
enabling Spud to counter with a crisp jab.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Ricard swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Spud is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud jabs at Ricard's body.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Spud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard cracks Spud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Spud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Ricard backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud delivers a nice body kick.
Ricard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spud checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Spud misses its target.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricard. That's going to slow Spud down.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
Ricard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Farboleous Ricard 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 60 p4p, 4 weight class) and Roar Horse (ranked 250 p4p, 10 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse motions for Saric to come forward. Horse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horse misses with a low kick.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Horse tries to land a body kick
and Saric makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horse tried to score with a low kick but Saric checks it.
Horse moves out of range of the strikes.
Horse throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Horse cracks Saric with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse lands a front kick.
Saric looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saric will feel that in the morning.
Horse throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Horse jabs at Saric's body.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Saric has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horse.
A big right from Saric misses.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Horse has Saric up against the cage in a clinch.
Saric digs a right hand into Horse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horse's gas tank.
Saric working aggressively here.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saric working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric slowing the pace effectively.
Saric is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Horse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Horse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Horse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saric throws a jab when Horse was well out of range.
Saric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horse steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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!
Saric misses with a hook. Horse ducked under it nicely.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horse misses with a kick to the body.
Saric looks for the body kick but Horse saw that one coming.
Horse moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Horse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saric works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Horse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horse forces Saric back against the cage and clinches.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Saric is trying to maintain a safe position but Horse gets an underhook and turns Saric into the cage.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Saric is trying to force a seperation but Horse has the dominant position.
A short left from Horse.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Horse.
Saric can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Saric trying to stall but Horse improves his position.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horse misses with some punches.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Saric misses with some punches.
Saric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric works on Horse's body with a couple of short punches.
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saric takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Horse.
Saric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roar Horse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Horse throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Horse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horse tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.
Roar Horse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Horse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid body kick from Horse.
Roar Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse has managed to clinch.
Saric blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horse as Saric tries to tie him up.
Saric has had enough of the clinch but Horse keeps him there for the moment.
Saric blocks a body shot from Horse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Horse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horse lands a shoulder strike.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Nice body punch from Horse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horse lands a nice shot to the body.
Roar Horse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saric breaks the clinch.
Horse closes the distance and clinches.
Saric swings wildly with an uppercut but Horse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Horse fails to land.
Horse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saric stalling in the clinch but Horse improves position.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saric 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saric tries to break free but Horse pushes him back against the cage.
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Horse scores with a leg kick.
Horse closes the distance and pushes Saric back into the cage.
Horse gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Saric has Horse pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horse blocks an uppercut.
Horse misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Saric blocks a body shot from Horse.
A right hand to the body from Horse.
Saric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saric is trying to maintain a safe position but Horse gets an underhook and turns Saric into the cage.
Horse keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horse misses with the head strike.
Horse gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Horse is controlling the position.
Saric is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horse lands with a right to the head.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horse.
Horse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse is working Saric over against the cage.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
A short right from Horse on the inside.
Saric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Horse.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Horse lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roar Horse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab from Horse.
Horse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Horse wants to clinch up but Saric keeps it at a distance.
Horse feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Horse. Saric shrugs it off though.
Horse lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Horse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse lands with an uppercut that bounces Saric off the cage and back into range.
Saric takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horse scores with a hook.
Crunch! Horse slams his shin into Saric's torso.
Horse lands a right hook to the body.
Horse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saric.
Horse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horse lands a body shot.
Horse is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Horse.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horse manages to avoid it.
Horse is looking to score with low kicks.
Saric circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horse.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Horse thuds a left hand into Saric's body.
Horse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saric rather than just go for the knockout.
Horse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Horse lands with a right to the head.
Horse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A short left from Horse.
Horse misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Horse as the two fighters clinch.
Horse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Roar Horse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Horse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Horse's head but Horse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horse tries to clinch
and Saric counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Horse. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Horse counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horse lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Horse moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Saric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horse closes the distance and pushes Saric back into the cage.
Saric pushes Horse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saric fails to land.
Saric trying to control the position but instead, Horse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saric into the cage.
Saric throws a head punch that misses.
Saric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roar Horse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roar Horse!
An out of breath Roar Horse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Zdravko Saric had this to say: 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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FIGHT
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