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SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 2399 p4p, 3243 weight class) and Pope Cozad (ranked 304 p4p, 406 weight class). Canizares's entrance music is El Loco. A fine choice. Cozad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Cozad wants to counter with a clinch but Canizares pushes him away.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Canizares is looking to slow Cozad down with leg kicks.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canizares swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad wants to counter the offense by Canizares and move into the clinch position.
Cozad avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares fakes the leg kick and cracks Cozad in the body.
Cozad tries to clinch there but Canizares circles away.
Crunch! Canizares slams his shin into Cozad's torso.
Canizares scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad gets a clinch.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Canizares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Cozad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cozad or not.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canizares or not.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cozad.
Canizares lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cozad.
Cozad cracks Canizares with a nice body shot.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Cozad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canizares walks away with a smile on his face. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
Canizares thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends Cozad stumbling back into the cage.
Cozad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Canizares is looking to regain half guard here but Cozad keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canizares keeps working.
Cozad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canizares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canizares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cozad trying to control the action but Canizares is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canizares tries to improve position but can't.
Canizares keeps Cozad under control for a moment.
Cozad tries for a kimura but Canizares is defending well.
Canizares seems a little lost for a moment, as Cozad dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cozad clinches up against the cage.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canizares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canizares is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Canizares.
Cozad manages to pull guard.
Canizares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cozad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canizares is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Canizares pushing down on Cozad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Canizares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Canizares slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad trying to control but Canizares postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad clinches up with Canizares and pushes him back against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Canizares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cozad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Canizares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Cozad.
A right hand to the body from Canizares.
Cozad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cozad.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
Cozad jumps guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Canizares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cozad. Cozad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
Cozad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canizares as he jumps to the side.
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad dives in for a single leg takedown but Canizares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Cozad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canizares defends it nicely.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares digs a good hook to Cozad's body.
Canizares cracks Cozad with an open hand slap.
Canizares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch but Canizares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Canizares.
Cozad instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike.
Canizares blocking some punches.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cozad.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares pushes Cozad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Canizares.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canizares walks away with a smile on his face. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Canizares there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Cozad slips under a jab from Canizares.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canizares.
Canizares clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canizares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cozad doesn't seem bothered though.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares misses with a kick to the body.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Canizares scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canizares cracks Cozad with a good jab.
Canizares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cozad will feel that in the morning.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Canizares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cozad closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canizares lands an overhand right.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Cozad sees coming a mile off.
Cozad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
A victorious Ezequiel Canizares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andor Kovacs (ranked 1892 p4p, 2069 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 251 p4p, 275 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andor Kovacs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andor Kovacs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andor Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a takedown.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovacs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kovacs tries to work over Kusnemirpow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kusnemirpow pulls Kovacs into guard.
Kovacs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovacs is standing up over Kusnemirpow. Kusnemirpow looks to escape but Kovacs dives into side control.
Kusnemirpow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kusnemirpow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusnemirpow keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Kusnemirpow tries to buck Kovacs off but Kovacs is having none of it.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kovacs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusnemirpow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Kovacs tries to pass to full mount but Kusnemirpow defends it.
Kusnemirpow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kovacs trying to control the action but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Kusnemirpow with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Kovacs.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Kovacs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs rushes Kusnemirpow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kusnemirpow working hard to break the clinch.
Kusnemirpow takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kusnemirpow is defending well for now.
Kovacs taking a breather.
Kovacs tries to work over Kusnemirpow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Kovacs.
Kovacs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kusnemirpow up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovacs fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusnemirpow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kusnemirpow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusnemirpow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
Kovacs landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs just leaning against Kusnemirpow, taking a breather.
Kusnemirpow takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a good knee to the midsection. Kusnemirpow won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.
Kusnemirpow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kovacs prevents it.
Kusnemirpow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovacs leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacs gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kovacs gets through Kusnemirpow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kusnemirpow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
Kovacs stalling against the cage.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kusnemirpow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kusnemirpow wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Kusnemirpow.
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andor Kovacs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacs stalling the fight.
Kusnemirpow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovacs walks away with a smile on his face. Kusnemirpow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusnemirpow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kusnemirpow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kusnemirpow counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kusnemirpow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Kovacs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
That's time! Kovacs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kovacs forces Kusnemirpow back against the cage and clinches.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs lands a nice elbow.
Kusnemirpow manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kusnemirpow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kusnemirpow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow. Kusnemirpow gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Kusnemirpow finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusnemirpow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusnemirpow circles away.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Kusnemirpow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kusnemirpow, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Kovacs taking a breather.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs.
Kovacs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kusnemirpow uses from the top position.
Kovacs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kusnemirpow advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kovacs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
Kusnemirpow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kovacs is trying to get back to his feet.
Kusnemirpow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusnemirpow advances to full mount.
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.
Kovacs prevents Kusnemirpow from taking his back.
Kovacs working to try and regain half guard.
Kovacs stops Kusnemirpow from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kovacs tries to hold on but Kusnemirpow pushes him away.
Kusnemirpow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kusnemirpow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kovacs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sergej Kusnemirpow has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Andor Kovacs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovacs, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Meeks (ranked 2800 p4p, 3232 weight class) and Akil Paschal (ranked 331 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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277
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Turner Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akil Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paschal staying out of range there.
Paschal feints the counter takedown.
Paschal shoots for a double leg takedown but Meeks sprawls well. He's pushed Paschal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akil Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paschal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Meeks shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Meeks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paschal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meeks counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paschal is defended easily by Meeks.
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meeks is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Meeks trying to control from the bottom.
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paschal on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal prevents Meeks from improving his position.
Paschal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meeks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paschal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meeks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paschal's guard.
Meeks wants to stand but Paschal is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meeks is one step ahead there.
Paschal looking for a guillotine here but Meeks defends easily.
Paschal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meeks wants to stand but Paschal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Meeks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paschal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks lands a big right hand that sends Paschal crashing to the mat! Meeks stays standing though and waves Paschal back to his feet!
Paschal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Paschal is rocked!
Meeks weaves into range and cracks Paschal right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paschal goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Meeks is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Shit. On. My. Dick. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam George (ranked 3516 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Samson Buddha (ranked 430 p4p, 212 weight class). Liam George is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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5 - 3 - 0 |
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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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Buddha finds it's target.
Buddha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from George, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely.
Buddha throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that George has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buddha jabs George right on the nose. George blinks but takes it well.
Buddha checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for George.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buddha with a jab.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha shoots and misses
and George counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
George takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
George feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
George connects with a couple of short punches.
Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George throws a sloppy strike and Buddha has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! George is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Buddha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
A relieved looking Samson Buddha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 1031 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Greg Dansworth (ranked 160 p4p, 157 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Torsten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Temple of Odin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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15 - 7 - 0 |
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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 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Dansworth!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dansworth misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a leg kick.
Torsten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dansworth looks to throw a body kick
and Torsten counters with a nice leg kick.
Dansworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dansworth throws out a leg kick but Torsten moves out of range and Dansworth only half commits.
Torsten connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Dansworth misses with a double jab
enabling Torsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Dansworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torsten if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Dansworth 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.
Torsten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dansworth has time to react.
Dansworth misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten avoids the head kick by Dansworth.
Dansworth looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Dansworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dansworth throws an off balance right hand
and Dansworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Torsten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dansworth throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
Torsten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dansworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dansworth's knee momentarily.
Torsten lands a front kick.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dansworth throws out the jab.
Baldur Torsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dansworth looks to land a left hand but Torsten moved out of range nicely.
Dansworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torsten.
Torsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dansworth scores with a jab.
Dansworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dansworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten counters with a thumping low kick.
Dansworth looks winded!
Torsten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dansworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dansworth misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dansworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dansworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dansworth misses with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a body kick.
Dansworth misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torsten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dansworth will feel that in the morning.
Torsten lands a nice looking body kick.
Dansworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Greg Dansworth's cut even more.
Torsten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dansworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dansworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torsten counters with a nice body kick.
Torsten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torsten lands with a nice body punch.
Torsten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dansworth is rocked!
The cut above Greg Dansworth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dansworth drops his hands momentarily. Torsten doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dansworth staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dansworth doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
A very excited looking Baldur Torsten 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1006 p4p, 797 weight class) and Henry Hall (ranked 144 p4p, 109 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
185
24 - 27 - 1 |
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13 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Masvidal as he connects with a hook.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Masvidal needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Masvidal stumbling back into the cage.
Hall staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall dips to his left and cracks Masvidal with an uppercut!
Hall looks to land a body kick but Masvidal moved away.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall misses the body punch
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Hall.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Hall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masvidal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Masvidal rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Hall pushes Masvidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal lands a body punch.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Masvidal. That snapped Hall's head back.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masvidal.
Hall prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall works Masvidal's body with a nice hook.
Masvidal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masvidal misses the jab.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall is looking to slow Masvidal down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
Hall staying out of range there.
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masvidal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a head kick but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Masvidal 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.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.
Hall thuds his shin into the meat of Masvidal's side.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Masvidal's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hall.
Nate Masvidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with some punches.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Hall blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal blocking some punches.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masvidal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Masvidal in the body.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal 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.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy body kick from Hall
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Masvidal misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Hall misses
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a body kick that stops Masvidal in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masvidal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall feints and then cracks Masvidal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masvidal down.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Masvidal walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Hall clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Hall clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Obama (ranked 3385 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Professor Knuckles (ranked 400 p4p, 231 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama scores with a head kick.
It looks like Professor Knuckles has been cut.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama is looking to land body kicks.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles 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 Obama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Knuckles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knuckles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Obama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick.
Obama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Obama is looking for a counter combo.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Professor Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Obama's body.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obama connects with a high kick.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Obama rather than just go for the knockout.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obama.
That has opened up Professor Knuckles's cut even more.
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knuckles stuns Obama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Knuckles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obama misses with a leg kick.
Knuckles wants to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Knuckles. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knuckles if he has to take too many more of those.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Obama.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Obama stuffs the takedown.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama thuds his right hand into Knuckles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knuckles misses with a body punch
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Professor Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Knuckles throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obama checks it well.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knuckles misses with a body shot
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Knuckles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
Obama takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Professor Knuckles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Knuckles swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Obama tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obama avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Obama avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obama connects with a right hand. Knuckles shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knuckles might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obama has got the better of the exchanges.
Obama throws a leg kick but Knuckles checks it.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knuckles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Professor Knuckles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Obama!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Schrodinger (ranked 640 p4p, 864 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 42 p4p, 52 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent MT
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Schrodinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrodinger misses with an uppercut
and Face counters by moving into the clinch.
Face looking to slow down the pace here.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but Schrodinger blocks with his arms.
Come on Face - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schrodinger prevents a body shot from Face.
Face creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schrodinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schrodinger throws a big shot that misses.
Face is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schrodinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrodinger misses with a combination
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Schrodinger.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schrodinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Face throws out a counter right but Schrodinger avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrodinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Face has a couple of punches blocked by Schrodinger.
Face tries a knee to the head but Schrodinger blocks it.
Schrodinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schrodinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Schrodinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrodinger throws a series of punches but Face avoids them all with ease.
Schrodinger misses with a body shot.
Schrodinger throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Face's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schrodinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrodinger misses with a two punch combination.
Face has Schrodinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Face throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schrodinger backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schrodinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrodinger trying to control the position but instead, Face has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schrodinger into the cage.
Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Face.
Face stalling the fight.
I was talking to Schrodinger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
Face landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut.
Schrodinger misses with a body punch.
Face with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrodinger's elbow.
Schrodinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schrodinger misses with the head strike.
Face lands a hook that snaps the head of Schrodinger backwards.
Face lands a knee to the head.
Schrodinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schrodinger being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Face is looking to control Schrodinger's arms but Schrodinger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Face has his back to the cage.
Face lands with a right to the head.
Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schrodingers head.
Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schrodinger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Face's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A knee to the head by Face.
Face lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erwin Schrodinger's cut is getting worse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Face lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Schrodinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schrodinger as Face tries to tie him up.
Face scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face with a knee to the head.
Face trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face stalling against the cage.
Schrodinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Face with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Face to work.
Face pushes Schrodinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erwin Schrodinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schrodinger avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Face scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Face.
Schrodinger is breathing heavily.
Schrodinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Face has Schrodinger pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erwin Schrodinger's cut.
That's time! Schrodinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schrodinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schrodinger.
Schrodinger misses with an uppercut
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schrodinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
Schrodinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Face should have avoided that one.
It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Schrodinger gets a clinch.
Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Face as Schrodinger tries to tie him up.
Schrodinger digs a right hand into Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Face's gas tank.
Schrodinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrodinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Schrodinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
As Schrodinger backs off Face throws a huge counter combo but Schrodinger manages to avoid it all.
Face drives through and clinches with Schrodinger against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrodinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schrodinger gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schrodinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Face has double underhooks.
Face working aggressively here.
Schrodinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Face's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schrodinger breaks the clinch.
Schrodinger throws a hook but Face blocks it.
Face steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schrodinger.
Erwin Schrodinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schrodinger throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Face throws out a counter right but Schrodinger avoids it with no problem.
Schrodinger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schrodinger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Face sprawling to the canvas! Face rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schrodinger finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrodinger throws out a loose jab but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Schrodinger misses.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrodinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrodinger throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Face fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schrodinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Schrodinger controls his hands.
Schrodinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Face displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schrodinger up against the cage.
Face misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schrodinger manages to break the clinch.
Schrodinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Schrodinger sets himself, and Face steps forward looking for the clinch! Schrodinger avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face darts in and clinches Schrodinger up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schrodinger.
Schrodinger breaks from the clinch.
Schrodinger misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schrodinger throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schrodinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erwin Schrodinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Schrodinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schrodinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schrodinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but Schrodinger blocks with his arms.
Schrodinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Face is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face controlling the action here for a moment.
Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schrodinger backwards.
Face has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Face is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schrodinger is keeping busy.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Schrodinger avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
Schrodinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schrodinger misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a series of strikes. Schrodinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Schrodinger misses.
Face lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Face fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schrodinger, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Face - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schrodinger breaks from the clinch.
Schrodinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Schrodinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Schrodinger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Face connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schrodinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Face walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schrodinger misses with an uppercut
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Face blocks a jab.
Face has closed the distance and engaged Schrodinger in a clinch.
Schrodinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face trying to control the position but instead, Schrodinger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Face into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face blocks an uppercut.
Face misses with a knee to the head.
Schrodinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrodinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schrodinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Face gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schrodinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Face trying to land knees to the body.
Face lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schrodinger.
Face connects with a knee to the head.
Face scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Face has Schrodinger pressed against the cage.
Schrodinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Face is keeping busy.
Schrodinger tries to circle away but Face has him pinned against the cage.
Schrodinger breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Face tries to counter with a clinch but Schrodinger shakes him off and moves away.
Schrodinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schrodinger throws a right hand that Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Face also avoids with ease.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Face slips under a jab from Schrodinger.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Face closes the distance and clinches.
Face lands with a light punch inside.
Face stalling in the clinch.
Schrodinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrodinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schrodinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Face looking to stall.
Face lands a body punch in the clinch.
Face lands a nice uppercut.
Face misses with a knee to the head.
Face tries a knee to the head but Schrodinger blocks it.
Schrodinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Face - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Face manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Schrodinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Face throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Face looking to throw knees to the head but Schrodinger is blocking nicely.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schrodinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puncher Face seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schrodinger managing to block the knees to the body from Face.
Schrodinger is trying to push Face away but Face has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schrodinger lands a right hand.
Schrodinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schrodinger moves into the clinch.
Schrodinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schrodinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schrodinger throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puncher Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Face 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puncher Face!
During a confident post fight interview, Puncher Face 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milos Obilic (ranked 862 p4p, 462 weight class) and Mara Tantor (ranked 134 p4p, 76 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milos Obilic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mara Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obilic misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Obilic moves away and avoids it.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
letting Obilic counter with a right hand.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Obilic's ribs.
Obilic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Obilic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obilic throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obilic scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
Tantor throws a nice head kick!
Obilic cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Obilic scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obilic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obilic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Obilic.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obilic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor misses with a double jab.
Obilic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obilic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obilic scores with a sloppy right hand. Tantor should have avoided that one.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Obilic throws a body shot but no joy.
Obilic misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Obilic swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obilic moves away.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obilic.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obilic's head.
Obilic looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor lands a high kick!
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor thumps Obilic with a low kick.
It looks like Obilic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obilic misses the shot to the body.
Obilic cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor throws a head kick that half lands.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Obilic looks to land a combination but Tantor avoids it well.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obilic misses with a body shot.
Obilic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obilic stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obilic.
Obilic avoids the head kick by Tantor.
A little feinted left hand from Obilic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obilic scores with a nice head shot.
Obilic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a left and a right that stings Obilic.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic lands a head shot.
Obilic dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Obilic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Obilic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obilic lands a nice looking body shot.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obilic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Obilic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obilic scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obilic.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
letting Obilic counter with a right hand.
Obilic cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obilic takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Obilic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Obilic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obilic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Obilic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tantor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Obilic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obilic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Obilic is out of range.
Tantor throws a head kick that half lands.
Obilic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Obilic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tantor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obilic has got the better of the exchanges.
Obilic lands with an overhand left.
Tantor slips a jab from Obilic.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Obilic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
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!
Obilic throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Obilic slips a jab from Tantor.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obilic.
Mara Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obilic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obilic throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Obilic lands a right hook to the body.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obilic misses with a straight left.
Obilic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTantor.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obilic.
Tantor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination!
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Obilic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Obilic.
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Obilic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Obilic finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Obilic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obilic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor swings for the body but Obilic moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obilic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Obilic missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obilic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Obilic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
Milos Obilic is winning the standup battle so far.
Obilic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tantor. Tantor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Obilic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Obilic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Obilic throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Nice shot by Obilic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obilic.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Obilic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor misses with a wild combination.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obilic blocks it well.
Obilic throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
Tantor tries a quick counter leg kick but Obilic is wise to it.
Tantor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor moves out of range as Obilic strikes.
Good exchange - Obilic coming out on top.
Obilic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Obilic slips the punch.
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obilic lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Obilic throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Obilic throws a combination. Tantor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Obilic missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a nice looking combination but Obilic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obilic throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obilic misses with a body shot.
As Obilic backs off Tantor throws a huge counter combo but Obilic manages to avoid it all.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obilic.
Obilic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obilic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Obilic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obilic avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Obilic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obilic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tantors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obilic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obilic lands with a nice body punch.
Obilic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a right and a left that Obilic avoids nicely.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Obilic swinging wildly here.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obilic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Obilic avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic lands with a shot to the body.
Obilic tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obilic swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obilic scores with a shot to the body.
Obilic digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Obilic tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Obilic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obilic lands a two punch combo.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Obilic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obilic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tantor can do to turn this around?
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Obilic.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obilic.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands a right hook to the body.
Obilic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obilic misses with an uppercut.
Obilic lands with a good body shot.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Obilic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tantor slips a straight right by Obilic.
Tantor throws a fast counter high kick but Obilic manages to duck under it in time.
A big right from Obilic misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obilic throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obilic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obilic misses with the combination.
Obilic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Obilic.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obilic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obilic clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obilic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tantor.
A low kick from Tantor misses
enabling Obilic to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obilic.
Obilic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Obilic.
Nice uppercut there from Obilic.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor lands a head kick. Obilic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obilic is looking to counter punch.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Obilic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milos Obilic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obilic 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milos Obilic!
Milos Obilic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 56 p4p, 226 weight class) and Thomas Hearn (ranked 8 p4p, 31 weight class). Hearn has chosen Professor X - Dave as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn with a jab.
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hearn 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.
Hearn blocks a leg kick.
Hearn misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain checks a low kick from Hearn.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mountain checks it well.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
Hearn throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain scores with a jab. Hearn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Hearn backs away, Mountain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy body kick from Hearn
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hearn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hearn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mountain to score with a decent uppercut.
Mountain throws a wild body kick that Hearn sees coming a mile off.
Mountain throws a solid leg kick but Hearn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mountain.
Hearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hearn! But no joy.
Mountain looks for the body kick but Hearn saw that one coming.
Hearn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Mountain thuds his right hand into Hearn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hearn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
It seemed like Hearn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Mountain's front leg but catches the back leg as Mountain tries to avoid it.
Hearn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Hearn lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Hearn misses with a few strikes there.
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hearn.
Decent striking displayed by Mountain there.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
Mountain jabs at Hearn's body.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Hearn slips the punch.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
Hearn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mountain throws a body kick that misses
letting Hearn counter with a right hand.
Mountain throws the left hand but Hearn avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hearn.
Hearn walks into a stiff left hand from Mountain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mountain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mountain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain with a nice cross.
Mountain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mountain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Hearn slips the punch.
Hearn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hearn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hearn with a nice calf kick.
Mountain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Mountain.
Hearn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain cracks Hearn with an open hand slap.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Hearn moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Hearn misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn misses with an uppercut.
Mountain lands a two punch combo.
Hearn scores with a body shot.
Hearn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hearn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearn throws a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
Hearn looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Hearn throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Hearn blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Hearn.
Mountain throws a chopping leg kick but Hearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mountain walks into a stiff left hand from Hearn.
Hearn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kaki Mountain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Hearn.
Hearn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mountain 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.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Hearn thumps Mountain with a low kick.
Hearn moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearn with the inside leg kick.
Hearn defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a thumping low kick.
Hearn looks for the body kick but Mountain saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearn throws a right hand that Mountain ducks under and follows up with a left that Mountain also avoids with ease.
Hearn throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hearn.
Hearn misses with a wild body shot.
Hearn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hearn throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
A left lands for Mountain.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearn 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 Mountain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mountain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mountain lands a jab.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Hearn slips a jab from Mountain.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
Mountain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hearn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Hearn slips the punch.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain tries a low kick but Hearn avoids it.
Hearn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mountain - that will leave a mark!
Mountain scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Hearn misses.
Hearn blocks the body kick.
Hearn thuds a left hand into Mountain's body.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Hearn swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Mountain throws out a powerful jab.
Hearn thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Hearn.
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Hearn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mountain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hearn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hearn tried to score with a low kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
Hearn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
Mountain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hearn throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Hearn's shoulder, as Hearn tries to avoid the shot.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain misses with a few strikes there.
Hearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearn.
Mountain is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a hook. Hearn ducked under it nicely.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Hearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearn feints and then cracks Mountain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mountain down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hearn.
It seemed like Hearn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hearn checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hearn misses.
Good work by Mountain as he checks the leg kick.
Hearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Hearn connects with a leg kick.
Hearn jabs Mountain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mountain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mountain blocks the leg kick.
Hearn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hearn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Mountain.
Hearn digs a good body shot into Mountain's ribs.
Mountain lands a lovely overhand right.
Hearn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mountain is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Hearn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mountain blocks it well.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mountain defending well as Hearn loads up on a big left hand.
Hearn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain with the inside leg kick.
Hearn thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
and Mountain counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mountain ducks right into an uppercut from Hearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain throws the left hand but Hearn avoids the punch easily.
Hearn throws out a counter right but Mountain avoids it with no problem.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hearn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Hearn pushes Mountain away with a front kick.
Mountain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hearn slips a straight right by Mountain.
Hearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hearn.
Mountain misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
Hearn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hearn throws a body kick that misses.
Mountain blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands with a nice body punch.
Hearn misses with the body kick
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Hearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mountain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Hearn moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hearn.
Hearn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mountain lands a right hook to the body.
Hearn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mountain.
Mountain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hearn.
Hearn takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mountain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearn.
Mountain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hearn tries to land a front kick but Mountain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Hearn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mountain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mountain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hearn at a distance.
Hearn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.
Hearn moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Mountain avoids a kick to the body.
Mountain misses with a leg kick
and Hearn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Mountain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain misses with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Mountain as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Mountain misses.
Hearn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hearn misses with a wild body shot.
Hearn tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
Hearn is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
Hearn 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.
Hearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hearn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hearn throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Hearn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hearn throws a wild body kick that Mountain sees coming a mile off.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
and Hearn counters with a thumping low kick.
Hearn staying out of range there.
Hearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Thomas Hearn just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hearn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Hearn looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hearn loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
A big left from Mountain misses.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Mountain takes a swing at Hearn's ribcage but misses.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Hearn's head but Hearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Hearn misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hearn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mountain - the referee stops the clock and Hearn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mountain. Hearn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some bone on bone action there as Mountain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab by Mountain.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain is looking to land body kicks.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Hearn moved out of range nicely.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Hearn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hearn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Hearn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hearn scrambles back to his feet.
Hearn takes one to the chin there.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain lands with an uppercut that bounces Hearn off the cage and back into range.
Mountain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hearn doesn't seem bothered though.
Hearn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mountain. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn misses with a kick to the body.
Hearn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hearn misses with the body kick
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearn tries to land a front kick but Mountain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hearn tries to land a front kick but Mountain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearn.
Hearn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid body kick from Mountain.
Mountain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain throws the left hand but Hearn avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Hearn is out of range.
Hearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Hearn's shoulder, as Hearn tries to avoid the shot.
Hearn tries a quick counter leg kick but Mountain is wise to it.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Mountain backing away here, and Hearn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Hearn.
Hearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Hearn does no damage.
Hearn moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Hearn throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mountain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearn is out of range and Mountain settles back down.
It seemed like Hearn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hearn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain slips under a jab from Hearn.
Hearn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Hearn thows a body kick. Mountain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hearn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Hearn was not able to check.
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
Mountain throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn thuds his right hand into Mountain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hearn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hearn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearn throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Hearn walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain had his way with Thomas Hearn in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Hearn's head but Hearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
A jab from Hearn does it's job there.
Mountain throws the kick towards the body but Hearn avoids it.
Hearn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mountain. Mountain obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Hearn catches Mountain right on the button with a cross.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Hearn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountain thuds a left hand into Hearn's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn misses with a few strikes there.
Hearn lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Hearn.
Mountain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Mountain misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Hearn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Hearn takes one to the chin there.
Hearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Hearn misses.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Hearn moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mountain!
A jab from Mountain finds it's way through Hearn's defenses.
Hearn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hearn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Hearn moved away.
Hearn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearn. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hearn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mountain checks a leg kick.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Hearn.
A clash of legs there as Mountain blocks the low kick.
Mountain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Hearn throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Hearn counters with a body kick that stops Mountain in his tracks momentarily.
Mountain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mountain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hearn tries to work over Mountain's front leg with a kick but Mountain checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Hearn throws a leg kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain jabs Hearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hearn throws a leg kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mountain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hearn.
Mountain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearn. Hearn obviously looking to wear him down.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Hearn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearn.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Hearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
Mountain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearn. Hearn obviously looking to wear him down.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
A little jabbing left from Hearn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Hearn.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hearn slips a jab from Mountain.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hearn checks a leg kick.
Hearn moves out of range of the leg kick from Mountain.
Hearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Hearn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hearn.
Mountain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hearn delivers a nice body kick.
Mountain misses with a hook
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearn misses the shot to the body.
Hearn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Hearn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Hearn, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Kaki Mountain.
Well Mountain 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Hearn!
Thomas Hearn is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Thomas Hearn 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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