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Sucker Punch Pro Series 259 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 2469 p4p, 2211 weight class) and Yardbird Knox (ranked 294 p4p, 258 weight class). Manowaru comes to the cage accompanied by Lay Down. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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285
28 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yardbird Knox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manowaru throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manowaru!
Manowaru loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Manowaru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Manowaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manowaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manowaru cracks Knox with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Manowaru.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru misses with a looping left.
Manowaru misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manowaru's head backwards.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Knox.
Manowaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Manowaru is out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage.
Manowaru misses with the combination.
Manowaru misses with a lunging right hand
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox missing with a left hand there. Manowaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manowaru throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Manowaru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox misses with a hook.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
A big left from Manowaru misses.
Knox throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Knox cracks Manowaru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manowaru throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manowaru misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manowaru doesn't seem phased though.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Manowaru shrugs it off.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yardbird Knox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manowaru throws a lazy uppercut
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru lands a head shot.
Knox digs a good hook to Manowaru's body.
Manowaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Nice uppercut there from Manowaru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manowaru scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Manowaru seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manowaru throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Manowaru throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Manowaru connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Manowaru missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru misses with a straight left.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Manowaru moves away from the strike by Knox.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manowaru slips under a jab.
Manowaru lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manowaru.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Manowaru shrugs it off.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Manowaru slips the punch.
Manowaru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Manowaru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Manowaru throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a right hand that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Manowaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Manowaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Knox misses.
Manowaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hiro Manowaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manowaru misses with a left hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Manowaru misses.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru slips a jab from Knox.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Manowaru.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manowaru.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Knox slips a straight right by Manowaru.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manowaru counter with a right hand.
Manowaru misses with a wild combination.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Knox misses.
Manowaru misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Manowaru. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Manowaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Manowaru.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Manowaru throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Manowaru moved out of range.
Manowaru stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manowaru throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Manowaru throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox blocks a jab.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Manowaru's head but Manowaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manowaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
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 Hiro Manowaru.
Well Manowaru has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hiro Manowaru!
An out of breath Hiro Manowaru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yardbird Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bronson (ranked 751 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Juju Baraka (ranked 112 p4p, 278 weight class). Bronson's entrance music is Glass Candy. A fine choice. Baraka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burning Spear. Juju Baraka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast |
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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 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson throws the left hand but Baraka avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Baraka misses.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Baraka clinches with his opponent.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Baraka lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
A right handed body shot lands from Baraka.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Baraka lands with a left to the head.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Baraka blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Baraka avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Baraka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Baraka tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Baraka back against the cage.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson takes a shot to the head.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baraka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baraka.
Baraka lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Baraka controls the action.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baraka misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Baraka throws a head punch that misses.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson avoids a wild elbow strike from Baraka.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bronson.
A short uppercut from Baraka.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Baraka prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Baraka looks winded!
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baraka or not.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bronson.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Baraka throws a body kick that misses.
Baraka connects with a leg kick.
Baraka lands with an overhand left.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baraka.
Baraka throws a leg kick
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Baraka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Juju Baraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baraka looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Baraka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Baraka misses with a looping right.
Baraka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
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!
Baraka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baraka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Baraka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baraka misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson defending well as Baraka loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Baraka counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Baraka.
Baraka misses the jab.
Baraka throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
Baraka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baraka misses with a low kick.
Bronson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baraka takes a step back to recover.
Baraka is breathing heavily.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Baraka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juju Baraka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Baraka.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Baraka misses with a body punch.
Baraka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronson has Baraka pressed against the cage, preventing Baraka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Baraka wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson is leaning against Baraka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baraka can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Baraka is rocked!
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baraka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baraka seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Baraka avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baraka.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baraka blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baraka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bronson's brow.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson gets through Baraka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barakas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baraka takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson cracks Baraka with an open hand slap.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Baraka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baraka looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Baraka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Baraka.
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baraka.
Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baraka 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 Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baraka tries to score with a low kick but Bronson moves his leg out of the way.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Baraka throws a lazy head kick
and Bronson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid body kick from Bronson.
Baraka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baraka tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baraka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from Baraka.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Baraka with an uppercut!
Baraka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Baraka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Baraka misses with a body kick.
Bronson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baraka.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baraka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Baraka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baraka flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baraka checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Baraka misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baraka with a hook.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson clinches.
Baraka has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Baraka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Don Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Baraka.
Bronson digs a right hand into Baraka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baraka's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Bronson cracks Baraka with a nice body shot.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
A short left from Bronson.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baraka's efforts to push away.
Baraka blocking some punches.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baraka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Juju Baraka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Baraka.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
After the fight, Don Bronson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 1511 p4p, 1449 weight class) and Stefan Muller (ranked 236 p4p, 222 weight class). Muller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Samourai - by: Shurik'n. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stefan Muller enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Tofail misses the target.
Muller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Tofail wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Muller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muller.
Muller is looking to chop away at Tofail's legs.
It looked like Tofail wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muller dips to his left and cracks Tofail with an uppercut!
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with a leg kick
and Tofail counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Tofail scores with a jab. Muller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tofail.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tofail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Tofail counters with a nice body kick.
Muller throws a poor cross that misses
and Tofail counters with a straight right hand.
Tofail misses with a two punch combination.
Tofail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tofail throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
A big right from Muller misses.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tofail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tofail takes one on the button.
Tobig Tofail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tofail throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller misses with a hook. Tofail ducked under it nicely.
Tofail is looking to counter punch.
Muller lands a head shot.
Muller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tofail looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller cracks Tofail with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Muller in side control, throwing shots but Tofail defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller is looking for a kimura but Tofail is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muller to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tofail manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Tofail is retaining full guard.
Muller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muller postures up in Tofail's guard and throws a big left but Tofail blocks it.
Muller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muller throwing strikes but missing.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Muller postures up in Tofail's guard and throws a big left but Tofail blocks it.
Tofail preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tofail was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Muller connects with a right hand. Tofail shakes it off.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Tofail.
Tofail takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muller cracks Tofail with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muller clobbers Tofail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Tofail saw that one coming.
It looked like Tofail was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Tofail feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Tofail moved out of range nicely.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tofail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tofail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
Muller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tofail swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muller gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller is trying to ground and pound but Tofail uses the momentary lack of control by Muller to regain half guard.
Muller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tofail's head.
Tofail tries to get to full guard but Muller has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muller cracks Tofail with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefan Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Muller misses with a hook
and Tofail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Muller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tofail did well to prevent Muller getting side control.
Muller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tofail's head.
Muller is nestled in close to Tofail, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tofail is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Muller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Muller thows a huge punch but Tofail dodges it nicely.
Tofail has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muller is working away from the top position though.
Tofail regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tofail manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Muller has Tofail in his guard.
Stefan Muller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller working for submissions but it's allowed Tofail to get to half guard.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Tofail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Tofail looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Muller is pressing down on Tofail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tobig Tofail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Muller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tofail defending well though.
Muller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tofail taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard.
Muller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muller throwing shots but Tofail is blocking nicely.
Muller thows a huge punch but Tofail dodges it nicely.
Muller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tofail defending well though.
Tofail wants to control but Muller is keeping busy.
Muller throws a strike but Tofail avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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.
Tofail avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muller stands up over Tofail, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muller throws an elbow that misses. Tofail uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muller's guard. Nice move by Tofail!
Tofail being controlled here momentarily.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Muller throws a leg kick
and Tofail counters with a straight right hand.
Muller cracks Tofail with an open hand slap.
Muller lands with a straight right. Tofail didn't see that one coming.
Tofail comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Tofail moves away and avoids it.
Tofail went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muller misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Tofail on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller scores with a nice strike.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tofail throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Muller.
Muller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muller throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller with a poor takedown
enabling Tofail to counter with a crisp jab.
Tofail takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller misses with a leg kick
and Tofail counters with a crisp one two that drops Muller! Tofail thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Muller to his feet! Muller is in big trouble!
Tofail misses with a straight right.
Tofail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Muller throws a lazy head kick
and Tofail counters with a nice body shot.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tofail blocks a jab.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tofail.
Muller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tofail connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Stefan Muller's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller misses with a jab to the body
and Tofail counters with a nice right hand that sends Muller toppling to the canvas! Muller scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tofail finish him?!
Muller is rocked!
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Tofail rattles Muller with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Muller tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tofail dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Muller stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tobig Tofail!
Tobig Tofail spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Shima (ranked 1080 p4p, 661 weight class) and Lou Slugger (ranked 139 p4p, 87 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by C. R. E. A. M. Slugger has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Slugger misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a body shot
letting Slugger counter with a right hand.
Slugger avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima cracks Slugger with an open hand slap.
It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Shima misses the body punch
and Slugger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shima cracks a nice hook into Slugger's ribs.
Shima throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima drops Slugger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Slugger looks back up at him and smiles so Shima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Slugger swings widly with a right hand
and Shima rattles Slugger with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Slugger tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Shima dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Slugger stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Wrecks (ranked 821 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Drew Barnes (ranked 106 p4p, 150 weight class). Will Wrecks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drew Barnes's chin.
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14 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Wrecks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Wrecks defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes thumps Wrecks with a low kick.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrecks throws out the jab.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Wrecks counters with a left to the body.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrecks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrecks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wrecks counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnes toppling to the canvas! Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wrecks finish him?!
Barnes is rocked!
It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecks moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Wrecks counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Barnes out cold! What a finish! Wrecks is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Chestner (ranked 863 p4p, 851 weight class) and Shen Po (ranked 133 p4p, 127 weight class). Chestner comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Po has chosen Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shen Po enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Chestner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po misses with a hook
and Chestner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Po slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chestner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Po.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Chestner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chestner has closed the distance and engaged Po in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chestner smiles and moves away.
Po misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Chestner misses its target.
Chestner lands with a right hand.
Chestner scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Po misses with a body shot.
Chestner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestner throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chestner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po misses with a body shot
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chestner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Po blocks a jab.
Po tries to clinch
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Po looks to throw the jab but Chestner is out of range.
Chestner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Po is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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!
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Chestner moves out of range as Po strikes.
Po throws a right hand that misses
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a big right hand! Oh Po is in trouble here! Chestner follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Chestner!
In his post fight interview, Brad Chestner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Yarborough (ranked 700 p4p, 337 weight class) and Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 103 p4p, 44 weight class). Yarborough comes to the cage accompanied by Derezzed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Yarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarborough lands with a nice body kick.
Yarborough connects with a crisp jab.
Yarborough rushes Stanley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanley tries to break the clinch but Yarborough is controlling the position.
Yarborough is leaning against Stanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Yarborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike.
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Yarborough looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the body.
Yarborough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Stanley throws the left hand but Yarborough avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yarborough clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley working aggressively here.
Stanley lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stanley eats them both and turns towards Yarborough to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yarborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough misses with a hook
and Stanley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Stanley throws a fast counter high kick but Yarborough manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanley blocks an uppercut.
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yarborough finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanley's head.
Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarborough lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanley. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yarborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarborough lands with a slapping head kick.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
Stanley thinks about the counter body kick.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Yarborough wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Yarborough had a free shot at his head there.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Stanley moves out of range easily.
Yarborough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Stanley misses.
A jab from Yarborough does it's job there.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
Yarborough shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stanley eats them both and turns towards Yarborough to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Stanley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarborough scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
Yarborough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Yarborough misses
and Stanley counters with a leg kick.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Stanley throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the head.
Yarborough scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stanley drops his hands momentarily and Yarborough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the head.
Stanley throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stanley tries to bum rush Yarborough with a series of wild strikes but Yarborough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yarborough tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Stanley coming out on top.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanley avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Stanley flicks out a counter leg kick but Yarborough steps away.
Stanley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yarborough tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Stanley's leg but Stanley calmly moves out of range.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yarborough throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
And Stanley responds with a good body kick, but Yarborough manages to step out the way in time.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
Yarborough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Yarborough throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Yarborough.
James Yarborough is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yarborough throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanley throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
Yarborough is looking to clinch.
Yarborough throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Stanley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley checks a leg kick.
Stanley tries a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough is wise to it.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Stanley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough is looking to counter punch.
Stanley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Yarborough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Yarborough thumps Stanley with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Donk. Yarborough catches Stanley right on the button with a cross.
Yarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stanley defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yarborough lands a jab to the head.
Stanley is looking to score with low kicks.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Stanley.
Yarborough tries to clinch up
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Yarborough misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough wants to clinch.
Yarborough moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough stalks Stanley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanley's face. Stanley staggers backwards, shaken.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Yarborough scores with a nice strike.
Yarborough cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarborough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a leg kick that knocks Stanley off balance momentarily.
Stanley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Stanley checks it
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Yarborough's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
As Yarborough backs off Stanley throws a huge counter combo but Yarborough manages to avoid it all.
Yarborough lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yarborough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley thuds his shin into the meat of Yarborough's side.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough lands with a shot to the body.
Yarborough clinches.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Stanley.
Stanley lands with a left to the head.
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Yarborough throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand.
James Yarborough's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough wants to clinch.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Stanley catches Yarborough right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley throws a nice looking combination but Yarborough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
Stanley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yarborough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
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 James Yarborough.
Well Yarborough 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
During a confident post fight interview, James Yarborough 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Jesus Karter (ranked 228 p4p, 397 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 30 p4p, 57 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Godsmack - When Legends Rise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
Karter misses the jab.
McGuire lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
A jab lands there for Karter.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGuire postures up in Karter's guard and throws a big left but Karter blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karter on his heels. He'll look to pass Karter's guard now, I'm sure.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Karter keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire won't allow Karter to sweep him here.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karter tries to get out of the position.
McGuire working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karter blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter controlling the position for now.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Karter defends it.
McGuire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
McGuire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
Landon McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karter moves into full guard.
McGuire distracts Karter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire jabs at Karter's body.
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGuire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karter throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire slips a jab from Karter.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
Karter defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karter under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire jabs Karter right on the nose. Karter blinks but takes it well.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Karter down.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Karter counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter slips a jab from McGuire.
Karter throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Karter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Karter's front leg but catches the back leg as Karter tries to avoid it.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire motions for Karter to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karter, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
McGuire manages to pull guard.
Karter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red Jesus Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karter escapes and throws McGuire's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Karter defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
McGuire trying to control from Karter's half guard. Karter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGuire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karter's guard.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if McGuire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Red Jesus Karter had this to say: 'Go fuck yourselves '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 461 p4p, 591 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 64 p4p, 79 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Spong avoids it well and moves away.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
IsMore tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
IsMore is controlling Spong's trapped leg to prevent Spong from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spong scores with a couple of nice shots.
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.
Spong winds up and cracks IsMore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a head shot. IsMore uses the momentum to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as IsMore holds on and takes a little breather.
IsMore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
IsMore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
IsMore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore working for a triangle but Spong defends it easily.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spong passes IsMore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
IsMore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing IsMore to regain full guard.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck.
IsMore seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
IsMore trying to keep a closed guard but Spong is proving a slippery customer.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong wants to pass the guard but IsMore is keeping the position.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong throws an elbow that misses. IsMore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spong's guard. Nice move by IsMore!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore has managed to get both his arms back between Spong's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong looking for a sweep. Not yet Spong, not yet.
IsMore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spong's head.
Spong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Spong is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong misses with a straight right.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Spong avoids it well and moves away.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. IsMore should have avoided that one.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from IsMore as Spong shoots in.
Spong lands with a straight right. IsMore didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. IsMore sprawls well initially but Spong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong looks to land a strike but IsMore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong throws an elbow that misses. IsMore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spong's guard. Nice move by IsMore!
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spong wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
Spong wants to control the position but IsMore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spong trying to hold on to IsMore's head to control him but IsMore postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spong looking to control.
IsMore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IsMore defends well.
Spong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
IsMore is working Spong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spong is trying to control the position but IsMore postures up.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
Spong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IsMore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
IsMore scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IsMore chips away with some ground and pound.
IsMore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
IsMore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
IsMore postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
IsMore trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spong with a hook.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
IsMore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spong shoots in but no luck this time.
Spong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. IsMore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
IsMore working a defensive guard but Spong passes into half guard.
Spong throws a strike but IsMore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spong won't allow IsMore to sweep him here.
Spong looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spong has gone for a leg lock! IsMore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spong's guard.
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IsMore's guard.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Spong is now in half guard.
Spong with the ground and pound but IsMore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and IsMore dives on top into guard.
Spong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
IsMore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
IsMore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IsMore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as IsMore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
IsMore with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore controls from within his opponent's guard.
IsMore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IsMore is aware though and is defending well.
IsMore postures up.
Spong looking to control but IsMore passes into half guard.
Spong wants to control but IsMore is keeping busy.
IsMore winds up and cracks Spong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
IsMore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spong keeps working.
Spong is looking to control IsMore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spong avoid being mounted?
IsMore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IsMore working Spong over with strikes.
Spong is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spong is trying to maintain the position but IsMore is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore tries to pass to full mount but Spong defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Spong.
Well Spong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Spong!
A relieved looking Daniel Spong 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 14 p4p, 103 weight class) and Eemeli Lampi (ranked 4 p4p, 18 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Bassically by Tei Shi. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Lampi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lampi scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut.
Lampi wants to clinch.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Lampi looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Lampi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Lampi's head back.
Anderson cracks Lampi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lampi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Lampi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lampi looks OK. Anderson waves Lampi back to his feet!
Lampi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Lampi moved out of range nicely.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampi throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Lampi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lampi looks winded!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampi moves away.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lampi out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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