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GAMMA#1148 Buster v Wusan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Kelleher (ranked 1244 p4p, 1385 weight class) and Maurice Boma (ranked 165 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig Kelleher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Boma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelleher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelleher scores with a hook to the body.
Boma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kelleher lands with a right to the head.
Kelleher tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Kelleher back against the cage.
Kelleher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Kelleher.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelleher blocking some punches.
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Kelleher lands with a light punch inside.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelleher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelleher tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelleher struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelleher lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Kelleher misses with a body punch.
Boma prevents a body shot from Kelleher.
Kelleher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Kelleher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Kelleher lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelleher tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Boma blocking some punches.
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with some punches.
Kelleher misses with some punches.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Kelleher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma wants to stall.
Kelleher pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelleher working aggressively here.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Boma misses with some punches.
Kelleher can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Boma effectively controlling the action here.
Boma is trying to maintain a safe position but Kelleher gets an underhook and turns Boma into the cage.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses.
Kelleher misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelleher.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Kelleher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kelleher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelleher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boma blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Kelleher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelleher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Kelleher misses with some punches.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelleher lands a body punch.
Boma blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Boma blocks a body shot from Kelleher.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Kelleher lands a body shot.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Kelleher lands an uppercut.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Kelleher lands a left hand.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelleher backwards.
Kelleher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kelleher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelleher lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kelleher fails to land.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelleher.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelleher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig Kelleher dominated that round.
That's time! Kelleher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Kelleher's head but Kelleher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelleher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
A big left from Kelleher misses.
Boma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelleher is able to avoid easily.
Kelleher throws a big counter combination but Boma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boma in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kelleher cracks Boma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kelleher finish him?
 Boma is rocked!
Boma throws a hook to the side of Kelleher's head but Kelleher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelleher jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boma is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelleher finish him?
Kelleher cracks Boma with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boma tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kelleher pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boma is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Padraig Kelleher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Miller (ranked 2340 p4p, 1436 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 279 p4p, 193 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller takes one on the button.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Miller misses.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Miller slips a straight right by Hunt.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile 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!
Hunt works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Hunt throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunt!
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller is looking for a counter combo.
Miller cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like James Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Miller throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Miller.
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!
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Miller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Donk. Miller catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
A left lands for Miller.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Hunt'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!
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Miller.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Hunt feints the counter takedown.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hunt!
James Hunt 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Posey (ranked 955 p4p, 1058 weight class) and Jayson Francis (ranked 29 p4p, 34 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Posey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Francis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Posey .
Posey tries to counter with a takedown but Francis is quick to defend against it.
Posey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Samoan Fight City Team in the buildup to the fight.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Posey ducks down to avoid it.
Francis throws a series of punches but Posey avoids them all with ease.
Francis with a hook.
Francis loads up on a big right hand but Posey slips the punch.
Posey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Posey manages to avoid it.
Posey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Posey moved out of range nicely.
Francis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Francis throws the left hand but Posey avoids the punch easily.
Posey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Posey slips a jab from Francis.
Posey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Posey .
Francis throws a leg kick but Posey checks it.
Posey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Francis sprawls and moves away.
Francis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Francis. Posey shrugs it off though.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Posey tries to counter with a takedown but Francis is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Francis finds it's way through Posey 's defenses.
Francis jabs Posey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Posey attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Posey checks a low kick from Francis.
Francis tests Posey 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Posey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Francis sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Francis misses.
Jayson Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis throws a jab when Posey was well out of range.
Francis has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Francis lands with a right hand.
Francis takes a swing at Posey 's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Francis.
Francis throws a push kick but Posey slaps the foot to one side.
Posey attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Posey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francis throws a jab when Posey was well out of range.
Posey tries to counter with a takedown but Francis is quick to defend against it.
Francis misses with a body kick.
Posey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Francis sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis takes a swing at Posey 's ribcage but misses.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Posey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Posey blocks a jab.
Posey attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Posey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
Francis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Francis misses.
Posey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Posey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Posey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Posey moves away from the strike by Francis.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Francis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Francis looks to throw the jab but Posey is out of range.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Posey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis lands a lovely overhand right.
Francis with a nice calf kick.
Francis thuds a left hand into Posey 's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Posey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Buster Posey has been cut.
Posey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis wants to slow Posey down by chopping away at his legs.
Posey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Posey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Francis.
Francis is looking to score with low kicks.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Posey ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Posey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis misses with a hook. Posey ducked under it nicely.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Francis.
Posey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Posey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Francis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posey checks a leg kick.
Francis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Posey checks it well.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Posey has time to react.
Posey checks a leg kick.
Posey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Posey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Posey moves out of range of the strikes.
Francis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis thuds a left hand into Posey 's body.
Francis looks to throw the jab but Posey is out of range.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Posey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Francis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Francis misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Francis connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Francis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buster Posey 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Posey blocks a low kick nicely.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Posey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Francis!
Posey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jayson Francis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Posey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Francis misses with a body kick.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Francis.
Francis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Posey .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posey checks a leg kick.
Posey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francis connects with a single shot there.
Francis misses with the combination.
Posey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Posey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Posey moved out of range.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Posey moved out of range nicely.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Posey saw that one coming.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
Posey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Posey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Francis sprawls and moves away.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Posey moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Francis.
Posey ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Posey tries to counter with a takedown but Francis is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis throws a push kick but Posey slaps the foot to one side.
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Posey moves away and avoids it.
Posey attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Posey avoids the head kick by Francis.
Posey attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Francis throws a hook but Posey avoids it easily.
Posey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Francis.
Francis throws the left hand but Posey avoids the punch easily.
Posey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Francis misses.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
Buster Posey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
Francis looks for the body kick but Posey saw that one coming.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Posey feinted with a counter takedown.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Posey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jayson Francis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Posey moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Posey moves away and avoids it.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Francis!
Jayson Francis 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiya Pleb (ranked 881 p4p, 449 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 112 p4p, 61 weight class). Rhodes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bury My Bones. Hiya Pleb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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188
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186
18 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiya Pleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes tries to clinch but Pleb is having none of it.
Pleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Pleb moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Pleb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhodes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pleb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhodes scrambles back to his feet.
Rhodes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiya Pleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Pleb misses with a hook
and Rhodes lands a stunning uppercut that sends Pleb to the mat!
 Pleb is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleb is positioning himself well to prevent Rhodes advancing to mount.
Oh Pleb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodes in particular looking to stall.
Rhodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleb seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodes is pressing down on Pleb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pleb is holding on for now.
Rhodes is still trying to improve position.
Rhodes throwing shots but Pleb is blocking nicely.
Rhodes controlling the pace.
Rhodes winds up and cracks Pleb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes trying to control from Pleb's half guard. Pleb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Pleb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhodes throws a strike but Pleb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rhodes working for a triangle but Pleb defends it easily.
Rhodes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pleb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pleb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pleb wanted to stand there but Rhodes had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes has Pleb pulled in close to control his posture.
Pleb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rhodes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pleb defends well.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleb is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Rhodes pulls Pleb in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pleb half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rhodes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pleb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Pleb.
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
A shot to the liver by Pleb. Beautiful body shot.
Pleb loads up on a big right hand but Rhodes slips the punch.
Rhodes with the counter takedown but Pleb avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pleb lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhodes's head.
Pleb throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pleb ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Pleb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pleb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhodes.
Pleb moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
Rhodes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pleb slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pleb.
Rhodes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhodes is looking to clinch.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Pleb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pleb.
Pleb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pleb moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Rhodes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pleb misses with a straight left.
Rhodes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pleb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Pleb misses the target.
Rhodes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pleb throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body shot
and Pleb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pleb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pleb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pleb throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
and Pleb counters with a good low kick that Rhodes was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleb throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Pleb misses.
Rhodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Rhodes. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Pleb lands.
Rhodes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pleb doesn't seem bothered though.
Pleb throws a shot to the body.
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pleb counters with a solid body kick.
Pleb misses with a jab to the body
and Rhodes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pleb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pleb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pleb. No joy for Rhodes on that attempt.
Rhodes throws a poor cross that misses
and Pleb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiya Pleb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Pleb.
Donk. Pleb catches Rhodes right on the button with a cross.
Pleb lands a jab to Rhodes's midsection.
Rhodes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhodes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes with the ground and pound but Pleb regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rhodes with the ground and pound but Pleb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Pleb looking for a sweep. Not yet Pleb, not yet.
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Hiya Pleb will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Pleb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pleb scores with a jab. Rhodes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pleb cracks Rhodes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pleb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pleb. Rhodes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhodes slips a jab from Pleb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhodes! But no joy.
Pleb misses the shot to the body.
Pleb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Pleb uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhodes is looking to clinch.
Rhodes has closed the distance and engaged Pleb in a clinch.
Pleb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleb stops a takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Rhodes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pleb looking to control.
Rhodes postures up and lands a big shot to Pleb's brow.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleb wants to get back to his feet but Rhodes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pleb is on top in guard.
Pleb wanted to stand there but Rhodes had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes has an active guard here but Pleb has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleb is working away from the top position though.
Rhodes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pleb tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleb wants to advance to full mount but Rhodes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Pleb tries to pass.
Pleb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pleb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhodes is on top in guard.
That's four 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.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes advances position into side control!
Rhodes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pleb is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pleb taking a bit of punishment here - Rhodes scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes is trying to ground and pound but Pleb uses the momentary lack of control by Rhodes to regain half guard.
Rhodes is trying to control. Pleb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Hiya Pleb.
I think Pleb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hiya Pleb!
After the fight, Hiya Pleb 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 901 p4p, 1616 weight class) and Deer Hunter (ranked 90 p4p, 160 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deer Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Deer Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niaz closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Niaz avoiding damage.
Niaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niaz has Hunter pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz stalling against the cage.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niaz.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deer Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Niaz is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Niaz postures up.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Hunter can't keep his opponent in guard - Niaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it.
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Niaz has latched onto it... Big trouble! Niaz pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hunter is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Niaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
A very excited looking Dick Niaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 369 p4p, 802 weight class) and Slimed Undies (ranked 46 p4p, 103 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimed Undies!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov looks to land a combination but Undies avoids it well.
Undies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Undies ducks down to avoid it.
Undies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shakaromanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Undies is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs.
Shakaromanov dodges the punch combination from Undies.
Shakaromanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov lands with a hook. Undies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Undies 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shakaromanov.
It looks like Slimed Undies has been cut.
Shakaromanov avoids the head kick by Undies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Undies with a nice cross.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Undies counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov is rocked!
Shakaromanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakaromanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Undies is rocked!
Undies throws a series of punches but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Undies is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakaromanov finish him?
Undies tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Undies seems to have recovered his senses.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Donk. Undies catches Shakaromanov right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Undies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Undies throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Undies looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Undies slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Undies throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Undies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Undies's head but Undies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Undies replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shakaromanov blocks it well.
Undies misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Shakaromanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Undies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Undies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Undies cracks Shakaromanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Undies has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shakaromanov to stand back up!
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Mehmet Shakaromanov has been cut.
Shakaromanov throws a jab when Undies was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Undies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Undies throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Undies loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Undies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Undies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Undies.
Undies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Undies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakaromanov lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Undies staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Undies looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakaromanov is just out of range.
Shakaromanov is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shakaromanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Shakaromanov scores with a four punch combination!
Undies gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shakaromanov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 40 p4p, 90 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 7 p4p, 13 weight class). Spicoli has chosen Money Buy Drugs as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23 - 6 - 1 |
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson connects with a crisp jab.
Farquharson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spicoli avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the body
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farquharson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spicoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Farquharson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson tries to move into range but Spicoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spicoli.
Farquharson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spicoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spicoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farquharson has his takedown stuffed
letting Spicoli counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spicoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Spicoli. No joy for Farquharson on that attempt.
Spicoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farquharson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spicoli 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson swings for the body but Spicoli moves out of range.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spicoli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spicoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spicoli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farquharson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson throws a lazy uppercut
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spicoli slips under a jab from Farquharson.
Spicoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spicoli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spicoli wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farquharson stands and throws Spicoli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spicoli tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spicoli is looking to reverse the position.
Farquharson working the ground and pound.
Farquharson throws an elbow but Spicoli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farquharson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Spicoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Farquharson crashes against the mat.
Farquharson landing strikes.
Farquharson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Spicoli is looking for a sweep.
Farquharson controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spicoli misses with a low kick.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spicoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farquharson.
A countering left hand to the body from Spicoli misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson throws a good cross that connects.
Spicoli throws a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Spicoli swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Spicoli is just out of range.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spicoli defends well and Farquharson ends up having to push Spicoli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Farquharson prevents Spicoli from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spicoli scores with a body shot.
Farquharson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spicoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spicoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spicoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spicoli!
Spicoli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Farquharson seems to be looking for submissions.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farquharson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Farquharson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spicoli!
Farquharson wants to control but Spicoli has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.
Spicoli looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spicoli wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farquharson is trying to control. Spicoli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farquharson is really struggling to control Spicoli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Spicoli is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spicoli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spicoli defending well though.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spicoli trying to control from the bottom.
Spicoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson stands up over Spicoli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spicoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spicoli trying to control the position.
Spicoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson trying to control but Spicoli is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spicoli.
Spicoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod.
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!
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spicoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeff Spicoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson lands a really nice looking cross but Spicoli seems unphased.
Spicoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farquharson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spicoli counters with an outside leg kick.
Farquharson dips to his left and cracks Spicoli with an uppercut!
Spicoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli jabs at Farquharson's body.
Farquharson moves out of range of the leg kick from Spicoli.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spicoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the body
and Spicoli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spicoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spicoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spicoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Farquharson lands.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a jab to the body
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Spicoli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spicoli keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Spicoli keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Spicoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Spicoli has locked up a guillotine! Spicoli's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Farquharson is holding on here and Spicoli must be using up a lot of energy. Farquharson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Spicoli gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeff Spicoli!
Jeff Spicoli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Young (ranked 163 p4p, 467 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 11 p4p, 14 weight class). Young's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Real Ganja Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cross's choice of entrance music: Folk Metal. Fred Young had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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32
300
23 - 12 - 0 |
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33 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross 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.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young works the jab nicely.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young cracks Cross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Young has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cross to stand back up!
Fred Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Cross manages to avoid it.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Young.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cross.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Fred Young has been cut.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young lands a big uppercut and Cross crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cross looks OK. Young waves Cross back to his feet!
Young throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young cracks Cross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Young has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cross to stand back up!
Cross is rocked!
Young fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cross square on the jaw! Damn, Cross is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Young!
Jeremy Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Enqvist (ranked 28 p4p, 84 weight class) and Whealer Van Hire (ranked 4 p4p, 8 weight class). Van Hire has chosen Billy Joe ft. Koni-K | Le sacre de la tronçonneuse as his entrance music. Whealer Van Hire told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Whealer Van Hire!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hire looks to land a combination. Enqvist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Hire looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely.
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hire pushes Enqvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Van Hire's head.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Enqvist.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
Enqvist tries to stall but Van Hire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire tries to circle away but Enqvist has him pinned against the cage.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
Van Hire throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Hire.
Van Hire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Van Hire - that landed with a thud.
Enqvist is looking to control Van Hire's arms but Van Hire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Enqvist has his back to the cage.
Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Van Hire.
A short uppercut from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Enqvist breaks the clinch.
Van Hire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Hire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enqvist, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hire cracks Enqvist with a nice body shot.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Enqvist stalls.
Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Hire throws out a counter right but Enqvist avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Van Hire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enqvist walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy.
Van Hire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Hire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it.
Enqvist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Hire misses with a double jab.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Van Hire.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enqvist misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Van Hire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire checks a low kick from Enqvist.
Van Hire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Hire.
Van Hire connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off.
Van Hire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Van Hire.
A big right from Enqvist misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enqvist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Enqvist lands with a straight right. Van Hire didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enqvist 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 Van Hire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Hire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Enqvist stalks Van Hire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Hire's face. Van Hire staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Hire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Hire throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enqvist throwing a counter right hand but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
Van Hire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist.
Enqvist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Hire.
Enqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Van Hire. Those never looked like landing.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enqvist throws out a loose jab but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Enqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Hire might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Van Hire misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enqvist is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Van Hire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire misses the shot to the body.
Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Hire just manages to avoid it.
Enqvist closes the distance but Van Hire moves to the side
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hire misses with a straight left.
Enqvist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Hire manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Hire on the side of the head.
Enqvist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Hire wants to clinch up but Enqvist keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist is looking to clinch.
Van Hire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Enqvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Hire catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Hire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Enqvist clinches with his opponent.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist stalling in the clinch.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire prevents a body shot from Enqvist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Van Hire avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Hire.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hire lands with a right to the head.
Van Hire throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist.
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 Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Hire is looking to clinch but Enqvist is avoiding it.
Enqvist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enqvist throws the left hand but Van Hire avoids the punch easily.
Van Hire moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Van Hire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Hire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enqvist thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enqvist throws a quick counter head kick but Van Hire was just out of range.
Van Hire tries to clinch but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Van Hire swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the cage.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Van Hire.
Still in the clinch, Van Hire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist gets through Van Hire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Hire.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Hire lands a hook that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Van Hire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Van Hire tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
A short uppercut from Van Hire.
Van Hire works on Enqvist's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Van Hire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Enqvist.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
Van Hire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire lands a right hand.
Van Hire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
Van Hire cracks Enqvist with a nice body shot.
Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hire lands an uppercut.
Van Hire can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Van Hire.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Van Hire tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Hire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Van Hire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hire struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Van Hire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
Enqvist wants to break free but Van Hire has control.
Van Hire can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Van Hire prevents Enqvist from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Van Hire digs a right hand underneath Enqvist's ribcage. Enqvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Hire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the cage.
Van Hire lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whealer Van Hire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Hire 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whealer Van Hire!
During a confident post fight interview, Whealer Van Hire 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 Buster Glover (ranked 19 p4p, 44 weight class) and Wusan Ritori (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Ritori has chosen Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check as his entrance music. Buster Glover had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover thumps Ritori with a low kick.
Glover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ritori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ritori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover throws out a powerful jab.
Ritori lands a slapping body shot.
Ritori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ritori and move into the clinch.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ritori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ritori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover misses with a hook
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Ritori missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ritori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glover on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Glover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glover.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glover misses the body punch
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover takes one on the button.
Glover is rocked!
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Nice cross by Glover.
Glover throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Ritori follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ritori slips a straight right by Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick that misses.
Glover wants to land a leg kick but Ritori is out of range.
Ritori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glover tries to work over Ritori's front leg with a kick but Ritori checks it.
Ritori misses with a looping right.
Glover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover clinches with his opponent.
Ritori can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ritori.
Ritori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Ritori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritori is trying to counter with his kicks.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover moves out of range as Ritori throws a body kick.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ritori has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ritori walks into a straight right hand from Glover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ritori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Ritori misses.
Glover sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Ritori's head.
Ritori lands a jab.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ritori manages to circle out of the way.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritori scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Ritori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glover scores with a three punch combo!
Ritori throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glover. That's going to slow Ritori down.
Glover attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Glover misses
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ritori misses the shot to the body.
Ritori throws a big shot that misses.
Ritori slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Ritori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ritori's head but Ritori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover drops his hands momentarily and Ritori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ritori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ritori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Glover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover tries to clinch up
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Ritori.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Glover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Ritori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ritori misses with a looping left.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
Glover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
Ritori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glover.
Ritori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover is looking to clinch but Ritori is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Ritori. Beautiful body shot.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Ritori.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ritori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Glover as he checks the leg kick.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Glover.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Glover lands an uppercut.
Glover tries a body shot but Ritori blocks it.
Ritori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritori connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Glover.
Glover staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Ritori looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glover scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ritori looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Ritori throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glover blocks it well.
Ritori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glover misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ritori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritori can do to turn this around?
Glover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover thuds his right hand into Ritori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glover blocks the body kick.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ritori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ritori.
Ritori throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritori. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ritori lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Ritori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glover.
A left lands for Glover.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Ritori's shoulder, as Ritori tries to avoid the shot.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ritori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ritori.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Glover misses with a looping right.
Glover connects with a nice looking jab.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
Glover checks a low kick from Ritori.
Glover cracks Ritori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glover throws a series of punches but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritori.
Ritori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ritori misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ritori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritori with a nice cross.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Glover throws out a leg kick but Ritori moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Ritori flicks out a counter leg kick but Glover steps away.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover motions for Ritori to come forward. Glover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glover. Glover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritori throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritori defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Ritori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ritori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Ritori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glover walks into a jab.
Ritori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ritori lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice shot lands for Ritori.
Ritori scores with a jab to the body.
Ritori throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover cracks Ritori with a good jab.
Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ritori misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Buster Glover did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ritori blocks a jab.
Glover is looking to slow Ritori down with leg kicks.
Glover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritori.
Glover throws a jab when Ritori was well out of range.
Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
Ritori looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ritori and move into the clinch.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
Ritori jabs Glover right on the nose. Glover blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
Glover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover moves away from the strike by Ritori.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritori scores with a hook.
Ritori throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ritori blocks the leg kick.
Ritori looks to throw a body kick
and Glover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ritori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover digs a good body shot into Ritori's ribs.
Glover blocks a head kick by Ritori.
Glover tries to land a leg kick but Ritori saw it coming and moves away.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Ritori throws out a counter right but Glover avoids it with no problem.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ritori on the side of the head.
Glover scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ritori checks a leg kick.
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glover throws a body punch but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover throws a leg kick
and Ritori finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Glover swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Ritori dodges the punch combination from Glover.
Glover backing away here, and Ritori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ritori tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glover blocks it well.
Glover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glover.
Glover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glover misses with a low kick as Ritori jumps back.
Glover misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Ritori finds it's target.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritori.
Ritori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
Ritori slips under a jab from Glover.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritori.
Ritori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
Good shot there by Glover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ritori throws the kick towards the body but Glover avoids it.
Ritori connects with a leg kick.
Glover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Glover throws a body punch but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover slips a jab from Ritori.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritori.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover had his way with Wusan Ritori in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Ritori's leg but Ritori calmly moves out of range.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
Glover is looking to chop away at Ritori's legs.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a solid body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Glover cracks Ritori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritori misses with a looping left.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a really nice looking cross but Ritori seems unphased.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ritori misses.
Ritori tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ritori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritori.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Ritori throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ritori stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover lands a leg kick that knocks Ritori off balance momentarily.
Glover misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori counters with a body kick.
Glover connects with a solid leg kick.
Glover swinging wildly here.
Ritori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritori.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
Ritori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Ritori is trying to counter with his kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ritori checks a leg kick.
Ritori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover looks to land a combination. Ritori sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glover's head backwards.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Glover is looking to clinch but Ritori is avoiding it.
Glover scores with a punch to the head.
Ritori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover scores with the left hand. Ritori knows he should have avoided that one.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover scores with a jab to the head.
Ritori throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Ritori swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a double jab
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover lands with a nice combination. Ritori backs away looking to recover.
Ritori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glover finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritori's head.
Ritori swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
A shot to the liver by Glover. Beautiful body shot.
Wusan Ritori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritori walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Buster Glover thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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