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UCF 94: Chuck v Bolkvadze PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Branco (ranked 2718 p4p, 3703 weight class) and Jean Luc Gaspard (ranked 229 p4p, 298 weight class). Jean Luc Gaspard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Branco's chin.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Gaspard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Gaspard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaspard.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Gaspard's head but Gaspard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaspard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Gaspard is out of range.
Gaspard loads up on a big right hand but Branco slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Branco looks for a takedown but Gaspard sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gaspard counter with a right hand.
Gaspard lunges at Branco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branco's hand.
Gaspard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaspard digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
Gaspard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaspard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaspard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Gaspard throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco tries to counter with a takedown but Gaspard is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Luc Gaspard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaspard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaspard misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaspard wants to get back to full guard.
Gaspard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Branco.
Branco lands strikes from half guard.
Gaspard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Branco working Gaspard over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard is doing well to control the position and prevent Branco from advancing to side control.
Branco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Branco working the head and body with strikes.
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Gaspard defends the submission attempt.
Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaspard is looking to improve his position.
Gaspard is trying to maintain the position but Branco is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaspard is positioning himself well to prevent Branco advancing to mount.
Branco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gaspard trying to hold on to Branco's head to control him but Branco postures up.
Branco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaspard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branco.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branco lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Luc Gaspard will probably get the nod.
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.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaspard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaspard finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Gaspard scores with a decent looking hook.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaspard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaspard throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard connects with an inside leg kick.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Branco misses with a left hand
and Gaspard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaspard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Branco backing away here, and Gaspard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gaspard finds it's target.
Branco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaspard's waist but Gaspard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branco off to one side.
Branco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaspard with the inside leg kick.
Gaspard lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Gaspard.
Gaspard connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaspard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Gaspard.
Gaspard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branco clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaspard tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaspard tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Gaspard stops a takedown attempt from Branco.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Gaspard has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaspard misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspard fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaspard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Branco uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Branco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaspard working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily.
Branco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Branco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard trying to control the position.
Branco trying to control but Gaspard is working from the bottom.
Branco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaspard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branco, into his guard.
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Branco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gaspard trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Gaspard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gaspard misses with a wild combination.
Gaspard misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Gaspard cracks Branco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Branco tries to clinch there but Gaspard circles away.
Gaspard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaspard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throws a big shot that misses.
Gaspard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaspard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gaspard scores with a body shot.
Gaspard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaspard did well to prevent Branco getting side control.
Branco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaspard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaspard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Branco lands a couple of digs.
Gaspard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Branco.
Branco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Branco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaspard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branco, into his guard.
Branco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Antonio Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Branco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gaspard slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Branco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspard is trying to control. Branco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaspard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Branco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Luc Gaspard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shorts (ranked 2637 p4p, 3660 weight class) and Marcos Manteiga (ranked 315 p4p, 415 weight class). Henry Shorts has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Manteiga!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manteiga sprawls well. Manteiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shorts gets slowly back to his feet.
Shorts walks into a left hand.
Manteiga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shorts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manteiga pushes Shorts off and gets back to his feet.
Manteiga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shorts's head.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts shoots in for a double leg but Manteiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shorts checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shorts or perhaps it was just good defense by Manteiga, which made it look bad.
Shorts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manteiga pinned against the cage. Manteiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shorts moves out of range of the strikes.
Manteiga scores with a jab. Shorts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manteiga throws a looping overhand right but Shorts ducks down to avoid it.
Manteiga misses with a low kick.
Manteiga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts tries for a takedown but Manteiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manteiga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shorts manages to avoid it.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
Manteiga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manteiga misses with an uppercut.
Manteiga misses with a hook.
Shorts tries to counter with a takedown but Manteiga is quick to defend against it.
Marcos Manteiga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Shorts.
Shorts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manteiga leaves Shorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shorts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shorts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manteiga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manteiga looks to land a body kick but Shorts moved away.
Shorts feinted with a counter takedown.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manteiga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shorts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manteiga circles away.
Shorts walks into a straight right hand from Manteiga.
Manteiga misses with an uppercut
and Shorts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shorts content to control rather than advance.
Shorts wants to take a breather but Manteiga is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manteiga kicks Shorts off and gets back to his feet.
Shorts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manteiga cracks Shorts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Shorts is rocked!
Shorts gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcos Manteiga!
Our winner, Marcos Manteiga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uno Skibbo (ranked 1771 p4p, 2823 weight class) and Tom Huller (ranked 224 p4p, 328 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uno Skibbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Huller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skibbo rushes Huller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huller can't break the clinch.
Skibbo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huller wants to take the fight to the mat but Skibbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skibbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skibbo misses with a knee strike.
Huller is trying to break the clinch but Skibbo is controlling him.
Huller tries to throw a body punch but Skibbo avoids it by throwing Huller back against the cage.
Huller misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Huller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skibbo is pushing Huller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huller misses with a body punch.
Skibbo tries a body shot but Huller blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huller wants to take the fight to the mat but Skibbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skibbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Skibbo stalls.
Huller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Huller fails to land.
A short left from Skibbo.
Huller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huller struggles to land a body shot inside as Skibbo controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Skibbo.
Huller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skibbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huller's elbow.
Skibbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huller is working for takedown but Skibbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uno Skibbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huller.
Huller tries to throw a body punch but Skibbo avoids it by throwing Huller back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skibbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huller has a couple of punches blocked by Skibbo.
Skibbo misses with a punch to the body.
Skibbo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huller blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skibbo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Skibbo.
Huller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skibbo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skibbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huller can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Skibbo fails to land.
Huller tries to work over Skibbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Huller.
Huller tries for a takedown but Skibbo manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
Huller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huller misses with some punches.
Huller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skibbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skibbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skibbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huller.
Skibbo has managed to clinch.
Skibbo stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skibbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skibbo looking to throw knees to the head but Huller is blocking nicely.
Skibbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huller backwards.
Huller throws a head punch that misses.
Huller has Skibbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skibbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huller takes an elbow to the temple.
Huller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Huller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skibbo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Skibbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huller can't get the takedown.
Skibbo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skibbo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skibbo controlling the action here for a moment.
Huller avoids the elbow strike from Skibbo, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skibbo looking to throw knees to the head but Huller is blocking nicely.
Huller misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uno Skibbo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skibbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huller wants to counter with a clinch but Skibbo pushes him away.
Huller jabs at Skibbo's body.
Skibbo drops Huller with a naaaaasty hook - Huller is in real trouble here! Skibbo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Skibbo!
An out of breath Uno Skibbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Umar Khattab had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.5, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Stephen McGarvey was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 485 p4p, 2565 weight class) and Dan Jones (ranked 63 p4p, 300 weight class). LaFleur comes to the cage accompanied by Rebellion. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaFleur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LaFleur defends it well.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but LaFleur keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but LaFleur is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones passes LaFleur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
LaFleur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LaFleur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones passes LaFleur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is pressing down on LaFleur's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFleur is holding on for now.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaFleur is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to control but LaFleur is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but LaFleur defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaFleur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaFleur misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
LaFleur slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from LaFleur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaFleur misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaFleur keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is in bad spot here.
LaFleur is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Dan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. LaFleur controlling the positon.
Jones can't escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Jones is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
LaFleur has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - LaFleur's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jones tries to roll but LaFleur sticks to his back.
LaFleur really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
LaFleur doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
LaFleur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jean Francois LaFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFleur lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
LaFleur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFleur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in and bounces LaFleur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaFleur is keeping the position for now.
LaFleur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaFleur defends it easily.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, LaFleur has passed into half guard.
LaFleur is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control but LaFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaFleur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls LaFleur momentarily but LaFleur frees himself.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleur is one step ahead there.
LaFleur looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but LaFleur defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is pressing down on LaFleur's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFleur is holding on for now.
LaFleur actively working from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dan Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control. LaFleur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Soprano (ranked 1821 p4p, 1126 weight class) and Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 230 p4p, 147 weight class). Smolarek has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulie Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Serwacy Smolarek!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smolarek looks to score with a jab to the body but Soprano is just out of range.
Soprano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolarek scores with a hook.
Smolarek avoids the head kick by Soprano.
Smolarek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soprano manages to avoid it.
Soprano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smolarek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soprano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smolarek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smolarek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smolarek lands a nice looking body shot.
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
Smolarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek instigates a clinch.
Soprano pulls guard successfully.
Smolarek is stalling in the full guard.
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soprano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smolarek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soprano doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soprano doesn't seem bothered though.
Smolarek keeps Soprano at a distance using the push kick.
Soprano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smolarek.
Smolarek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smolarek tries a head kick but it misses.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano feinted with a counter takedown.
Smolarek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smolarek stuns Soprano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek misses with a leg kick
and Soprano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smolarek scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Soprano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soprano counters with a takedown into side control.
Smolarek is trying to control Soprano's posture but Soprano avoids it.
Soprano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smolarek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smolarek prevents Soprano from improving position.
Smolarek struggling a bit here.
Soprano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smolarek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek prevents Soprano from improving position.
Smolarek is looking to regain half guard here but Soprano keeps moving and retains side control.
Soprano works to advance to full mount. Smolarek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smolarek wants to hold on but Soprano pushes him away.
Soprano with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smolarek tests Soprano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soprano.
Smolarek swings widly with a right hand
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Soprano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smolarek throws a leg kick
and Smolarek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soprano takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek clobbers Soprano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soprano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smolarek. Soprano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smolarek as he avoids it easily.
Smolarek thuds his right hand into Soprano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smolarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Smolarek as Soprano shoots in.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smolarek finds it's way round the side to connect with Soprano's head.
Smolarek thuds a left hand into Soprano's body.
Smolarek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soprano is rocked!
Smolarek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Soprano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soprano slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Soprano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.
Smolarek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smolarek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soprano is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Smolarek.
Soprano swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soprano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Soprano ducks down to avoid it.
Soprano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smolarek just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Soprano misses the target.
Soprano throws a jab but it's blocked by Smolarek.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smolarek.
Soprano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soprano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smolarek scores with a hook.
Soprano shoots in and drives through. Smolarek sprawls well.
Smolarek throws out a counter right but Soprano avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
A little feinted left hand from Soprano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smolarek misses with a hook.
Smolarek stuffs the takedown attempt from Soprano. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smolarek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smolarek misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 short right from Smolarek on the inside.
Smolarek throws a punch but it's blocked by Soprano.
Smolarek is leaning against Soprano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soprano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smolarek walks away with a smile on his face. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smolarek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soprano at a distance.
Smolarek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smolarek catches Soprano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smolarek lands a nice shot to the body.
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soprano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smolarek jabs at Soprano's body.
Soprano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek pushes Soprano up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soprano.
Soprano jumps guard but Smolarek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soprano pulls Smolarek into guard.
Smolarek is looking to work some ground and pound but Soprano has wrist control.
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek landing some decent shots from guard.
Smolarek pushing down on Soprano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smolarek is trying to control the action in half guard but Soprano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soprano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smolarek is trying to control the action in half guard but Soprano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smolarek is pressing down on Soprano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soprano is holding on for now.
Smolarek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smolarek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smolarek sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smolarek trying to control but Soprano is having none of it.
Soprano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek trying to control the pace.
Smolarek is looking to take a break and control but Soprano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smolarek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soprano sees it coming and defends easily.
Smolarek passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
Soprano working to try and regain half guard.
Smolarek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soprano is looking to escape.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smolarek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulie Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smolarek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolarek 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Myers (ranked 300 p4p, 838 weight class) and Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 39 p4p, 83 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers misses with the body kick
so Bin-Semen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bin-Semen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Bin-Semen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin-Semen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bin-Semen dives into side control.
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound from side control.
Bin-Semen throws an elbow but Myers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bin-Semen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Myers taking a bit of punishment here - Bin-Semen scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bin-Semen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Bin-Semen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myers, who protects the arm well.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bin-Semen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bin-Semen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bin-Semen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myers's legs.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers misses with a body shot.
Bin-Semen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bin-Semen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myers throws a leg kick
and Bin-Semen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bin-Semen shoots and misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bin-Semen lands with a shot to the body.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control.
Bin-Semen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from Bin-Semen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a big elbow.
Myers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bin-Semen wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Bin-Semen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Myers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Myers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Myers misses with a right hand
letting Bin-Semen counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Bin-Semen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Osama Bin-Semen has been cut.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin-Semen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers feints and then cracks Bin-Semen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bin-Semen down.
Myers lands a two punch combo.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Bin-Semen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin-Semen tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen has his takedown stuffed
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen jabs Myers right on the nose. Myers blinks but takes it well.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bin-Semen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
Bin-Semen drives through with a takedown into Myers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bin-Semen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
Bin-Semen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Myers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bin-Semen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen's cut.
That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin-Semen lands a nice shot that snaps Myers's head back.
Bin-Semen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers misses with a hook.
Bin-Semen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bin-Semen.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bin-Semen misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bin-Semen.
Myers moves away from the strike by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Bin-Semen as he checks the leg kick.
Bin-Semen feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers lands the left hand.
Bin-Semen misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Bin-Semen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marlon Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Bin-Semen. That snapped Myers's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Bin-Semen's head back.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Bin-Semen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin-Semen shoots in but no luck this time.
As Bin-Semen backs away, Myers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bin-Semen swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Bin-Semen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bin-Semen misses with a looping right.
Myers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bin-Semen tries for a takedown but Myers circles away easily
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Myers blocks a jab.
Bin-Semen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Myers momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a right hand
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that.
Myers explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a good jab.
Bin-Semen misses with a body shot.
Bin-Semen misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers is looking to counter with head kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Myers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Myers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bin-Semen.
Myers tries to buck Bin-Semen off but Bin-Semen is having none of it.
Bin-Semen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Myers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Bin-Semen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Myers defending against the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Myers is avoiding damage well.
Myers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bin-Semen is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marlon Myers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen'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.
That kick from Myers tenderised Bin-Semen's leg. Bin-Semen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Myers lands a right hook to the body.
Myers takes a swing at Bin-Semen's ribcage but misses.
Bin-Semen lands a jab to the nose.
Bin-Semen slips under a jab.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlon Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands with an uppercut that bounces Bin-Semen off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers connects with a crisp jab.
Myers misses the jab.
Bin-Semen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin-Semen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Myers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Myers scores with a head kick. Bin-Semen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Bin-Semen had a free shot at his head there.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Bin-Semen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Bin-Semen moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Bin-Semen blocks the low kick.
Bin-Semen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myers defends it well.
Bin-Semen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bin-Semen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Myers scores with a body shot.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin-Semen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Myers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bin-Semen is in Myers's guard.
Myers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bin-Semen dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position but Myers is working away.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound but Myers is defending the strikes.
Myers regains half guard, as Bin-Semen was trying to land strikes.
Myers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Myers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bin-Semen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Bin-Semen with the ground and pound but Myers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers had his way with Osama Bin-Semen in that round.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Myers throws a head kick that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a left to the body.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin-Semen throws out the jab.
Myers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bin-Semen digs a good hook to Myers's body.
A low kick from Myers is predictable there
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bin-Semen distracts Myers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen distracts Myers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin-Semen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myers is keeping the position for now.
Bin-Semen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a solid left hand.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin-Semen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen postures up in Myers's guard and throws a big left but Myers blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bin-Semen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bin-Semen walks into a jab.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bin-Semen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bin-Semen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bin-Semen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myers is fending him off so far but Bin-Semen persists. Nope, Myers circles away and we're back to standing.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osama Bin-Semen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
Bin-Semen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Myers cracks Bin-Semen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bin-Semen misses its intended target.
Myers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Myers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers wants to clinch up but Bin-Semen keeps it at a distance.
Marlon Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Bin-Semen off balance momentarily.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin-Semen misses with a takedown
and Myers counters with a thumping low kick.
Myers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Bin-Semen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bin-Semen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Marlon Myers.
I think Myers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marlon Myers!
Marlon Myers retains his featherweight title!
Marlon Myers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wood Chuck (ranked 357 p4p, 1096 weight class) and Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 52 p4p, 143 weight class). Chuck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Who Needs A Girl Like You - Indian Wars. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wood Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Bolkvadze - just one landing.
Bolkvadze looks to land a left hand but Chuck moved out of range nicely.
Chuck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chuck misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Bolkvadze.
Chuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolkvadze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Bolkvadze is predictable there
and Chuck counters with a shoot takedown. Bolkvadze fights it but they end up in guard.
Chuck chips away with some ground and pound.
Bolkvadze has momentary wrist control but Chuck slips an elbow through the middle.
Bolkvadze keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Chuck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolkvadze wants to sweep here but Chuck controlling him for the moment.
Chuck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chuck passes Bolkvadze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolkvadze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chuck pulls his head out easily.
Chuck stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuck connects with a nice short shot to Bolkvadze's temple.
Nice strikes from Chuck there.
Chuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chuck is thwarting Bolkvadze's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck prevents Bolkvadze from improving his position.
Chuck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolkvadze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolkvadze is staying active underneath Chuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chuck passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolkvadze!
Chuck wants to control the pace but Bolkvadze is squirming around nicely.
Bolkvadze gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck working Bolkvadze over with strikes.
Bolkvadze keeping control of the position.
Chuck trying to control the pace.
Chuck is pressing down on Bolkvadze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolkvadze is holding on for now.
Bolkvadze wants to improve his position but Chuck is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chuck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bolkvadze has hold of Chuck's hands but Chuck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bolkvadze is trying to get back to full guard.
Chuck wants to control but Bolkvadze is keeping him busy.
Chuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chuck slows the pace down in half guard.
Bolkvadze tries to roll over but Chuck keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck slips a nice elbow through Bolkvadze's hands, connecting with Bolkvadze's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bolkvadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuck.
Chuck lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chuck checks a leg kick.
Chuck throws a hook to the side of Bolkvadze's head but Bolkvadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolkvadze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chuck lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Bolkvadze does no damage.
Chuck takes a swing at Bolkvadze's ribcage but misses.
Bolkvadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuck clobbers Bolkvadze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chuck takes a swing at Bolkvadze's ribcage but misses.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolkvadze can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolkvadze's head backwards.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck looks to throw the jab but Bolkvadze is out of range.
Bolkvadze tries a quick counter leg kick but Chuck is wise to it.
Bolkvadze walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolkvadze takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolkvadze manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bolkvadze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chuck misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bolkvadze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolkvadze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolkvadze lands with an overhand left.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolkvadze thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolkvadze. Chuck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolkvadze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chuck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chuck blocks a jab.
Chuck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chuck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chuck in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chuck landing strikes.
Chuck in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck working away.
Bolkvadze taking a bit of punishment here - Chuck scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuck landing a few strikes.
Bolkvadze is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Chuck's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bolkvadze tries to improve position but can't.
Chuck trying to control the position but Bolkvadze is working away.
Bolkvadze on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Chuck politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chuck prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bolkvadze regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck slips a nice elbow through Bolkvadze's hands, connecting with Bolkvadze's forehead.
Bolkvadze taking some punishment here, with Chuck in his half guard.
Bolkvadze has hold of Chuck's hands but Chuck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuck lands with a punch from half guard.
Chuck stalling.
Bolkvadze trying to control from the bottom.
Chuck slips a nice elbow through Bolkvadze's hands, connecting with Bolkvadze's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuck connects with a nice short shot to Bolkvadze's temple.
Bolkvadze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chuck pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wood Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck wants to pass to mount but Bolkvadze is defending the position.
Bolkvadze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolkvadze.
Chuck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolkvadze is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
Buck Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck blocks a jab.
Chuck throws a body punch but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Chuck misses with a wild body shot.
Bolkvadze lands a head shot.
Chuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze swings for the body but Chuck moves out of range.
Chuck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolkvadze blocks a jab.
Chuck lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolkvadze off the cage and back into range.
Chuck slips a straight right by Bolkvadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuck. Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chuck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook. Chuck ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolkvadze misses the target.
Chuck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze loads up on a big right hand but Chuck slips the punch.
Good shot there by Chuck.
Bolkvadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Chuck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bolkvadze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolkvadze is looking to get back to full guard here but Chuck has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bolkvadze takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chuck cracks Bolkvadze with a big elbow.
Chuck looks up at the clock and then as Bolkvadze takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chuck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bolkvadze is trying to get back to half guard.
Chuck is working Bolkvadze over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuck trying to control the position but Bolkvadze is working away.
Bolkvadze is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chuck connects with a decent elbow.
Chuck working the body and head with strikes.
Chuck lands some shots froms side control.
Chuck lands an elbow.
Chuck working the head with strikes.
Bolkvadze is not content to let Chuck control the position.
Bolkvadze is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck lands a few punches from side control.
Chuck wants to control but Bolkvadze is keeping him busy.
Chuck landing strikes.
Bolkvadze tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chuck presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chuck trying to control but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
Bolkvadze is looking to improve his position but Chuck isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Chuck.
Wood Chuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck lands a big elbow.
Chuck wants to control but Bolkvadze has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chuck controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chuck lands a nice short elbow.
Chuck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chuck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bolkvadze is in trouble now - Chuck has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wood Chuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chuck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wood Chuck!
Wood Chuck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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