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Sunday, June 10, 2007
Live Blogging: Cotto vs Judah
Starting a little late here but I guess it’s better than nothing at all.
Before I begin let me point out that the Pacquiao in the title isn’t Manny; it’s his brother Bobby. However his fight against Humberto Soto is slated to be extremely entertaining. Yuri Foreman just squeaked out a split decison win over Anthony Thompson a few moments ago. Let’s get started…
Bobby Pacquiao vs Humberto Soto
Pacquiao walks to the ring with Survivor - Eye of the Tiger playing in the background. The music switches to some hip hop once he gets to the ring. Soto walks to the ring to the sound of traditional Spanish music.
Round 1: The round begins with both fighters trying to find their range. Both are throwing left and right combinations. Soto gets Pacquiao up against the ropes and lands a huge body shot. Both going at a quick pace. Soto seems to be the more aggressive fighter. Soto is also landing better. Soto knocks Pacquiao down with a left hook behind the ear but Pacquiao gets back up to his feet, being subject to a six count.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Soto
Round 2: Pacquiao is the more aggressive fighter to start the round. Soto continues to be able to back Pacquiao up against the ropes with flurries. Both are going toe-to-toe with a mix of shots to the head and body. Pacquiao stuns Soto with a right cross against the ropes but Soto has already done enough to win the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 3: Slow start to the round. Pacquiao is more defensive this round. Soto is missing with shots from the outside. Soto is warned for punching to the back of the head. Pacquiao is taking control until Soto starts to connect with unanswered shots. Pacquiao is nearly out on his feet to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 4: Soto is taking it to Pacquiao once again to start the round. Pacquiao has blood coming from his right eye. The referee stops the fight to have the doctor check Pacquiao’s cut. The fight is permitted to continue and Soto continues to connect with body shots. Pacquiao lands a right hook that buckles Soto’s knees. Pacquiao continues to connect with the right hand inside.
KO Corner scores it 10-9 for Pacquiao
Round 5: Both are throwing but not landing anything of note to start the round. Soto continues to find success going against Pacquiao’s body, especially the left side. Soto receives another warning for a punch to the back of the head. Blood streams down Pacquiao’s face. The round slowly creeps to an end with the fighters each jabbing away at each other.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 6: Soto is countering Pacquiao with left-right combinations. Soto is picking Pacquiao apart. Pacquiao’s face is covered in blood and the commentators can’t help but make “The Crimson Mask” reference. The two throw wild punches to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 7: Lampley and Steward let the audience know that they have Pacquiao’s blood all over their clothes and papers. Pacquiao warned for pushing down on Soto’s head. Soto connects with a big right straight and then knocks Pacquiao down with a body shot. Pacquaio doesn’t get back up.
Winner: Humberto Soto - KO
Grover Wiley vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Wiley enters the ring to some Spanish techno music; Chavez Jr to again some traditional Spanish music. Maybe there is some kind of theme tonight that I don’t know about.
The story behind this fight: Wiley knocked out Chavez’s father. Chavez wants revenge.
Round 1: Chavez is throwing and landing more to start the fight. Wiley is trying to get the fight in close and land power shots. Wiley seems to be taking control towards the end of the round. Chavez lands a left hook to the body that hurts Wiley. Chavez lands another and Wiley goes down to his knees. Wiley gets up after an 8 count.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Chavez
Round 2: Chavez continues to go to Wiley’s body with success. Chavez stays on the outside, letting Wiley inside every once in a while only to counter with a left hook to the body. Wiley backs Chavez up against the ropes and lets a nice flurry go before the end of the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Chavez
Round 3: Chavez constantly using his jab to start the round. Both are landing solid combos. Chavez connects with another shot to the left side of Wiley’s body. Wiley covers up and Chavez knocks him down with another. Wiley gets back up and takes yet another left hook to the body which knocks him down for good.
Winner: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr - KO
Miguel Cotto vs Zab Judah
I’m thinking that Cotto is going to come out of this fight victorious. I think that Judah may take the lead in the early rounds with his speed but eventually Cotto’s power and the wear and tear Judah’s ribs will take provided Cotto chooses to go to his patented left hook to the body throughout the fight will make the difference in this bout.
The backstage camera shows Zab Judah and his camp wearing Affliction, the new line of sports wear made popular by fighters in the UFC. Sorry, that’s the MMA on Tap in me…
Judah comes out to a nice little custom DJ entrance and a good ovation. However Judah’s walk to the ring is marred by Cotto chants along the way. Cotto walks to the ring with what kind of music playing? Traditional Spanish music, of course…
The judges for this bout are Nelson Vazquez, Tom Schreck, and John McKaie. The referee will be Arthur Mercanti.
Round 1: Cotto is aggressive from the start. Judah’s shots mostly miss during the middle of the round. Judah catches Cotto with a big uppercut. Judah continues to hammer away at Cotto along the ropes. Cotto knocks Judah down with a low blow and Cotto receives a warning from Mercanti. Judah uses his speed to dodge Cotto’s punches and throw his jab for the rest of the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Judah
Round 2: Each landing shots to start the round. Judah is staying on the outside while Cotto is trying to work his way in. Cotto connects with two hard body shots to Judah and backs him up. Judah counters with a straight right that stuns Cotto for a moment.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 3: The two pick their shots to begin the round, each staying away. Cotto puts Judah down again with a low blow. Mercanti takes a point away from Cotto. Cotto has blood on his chest from his lip. Judah eventually gets back up and pushes the action with counter punches. The pace is really picking up. Judah connects with another big uppercut. The two exchange shots to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Judah
Round 4: They connect with simultaneous shots to start the round. Seems like both are trying to counter each other and show off their power. Cotto picks up the pace and starts to hammer away at Judah against the ropes. Cotto is picking Judah apart. Judah has nothing to answer the relentless attack with. Big round for Cotto.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 5: The two are more content to hold onto each other this round compared to earlier. Judah is really staying on the outside now. Cotto is really bringing it with the body punches. Cotto lands a right cross while Judah holds on to him. Mercanti tells Judah that he’s holding and to stop. Cotto continues the pressure. Blood is coming from Judah’s nose now.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 6: Cotto is continuing to land harder and more frequently. Cotto stuns Judah with a right hand in the corner. Cotto continues to go to the body. Judah shows that he is still the faster fighter but is unable to get away from Cotto’s power shots.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 7: Cotto still landing shots and Judah paws away with the jab. Judah is wiping away blood from his eye an awful lot. Judah throws a nice flurry that Cotto ducks away from. Cotto catches Judah with a right. Judah responds by connecting with a big flurry of lefts and rights that hurts Cotto for a moment. Judah just can’t take control of the fight with Cotto’s pressure.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 8: Cotto still connecting with power shots. Judah isn’t listening to his corner, he has to start throwing more. Judah pumps away with the jab. Judah gets scolded by Mercanti for taunting Cotto. Cotto connects with three straight lefts. Cotto hammering Judah with hooks. They tie up to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 9: Judah picking up the pace to start the round. Cotto connecting to the body at will. Judah’s right eye is swelling very badly. Cotto landing multiple left hands in a row. Cotto relentless to the body. Judah takes a knee and gets up at the count of 8. Cotto is dominating. Judah lands a hard left in the closing seconds.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Cotto
Round 10: Judah mounting a mini comeback to start the round. Judah’s right eye is nearly closed. Cotto continuing to work the body. Judah returns the favor with a body shot of his own. Cotto picking up the punishment towards the end of the round. It was the last sequence that gave Cotto this round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 11: Cotto knocks Judah down with a right hand to start the round. Judah gets back up at a count of 8. Cotto continues to land at will and Mercanti is forced to stop the fight and save Judah from any more punishment.
Winner: Miguel Cotto - TKO
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Sunday, May 20, 2007
Miranda-Pavlik, Spinks-Taylor Live Blog
I’ll be live blogging the two fights tonight on HBO: Kelly Pavlik vs Edison Miranda and Cory Spinks vs Jermain Taylor.
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Sunday, September 03, 2006
Live Blogging: Guerrero-Aiken, Toney-Peter
Guerrero vs Aiken
Starting a little late, whoops (been watching since the start though). We’re three rounds into Guerrero-Aiken. Guerrero is definitely landing the better shots so far, but a few of them have been low blows ignored by the ref. To Aiken’s credit, he’s absorbing the shots well so far.
Round 4: Guerrero still landing the better shots, a few hard body shots, although none that rivaled two powerful ones that put Aiken on “pause” like in round 3. Aiken came back at the end of the round, landing some power shots of his own. He’s showing that as long as he’s on his feet, he has a chance in this fight.
Round 5: Outside of a low blow by Aiken this round was all Guerrero. Guerrero’s probably up 5 rounds to 0 on all cards. Guerrero’s starting to go to the head more. Aiken’s looking a little swollen above the right eye.
Round 6: Aiken’s spending more time on the ropes, and throwing fewer punches. While Guerrero’s been dominating the entire fight, this is the first round I’ve started to wonder if Aiken has a shot at winning anymore.
Round 7: One of Guerrero’s gloves is ripped and must be replaced so the start of the round is delayed. The extra time should benefit Aiken. Aiken comes out with a few power punches in the middle of the ring. HDTV reveals duck tape wrapped on some of the ropes. Is this common? Is my television deceiving me? It’s got to be awful brushing up against ropes like that. Someone should ask Eric Aiken, because he’s spending more time leaning on them.
Round 8: Ref takes a point from Aiken for holding. What a joke after the low blows that Guerrero got away with earlier. The Showtime crew, which includes Diego Corrales, agrees. It probably doesn’t matter at this point anyway. Guerrero’s landing a lot of shots. The fight doesn’t seem to be close to being stopped though. Aiken’s corner should consider it. The Showtime crew agrees with that too.
Before round 9 Aiken’s corner asks him if he wants to continue. Aiken says no. Corrales, who seems like he does think the fight should be stopped was critical of Aiken calling it quits himself. He puts it simlply, “you can’t quit.”
Result: Guerrero TKO win
The Ghost looked solid. Outside of a few questionably placed shots, he didn’t look like he could be stopped.
Guerrero speaks will with Jim Gray during the post fight interview. He had some Academy-like thank yous at the end.
Showtime pimps some of their shows in-between fights. If you flipped around, let me point you to Dexter.
Toney vs Peter
Round 1: I’m inspired to finish my cheeseburger. The fight is obviously at a much slower pace than the previous one, but the two don’t stand still. Peters throws a good amount of power shots, many missing. Toney ducks, throws a good amount of jabs, landing a good amount. Fewer body shots than I thought I’d see. Pretty even in general.
Round 2: Toney always appears confident, and he’s fighting that way. The pace picks up at the start of this round, with Toney tossing more punches than before. Toney’s hands are low. Things get a little sloppy at the end of the round. All in all, Toney threw more and landed the better shots this round. Is anyone getting hurt yet? Who can tell.
Round 3: Toney starts out strong, but Peter lands some big shots at the end of the round. Toney snuck in a few counter shots, but Peter might have stolen the round in the last minute. Brings the fight back to even for me.
Round 4: The first couple of minutes are similar to round 1 - power shots thrown by Peter, not landing many, and Toney throwing and landing jabs. The last minute of the round sees Peter throw a nice combo or two. Toney takes the shots, encourages Peter to keep on coming. It can be a sign of getting hurt, but with Toney you can’t be sure.
Round 5: Peter lands some big shots against Toney. Toney probably hasn’t taken a punch like that in a long time. I want to say ever, but he didn’t go down. Peter doesn’t attack enough and lets Toney shake it off. After some time Peter gets in some more power shots. Toney’s still punching at the end of the round and blood is coming out of Peter’s mouth. The round is still easily Peter’s. The judges’ scorecards are shown in the middle of the round and they’re all over the place. It’s 2-1 Peter from the cards and one judge has it heavily for Peter. He must have a different view than the rest of us.
Round 6: Both fighters are visibly tired, Peter more. Toney clearly lands more shots, including a few power shots, although they don’t seem nearly as powerful as Peter’s. A round for Toney, and it’ll be interesting to see who can put more back in the tank for round 7. Half-way over it seems doubtful both fighters can last another 6 rounds.
Round 7: As the action slows, Toney seems to be paying a lot of attention to what’s going on outside the ring. There’s not a lot going on until the end of the round. Peter lands one power shot shortly before the bell, but it’s an uneventful and even round.
Round 8: Someone in between round 6 and 7. Toney starts off strong, Peter usually has the better end, but there wasn’t as much this time around. Even-ish round, maybe an edge to Toney.
Round 9: Cards are shown and Toney’s made a comback. 2-1 Toney and it’s close on all cards. Peter “ear claps” Toney a few times and has a point deducted. That could be huge. These guys are exhausted and hugging frequently. Peter landed more shots throughout the round, but that point brings it back to even.
Round 10: Peter starts stong and ends strong. Toney has the middle of the round, but I’m not so sure if it’s enough to even-up Peter’s landed power shots and I doubt it is for the judges ringside. This one goes to Peter.
Round 11: The best way to describe this round is Peter just didn’t do enough to win it. Toney was more active, not very active, but certainly more than Peter. This might have made the last round a “must KO” situation for Peter.
Round 12: I’m amazed it’s gotten this far. Both think they need a knockout, which is exactly what you want from a round 12. It’s another good, even round, although it’s not as action packed as you’d think from two fighters trying to go for a knockout. Conditioning, from both fighters, certainly came into play here.
I have the fight with a slight edge to Toney, but wouldn’t be surprised by anything from the judges right now.
Result: Samuel Peter by split decision
Peter looks like he’s just won the lottery, and it’s a fitting feeling. The judge for Toney had him winning by 3 points. The judges for Peter had him winning by 5 points. If I may get a little internet on you: OMGWTF. Are you kidding? I can’t get upset about the split decision win, it was a close fight - but the margin of victory on those cards seems very large.
Peter fights Oleg Maskaev next.
After Peter tries to give a congratulatory huge to Toney, he says, “I won this fuckin’ fight”, not that you expected to hear anything different. Toney continues to talk smack.
After the post-fight interviews are done there’s almost a brawl in the ring. Peter is quickly pushed down the aisle and to the lockerroom before anything can really happen.
Judges cards are reshown. 5 point wins for Peter mean that those judges thought Peter won the fight 9 rounds to 3 because of the point deduction, barring any 2-point rounds. The press row cards are shown, they all have the fight a few points for Toney.
I’m not sure what Toney will be next, but I doubt retirement is on his mind.
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
Live Blogging: Garcia-Sanchez, Holyfield-Bates
Random thoughts from the fight tonight:
- I feel bad for the crew that has to treat this fight seriously. Yes, I’m talking about the crew from The Best Damn Sports Show Period.
- The fight didn’t start yet and I’m just happy no one’s dead yet.
- The undercard has Julio Caesar Garcia. Garcia’s name is mentioned over and over. After a while you’re told he’s fighting Alfonso Sanchez.
Garcia vs Sanchez
Round 1: Technical, methodical. Mostly Garcia. Sanchez starts landing a few better shots with about a minute left in the round until the 20 second mark when Garcia gets in a couple of power shots that force Sanchez back.
Round 2: Before I can even start typing up this round, the fight is stopped as Garcia starts pounding on Sanchez. The ref doesn’t count, just gets in there and waves his hand in the air signaling the end of the fight. It’s a bit odd that Sanchez didn’t get a count considering it was the first time he went down, but at the same time, I don’t think it’ll be considered controversial and Sanchez’s corner isn’t putting up a fight about it.
Result: Garcia TKO win
- Garcia looks good. Very good. But he’ll have to step up the level of competition he’s been facing for everyone to believe he’s the next big thing. Garcia’s next fight is scheduled for the end of September. If his team sticks to that schedule, I’m doubting he’ll have a big name opponent.
- Garcia has a resemblance to Colin Farrell, especially with a hat on.
- I keep flipping to see what’s going on in the Yankees-Red Sox game. It’s been a pitching disaster on both sides so far. The word “disaster” simply can’t get out of my head tonight. Did the main event start yet?
- John Salley calls the fight a lose-lose situation. If Holyfield knocks Bates out in the first round everyone says Bates is a bum, if Holyfield goes the distance, than he’s done. It’s good to know Salley is on reality’s side.
- Holyfield looks good for his age, but he doesn’t look like he did 10 years ago, despite saying he’s in the best shape in 10 years. He’s somewhere in between the old Holyfield and Hulk Hogan.
- Holyfield was a great champion, but his slurring is cause for concern. Somewhere out there are a few missing consonants.
- I want to ask “How many states will give him a license at this point?” but the real answer is, “as long as one does, that’s all that matters”.
- Deion Sanders predicts third round Holyfield and gets the Dallas crowd to show some life. They’re all predicting Holyfield. So am I, but what comes after this? Does beating Bates prove he’s ready to fight top-level competition again? You don’t need me to tell you the answer to that one.
- Does anyone remember the Brooklyn Brawler? As Bates walks into the ring, he’s all I can think of. Like the Washington Generals, Jeremy Bates is up for losing for the sake of being there.
Holyfield vs Bates
Round 1: After dancing around for the first half a minute or so, they start throwing punches. Holyfield’s throwing jabs, Bates is sneaking in a punch when he can. Bates’ reach disadvantage is noticable. With 30 seconds left Holyfield starts pounding on Bates. Bates survives and manages to stay on his feet until the bell sounds.
Round 2: Bates moves around and Holyfield throws combinations at will until a little over a minute left in the round when Bates lands a good right hand and then keeps pushing Holyfield against the ropes for about 30 seconds. Like the first round, with about 30 seconds left, Holyfield starts laying it into Bates. He punches and punches and punches until the fight is stopped.
Result: Holyfield TKO win
- The fight is done and no one’s dead, definitely a positive.
- Holyfield insists his downfall and layoff was due to injuries.
- Holyfield wants to fight a top 10 guy. Does any top 10 guy want to fight Holyfield? The lose-lose situation becomes reversed if Holyfield can score a fight like that, but someone might take it if the money is right. It is boxing after all.
- Bates, even after being beaten like all predicted, is still star struck in the ring during the post-fight interview. He is polite, and he does have class in there, can’t take that away from him.
- Chris Byrd is being kind to Holyfield and actual utters the phrase “Evander Holyfield is back”. Byrd says don’t go top 10 yet. Without taking a poll, I’ll say most of America agrees. When asked if winning belts is realistic, Byrd politely says “you never know”.
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
Friday Night Fights 7/14/06
Well since I’m sitting here on a friday night, why not do a live play-by-play of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. I’ll try and catch every detail I can - feel free to leave your thoughts throughout the night…
The show opens with Brian Kenny announcing the main event - Jason Litzau vs Nicky Bentz. He introduces Sugar Ray Leonard as the night’s color commentator in the studio. They discuss Leonard’s career and his series of fights with Robert Duran. Leonard notes that a lot of his victories were done with determination and stamina - he was able to continue throwing flurries in the late rounds because he had built up a high enough level of endurance. They also make a mention of the second season of The Contender starting next week.
The first fight is David Toribio vs Freddy Hernandez in a welterweight battle. Toribio comes into the fight on 10 days notice and losing his last four fights.
Round 1: Toribio starts the fight by pumping out the left jab and creating distance. Hernandez sits back and picks his shots. Hernandez continues to take his time getting inside of Toribio, throws quick combinations, and quickly gets out.
My score: 10-9 Hernandez
Teddy Atlas and Joe Tessitore talk about tonight’s main event. Atlas notes that Litzau needs to improve his defense if he wants to continue to move up in the rankings, he can’t be offense-first against the more talented fighters in the featherweight division. It’s also brought to our attention that Bentz has had 4 fights in the last 5 years and he also took the fight on short notice. Atlas doesn’t think that Bentz will pose much of a test for Litzau.
Round 2: Hernandez starts to take control of the fight, outlanding Toribio in every department. Hernandez really works the body, exploiting Toribio’s lack of defense in that area. Toribio slips and falls to end the second round.
My score: 10-9 Hernandez
Round 3: Hernandez is picking Toribio apart, fading in and out and going in with quick solid combinations. Hernandez continues to land his share of punishing body shots.
My score: 10-9 Hernandez
Round 4: Toribio starts going in for the clinch more often, showing signs of fatigue. Toribio is doing a good job early on of ducking under punches and creating difficult angles for Hernandez. Hernandez turns the temp with five unanswered lefts and rights to the head. The bell rings to end the round shortly after.
My score: 10-9 Hernandez
Round 5: Hernandez continues to control the pace. Toribio goes for body shots but starts clinching when he can’t land. Hernandez gets a warning for a punch to the back of the head. Hernandez backs Toribio against the ropes and starts throwing just as Toribio goes very llow. Toribio starts to stand up and Hernandez catches him with a left body shot that knocks Toribio down to the mat for good.
Winner: Freddy Hernandez (KO)
They go back to the studio and Kenny intros into a promo for season two of The Contender. Afterwards, Leonard gives his thoughts on the show and Kenny lists the fighters who will be participating. Here is the list…
Nick Acevedo
Gary Balletto
Vinroy Barrett
Noberto Bravo
Grady Brewer
Corneilus Bundridge
Rudy Cisneros
Michael Clark
Freddy Curiel
Andre Eason
Ebo Elder
Stephen Forbes
Jeff Fraza
Micheal Stewart
Aaron Torres
Walter Wright
The next fight is Nelson Zepeda vs Richard Paige in the light-heavyweight division. There is a 13 year age difference between the fighters - Paige being 33 to Zepeda’s 20 and both have limited professional experience.
Round 1: Zepeda lands a couple of early lefts and a right cross that stuns Paige. Zepeda continues to swing wildy while Paige remainds on the defensive for the most part. Zepeda is landing combinations, both quick and powerful. Both fighters end the round swinging wildly.
My score: 10-9 Zepeda
Round 2: Zepeda still winning the fight, landing numerous shots. Paige continues to swing wildly, showing a tremendous lack of form. If Zepeda would wait he could catch Paige while he shoots in. Paige is cut above the right eye. The momentum is certainly in Zepeda’s favor as the round ends.
My score: 10-9 Zepeda
Round 3: Zepeda dominates Paige in the third round, landing a variety of punches. Paige switches to southpaw to try and change his luck. Paige throws a jumping right hook that gets the crowd’s attention. Paige attempts another just before the round ends.
My score: 10-9 Zepeda
Round 4: Zepeda beings the round with a right hand that knocks Paige into the ropes. Zepeda shows signs of fatigue and Paige capitalizes, landing bombs and starting to come back. Both fighters swing away until the bell rings.
My score: 10-9 Paige
Round 5: Both fighters continue to each land shots of their own. An accidental headbutt occurs - Zepeda steps back and flinches; The referee brings Paige over to the doctor so his cut can be examined. The doctor gives Paige permission to continue and things start up again. The continue to trade punches, some landing and some missing, until the round is over.
My score: 10-9 Paige
Round 6: Paige keeps Zepeda moving all around the ring and creating distance so he can try and land a solid shot. Paige looks to have a bit more steam than Zepeda as Zepeda continues to go in for the clinch and throw short punches inside. Zepeda backs off and then unloads a flurry of punches that has Paige reeling. Both fighters go toe-to-toe until the final bell rings.
My score: 10-9 Zepeda
My Final Score: 58-47 Zepeda
Winner: Nelson Zepeda (Unanimous Decision)
ESPN’s Final Score: 59-46 Zepeda
They go back to the studio as Kenny and Leonard discuss the new rules put into effect by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and recap the first bout between Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas. They bring Atlas in for his thoughts as well. Atlas picks Mosley by decision for tomorrow night’s contest.
It’s time for the main event - Jason Litzau vs Nicky Bentz in a battle to move up the featherweight rankings. Litzau comes into the fight undefeated while Bentz has struggled in his last couple of bouts. They show a promo displaying Litzau as a cocky, brash fighter. Atlas then talks about the fight, physically showing that strategies of Litzau and telling the audience why this is going to be a walk in the park for him tonight.
Round 1: Litzau quickly establishes himself as the quicker puncher, easily countering Bentz while Bentz is still throwing. Litzau knocks Bentz down with a right and Bentz gets up after an 8-count. Litzau continues to display his hand speed, now blocking Bentz’s punches and quickly countering. Litzau then connects with a quick turning right that puts Bentz to sleep.
Winner: Jason Litzau (KO)
They interview Litzau after the fight and he compares himself to Sugar Ray Leonard, only to be quickly calmed down by Atlas. Litzau reminds the featherweight division that he is game for all opponents. The next fight is a women’s bout but I have other work to do so I’ll end it here…