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CFC 200 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony D Amico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruens comes to the cage accompanied by River Below. Anthony D Amico has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bruens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony D Amico!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruens swats away the attempt to clinch by D Amico.
Bruens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and D Amico counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bruens's guard now.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
D Amico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruens looking to control.
D Amico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D Amico preventing the sweep.
Bruens keeping full guard, as D Amico tries to pass.
D Amico preventing the sweep.
D Amico throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D Amico is working Bruens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
D Amico stopping the sweep attempt from Bruens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Bruens's brow.
D Amico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bruens's head.
Bruens trying to control the position.
Bruens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Amico.
D Amico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruens managing to control the position.
Bruens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Amico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruens is trying to keep D Amico in close.
Bruens pulls D Amico in close to prevent any damage.
D Amico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
D Amico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruens keeping full guard, as D Amico tries to pass.
Bruens keeping moving, preventing D Amico from controlling successfully.
D Amico works over Bruens with some ground and pound from guard.
D Amico lands a couple of elbows.
Bruens is trying to keep D Amico in close.
D Amico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amico connects with a couple of short punches.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruens trying to control the position.
Bruens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Amico.
Bruens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.
D Amico controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bruens trying to control the position.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Bruens's brow.
D Amico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bruens wants to sweep here but D Amico controlling him for the moment.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Bruens's brow.
D Amico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
D Amico throwing strikes from guard but Bruens blocks nicely.
Bruens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruens looking to hit a scissor sweep but D Amico is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amico works over Bruens with some ground and pound from guard.
D Amico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruens's guard.
Bruens is looking for a sweep. D Amico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruens is breathing heavily.
Bruens is not content to let D Amico control the position.
Bruens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
D Amico thows a huge punch but Bruens dodges it nicely.
Bruens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. D Amico is working away from the top position though.
D Amico 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruens taking some punishment here, with D Amico in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony D Amico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bruens has his takedown stuffed
and D Amico counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bruens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
D Amico is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.
D Amico throwing strikes but missing.
Bruens looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruens, not yet.
D Amico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, D Amico has managed to get both his arms back between Bruens's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D Amico tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruens is retaining full guard.
D Amico lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells D Amico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico wants to pass the guard but Bruens is keeping the position.
D Amico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anthony D Amico has got the better of the ground game so far.
D Amico scoring with some ground and pound.
D Amico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and D Amico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bruens looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruens, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
D Amico is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruens has wrist control.
D Amico is working Bruens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Amico manages to get himself to full guard.
D Amico wants to sweep here but Bruens controlling him for the moment.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bruens!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, D Amico cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
D Amico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bruens's face.
D Amico raining down hammerfists from mount.
D Amico pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
D Amico is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bruens can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruens is looking to get to half guard.
D Amico with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico scores with a couple of good head shots there.
D Amico working away from the top, dropping strikes.
D Amico scoring with strikes but Bruens is staying in there.
D Amico breaks from Bruens's wrist control and lands an elbow.
D Amico landing punches.
Bruens tries to reverse the position but D Amico maintains control.
D Amico avoids the attempt from Bruens to control.
D Amico lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
D Amico scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! D Amico connects with a massive shot to the dome!
D Amico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bruens looks a forlorn figure.
Bruens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
D Amico trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens won't allow D Amico to sweep him here.
D Amico throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bruens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
D Amico keeping moving, preventing Bruens from controlling successfully.
D Amico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
D Amico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D Amico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bruens wants to pass the guard but D Amico is keeping the position.
Bruens stopping the sweep attempt from D Amico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony D Amico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bruens misses with a takedown attempt
and D Amico counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from D Amico there.
Bruens is trying to control but can't.
D Amico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruens taking some punishment here, with D Amico in his half guard.
D Amico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
D Amico working the head and body with strikes.
D Amico is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bruens controlling the position well.
D Amico 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amico slips a nice elbow through Bruens's hands, connecting with Bruens's forehead.
D Amico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico is looking for a kimura here.
D Amico wants to control but Bruens is keeping him busy.
Bruens trying to control from the bottom.
D Amico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruens is doing well to control the position and prevent D Amico from advancing to side control.
D Amico thows a huge punch but Bruens dodges it nicely.
D Amico moves nicely into side control.
D Amico working the head with strikes.
D Amico working the ground and pound.
D Amico grinds an elbow into Bruens's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
D Amico is looking for a sweep. Bruens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruens blocks the strikes from D Amico.
Bruens wants to pass to mount but D Amico is defending the position.
Bruens throwing shots but D Amico is blocking nicely.
D Amico gets full guard.
D Amico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bruens wants to control from the top but D Amico keeps moving.
Bruens is really struggling to control D Amico but he's trying to hold on to the position.
D Amico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens distracts D Amico with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
D Amico is trying to keep Bruens in close.
Bruens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
D Amico wants to sweep here but Bruens controlling him for the moment.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Amico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anthony D Amico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
D Amico content to control rather than advance.
Bruens is looking to improve his position.
D Amico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paul Bruens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amico's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
D Amico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anthony D Amico has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
D Amico gets caught flat footed, as Bruens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
D Amico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Amico trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony D Amico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well D Amico 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony D Amico!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregori Vladivostok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladivostok has chosen Goodbye Sober Day - Mr Bungle 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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156 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregori Vladivostok!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama misses with a leg kick.
Dama tries for a takedown but Vladivostok circles away easily
and Vladivostok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dama misses with a hook to the body
and Vladivostok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vladivostok throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Dama tenderised Vladivostok's leg. Vladivostok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vladivostok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dama manages to avoid it.
Vladivostok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dama misses with a head kick.
Vladivostok misses the shot to the body.
Vladivostok jabs Dama right on the nose. Dama blinks but takes it well.
Dama lands a nice shot to the body.
Vladivostok throws out a powerful jab.
Vladivostok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dama counters with a head kick. That will keep Vladivostok thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vladivostok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dama.
Genki Dama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dama!
Dama misses with a double jab
and Vladivostok counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dama is defended easily by Vladivostok.
Dama gets a takedown into half guard.
Dama is trying to control. Vladivostok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dama throwing shots but Vladivostok is blocking nicely.
Dama passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama prevents Vladivostok from getting the reversal.
Dama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vladivostok can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dama looking to control but Vladivostok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladivostok is trying to stand.
Vladivostok is squirming around, avoiding Dama's attempts to control the action.
Vladivostok is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama misses with a head shot.
Dama with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dama goes for an armbar but Vladivostok turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok is looking to stand up but Dama won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vladivostok trying to control the position from guard on top but Dama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladivostok wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dama's closed guard. He's half up but Dama has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dama pivots and extends the arm, Vladivostok falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dama! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genki Dama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Charles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Muddy Waters- Hoochie Coochie Man. Machine has chosen BURZUM - WAR as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Machine!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Meat Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine lands a head shot.
Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charles.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles closes the distance but Machine moves to the side
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Charles dives in and grabs Machine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes down on Charles's head and hops out.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charles.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charles.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
That's two 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.
Charles misses with a hook.
A big left from Machine misses.
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Machine misses.
Charles wants to clinch
and Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Charles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a body shot
and Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles misses with a body shot
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Charles wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles thows a big elbow that misses.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles trying to move into half guard but instead Machine has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Charles will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Charles wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Charles moves forwards but Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machine throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Machine misses with a shot to the body
and Charles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Charles tries to clinch but Machine moves away
and Machine counters with a left and a right that stings Charles.
Machine cracks the inside of Charles's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Machine as Charles shoots in.
Machine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Charles doesn't seem bothered though.
Machine throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Charles is looking to wear down Machine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Machine sprawls well. He's pushed Charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles wants to clinch
and Machine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Charles's knee momentarily.
Charles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Charles wants to clinch but Machine slips to the side
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charles tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Charles lands a body shot.
Charles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine lands a hook that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine is trying to force a seperation but Charles has the dominant position.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Ray Charles has been cut.
A short right from Machine on the inside.
Charles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Charles.
Charles misses with the head strike.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Charles lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Charles.
Machine taking a breather.
Charles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charles is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Charles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Charles as the two fighters clinch.
Machine is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Charles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charles lands a shoulder strike.
Charles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Charles manages to end up in side control.
Charles 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Charles's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Charles throws an elbow but Machine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Charles misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles throwing strikes but Machine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Charles is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Charles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Charles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Charles tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Machine misses with a right hand
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Meat Machine has been cut.
Charles misses with a looping right.
Machine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Charles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Machine to work.
Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Charles.
Charles misses with some punches.
Charles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Charles - that landed with a thud.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Charles keeps him there for the moment.
Charles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Charles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine can't break the clinch.
Charles prevents a body shot from Machine.
A frustrated look appears on Machine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charles lands a shot to the body.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charles misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Charles.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Charles.
Charles pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charles.
A short left from Charles.
Good body shot from Charles.
Nice body punch from Charles.
Charles works on Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
Meat Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles pushes Machine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machine wants to stall.
Charles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charles's elbow.
Machine misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Charles.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles blocks a body shot from Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machine is trying to break the clinch but Charles has him pressed against the cage.
Machine tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Charles keeps him there for the moment.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Machine is trying to stall.
Machine is trying to break free.
Machine lands a shot to the body.
Machine is trying to maintain a safe position but Charles gets an underhook and turns Machine into the cage.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Charles avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Charles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machine's efforts to push away.
A short right from Charles on the inside.
A body shot lands from Charles.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ray Charles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Charles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm by Darude. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
198 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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30
190 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Mclovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mclovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mclovin swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mclovin's knee momentarily.
Bennett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Fedor Mclovin has been cut.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick from Bennett.
Mclovin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mclovin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Mclovin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mclovin.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Mclovin counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to clinch but Bennett moves away
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Richard Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mclovin.
Mclovin is looking to clinch.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mclovin to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennett counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mclovin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bennett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mclovin counters with a shoot takedown. Bennett fights it but they end up in guard.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Mclovin controlling him for the moment.
Mclovin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovinis looking to pass into half guard but Bennett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bennett is in guard.
Bennettis looking to pass into half guard but Mclovin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mclovin is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bennett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mclovin looks gassed!
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Mclovin avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mclovin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mclovin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Bennett tenderised Mclovin's leg. Mclovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Mclovin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mclovin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Mclovin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mclovin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennett as he avoids it easily.
Mclovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mclovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mclovin tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Nice shot by Bennett.
A jab from Mclovin does it's job there.
Mclovin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fedor Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Mclovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclovin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Richard Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mclovin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body
and Mclovin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mclovin throws and elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mclovin's guard. Nice move by Bennett!
Mclovin has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Mclovin keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Bennett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mclovin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mclovin misses with a double jab
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mclovin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett misses with the body kick
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combo that has Bennett backing up. Bennett nods at Mclovin to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a two punch combo.
Bennett thows a body shot but no joy.
Mclovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
Mclovin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A leg kick checked by Mclovin.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Mclovin moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclovin throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bennett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fedor Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Mclovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mclovin fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mclovin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclovin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Mclovin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Richard Bennett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Bennett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry McFarlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
279 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitry McFarlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekdal thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFarlen throws a nice inside leg kick.
McFarlen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McFarlen throws a head kick that half lands.
McFarlen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McFarlen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rekdal off the cage and back into rage.
McFarlen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rekdal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rekdal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rekdal misses with a wild combination.
Rekdal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McFarlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFarlen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rekdal throws an off balance right hand
and McFarlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McFarlen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekdal throws out the jab.
McFarlen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekdal.
McFarlen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rekdal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rekdal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFarlen is looking to clinch but Rekdal is avoiding it.
Rekdal throws a lazy uppercut
and McFarlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rekdal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rekdal misses with a wild body shot.
McFarlen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McFarlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rekdal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rekdal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McFarlen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McFarlen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A thudding body kick lands there by McFarlen!
Rekdal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McFarlen lands a head shot.
Rekdal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFarlen thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFarlen. Rekdal does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFarlen throws a front kick that sends Rekdal stumbling back into the cage.
Dimitry McFarlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for McFarlen.
A bone on bone clash there as McFarlen blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen lunges at Rekdal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rekdal's hand.
An inside leg kick lands from McFarlen.
McFarlen tries a head kick but it misses.
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rekdal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFarlen scores with a nice right hand.
McFarlen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rekdal misses with an uppercut
and McFarlen counters with a three punch combo that has Rekdal backing up. Rekdal nods at McFarlen to acknowledge the strikes.
Rekdal throws an overhand right that lands on McFarlen's shoulder, as McFarlen tries to avoid the shot.
Rekdal lands a body shot.
Rekdal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rekdal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McFarlen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal misses with a body shot
and McFarlen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McFarlen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McFarlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rekdal.
Rekdal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McFarlen.
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!
Rekdal takes a swing at McFarlen's ribcage but misses.
Rekdal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rekdal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rekdal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rekdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFarlen throws out the jab.
Rekdal throws a right hand that misses
and McFarlen counters with a head kick. That will keep Rekdal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry McFarlen dominated that round.
That's time! McFarlen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rekdal fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimitry McFarlen is winning the standup battle so far.
McFarlen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rekdal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McFarlen throws a right hand that misses
and Rekdal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rekdal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rekdal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McFarlen counters with a nice leg kick.
McFarlen swings for the body but Rekdal moves out of range.
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rekdal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFarlen is looking to slow Rekdal down with leg kicks.
McFarlen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlen misses the shot to the body.
McFarlen is looking to clinch.
McFarlen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McFarlen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rekdal.
McFarlen lands with a cross.
Rekdal misses with a left hand
and McFarlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFarlen looks to land a combination but Rekdal avoids it well.
McFarlen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rekdal misses with a lunging right hand
and McFarlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rekdal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rekdal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from McFarlen.
McFarlen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McFarlen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by McFarlen.
McFarlen rushes Rekdal and presses him up against the cage.
McFarlen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rekdal or not.
Rekdal is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rekdal blocking some punches.
McFarlen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFarlen.
A body shot lands from McFarlen.
McFarlen misses with a punch on the inside.
McFarlen misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rekdal blocking some punches.
McFarlen working Rekdal over with knees to the body.
McFarlen lands a nice knee to the body.
McFarlen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McFarlen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rekdal backwards.
McFarlen pushes Rekdal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rekdal.
McFarlen lands an elbow that stopped Rekdal in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut.
Dimitry McFarlen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for McFarlen.
McFarlen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rekdal uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFarlen lands an elbow inside that Rekdal shrugs off.
Rekdal is trying to break the clinch but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
Rekdal blocks a body shot from McFarlen.
McFarlen is leaning against Rekdal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFarlen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rekdals head.
A short right from McFarlen on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFarlen.
McFarlen presses Rekdal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFarlen throws a head punch that misses.
Rekdal managing to block the knees to the body from McFarlen.
Rekdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McFarlen.
Rekdal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McFarlen scores with a leg kick.
Rekdal throws a predictable looking body shot
and McFarlen counters with a head kick. That will keep Rekdal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by McFarlen misses
and Rekdal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McFarlen digs a good body shot into Rekdal's ribs.
McFarlen tests Rekdal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry McFarlen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thorbjorn Rekdal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McFarlen throws a right hand that misses
and Rekdal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McFarlen feints and then cracks Rekdal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rekdal down.
McFarlen is looking to clinch but Rekdal is avoiding it.
Rekdal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McFarlen throws a big shot that misses.
Rekdal misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekdal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFarlen moves away.
McFarlen misses with a low kick.
McFarlen scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rekdal. McFarlen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFarlen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekdal circles away quickly and effectively.
McFarlen tries to clinch but Rekdal is having none of it.
McFarlen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rekdal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFarlen lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFarlen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rekdal.
Rekdal lands a glancing blow to the side of McFarlen's head.
McFarlen is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen wants to clinch.
Rekdal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rekdal throws a leg kick
and McFarlen counters with a right hand to the body.
McFarlen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorbjorn Rekdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitry McFarlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Rekdal misses.
McFarlen misses with a hook to the body
and Rekdal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McFarlen thinking.
McFarlen tries to clinch up but Rekdal circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen throws a combination that misses
and Rekdal counters with a stiff right hand.
McFarlen misses with a hook.
Rekdal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFarlen moves away.
Rekdal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rekdal scores with a body shot.
Rekdal avoids the head kick by McFarlen.
McFarlen wants to clinch.
Rekdal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rekdal throws a hook but McFarlen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McFarlen.
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rekdal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rekdal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rekdal misses with a looping left.
McFarlen lands with a nice body kick.
McFarlen throws a poor cross that misses
and McFarlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McFarlen throws a head kick that Rekdal semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rekdal dodges the punch combination from McFarlen.
McFarlen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorbjorn Rekdal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFarlen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitry McFarlen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rection's entrance music is Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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256 lbs
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250 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Pike!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pike misses with an uppercut
and Rection cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pike misses with an uppercut
and Rection counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pike misses with a straight right.
Rection throws a sloppy head kick
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rection throws a head kick but Pike moves out of range.
Rection swings widly with a right hand
and Pike counters with a series of strikes. Rection will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pike throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rection to counter with a crisp jab.
Pike throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rection on the side of the head.
It looks like Hugh G Rection has been cut.
Pike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pike blocks a head kick by Rection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rection misses the target.
Pike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pike throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rection lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pike misses with a hook
letting Rection counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pike throws an off balance right hand
and Rection counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pike looks gassed!
A left lands for Rection.
Rection scores with a leg kick.
Rection scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rection lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Evan Pike has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Pike as he checks the leg kick.
Rection connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pike throws an off balance right hand
and Rection counters with a stiff right hand.
Rection throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rection swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pike misses with a jab to the body
and Rection counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rection fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Rection throws a head kick that misses.
Rection throws a nice looking combination but Pike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rection misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rection.
Rection lands a big head kick that sends Pike tumbling to the mat! Rection takes a step backwards and waves Pike back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pike walks into a jab.
Rection cracks the inside of Pike's front leg.
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!
Pike misses with a right hand
and Rection counters with a nice body shot.
Pike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rection fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rection scores with a nice head shot.
Rection throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection lands with a cross.
Rection throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rection looks to throw a body kick
and Pike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rection swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pike takes a swing at Rection's ribcage but misses.
Pike loads up on a big right hand but Rection slips the punch.
Pike lands with a straight right. Rection didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pike avoids a kick to the body.
Rection lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh G Rection dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rection misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a nice body shot.
Hugh G Rection is winning the standup battle so far.
Rection loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Pike misses with a right hand
and Rection counters with a body kick that stops Pike in his tracks momentarily.
Rection tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pike was well out of range. Poor timing from Rection.
Pike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rection counters with a straight right hand.
Pike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pike punishes Rection's body with a nice straight punch.
Pike is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike misses with a lunging right hand
and Rection counters with an inside leg kick.
Rection moves away from the strike by Pike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection throws an off balance right hand
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rection with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pike misses with a right hand
letting Rection counter with a right hand.
A jab from Rection finds it's way through Pike's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rection moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rection missing with a left hand there. Pike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Rection misses its intended target.
Rection lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws an off balance right hand
and Rection counters with a good low kick that Pike was not able to check.
Pike misses with a hook to the body
and Rection counters with a left to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pike might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rection has got the better of the exchanges.
Rection misses with a body kick.
Rection bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pike's head.
Rection misses with a looping right.
Pike on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Rection misses its intended target.
Pike throws an off balance right hand
and Rection counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rection makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rection scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rection lands a right hook to the body.
Evan Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rection comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rection. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rection.
Pike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pike. Those never looked like landing.
Rection throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rection misses with an uppercut
and Rection takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rection lands the left hand.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rection.
Pike misses with a left hand
and Rection counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rection throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rection lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pike at a distance.
Rection lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh G Rection dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rection getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pike on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rection. Rection obviously looking to wear him down.
Pike scores with the left hand. Rection knows he should have avoided that one.
Rection throws a head kick that misses.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rection counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pike's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rection connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pike scrambles back to his feet.
Pike connects with a nice looking jab.
Pike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rection jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection lands a high kick!
Rection throws a combination that misses
and Pike counters with a straight right hand.
Pike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rection counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rection misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rection. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rection.
Pike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rection is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rection!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike misses with an uppercut.
Pike misses with a lunging right hand
and Rection counters with a head kick. That will keep Pike thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rection with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rection takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pike misses with a right hand
letting Rection counter with a right hand.
Rection motions for Pike to come forward. Rection throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pike swings for the body but Rection moves out of range.
Pike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pike.
Evan Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rection fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pike.
Oooooh!!! Rection has knocked Pike down with a huge combo! Rection steps away and waves a wobbly Pike back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pike throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rection to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rection finds it's way through Pike's defenses.
Pike is rocked!
Pike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rection swings widly with a right hand
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
Pike's corner calls for a 1-2. Pike obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rection moves out of range as Pike strikes.
Hugh G Rection is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pike slips under a jab.
Rection misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rection lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pike has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pike and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rection fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pike checks it well.
Rection tries a head kick but it misses.
Rection throws a series of punches but Pike moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rection. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rection is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pike can do to turn this around?
Pike misses with a hook to the body
and Rection counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh G Rection showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rection 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh G Rection!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snatch Dat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonzalez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Why Cant we Be Friends!. Dat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
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214 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snatch Dat!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dat misses with a left hand
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Dat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range and Dat settles back down.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Dat is predictable there
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dat counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dat.
Gonzalez cracks Dat with an open hand slap.
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez with a hook.
Dat throws a low kick, looking for Gonzalez's leg but Gonzalez calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Dat.
Dat lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Dat thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a nice leg kick.
Dat throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dat thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Snatch Dat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Dat.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Dat saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dat lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Dat throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Dat only half commits.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dat manages to get himself to full guard.
Dat working a defensive guard but Gonzalez passes into half guard.
Dat manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Dat is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is fighting to break Dat's control of his arms but Dat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dat wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Dat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Jesus Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Dat misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dat throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Dat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Dat jabs Gonzalez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Gonzalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dat misses with a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Dat cracks Gonzalez with a good jab.
Dat slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Dat misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Dat swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dat throws a leg kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dat misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dat throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Dat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dat looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Dat misses with a straight left.
Dat thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick.
Jesus Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dat misses with a hook
and Dat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dat misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a low kick, right behind Dat 's knee.
Dat is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dat throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dat misses
and Gonzalez counters with a thumping low kick.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Dat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Dat avoids nicely.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Dat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Dat misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dat swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Dat slips the punch.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Dat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Dat
and Gonzalez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dat's knee momentarily.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Dat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Dat throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dat, right into the meat.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Dat misses with a hook
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dat is out of range and Gonzalez settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dat.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dat throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Gonzalez 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!
An inside leg kick from Gonzalez misses.
The crowd cheers as Dat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzalez doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Dat misses
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Dat shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dat throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzalez counters with an inside leg kick.
Dat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dat.
Dat just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dat misses with a leg kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Dat throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Dat stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Gonzalez is on him like rabid pit bull! Dat slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollywood's entrance music is Deadbolt. A fine choice. Hiroshi Sato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Hollywood's chin.
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196 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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29
197 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato throws a body punch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Sato swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Sato connects with a body shot.
Hollywood misses with a hook to the body
and Sato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollywood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Hollywood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Hollywood moves out of range as Sato strikes.
Hollywood lands with a kick to the temple. Sato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
That's two 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.
Sato thows a body shot but no joy.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollywood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hollywood misses with a lunging right hand
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato throws a right and a left that Hollywood avoids nicely.
Hollywood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollywood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hollywood jabs Sato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hollywood misses with a leg kick
and Sato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hollywood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hollywood misses with a double jab
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato misses with a jab to the body
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Sato throws a hook but Hollywood blocks it.
Hollywood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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.
Nice shot by Sato.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Sato throws a sloppy body shot
and Hollywood counters with a left and a right that stings Sato.
A shot to the body from Sato misses
and Hollywood counters with a low kick, right behind Sato 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato tries to clinch but Hollywood is having none of it.
Hollywood swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hollywood throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Sato moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
Hollywood thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollywood circles away.
Hollywood scores with a jab.
Sato is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollywood rather than just go for the knockout.
Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato misses with a body shot
and Hollywood counters with an inside leg kick.
Hiroshi Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sato counters with a good low kick that Hollywood was not able to check.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Sato throws a sloppy body shot
and Hollywood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sato looks to clinch
and Hollywood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
Hollywood digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Sato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
David Hollywood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to clinch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sato.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Sato throws a body punch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hollywood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Hiroshi Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollywood counters with a stiff right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hollywood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hollywood 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hollywood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter has chosen The Crown - World Below as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jafar Agrabah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Agrabah. That's going to slow Slaughter down.
Slaughter walks into a jab.
Slaughter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws an off balance right hand
and Agrabah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slaughter misses with a lunging right hand
and Agrabah counters with a good, hard body kick but Slaughter shrugs it off.
Agrabah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slaughter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slaughter blocks a head kick by Agrabah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Agrabah.
Agrabah is looking to score with low kicks.
Slaughter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agrabah momentarily.
Agrabah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agrabah misses with a head kick.
That's two 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.
Slaughter misses with a straight right.
Agrabah cracks the inside of Slaughter's front leg.
Agrabah throws a leg kick that misses.
Slaughter thows a leg kick but Agrabah checks it
and Agrabah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slaughter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slaughter slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slaughter misses with a hook
and Agrabah counters with a good low kick that Slaughter was not able to check.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Agrabah tries a head kick but it misses.
Agrabah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jafar Agrabah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaughter checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slaughter shoots in for a double leg but Agrabah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Agrabah thows a leg kick but Slaughter checks it
and Slaughter counters with a nice body shot.
Slaughter avoids the head kick by Agrabah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Agrabah checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Agrabah misses
so Slaughter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slaughter looking to pass the guard.
Agrabah being controlled here, momentarily.
Slaughter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agrabah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slaughter is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Agrabah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agrabah's head.
Slaughter throwing shots but Agrabah is blocking nicely.
Slaughter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agrabah kicks Slaughter off and gets back to his feet.
Agrabah misses with a leg kick
and Slaughter counters with a good low kick that Agrabah was not able to check.
Agrabah throws a leg kick which misses Slaughter's front leg but catches the back leg as Slaughter tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Agrabah misses
and Slaughter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Agrabah won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Slaughter 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.
Slaughter 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.
Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaughter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Agrabah's legs.
Slaughter wants to control but Agrabah is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slaughter landing strikes.
Slaughter landing a few strikes.
Slaughter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agrabah keeps working.
Slaughter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Agrabah is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Slaughter is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Slaughter wants to control the pace but Agrabah is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah tries to hold on but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slaughter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Slaughter wants to control the pace but Agrabah is squirming around nicely.
Agrabah tries to hold on but Slaughter pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaughter controlling from the full mount.
Slaughter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Slaughter 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!
A clash of legs there as Slaughter blocks the low kick.
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agrabah.
Slaughter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agrabah defends it nicely.
A jab from Agrabah misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agrabah scores with a jab to the body.
Agrabah thows a leg kick but Slaughter checks it
and Slaughter counters with a shoot takedown. Agrabah fights it but they end up in guard.
Slaughter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Agrabah keeps moving.
Slaughter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Agrabah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Agrabah has escaped and now he's on top!
Slaughter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Agrabah is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah postures up.
Slaughter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Agrabah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slaughter is controlling Agrabah's posture.
Slaughter is trying to control the position but Agrabah postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter wants to hit a switch here but Agrabah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slaughter there!
Slaughter is working to get back to half guard.
Agrabah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Slaughter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slaughter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Agrabah can't escape the position.
Slaughter unloading with bombs!
Agrabah is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Slaughter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Christian Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Agrabah holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Slaughter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Slaughter really 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.
Agrabah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agrabah scores with a push kick.
Agrabah misses with the combination.
Jafar Agrabah is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agrabah stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter clinches with his opponent.
Agrabah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaughter misses with a takedown attempt - Agrabah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slaughter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Agrabah throws an off balance right hand
and Slaughter counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter 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.
The ground and pound from Slaughter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slaughter throwing strikes but Agrabah manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Agrabah stands up and beckons Slaughter to his feet.
Slaughter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaughter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Agrabah's head but Agrabah avoids it well.
Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Agrabah's head but Agrabah avoids it well.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Agrabah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agrabah dodges the ground and pound from Slaughter.
Slaughter working the strikes but Agrabah uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Slaughter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Agrabah defending well though.
Agrabah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Agrabah defending well though.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Agrabah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter throwing shots but Agrabah is blocking nicely.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Agrabah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Agrabah defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Slaughter dominated that fourth round.
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!
Agrabah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slaughter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaughter is looking to clinch but Agrabah is avoiding it.
Agrabah 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.
Agrabah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Agrabah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slaughter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Agrabah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slaughter but great work by Agrabah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agrabah decides to stand back up. Agrabah steps back and let's Slaughter get back to his feet.
Agrabah throws a leg kick
and Slaughter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slaughter is stalling here.
Agrabah scores with a hook to the body.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.
Agrabah breaks from the clinch.
Agrabah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slaughter throws a hook to the side of Agrabah's head but Agrabah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaughter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice shot lands for Agrabah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter swings widly with a right hand
and Agrabah counters with a straight right hand.
Agrabah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaughter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter is looking to clinch but Agrabah is avoiding it.
Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agrabah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Agrabah to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Agrabah finds it's way round the side to connect with Slaughter's head.
Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt.
Agrabah lands with a kick to the temple. Slaughter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a leg kick
and Slaughter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Agrabah's guard now.
Agrabah looking for a sweep. Not yet Agrabah, not yet.
Slaughter is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar Agrabah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaughter trying to control but Agrabah is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Slaughter.
I think Slaughter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Slaughter!
Christian Slaughter is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes into the arena with Soviet National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Logen Glotka enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Dragunov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Logen Glotka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glotka misses with a right hand
and Dragunov counters with a left to the body.
Glotka throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragunov counters with a nice body kick.
Dragunov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragunov staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Glotka misses.
Glotka lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a front kick aimed at Glotka's knee but Glotka avoids it well.
Glotka misses with a left hand
and Dragunov counters with a head kick that drops Glotka to the mat! Glotka scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Glotka is rocked!
Dragunov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glotka is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragunov finish him?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glotka drops his hands momentarily and Dragunov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Glotka just on the top of the head. Glotka drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Glotka - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maxim Dragunov!
Maxim Dragunov retains his heavyweight title!
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