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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Couture counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Couture to acknowledge the strikes.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Couture throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilson is rocked!
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
It looks like Steven Wilson has been cut.
Wilson moves forwards but Couture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Couture.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Luke Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Couture kicks Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Couture cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Couture digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Couture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Couture lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Wilson's head back.
Couture shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilson eats them both and turns towards Couture to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Couture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horrible takedown by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luke Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Couture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture misses with a double jab.
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!
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Wilson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Couture checks a leg kick.
Couture throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Couture quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Couture pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Couture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Couture.
Wilson moves to clinch but Couture breaks away
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Wilson.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Luke Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luke Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Wilson's head back.
Couture throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture lands a body shot.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Couture dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Wilson's cut.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture misses with the combination.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Wilson.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Couture.
Couture is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
Couture feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Couture then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Couture is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Couture.
Wilson shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Luke Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a head shot.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Couture lands a head shot.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Couture tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Couture lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Steven Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Couture!
Our winner, Luke Couture, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abubakar Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn comes into the arena with Kanye West- Amazing blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Frank Flynn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abubakar Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon drives through with a takedown into Flynn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flynn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flynn tries to get out of the position.
Solomon throws a strike but Flynn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Flynn is proving a slippery customer.
Solomon is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.
Solomon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Abubakar Solomon.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses
and Flynn counters with a good low kick that Solomon was not able to check.
Solomon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flynn circles away.
Solomon takes the fight into the clinch.
Solomon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flynn walks away with a smile on his face. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abubakar Solomon.
Solomon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Solomon pushes Flynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Solomon wants a takedown but no success here.
Flynn trying to land knees to the body.
Flynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn prevents Solomon from getting back to his feet.
Solomon managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Flynn is proving a slippery customer.
Flynn stops Solomon from standing up.
Flynn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Solomon, up you get!
Solomon feints and as Flynn raises his hands in defense, Solomon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Solomon throws a big right hand that misses.
Solomon throws a strike but Flynn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flynn is looking to stand up but Solomon won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon controlling the position.
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
Flynn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Flynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solomon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Flynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solomon fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solomon wants to break free but Flynn has control.
Flynn lands an elbow inside that Solomon shrugs off.
Solomon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flynn smiles and moves away.
Solomon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flynn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Solomon 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.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses.
Solomon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flynn circles away.
Solomon clinches with his opponent.
Flynn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Solomon blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solomon.
Flynn gets underhooks to prevent Solomon's takedown attempt.
Solomon working hard to break the clinch.
Flynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Solomon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frank Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abubakar Solomon.
Solomon is trying to pull guard but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike.
Solomon has a couple of punches blocked by Flynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solomon's efforts to push away.
Flynn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flynn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Solomon takes an elbow to the temple.
Flynn gets underhooks to prevent Solomon's takedown attempt.
Solomon missing with knees to the body.
Solomon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Solomon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Solomon is working for takedown but Flynn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flynn lands a damaging elbow.
Solomon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flynn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Flynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flynn but Flynn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flynn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Flynn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flynn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flynn wants it to stay on the feet.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Flynn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flynn.
Danga de danga de dang - Flynn scores with a four punch combination!
Solomon is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and as Solomon loses concentration momentarily, Flynn counters with a picture perfect head kick! Solomon goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Flynn!
Frank Flynn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuk Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen ready for war as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shuk Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weiner avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Weiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlos Weiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shuk Gracie.
Weiner cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weiner as he jumps to the side.
Carlos Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiner throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Weiner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Weiner.
Weiner connects with a crisp jab.
Weiner lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner with a hook.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Weiner finish him?
Weiner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weiner wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Weiner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Weiner scores with a decent looking hook.
Weiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Weiner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie looks gassed!
Weiner lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Weiner lands a slapping body shot.
Weiner throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looks for a takedown but Weiner sprawls well.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Weiner lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Weiner stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlos Weiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weiner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weiner.
A shot to the liver by Weiner. Beautiful body shot.
Weiner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Weiner.
Weiner drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so Weiner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Weiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weiner thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Nice straight punches there by Weiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weiner.
Weiner digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weiner scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weiner pounces like a tiger and cracks Gracie with a vicious hook! Gracie is down but not out! Weiner follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Weiner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzmynager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: mahna mahna. Miguel Torres has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arnold Schwarzmynager's chin.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Schwarzmynager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schwarzmynager closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Schwarzmynager trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schwarzmynager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres is in trouble now - Schwarzmynager has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzmynager fails to take his opponent's back.
Torres sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schwarzmynager gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schwarzmynager tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Schwarzmynager slips nicely into half guard.
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schwarzmynager pulls his head out easily.
Schwarzmynager is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Schwarzmynager will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres is pressing down on Schwarzmynager's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schwarzmynager throwing strikes but missing.
Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schwarzmynager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwarzmynager can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres keeping full guard, as Schwarzmynager tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schwarzmynager gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schwarzmynager controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schwarzmynager trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzmynager is posturing up here but Torres has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Schwarzmynager tries to roll out but it's too tight and Schwarzmynager has to tap! Slick submission there by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Torres!
After the fight, Miguel Torres was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between GLaD Aperture Science (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Ital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aperture Science's entrance music is Chiron By All That Remains. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GLaD Aperture Science!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osiris Ital!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ital has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aperture Science.
Ital throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aperture Science throws a good cross that connects.
Aperture Science cracks Ital with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aperture Science wants to clinch.
Ital has closed the distance and engaged Aperture Science in a clinch.
Ital lands a left hand.
Aperture Science blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Aperture Science.
A head punch on the inside from Ital fails to land.
Aperture Science stalling in the clinch but Ital improves position.
Ital lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ital breaks from the clinch.
Ital ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aperture Science moves away.
Ital swings for the body but Aperture Science moves out of range.
Aperture Science fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ital, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ital.
Ital swings wildly with an uppercut but Aperture Science uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aperture Science wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Aperture Science.
Ital tries to throw a body punch but Aperture Science avoids it by throwing Ital back against the cage.
Ital swings wildly with an uppercut but Aperture Science uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ital blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ital stalling in the clinch.
Aperture Science tries to land knees in the clinch but Ital avoids the damage to the body.
Ital on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ital scores with a shot to the side of Aperture Science's head.
Ital throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Aperture Science.
Ital keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aperture Science's efforts to push away.
Aperture Science blocks an uppercut.
Ital throws a head punch that misses.
Aperture Science lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ital misses with a punch to the body.
Aperture Science trying to stall but Ital improves his position.
Aperture Science blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aperture Science working hard to break the clinch.
Aperture Science blocks a body shot from Ital.
Aperture Science blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ital lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ital swings wildly with an uppercut but Aperture Science uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ital makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Aperture Science.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aperture Science throws an elbow but misses.
Ital swings wildly with an uppercut but Aperture Science uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aperture Science is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ital taking a breather.
Aperture Science is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ital is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aperture Science stalling in the clinch but Ital improves position.
Aperture Science with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aperture Science has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ital misses with a body punch.
Aperture Science tries to land a knee to the head but Ital blocks with his arms.
Ital stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aperture Science wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ital has him pressed against the cage.
Aperture Science trying to control the position but instead, Ital has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aperture Science into the cage.
Ital pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ital misses with a head kick.
Ital shoots for a double leg takedown but Aperture Science sprawls well. He's pushed Ital's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aperture Science drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Aperture Science.
Aperture Science avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aperture Science is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ital throws a leg kick which misses Aperture Science's front leg but catches the back leg as Aperture Science tries to avoid it.
GLaD Aperture Science is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ital keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ital thows a body shot but no joy.
Aperture Science throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ital's head.
GLaD Aperture Science seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ital throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ital wants to land a leg kick but Aperture Science is out of range.
Aperture Science walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aperture Science is rocked!
Aperture Science fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ital is out of range.
Oh Aperture Science is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aperture Science tries to land a leg kick but Ital saw it coming and moves away.
Aperture Science tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aperture Science seems to have got his legs back now.
Ital throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aperture Science tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ital is in Aperture Science's guard.
Ital wants to control from the top but Aperture Science keeps moving.
Aperture Science looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ital is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ital postures up in Aperture Science's guard and throws a big left but Aperture Science blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osiris Ital will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aperture Science misses with a double jab.
Ital keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aperture Science really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ital looks for the body kick but Aperture Science saw that one coming.
Aperture Science tries to clinch up
and Ital counters with a big right hand! Oh Aperture Science is in trouble here! Ital follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Ital!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Hodges has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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152 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tate!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodges is keeping the position for now.
Hodges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodges wants to stand and escape but Tate is having none of it.
Tate throwing strikes but missing.
Tate scoring with some ground and pound.
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Hodges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tate trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate 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.
Hodges gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Hodges tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hodges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodges tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Hodges pushes him off.
A slow jab from Hodges misses its intended target.
Tate darts in trying to clinch
and Hodges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tate somewhat.
Gerald Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tate.
Tate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tate checks the leg kick.
Hodges throws a leg kick but Tate checks it.
Gerald Hodges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Tate misses
and Hodges counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Hodges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Terry Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Tate.
Hodges throws out a leg kick but Tate moves out of range and Hodges only half commits.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Hodges shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hodges counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Tate.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hodges as he avoids it easily.
Hodges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hodges leaves Tate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hodges throws a leg kick which misses Tate's front leg but catches the back leg as Tate tries to avoid it.
Tate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tate shoots for a double leg takedown but Hodges sprawls well. He's pushed Tate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hodges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hodges getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hodges tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tate is in Hodges's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hodges is on top in guard.
Hodges wants to get up but he can't break Tate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hodges stands and steps away. Tate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hodges lands a nice looking body shot.
Hodges slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hodges throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tate staying out of range there.
Tate misses the body punch
and Hodges counters with a nice body kick.
Hodges connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Tate.
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Hodges is predictable there
and Tate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gerald Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodges throws a low kick but Tate moves out of range easily.
Tate shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate.
Gerald Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tate.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hodges looks to land a body kick but Tate moved away.
Hodges leaves Tate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tate tried to score with a low kick but Hodges checks it.
Hodges slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges cracks Tate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tate misses with a low kick as Hodges jumps back.
Tate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodges swivels and escapes.
Tate misses with an uppercut.
Hodges slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hodges bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tate shoots in but no luck this time.
Tate moves out of range of the body kick from Hodges.
Hodges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hodges has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tate.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Hodges is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges throws out a leg kick but Tate moves out of range and Hodges only half commits.
Hodges takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Hodges thumps Tate with a low kick.
Hodges throws a nice head kick!
Hodges misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
Tate is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodges is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice takedown defense from Hodges. No joy for Tate on that attempt.
Tate blocks a leg kick.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Hodges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Tate.
A good leg kick by Tate.
Hodges tries to land a leg kick but Tate saw it coming and moves away.
Tate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hodges scores with a push kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hodges. No joy for Tate on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries for a takedown but Hodges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hodges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tate.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Hodges manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hodges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate closes the distance and clinches.
Tate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hodges can't break the clinch.
Tate can't find room to land a body shot as Hodges controls the action.
Tate misses with a body punch.
Hodges wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hodges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.
Hodges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tate motions for Hodges to come forward. Tate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Hodges throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Terry Tate has been cut.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hodges as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Hodges.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Hodges lands but Tate takes it in his stride.
Tate is rocked!
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tate's sensitive parts.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Hodges finish him?
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!
Nice body kick there by Hodges.
A lazy left from Hodges finds it's target.
Hodges throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodges's corner calls for a 1-2. Hodges obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges connects with an inside leg kick.
Hodges scores with a jab to the head.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hodges.
Hodges fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tate to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tate looks to clinch but Hodges throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tate taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gerald Hodges!
Gerald Hodges decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lighting. Kumtomanee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by beat kim like a little girl. Khali Kumtomanee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa tests Kumtomanee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figueroa misses with a right hand
and Kumtomanee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Figueroa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kumtomanee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kumtomanee trying to control the position but Figueroa is working away.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kumtomanee's best efforts.
Kumtomanee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figueroa defending well though.
Figueroa tries to get to full guard but Kumtomanee has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumtomanee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Figueroa is trying to get back to full guard.
Figueroa wants to control but Kumtomanee is keeping busy.
Kumtomanee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figueroa defending well though.
Figueroa wants to control but Kumtomanee is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kumtomanee pulls his head out easily.
Kumtomanee trying to control from half guard but Figueroa is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kumtomanee moves into full mount! Figueroa won't be happy about that!
Kumtomanee working for a guillotine from mount but Figueroa is in no mood to give up.
Kumtomanee landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kumtomanee throwing strikes here but Figueroa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is working to get back to half guard.
Kumtomanee looking to control but Figueroa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kumtomanee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Figueroa hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumtomanee sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kumtomanee unloading with bombs!
Kumtomanee avoids the attempt from Figueroa to control.
Figueroa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kumtomanee seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt.
Kumtomanee wants to pass to mount but Figueroa is defending the position.
Kumtomanee is looking for a kimura here.
Kumtomanee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kumtomanee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kumtomanee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are battling for position here. Figueroa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Figueroa controlling the position.
Kumtomanee stopping the sweep attempt from Figueroa.
Kumtomanee throwing strikes but missing.
Kumtomanee postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figueroa has Kumtomanee pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee throws a strike but Figueroa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kumtomanee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Figueroa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kumtomanee.
Figueroa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Figueroa throws a chopping leg kick but Kumtomanee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figueroa throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kumtomanee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa is looking to chop away at Kumtomanee's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khali Kumtomanee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kumtomanee checks the leg kick.
Kumtomanee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kumtomanee has closed the distance and engaged Figueroa in a clinch.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumtomanee has picked Figueroa up - he's going for a ride! Kumtomanee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Figueroa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Figueroa manages to get to full guard.
Figueroa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee landing with the ground and pound.
Figueroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee advances to half guard.
Figueroa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kumtomanee pulls his head out easily.
Kumtomanee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueroa's head.
Kumtomanee 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.
Figueroa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Figueroa.
Kumtomanee postures up.
Kumtomanee pushing down on Figueroa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Figueroa is trying to control but can't.
Figueroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kumtomanee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep. Kumtomanee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kumtomanee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figueroa defending well though.
Figueroa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kumtomanee is trying to control. Figueroa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Figueroa is looking to control Kumtomanee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Figueroa avoid being mounted?
Kumtomanee wants to control but Figueroa is keeping him busy.
Kumtomanee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Figueroa wants to improve his position but Kumtomanee is controlling well.
Kumtomanee is looking for a kimura here.
Kumtomanee prevents Figueroa from improving his position.
Figueroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kumtomanee is pressing down on Figueroa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Figueroa is holding on for now.
Khali Kumtomanee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Figueroa keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kumtomanee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figueroa wants to sweep here but Kumtomanee controlling him for the moment.
Figueroa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kumtomanee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figueroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kumtomanee manages to get himself to full guard.
Figueroa stands up over Kumtomanee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kumtomanee keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully.
Figueroa looking to sit in guard and control but Kumtomanee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kumtomanee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kumtomanee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Figueroa is trying to keep Kumtomanee in close.
Kumtomanee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Figueroa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumtomanee wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving.
Figueroa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khali Kumtomanee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kumtomanee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figueroa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kumtomanee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kumtomanee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Figueroa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa tries to stall but Kumtomanee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Figueroa scores with a shoulder strike.
Figueroa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above Kumtomanee 's eye.
It looks like Khali Kumtomanee has been cut.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Figueroa misses with some punches.
Kumtomanee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that Kumtomanee shrugs off.
Figueroa tries to land knees in the clinch but Kumtomanee avoids the damage to the body.
Kumtomanee managing to block the knees to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa pushes Kumtomanee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumtomanee tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Figueroa.
Kumtomanee lands a nice knee to the body.
Kumtomanee blocks an elbow strike.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow strike.
Kumtomanee lands a good knee to the midsection. Figueroa won't want to take too many of those.
Figueroa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumtomanee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow just above Figueroa 's eye.
Figueroa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kumtomanee throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kumtomanee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kumtomanee as Figueroa tries to tie him up.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khali Kumtomanee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee connects with a knee to the head.
Kumtomanee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figueroa wants to stall.
Kumtomanee trying to land knees to the body.
Figueroa blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Figueroa.
Figueroa avoids the elbow strike from Kumtomanee, against the cage.
Kumtomanee tries to land a knee to the head but Figueroa blocks with his arms.
Figueroa stalling in the clinch but Kumtomanee improves position.
Figueroa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kumtomanee up against the cage.
Figueroa trying to stall but Kumtomanee improves his position.
Figueroa lands a good knee to the midsection. Kumtomanee won't want to take too many of those.
Kumtomanee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa dodges an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kumtomanee blocks it with crossed arms.
Kumtomanee throws an elbow that misses.
Kumtomanee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow that stopped Figueroa in his tracks for a moment.
Kumtomanee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueroa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Figueroa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figueroa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kumtomanee tries a knee to the head but Figueroa blocks it.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee blocks the elbow strike.
Kumtomanee blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kumtomanee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Figueroa.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Figueroa.
Kumtomanee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Figueroa taking a breather.
Kumtomanee tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
Kumtomanee avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Kumtomanee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kumtomanee throws a head punch that misses.
Figueroa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Kumtomanee tries to land a knee to the head but Figueroa blocks with his arms.
Kumtomanee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khali Kumtomanee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kumtomanee shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kumtomanee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figueroa, pushing him back against the cage.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kumtomanee's defenses.
Kumtomanee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kumtomanee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kumtomanee.
Figueroa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa leaning against his opponent.
Kumtomanee missing with knees to the body.
Kumtomanee lands a nice knee to the body.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kumtomanee's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above Kumtomanee 's eye.
Figueroa takes an elbow to the temple.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kumtomanee throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee avoiding damage as Figueroa throws knees to the body.
Figueroa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kumtomanee blocks it with crossed arms.
Figueroa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Figueroa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kumtomanee tries a knee to the head but Figueroa blocks it.
Kumtomanee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Figueroa is defending well.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Kumtomanee blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Figueroa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Figueroa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kumtomanee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kumtomanee blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above Kumtomanee 's eye.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumtomanee throws an elbow but it misses.
Figueroa looking to stall.
Kumtomanee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Figueroa.
Kumtomanee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Kumtomanee blocks with his arms.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kumtomanee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Figueroa's brow.
Kumtomanee blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
Kumtomanee lands a hook that snaps the head of Figueroa backwards.
Come on Figueroa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Khali Kumtomanee's cut even more.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
Kumtomanee tries to land a knee to the head but Figueroa blocks with his arms.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kumtomanee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Figueroa's brow.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that Kumtomanee shrugs off.
Figueroa lands a left hand.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside that Figueroa shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee managing to block the knees to the body from Figueroa.
Kumtomanee tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow that stopped Figueroa in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kumtomanee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Figueroa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kumtomanee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figueroa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figueroa stalling in the clinch but Kumtomanee improves position.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kumtomanee avoiding damage as Figueroa throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kumtomanee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figueroa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kumtomanee is defending well for now.
Kumtomanee blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kumtomanee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa had his way with Khali Kumtomanee in that round.
The cut man is working on Khali Kumtomanee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Figueroa tries a low kick but Kumtomanee avoids it.
Khali Kumtomanee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figueroa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kumtomanee is able to avoid easily.
Kumtomanee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kumtomanee as Figueroa tries to tie him up.
Kumtomanee throws an elbow but it misses.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that Kumtomanee shrugs off.
Figueroa slows down the pace here.
Figueroa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kumtomanee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figueroa blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kumtomanee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa dodges an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Figueroa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from Kumtomanee.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped Kumtomanee in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Khali Kumtomanee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kumtomanee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Khali Kumtomanee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kumtomanee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Figueroa's brow.
Kumtomanee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa avoiding damage as Kumtomanee throws knees to the body.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped Kumtomanee in his tracks for a moment.
Kumtomanee pushes off an throws an elbow but Figueroa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Kumtomanee blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kumtomanee as Figueroa tries to tie him up.
Figueroa lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kumtomanee throws an elbow but misses.
Figueroa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Figueroa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Khali Kumtomanee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kim Figueroa waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar has chosen Scarface - No Tears as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonnie Boardwalk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergiy Sklyar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar misses with a two punch combination.
Boardwalk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sklyar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sklyar thuds his right hand into Boardwalk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boardwalk cracks Sklyar with an open hand slap.
Boardwalk lands with an overhand left.
Boardwalk misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Boardwalk misses its intended target.
Sklyar throws a leg kick which misses Boardwalk's front leg but catches the back leg as Boardwalk tries to avoid it.
Sklyar slips under a jab from Boardwalk.
Sklyar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sklyar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sklyar. Beautiful body shot.
Boardwalk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sklyar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Boardwalk.
Sklyar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sklyar working Boardwalk over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sklyar.
Sklyar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boardwalk's head.
Boardwalk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sklyar looks to land a strike but Boardwalk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sklyar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boardwalk's head.
Boardwalk trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sklyar content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar preventing the sweep.
Sklyar works over Boardwalk with some ground and pound from guard.
Sklyar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boardwalk's guard.
Sklyar working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boardwalk gets full guard.
Boardwalk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sklyar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sklyar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sklyar won't allow Boardwalk to sweep him here.
Boardwalk pulls Sklyar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sklyar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk 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.
Boardwalk is working hard here to advance position.
Sklyar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boardwalk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boardwalk keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Boardwalk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sklyar is one step ahead there.
Sklyar advances to half guard.
Sklyar drops an elbow to the side of Boardwalk's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk wants to control but Sklyar is keeping busy.
Sklyar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sklyar not doing much here.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sklyar drops an elbow to the side of Boardwalk's head.
Sklyar is looking to take a break and control but Boardwalk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boardwalk gets back to full guard.
Boardwalk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sklyar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boardwalk's head.
Sklyar slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boardwalk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklyar throws out the jab.
Sklyar connects with a nice looking jab.
Sklyar thuds his right hand into Boardwalk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boardwalk defending well as Sklyar loads up on a big left hand.
Sklyar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sklyar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boardwalk looks for a takedown but Sklyar sprawls well.
Sergiy Sklyar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boardwalk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boardwalk checks a leg kick.
Boardwalk misses with a hook. Sklyar ducked under it nicely.
Sklyar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sergiy Sklyar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk misses with a body shot.
Boardwalk misses with the combination.
Boardwalk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklyar manages to avoid it.
Boardwalk throws out a loose jab but Sklyar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sklyar punishes Boardwalk's body with a nice straight punch.
Boardwalk throws a hook but Sklyar avoids it easily.
Boardwalk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boardwalk shoots in looking for a takedown but Sklyar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boardwalk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonnie Boardwalk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklyar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sklyar misses with a looping right.
Sklyar lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk lands a nice shot that snaps Sklyar's head back.
Sklyar just misses with a punch 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!
Boardwalk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Sklyar.
Sklyar connects with a solid leg kick.
Sklyar loads up on a big right hand but Boardwalk slips the punch.
Sklyar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk moves out of range of the body kick.
Sklyar misses with a body punch
and Boardwalk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sklyar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boardwalk avoids the head kick by Sklyar.
Boardwalk throws a chopping leg kick but Sklyar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sklyar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boardwalk on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boardwalk cracks Sklyar with an open hand slap.
Sklyar lands a nice looking body shot.
Boardwalk needs to keep his hands up - Sklyar had a free shot at his head there.
Boardwalk tries to land a leg kick but Sklyar saw it coming and moves away.
Boardwalk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boardwalk is rocked!
Sklyar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh Boardwalk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left and a right from Boardwalk both land. Nice combination.
Boardwalk seems to have got his legs back now.
Sklyar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklyar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boardwalk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sklyar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boardwalk throws a lazy right hand but Sklyar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boardwalk jabs Sklyar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sklyar misses with a body kick.
Boardwalk swings for the body but Sklyar moves out of range.
Boardwalk misses with a double jab.
Boardwalk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sklyar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boardwalk defends it nicely.
Boardwalk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sklyar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boardwalk somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boardwalk throws a series of punches but Sklyar moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sklyar lands with a shot to the body.
Boardwalk throws the left hand but Sklyar avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Sklyar misses its intended target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sklyar.
Sklyar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boardwalk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boardwalk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sklyar off and has taken his back!
Boardwalk controls the action.
Sergiy Sklyar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boardwalk misses with an elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Sklyar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boardwalk misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar rolls, trying to escape but Boardwalk keeps control of the position.
Boardwalk is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Boardwalk punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sklyar avoids the strikes from Boardwalk.
I really don't envy Sklyar right now.
Sklyar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boardwalk's guard. Nice work there by Sklyar.
Boardwalk controls Sklyar momentarily but Sklyar frees himself.
Sklyar chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sklyar working some strikes from top position.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Boardwalk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sklyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Sklyar tries to free his leg and advance position but Boardwalk is retaining full guard.
Boardwalk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklyar is squirming around, avoiding Boardwalk's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sklyar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sklyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boardwalk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boardwalk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sklyar thows a huge punch but Boardwalk dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throwing shots but Boardwalk is blocking nicely.
Sklyar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sklyar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boardwalk defending well though.
Sklyar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sklyar passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklyar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boardwalk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sklyar lands with a punch from half guard.
Sklyar looks to land a strike but Boardwalk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boardwalk misses the shot to the body.
Sklyar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sklyar but Sklyar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sklyar misses with a body kick.
Sklyar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boardwalk.
Boardwalk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Boardwalk does no damage.
Boardwalk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sklyar quickly recovers to half guard.
Boardwalk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sklyar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sklyar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boardwalk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sklyar is keeping the position for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklyar has wrist control.
Sklyar trying to control the position here.
Boardwalk is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklyar has wrist control.
Sklyar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is landing with some decent strikes but Boardwalk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Sklyar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sklyar looking to finish Boardwalk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boardwalk!
Boardwalk tries to hold on but Sklyar postures up.
Sklyar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boardwalk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sklyar.
Sklyar drops a big elbow. That's hurt Boardwalk! More shots from Sklyar and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiy Sklyar! Sergiy Sklyar retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergiy Sklyar waved his t-shirt featuring XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $20's logo in front of the cameras.
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