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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chop Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martell Hennessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prodigy - No Good. Hennessey has chosen Oh My by: Roscoe Dash as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chop Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martell Hennessey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennessey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dick is fending him off so far but Hennessey persists. Nope, Dick circles away and we're back to standing.
Hennessey misses with a series of wild punches.
Hennessey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dick's sensitive parts.
Dick tests Hennessey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hennessey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hennessey misses with a double jab
and Dick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hennessey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hennessey's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
Dick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Chop Dick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hennessey scores with a one two! Dick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Chop Dick has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Hennessey dodges the punch combination from Dick.
Hennessey throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Hennessey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dick wants to stand up but Hennessey is controlling him.
Hennessey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hennessey has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick wants to sweep but no luck.
Hennessey looking to sit in guard and control but Dick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hennessey is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Hennessey pulls Dick in close to prevent any damage.
Dick throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick postures up in Hennessey's guard and throws a big left but Hennessey blocks it.
Hennessey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dick is taking a breather. Hennessey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dick stalling away here and it's allowed Hennessey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennessey is trying to keep Dick in close.
Hennessey controlling Dick's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chop Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chop Dick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hennessey takes one to the chin there.
Dick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hennessey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hennessey scores with a three punch combo!
Dick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hennessey shoots for a takedown but Dick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hennessey.
Dick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hennessey tries for a takedown but Dick circles away easily
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hennessey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dick as he avoids it easily.
Chop Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martell Hennessey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey clinches up with Dick and pushes him back against the cage.
Hennessey being controlled against the cage.
Hennessey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dick managing to block the knees to the body from Hennessey.
Dick avoiding damage as Hennessey throws knees to the body.
Hennessey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dick is defending well for now.
Dick avoiding damage as Hennessey throws knees to the body.
Dick looking to slow down the pace here.
Dick blocks an elbow strike from Hennessey.
Dick has Hennessey pushed against the cage.
Hennessey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick managing to block the knees to the body from Hennessey.
Dick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hennessey throws an elbow but misses.
Hennessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body.
Hennessey misses with an elbow strike.
Hennessey drags the fight down to the ground.
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Hennessey is retaining full guard.
Hennessey has control of Dick's left arm, preventing Dick from doing any damage.
Dick wants to control from the top but Hennessey keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Hennessey blocks nicely.
Chop Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hennessey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
Hennessey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dick counters with a crisp one two that drops Hennessey! Dick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hennessey to his feet! Hennessey is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hennessey.
Hennessey throws a leg kick
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hennessey won't be happy with that.
Hennessey is rocked!
Dick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hennessey is still in real trouble! Can Dick finish him?
A lull in the action here as Dick stalls from top position.
Hennessey is breathing heavily.
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hennessey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dick takes a little break here. Hennessey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick staying calm.
Hennessey seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dick's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chop Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chop Dick'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hennessey fails with the takedown
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hennessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Hennessey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Martell Hennessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennessey scores with a leg kick.
Hennessey tries to clinch up.
Hennessey shoots in for a double leg but Dick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martell Hennessey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hennessey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dick defending well as Hennessey loads up on a big left hand.
Dick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hennessey shoots in for a takedown but Dick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chop Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martell Hennessey.
Hennessey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance.
Hennessey misses with an uppercut.
Hennessey misses with a hook.
Hennessey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dick is working for a kimura but Hennessey is defending it quite comfortably.
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hennessey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dick is trying to control the action in half guard but Hennessey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick is looking to stall here but Hennessey recovers full guard.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hennessey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dick has Hennessey in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dick is on top in guard.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Hennessey is keeping the position.
Chop Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hennessey controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
Dick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chop Dick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dick, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chop Dick!
Chop Dick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tubby Hayes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubby Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside lands a head shot.
Hayes staying out of range there.
Ironside lands with a straight right. Hayes didn't see that one coming.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Ironside.
Hayes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ironside is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hayes frees his head nicely. Oh but Ironside has switched to an armbar! Hayes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Axel Ironside!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Hart has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart dives in and grabs Veron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veron pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Veron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart closes the distance and clinches up with Veron, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes Veron against the cage but Veron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hart misses with a body shot.
Hart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veron's guard.
Veron keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Veron manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Veron looking to finish Hart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hart!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Matt Hart has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veron wants to control the pace but Hart is squirming around nicely.
Hart is bucking up trying to escape but Veron cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Veron pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Matt Hart's cut is getting worse.
Hart tries to lock up and control but Veron gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hart taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron lands a nice shot to the head.
Matt Hart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
Veron working Hart over with strikes here.
Hart is trying desperately to improve position.
Hart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Matt Hart's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Hart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juan Sebastien Veron!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by j. Holyfield has chosen Can't Touch This as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Evans has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Evans seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans drives through with a takedown into Holyfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holyfield looking to control.
Holyfield is pulling down on Evans's head. It's preventing any offense from Evans, at least for the moment.
Evander Holyfield has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holyfield sprawls well. Holyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Holyfield looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holyfield sprawls well. Holyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Holyfield forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Holyfield has double underhooks.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holyfield tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
Evans wants to slow Holyfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holyfield throws a shot to the body.
Holyfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans dives in and grabs Holyfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Holyfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holyfield is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Holyfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holyfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Holyfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Holyfield lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Holyfield tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans avoids the body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Holyfield misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holyfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holyfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Holyfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Holyfield lands a jab.
Holyfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holyfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Evans throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holyfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holyfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Evans is landing with some decent strikes but Holyfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
Evans with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holyfield wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield wants to try and get back to his feet.
Holyfield slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans works over Holyfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holyfield is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Evans working Holyfield over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holyfield is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Evans seems content to control.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holyfield keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Evans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holyfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holyfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyfield pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Evans seems content to control.
Evans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holyfield for as long as he can get away with.
Evans is stalling here. Holyfield is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Evans seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holyfield has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holyfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Holyfield lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Holyfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holyfield lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holyfield's best efforts.
Evans trying to hold on to Holyfield's head to control him but Holyfield postures up.
Holyfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holyfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holyfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holyfield's back!
Holyfield is trying to break free.
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans looking to break Holyfield's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holyfield remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Evans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Evans is hanging on to Holyfield's back as he tries to escape.
Holyfield defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Evans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Holyfield trying to control the hands but Evans breaks the grip.
Evans misses with an elbow to the head.
Holyfield is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Evans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Even with his hooks in, Evans manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Evans. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Holyfield is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield turns into Evans and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holyfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holyfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Holyfield tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holyfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Evander Holyfield's cut even more.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but Holyfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holyfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Holyfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Holyfield connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evander Holyfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans pushes Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Holyfield manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Holyfield shoots in.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Holyfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holyfield.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Holyfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Holyfield wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Holyfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holyfield gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyfield is retaining full guard.
Evans trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Rashad Evans wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Evans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holyfield as he jumps to the side.
Evans drives through with a takedown into Holyfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holyfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
Holyfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Evans off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holyfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans looks for a takedown but Holyfield sprawls well.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rashad Evans.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rashad Evans!
After winning the bout, Rashad Evans thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Andrakovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzmynager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Andrakovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Schwarzmynager!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrakovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schwarzmynager is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schwarzmynager shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Andrakovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwarzmynager is looking for a kimura but Andrakovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schwarzmynager to get the leverage.
Andrakovski has his hands clasped together around Schwarzmynager's back. He's all about the action.
Schwarzmynager is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andrakovski sees it coming and defends easily.
Andrakovski is looking to escape.
Andrakovski won't allow Schwarzmynager to pass to mount.
Schwarzmynager passes the guard and advances to mount!
Andrakovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager wants to control the pace but Andrakovski is squirming around nicely.
Schwarzmynager wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schwarzmynager looking to control but Andrakovski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwarzmynager avoids the attempt from Andrakovski to control.
Schwarzmynager tries to control but Andrakovski wriggling away.
Andrakovski is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrakovski prevents Schwarzmynager from taking his back.
Andrakovski is looking to get to half guard.
Schwarzmynager tries to control but Andrakovski wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager can't control as he wanted to and Andrakovski manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Schwarzmynager trying to control from half guard but Andrakovski is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arnold Schwarzmynager wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schwarzmynager fails to land the takedown.
Andrakovski lands a nice shot that snaps Schwarzmynager's head back.
Schwarzmynager misses with a takedown attempt - Andrakovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzmynager swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrakovski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrakovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schwarzmynager dives in and grabs Andrakovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrakovski pushes down on Schwarzmynager's head and hops out.
Andrei Andrakovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Schwarzmynager.
Schwarzmynager drops his hands momentarily and Andrakovski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schwarzmynager shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Schwarzmynager looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrakovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andrakovski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwarzmynager is thwarting Andrakovski's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrakovski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schwarzmynager trying to mount his opponent but Andrakovski defends it.
Andrakovski actively working from the bottom here.
Schwarzmynager tries to pass to full mount but Andrakovski defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrakovski trying to control but Schwarzmynager postures up.
Schwarzmynager looking for a submission but Andrakovski manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnold Schwarzmynager will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schwarzmynager gets a double leg takedown into Andrakovski's guard.
Schwarzmynager lying in Andrakovski's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Andrakovski decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Schwarzmynager taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Andrakovski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diary of a Madman. Gustafsson has chosen Tinie Tempah - Written In The Stars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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147 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn staying out of range there.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson throws a looping overhand right but Dunn ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Dunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson throws an off balance right hand
and Dunn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunn scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunn on the side of the head.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Dunn moves out of range as Gustafsson strikes.
Gustafsson scores with a nice strike.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Dunn moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dunn takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Dunn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunn misses with a head kick.
Gustafsson blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Dunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Dunn.
Gustafsson moves into the clinch.
Dunn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustafsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Dunn.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Dunn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Dunn.
Gustafsson connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Dunn throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gustafsson sprawls well initially but Dunn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dunn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Dunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunn is trying to control. Gustafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Dunn is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dunn working the ground and pound effectively.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
Dunn looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunn unloading with bombs!
Dunn is landing with some decent strikes but Gustafsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dunn with shots to the head and body - Gustafsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dunn lands a heavy elbow.
Dunn trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson tries to reverse the position but Dunn maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Dunn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Dunn's attempts to control the action.
Dunn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dunn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Dunn.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Dunn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn dominating with strikes here.
Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Can Dunn finish him?
Dunn looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gustafsson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Dunn!
A relieved looking Mark Dunn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Sin7sins - Rape & Take as his entrance music. Bobby TupperIII has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Parker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a hook to the side of TupperIII's head but TupperIII sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. TupperIII did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Parker trying to pass the guard but TupperIII defending well.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Parker trying to pass the guard but TupperIII defending well.
Parker is nestled in close to TupperIII, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
Parker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TupperIII!
The referee warns TupperIII that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII is bucking up trying to escape but Parker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
TupperIII is trying to escape the mount.
Parker with the ground and pound from mount.
TupperIII working to try and regain half guard.
Parker cracks TupperIII with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperIII really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parker lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parker controlling his opponent.
Parker lands with some strikes.
Parker looking to control but TupperIII is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Parker is landing with some decent strikes but TupperIII is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Parker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can TupperIII hang on?
TupperIII is rocked!
Parker loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have TupperIII scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Parker land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Parker stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Smith has chosen Kanye West - Power as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ninja. That one must have hurt.
Ninja thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Smith catches Ninja right on the button with a cross.
Ninja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninja scores with a nice head shot.
Smith clobbers Ninja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ninja tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Ninja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ninja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to push Ninja away but Ninja has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ninja lands with a left to the head.
Ninja lands a left hand.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Alex Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips a jab from Ninja.
Ninja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ninja tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ninja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab. Ninja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ninja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Ninja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Ninja's shoulder, as Ninja tries to avoid the shot.
Ninja misses with an uppercut.
Ninja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook but Ninja blocks it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ninja tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ninja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ninja lands a right hook to the body.
Ninja throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Ninja throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Ninja moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Smith misses.
Nice cross by Smith.
Ninja throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ninja misses with a looping left.
A big left from Ninja misses.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ninja has time to react.
Ninja moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Ninja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Ninja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ninja.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ninja moves away and avoids it.
Ninja is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ninja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Ninja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Ninja throws a one two combo.
Ninja blocks a jab.
Ninja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith blocks a jab.
Ninja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninja.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
Ninja clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Ninja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ninja gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ninja avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ninja circles away quickly and effectively.
Ninja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ninja had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ninja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Ninja slips under a jab.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Ninja misses with a head kick.
Smith slips a jab from Ninja.
Ninja misses with an uppercut.
Ninja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ninja checks a leg kick nicely.
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Ninja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ninja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Ninja lands a jab to the head.
Ninja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Ninja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ninja breaks from the clinch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
Ninja moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Ninja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ninja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ninja takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Ninja ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Ninja moved out of range.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith misses with a hook. Ninja ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Afro Ninja is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Ninja.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninja.
Ninja defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja misses with a straight right.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Ninja throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Ninja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith clobbers Ninja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ninja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Ninja lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves away from the strike by Ninja.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ninja swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ninja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ninja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith thuds his right hand into Ninja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ninja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Ninja off the cage and back into range.
Ninja tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Ninja misses with a low kick.
Ninja misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ninja. Ninja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Ninja just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith moves away from the strike by Ninja.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Ninja slips the punch.
Ninja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Ninja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Ninja moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninja. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith cracks Ninja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ninja scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Ninja misses with a body shot.
Ninja misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Ninja.
Ninja moves away from the strike by Smith.
Ninja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninja.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninja. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ninja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Ninja connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninja.
Ninja moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Ninja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Ninja misses with a looping right.
Ninja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ninja is able to avoid easily.
Ninja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Ninja sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Ninja slips a straight right by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Ninja dominated that second round.
That's time! Ninja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninja.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Ninja moved out of range.
Ninja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Ninja ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Ninja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ninja.
Ninja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ninja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses the jab.
Ninja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ninja moves away and avoids it.
Ninja tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Ninja dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ninja looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
Ninja walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Ninja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ninja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ninja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Ninja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith tries to move into range but Ninja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ninja misses with a hook to the body
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Ninja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith is rocked!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Ninja finish him?
Ninja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Ninja thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith slips a straight right by Ninja.
Ninja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ninja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Ninja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Ninja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Ninja to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Ninja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Ninja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ninja slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ninja.
No joy there for Ninja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ninja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ninja counters with a right hand to the body.
Ninja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Ninja moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Ninja is out of range.
A big left from Smith misses.
Ninja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ninja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith defending well as Ninja loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alex Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ninja.
Ninja drops Smith with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ninja follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afro Ninja!
Afro Ninja really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivaldi comes to the cage accompanied by Joker's Wild. Summers has chosen Conflict-Disturbed as his entrance music. Nathan Summers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominick Rivaldi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Rivaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Summers.
Rivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Summers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivaldi avoids the body shot from Summers.
Rivaldi lands with a nice body punch.
Rivaldi misses with a double jab.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Summers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Summers.
Summers dives in and scores a takedown into Rivaldi's guard.
Summers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers trying to control but Rivaldi is working from the bottom.
Summers throwing strikes but missing.
Summers postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Summers lands the left hand.
Summers checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Summers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers lands with a shot to the body.
Rivaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Summers throws a good cross that connects.
Rivaldi lands a front kick.
Rivaldi ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Rivaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivaldi.
Nice uppercut there from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi looks for the body kick but Summers saw that one coming.
Rivaldi scores with a leg kick.
Dominick Rivaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rivaldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivaldi connects with a single shot there.
Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Summers lands the left hand.
Summers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Nathan Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rivaldi throws a nice looking combination but Summers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Summers shoots in for a takedown but Rivaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi lands the left hand.
Rivaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Summers.
Rivaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Summers.
Summers wants to clinch up but Rivaldi keeps it at a distance.
Rivaldi misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rivaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivaldi.
Nice uppercut lands for Summers. That snapped Rivaldi's head back.
Rivaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers cracks a nice hook into Rivaldi's ribs.
Summers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rivaldi rather than just go for the knockout.
Summers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers defending well as Rivaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Rivaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivaldi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Rivaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivaldi. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Summers misses with an uppercut. Rivaldi saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Summers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Summers connects with a looping right hand.
Rivaldi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Summers cracks Rivaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominick Rivaldi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers takes one to the side of the head.
Summers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivaldi to the mat! Rivaldi manages to get full guard.
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Summersis looking to pass into half guard but Rivaldi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivaldi is in guard.
Rivaldi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Summers's guard.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivaldi wants to get up but he can't break Summers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Summers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivaldi defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi won't allow Summers to sweep him here.
Summers has a closed guard, preventing Rivaldi from standing up.
Rivaldi stands and steps away. Summers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rivaldi loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Summers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Summers checks it.
Rivaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Summers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivaldi tries to avoid it but Summers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivaldi to the ground. Rivaldi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivaldi jabs Summers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rivaldi misses with a low kick as Summers jumps back.
Rivaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Summers checks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Summers scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Rivaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rivaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Summers seems unphased.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivaldi stuffs the takedown.
Summers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivaldi. Rivaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivaldi cracks Summers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Summers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dominick Rivaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rivaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Summers moves away.
Rivaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Summers's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers cracks Rivaldi with an open hand slap.
Summers tests Rivaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Summers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Summers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivaldi.
A big right from Summers misses.
Summers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Summers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivaldi looking to control.
Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivaldi is keeping the position for now.
Rivaldi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivaldi pushes Summers off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers throws a hook but Rivaldi avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers checks the leg kick.
Rivaldi misses with a looping left.
Summers throws a body punch but Rivaldi moves out of range.
Rivaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Summers is out of range and Rivaldi settles back down.
Rivaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Summers throws a hook to the side of Rivaldi's head but Rivaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivaldi looks to land a combination but Summers avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Summers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Summers closes the distance and clinches up with Rivaldi, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes Rivaldi against the cage but Rivaldi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dominick Rivaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Summers.
Rivaldi misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dominick Rivaldi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Summers.
Rivaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers.
A slow jab from Rivaldi misses its intended target.
Rivaldi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivaldi wants it to stay on the feet.
Rivaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Summers finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivaldi's head.
Summers takes a swing at Rivaldi's ribcage but misses.
Rivaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
A jab lands there for Summers.
Summers lands a nice shot that snaps Rivaldi's head back.
Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Rivaldi throws a shot from downtown. Summers moves away and avoids it.
Summers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Summers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rivaldi throws a series of punches but Summers avoids them all with ease.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Summers misses with a hook. Rivaldi ducked under it nicely.
Rivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivaldi misses with a body shot.
Rivaldi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Summers is rocked!
Rivaldi drops Summers with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Summers! Rivaldi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Rivaldi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dominick Rivaldi thanked >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $25) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oh My God That's The Greatest Song In The World Ever!! . Miguel Fernandez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Rampage's chin.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rampage scores with a leg kick.
Fernandez clinches.
Rampage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rampage throws an elbow but misses.
Fernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rampage pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fernandez lands with a light punch inside.
Rampage misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rampage misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Fernandez on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fernandez - that landed with a thud.
Rampage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernandez.
Nice elbow from Rampage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Rampage.
Rampage misses with an elbow over the top.
Rampage scores with a shoulder strike.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandez dodges an elbow strike from Rampage.
Fernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rampage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rampage blocks a body shot from Fernandez.
A short right from Rampage on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rampage throws an elbow but misses.
Rampage misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandez blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rampage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernandez's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernandez.
Fernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Rampage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rampage as Fernandez tries to tie him up.
Fernandez misses with a body punch.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike from Rampage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rampage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fernandez lands a left hand.
Fernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernandez scores with a shot to the side of Rampage's head.
Fernandez blocking some punches.
Fernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fernandez misses with some punches.
Rampage pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rampage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fernandez.
Fernandez dodges an elbow strike from Rampage.
Rampage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rampage misses with an elbow over the top.
Fernandez lands with a right to the head.
Fernandez pushes Rampage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rampage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandez lands a shoulder strike.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike from Rampage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rampage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Fernandez.
Rampage looks gassed!
A shot in the inside from Fernandez.
Rampage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rampage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernandez cracks Rampage with a nice body shot.
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!
Fernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
Rampage prevents a body shot from Fernandez.
Fernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rampage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rampage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rampage's elbow.
Rampage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rampage lands a nice elbow.
Fernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fernandez lands a shoulder strike.
Fernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fernandez gets through Rampage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rampage is rocked!
Fernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rampage is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernandez finish him?
A shot in the inside from Fernandez.
Fernandez pushes Rampage against the cage. Fernandez is working some dirty boxing. Fernandez pushes off with a quick right hook! Rampage goes down! Rampage tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fernandez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Fernandez!
Miguel Fernandez retains his light heavyweight title!
Miguel Fernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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