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GAMMA#278 Colossus v Grimes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alik Balvanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pizdets Polniy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balvanik's entrance music is the eye of tiger. A fine choice. Alik Balvanik has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alik Balvanik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pizdets Polniy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polniy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Polniy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balvanik tries to lock up and control but Polniy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balvanik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Balvanik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Polniy lands a big elbow.
Balvanik is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polniy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polniy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Balvanik looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Polniy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pizdets Polniy!
Pizdets Polniy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Roussimoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Black had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Roussimoff!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussimoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Roussimoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Roussimoff is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Roussimoff works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Roussimoff keeps moving and retains side control.
Roussimoff taking a breather here.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Roussimoff keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black taking punishment in the form of punches.
Black tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Black tries to hold on but Roussimoff postures up.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Roussimoff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roussimoff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Black to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Black shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Roussimoff is having none of it.
Roussimoff with a couple of short strikes.
Roussimoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Black wants to hold on but Roussimoff pushes him away.
Roussimoff lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roussimoff is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff closes the distance and clinches.
Roussimoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roussimoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roussimoff.
Roussimoff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roussimoff circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Roussimoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roussimoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussimoff drops an elbow to the side of Black's head.
Black trying to control but Roussimoff postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black striking off his back but it's not causing Roussimoff any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Roussimoff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussimoff.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Roussimoff. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Roussimoff dodges the punch combination from Black.
Roussimoff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roussimoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black wants to control but Roussimoff is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussimoff lands with a punch from half guard.
Black tries to roll over but Roussimoff keeps him under control.
Roussimoff wants to stand up but Black is controlling the position.
Roussimoff stands up and beckons Black to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roussimoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Black!
Roussimoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Roussimoff tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Roussimoff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roussimoff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Roussimoff controlling from mount.
Roussimoff wants to take Black's back but he can't do it this time.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff cracks Black with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roussimoff looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Roussimoff lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussimoff tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Andre Roussimoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Roussimoff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Roussimoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roussimoff misses with a head kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Roussimoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roussimoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Black wants to control but Roussimoff is keeping busy.
Roussimoff decides to stand and escape the position.
Roussimoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roussimoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roussimoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussimoff blocks a head kick by Black.
Roussimoff dives in and scores a takedown into Black's guard.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roussimoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roussimoff controls the pace.
Roussimoff stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roussimoff dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Roussimoff's head and hops out.
Vinnie Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Roussimoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roussimoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black keeping full guard, as Roussimoff tries to pass.
Roussimoff looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roussimoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Black stacks Roussimoff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Black!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position but Roussimoff is working away.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roussimoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roussimoff tries to buck Black off but Black is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black wants to control but Roussimoff is keeping him busy.
Roussimoff is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Black is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Roussimoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roussimoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roussimoff is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black is stalling here but it's allowed Roussimoff to get half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Roussimoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussimoff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Roussimoff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Two Steps From Hell - Archangel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milton Bradley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warrior.
Warrior gets tackled into the cage by Bradley. Bradley maintains the clinch.
Bradley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warrior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bradley lands an elbow just above Warrior 's eye.
Bradley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Warrior's defenses.
Bradley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ultimate Warrior has been cut.
Warrior is working for takedown but Bradley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warrior decides to pull guard.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
Warrior trying to control the position here.
Bradley trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Bradley stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Warrior has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bradley manages to get his head free but now Warrior has transitioned to an armbar! Bradley grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Warrior! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultimate Warrior!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultimate Warrior thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Lakovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakovic misses with a wild combination.
Lakovic misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from NaLeans as Lakovic shoots in.
Lakovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts NaLeans as he jumps to the side.
Lakovic lands the left hand.
Lakovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping NaLeans under the eye.
NaLeans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lakovic throws out the jab.
A low kick from Lakovic is predictable there
and NaLeans counters with a left to the body.
NaLeans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lakovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lakovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
NaLeans wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakovic scores with the left hand. NaLeans knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses NaLeans's sensitive parts.
Lakovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping NaLeans at a distance.
NaLeans defending well as Lakovic loads up on a big left hand.
NaLeans closes the distance and clinches.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lakovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NaLeans's elbow.
NaLeans throws a punch but it's blocked by Lakovic.
Lakovic has had enough of the clinch but NaLeans keeps him there for the moment.
Lakovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
NaLeans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lakovic's elbow.
NaLeans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lakovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
NaLeans trying to land knees to the body.
NaLeans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for NaLeans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans blocking some punches.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lakovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lakovic lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lakovic.
NaLeans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lakovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NaLeans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lakovic.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
NaLeans lands a body shot.
Lakovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NaLeans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lakovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NaLeans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
NaLeans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but NaLeans is defending well.
NaLeans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for NaLeans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
Lakovic misses with the head strike.
NaLeans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NaLeans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lakovic is defending well for now.
NaLeans scores with a shoulder strike.
Lakovic misses with a punch to the body.
Lakovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lakovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
NaLeans gets underhooks to prevent Lakovic's takedown attempt.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but Lakovic blocks with his arms.
Lakovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NaLeans tries a body shot but Lakovic blocks it.
NaLeans misses with some punches.
NaLeans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lakovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans managing to block the knees to the body from Lakovic.
NaLeans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
NaLeans lands with a short shot to the head.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lakovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lakovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lakovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lakovic misses with a wild body shot.
Lakovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Lakovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lakovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but NaLeans keeps working.
Lakovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil NaLeans will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from NaLeans.
NaLeans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lakovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
NaLeans shoots in and bounces Lakovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lakovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but NaLeans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
NaLeans lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NaLeans throws a big elbow that misses.
Lakovic is trying to control the position but NaLeans postures up.
Lakovic wants to sweep here but NaLeans controlling him for the moment.
NaLeans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lakovic controls NaLeans momentarily but NaLeans frees himself.
NaLeans preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for NaLeans!
NaLeans regains half guard.
NaLeans manages to get to full guard.
Lakovic throwing strikes from guard but NaLeans blocks nicely.
NaLeans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NaLeans is keeping the position for now.
NaLeans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lakovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lakovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lakovic trying to control but NaLeans is working from the bottom.
Lakovic being controlled here momentarily.
Lakovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic looking to sit in guard and control but NaLeans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lakovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lakovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
NaLeans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lakovic's head.
NaLeans landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NaLeans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lakovic trying to keep a closed guard but NaLeans is proving a slippery customer.
NaLeans throws a big elbow that misses.
NaLeans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lakovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, NaLeans has managed to get both his arms back between Lakovic's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lakovic's head.
NaLeans chips away with some ground and pound.
Lakovic wants to sweep here but NaLeans controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NaLeans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lakovic 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.
NaLeans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lakovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
NaLeans postures up in Lakovic's guard and throws a big left but Lakovic blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans throwing strikes from guard but Lakovic blocks nicely.
NaLeans is looking to work some ground and pound but Lakovic has wrist control.
NaLeans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and NaLeans moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Lakovic.
A lazy left from NaLeans finds it's target.
NaLeans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lakovic throws a push kick but NaLeans slaps the foot to one side.
NaLeans misses with a series of wild punches.
Lakovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
NaLeans cracks a nice hook into Lakovic's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from NaLeans.
NaLeans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lakovic.
NaLeans fails with the takedown.
Lakovic shoots and misses
and NaLeans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lakovic's half guard.
NaLeans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
NaLeans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lakovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of NaLeans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take NaLeans's back!
NaLeans defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lakovic somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lakovic is trying to stick to NaLeans's back but NaLeans is turning into Lakovic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lakovic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by NaLeans.
Lakovic working for a triangle but NaLeans defends it easily.
NaLeans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic wants to sweep but no luck.
NaLeans content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
NaLeans preventing the sweep.
Lakovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Neil NaLeans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
NaLeans swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lakovic throws a lazy body kick
and NaLeans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by NaLeans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is trying to break the clinch but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage.
NaLeans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lakovic wants to get back to striking at distance but NaLeans won't allow it.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Sasha Lakovic has been cut.
NaLeans blocks an uppercut.
NaLeans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lakovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but NaLeans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lakovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans lands a right hand.
A short right from NaLeans on the inside.
Lakovic wants to get back to striking at distance but NaLeans won't allow it.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from NaLeans.
Sasha Lakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans stops a takedown attempt from Lakovic.
NaLeans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lakovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil NaLeans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got NaLeans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hunter Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okita.
Okita paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Okita.
Rose shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rose avoids it really well and circles away.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose avoids the body shot from Okita.
Okita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Okita.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Okita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Hunter Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side.
Okita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okita moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose takes one on the button.
Okita avoids the head kick by Rose.
Okita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunter Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
Rose finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Okita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okita counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Rose misses
and Okita counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Okita cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okita lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okita blocks a head kick by Rose.
Rose turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rose with a jab.
A combination from Okita does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okita somewhat.
Rose throws an off balance right hand
and Okita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Okita staying out of range there.
Okita throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose throws a jab when Okita was well out of range.
Okita throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a body kick.
Okita is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rose had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A leg kick checked by Okita.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okita avoids a kick to the body.
Okita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Okita just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws a right hand that misses
and Okita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rose throws a leg kick which misses Okita's front leg but catches the back leg as Okita tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Okita misses.
Rose is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okita's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rose defending well as Okita loads up on a big left hand.
Okita misses the shot to the body.
Okita has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okita avoids the head kick by Rose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Rose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rose misses with a low kick.
Okita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Okita scores with a jab.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Okita persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Okita shoots in but no luck this time.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okita lands a lovely overhand right.
Rose 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.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okita fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
Okita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose throws a chopping leg kick but Okita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okita looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Okita fails with a takedown attempt.
Okita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Okita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Okita misses with a wild body shot.
Okita misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Okita avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okita's calf.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Okita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown by Okita or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose which made him look bad.
Rose lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Okita moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Rose.
Okita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Okita is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rose is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Okita.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okita checks a leg kick.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okita moves away.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okita misses with an uppercut.
Okita looks for a takedown but Rose sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunter Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Okita punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Rose throws a series of punches but Okita avoids them all with ease.
Okita misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Okita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Okita misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose throws a wild body kick that Okita sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Rose dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Okita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okita staying out of range there.
Okita takes one on the button.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Okita dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
letting Okita counter with a right hand.
Okita digs a good hook to Rose's body.
Okita misses with a wild body shot.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Okita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Okita.
Okita stalks Rose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rose's face. Rose staggers backwards, shaken.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okita moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunter Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rose, right into the meat.
Rose misses with a right hand
and Okita counters with a nice body shot.
Okita slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose lands a two punch combo.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okita.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Okita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okita tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Okita. Okita gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a body punch
and Okita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Okita works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mikio Okita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okita controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okita goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rose is on top in guard.
Okita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okita wants to hit a switch here but Rose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Okita there!
Okita is looking to improve his position but Rose isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okita regains half guard.
Okita is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikio Okita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Rose!
After the big win, Hunter Rose made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Legion of Pain Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Rood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rood has chosen - 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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160 lbs
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183 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Rood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a leg kick that misses.
Rood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Burton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rood checks a leg kick.
Rood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burton checks a low kick from Rood.
Rood checks a leg kick.
Burton shoots in and drives through. Rood sprawls well.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton thows a leg kick but Rood checks it
and Rood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rood tries a head kick but it misses.
Rood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burton throws the left hand but Rood avoids the punch easily.
Rood misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
Rood thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Rood misses the target.
Burton blocks a jab.
Rood looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Rood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rood throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Rood blocks the low kick.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burton.
Brad Rood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rood wants to slow Burton down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Burton is predictable there
and Rood counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rood tries a head kick but it misses.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burton counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton cracks Rood with a good jab.
Rood scores with a kick to the body.
Burton lands with a nice body punch.
Burton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rood tries to avoid it but Burton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rood to the ground. Rood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Rood slips under a jab from Burton.
Rood misses with a head kick.
Burton misses with a low kick.
Burton lands an overhand right.
Rood checks a leg kick.
Burton takes a swing at Rood's ribcage but misses.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rood swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Burton.
Rood is rocked!
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rood is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton slips a straight right by Rood.
Crack! Burton connects with the perfect overhand right and Rood falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Burton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Burton!
Jack Burton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Legion of Pain Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Mark Makers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makers moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Makers.
Pope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pope tries a knee to the head but Makers blocks it.
Makers dodges an elbow strike from Pope.
Makers lands with a right to the head.
Makers blocks the elbow strike.
Makers blocks a body shot from Pope.
Pope blocking some punches.
Makers blocks an elbow strike.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makers.
Makers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makers digs a right hand into Pope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pope's gas tank.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makers lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pope throws an elbow but misses.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makers.
Makers presses Pope against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Makers.
Makers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makers lands a right hand.
Makers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Makers lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pope.
Pope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makers or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pope tries to stall but Makers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers misses with an elbow over the top.
Makers avoids the elbow strike from Pope, against the cage.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Pope lands an elbow just above Makers 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pope's efforts to push away.
Makers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Makers.
Pope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makers backwards.
Makers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pope takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Makers.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Makers blocks an elbow strike from Pope.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makers's face.
A shot in the inside from Makers.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makers throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Pope.
Makers lands a right hand.
Makers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Makers.
Pope misses with some punches.
Makers lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pope takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Pope.
Nice body punch from Makers - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope is leaning against Makers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pope with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makers lands a body shot.
Makers is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makers is defending well for now.
Makers blocks a body shot from Pope.
Makers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makers pushes off an throws an elbow but Pope leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers lands a right hand.
Pope with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makers dodges an elbow strike from Pope.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Makers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makers connects with a nice looking jab.
Pope moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trent Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makers lands a head shot.
Pope misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Pope
and Makers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Makers is just out of range.
Pope misses with a hook. Makers ducked under it nicely.
Makers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pope misses with an elbow strike.
Mark Makers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pope throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makers blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Makers.
Makers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makers avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makers.
Makers lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makers avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Makers.
Nice elbow from Makers.
It looks like Trent Pope has been cut.
Makers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pope.
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!
Makers lands an elbow inside that Pope shrugs off.
Good body shot from Makers.
Makers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pope is rocked!
Makers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Pope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makers.
Makers creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Pope out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Makers!
In his post fight interview, Mark Makers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chazz Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chazz Michael Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantakaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michaels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rajantakaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Michaels!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Michaels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rajantakaa looking to control but Michaels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michaels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rajantakaa landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajantakaa throws some wild stikes that Michaels manages to avoid easily.
Rajantakaa looking to control but Michaels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rajantakaa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rajantakaa tries to control but Michaels wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantakaa raining down shots from the mount!
Michaels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Michaels is squirming around, avoiding Rajantakaa's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa lands a big elbow.
Rajantakaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rajantakaa looking to control but Michaels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michaels's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Michaels working to try and regain half guard.
Rajantakaa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michaels?
Michaels is looking to improve his position but Rajantakaa isn't that keen on the idea.
Michaels tries to hold on but Rajantakaa pushes him away.
Rajantakaa goes for an armbar but Michaels turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Michaels.
Rajantakaa is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rajantakaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michaels has managed to get both his arms back between Rajantakaa's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels trying to control but Rajantakaa is working from the bottom.
Rajantakaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rajantakaa wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.
Rajantakaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rajantakaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michaels controls the pace.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michaels postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michaels wants to control but Rajantakaa is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rajantakaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rajantakaa is being controlled here.
Rajantakaa wants to control but Michaels postures up.
Michaels is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rajantakaa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Rajantakaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rajantakaa being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Chazz Michael Michaels wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rajantakaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michaels.
Rajantakaa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chazz Michael Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rajantakaa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michaels to the ground. Rajantakaa is now in Michaels's guard.
Rajantakaa is stalling in the full guard.
Rajantakaa postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels seems keen to control Rajantakaa's posture.
Michaels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rajantakaa is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels checks a low kick from Rajantakaa.
Rajantakaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels.
Michaels looks to throw a body kick
and Rajantakaa counters with a two punch combo.
Rajantakaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rajantakaa throws a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
Rajantakaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michaels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rajantakaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rajantakaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rajantakaa wants to land a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
Rajantakaa is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michaels as he avoids it easily.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rajantakaa defends it nicely.
Rajantakaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rajantakaa throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Rajantakaa does it's job there.
Rajantakaa misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Michaels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rajantakaa throws a leg kick
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Rajantakaa avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rajantakaa fails to land.
Rajantakaa tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rajantakaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michaels's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rajantakaa.
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rajantakaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rajantakaa's guard.
Rajantakaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Rajantakaa, not yet.
Rajantakaa is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Michaels 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.
Rajantakaa is controlling Michaels's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Michaels looking to sit in guard and control but Rajantakaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rajantakaa prevents Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rajantakaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rajantakaa postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels 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.
Rajantakaa landing some decent shots from guard.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Rajantakaa is proving a slippery customer.
Rajantakaa scoring with some ground and pound.
Rajantakaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels trying to control the position.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rajantakaa wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Michaels.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rajantakaa shoots for a double leg takedown but Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Rajantakaa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Rajantakaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rajantakaa - that will leave a mark!
Michaels connects with an inside leg kick.
Michaels takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Michaels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rajantakaa.
Michaels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rajantakaa's calf.
Rajantakaa works Michaels's body with a nice hook.
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!
Rajantakaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rajantakaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Rajantakaa persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Rajantakaa's leg. Rajantakaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Michaels misses
and Rajantakaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Rajantakaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rajantakaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rajantakaa scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajantakaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Michaels counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantakaa throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantakaa wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rajantakaa cracks a nice hook into Michaels's ribs.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rajantakaa.
Chazz Michael Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa.
Rajantakaa throws a low kick but Michaels moves out of range easily.
Michaels misses with a jab to the body
and Rajantakaa counters by clinching up.
Michaels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rajantakaa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rajantakaa drops an elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rajantakaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rajantakaa in particular looking to stall.
Michaels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Michaels lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rajantakaa!
Rajantakaa tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michaels controlling from mount.
Chazz Michael Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking to control but Rajantakaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rajantakaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Michaels content just to control the position here.
Rajantakaa wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa.
Well Rajantakaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Livingston Barclay's chin.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Barclay saw that one coming.
Barclay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Barclay lands a high kick!
Barclay throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz slips a jab from Barclay.
Barclay throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Barclay misses with a looping left.
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz tries a low kick but Barclay avoids it.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barclay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barclay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a hook but Barclay blocks it.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz slips a jab from Barclay.
Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Barclay's leg but Barclay calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Barclay misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barclay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barclay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Barclay moved away.
Barclay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barclay fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruz in the body.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Barclay.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barclay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Barclay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barclay slips a jab from Cruz.
Barclay throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barclay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barclay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Barclay.
Barclay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barclay staying out of range there.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barclay.
A combination from Barclay does no damage.
Barclay lands a nice shot to the body.
Barclay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruz. Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barclay.
Barclay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay lands a lovely overhand right.
Barclay misses with an uppercut.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Barclay.
Barclay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barclay.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Barclay checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barclay throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barclay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barclay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
A big left from Cruz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay connects with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barclay.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Barclay misses with a series of wild punches.
Barclay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barclay throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barclay.
Livingston Barclay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barclay misses with a wild body shot.
Barclay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barclay lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Barclay.
Barclay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Barclay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livingston Barclay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barclay is able to avoid easily.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Barclay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barclay. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barclay.
Barclay delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Barclay saw that one coming.
Barclay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barclay was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Jab by Barclay.
Barclay throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barclay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barclay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barclay missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barclay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Barclay throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Cruz takes a swing at Barclay's ribcage but misses.
Barclay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Barclay.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barclay. Barclay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Barclay stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barclay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barclay lands a slapping body shot.
Livingston Barclay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Barclay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barclay looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Barclay throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barclay.
Cruz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barclay throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barclay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barclay takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Barclay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barclay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Barclay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barclay slips a straight right by Cruz.
Barclay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Barclay.
Barclay looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Barclay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Barclay.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz takes one on the button.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Barclay misses with a body shot.
Barclay jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Barclay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barclay's calf.
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barclay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay checks the leg kick.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Barclay's head.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barclay.
Barclay lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barclay. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz throws a low kick but Barclay moves out of range easily.
Barclay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Cruz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barclay misses the jab.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barclay lands a body shot.
Barclay looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Livingston Barclay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barclay. Barclay obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Barclay moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barclay, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Barclay. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Barclay moves away and avoids it.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Barclay slips the punch.
Barclay throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barclay's knee momentarily.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barclay walks into a straight right hand from Cruz.
Barclay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz jabs Barclay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barclay throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Barclay throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Barclay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barclay misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Barclay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barclay throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Barclay shakes it off.
Barclay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barclay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barclay is rocked!
Cruz slips a straight right by Barclay.
Barclay is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Barclay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barclay seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barclay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Barclay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Barclay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barclay cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Barclay's head but Barclay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz misses the jab.
Barclay throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barclay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Livingston Barclay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay misses with a looping left.
Cruz misses with a hook. Barclay ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Barclay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Barclay misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz throws a body punch but Barclay moves out of range.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Barclay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Barclay digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barclay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barclay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barclay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barclay punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorge Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz scores with a jab. Barclay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay tried to score with a low kick but Cruz checks it.
Barclay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Barclay connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz throws a body punch but Barclay moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Barclay counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Cruz sends Barclay crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz is motioning to the referee to let Barclay up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Barclay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz throws a hook but Barclay blocks it.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barclay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barclay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Livingston Barclay!
After winning the bout, Livingston Barclay 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes has chosen THE JOKER as his entrance music. Jt Colossus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buster Grimes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes lands a leg kick that knocks Colossus off balance momentarily.
Colossus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colossus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grimes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Colossus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colossus tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimes throws a chopping leg kick but Colossus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Colossus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colossus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colossus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimes. That one must have hurt.
Colossus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colossus is looking to clinch but Grimes is avoiding it.
Colossus misses with a looping left.
Grimes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colossus's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Colossus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes slips a jab from Colossus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus tries to clinch there but Grimes circles away.
Colossus misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Colossus throws a lazy head kick
and Grimes counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colossus.
Colossus throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colossus's sensitive parts.
Colossus scores with a jab.
Colossus tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colossus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes lands a nice looking body kick.
Colossus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colossus.
No joy there for Colossus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colossus checks a leg kick nicely.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Colossus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Colossus misses
and Grimes counters with a solid body kick.
Good shot there by Grimes.
That kick from Grimes tenderised Colossus's leg. Colossus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Colossus is out of range.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes is looking to slow Colossus down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Grimes.
Jt Colossus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Colossus is out of range.
Grimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Colossus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes cracks Colossus with a left hook right on the temple and Colossus goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Grimes lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Colossus is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Grimes!
Buster Grimes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo, into his post fight interview.
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