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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Emelianenko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko .
Emelianenko moves into range and clinches up with Grande.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Grande blocks it.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Grande just leaning against Emelianenko , taking a breather.
Grande wants to stall.
Grande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.
Grande managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko .
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grande lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grande blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
It looks like Lucas Emelianenko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko 's defenses.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grande lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grande holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
Emelianenko pushes Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande taking a breather.
Grande lands an elbow inside.
Grande lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Grande with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande lands an elbow inside.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Grande.
Grande's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grande has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grande breaks the clinch.
Grande moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Grande throws knees to the body.
Grande stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Grande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko 's defenses.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Grande lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
Grande breaks the clinch.
Grande clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Grande has double underhooks.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Grande lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Grande.
Grande manages to break the clinch.
Grande tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Grande landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grande utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande lands a nice elbow.
Grande manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Grande throws a big uppercut that drops Emelianenko ! More strikes from Grande and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Emelianenko lies dazed against the cage as Grande celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taco Grande!
Taco Grande very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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148 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, McGillicuddy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nik Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A short right from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones keeps control of Volkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones just leaning against Volkov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Volkov wants to break free but Jones has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Jones keeps control of Volkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Volkov can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Volkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volkov is trying to break free.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McGillicuddy Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Volkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov advances to half guard.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Jones tries to escape but Volkov is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Volkov tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Volkov trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Volkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Volkov from passing to mount.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Volkov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Volkov is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good submission defense here.
Well, with Volkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Volkov misses with punches from the back.
Volkov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Volkov working for the choke.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Volkov is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov 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!
Volkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Volkov does it's job there.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Nik Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a push kick.
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!
Jones forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Volkov can't break the clinch.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones scores with a jab.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGillicuddy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Volkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Volkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Jones tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
McGillicuddy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... McGillicuddy Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, McGillicuddy Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Kailea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tayber comes to the cage accompanied by Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jebidiah Tayber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Kailea!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayber walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Tayber. Beautiful body shot.
Kailea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tayber misses with a body kick.
Kailea throws a poor cross that misses
and Tayber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tayber connects with a couple of short punches.
Tayber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kailea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kailea throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tayber throws a big elbow that misses.
Kailea pulls Tayber in close to prevent any damage.
Tayber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kailea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tayber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tayber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kailea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kailea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tayber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tayber moves into full guard.
Tayber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kailea keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kailea trying to hold on to Tayber's head to control him but Tayber postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tayber trying to control the action but Kailea is working from the bottom.
Tayber is looking to advance position but Kailea won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tayber throws a solid leg kick but Kailea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tayber.
Tayber throws a leg kick which misses Kailea's front leg but catches the back leg as Kailea tries to avoid it.
Tayber thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kailea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tayber. That did some damage!
Tayber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kailea.
Tayber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kailea manages to avoid it.
Tayber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kailea takes a step back to recover.
Kailea scores with a spinning back kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kailea!
Tayber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kailea.
Tayber moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Kailea misses.
Tayber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kailea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tayber throws out a leg kick but Kailea moves out of range and Tayber only half commits.
Tayber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kailea checks a leg kick.
Tayber fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tayber misses with a leg kick.
Kailea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kailea throws a sloppy head kick and Tayber moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Tayber misses the target.
Tayber shoots in but Kailea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebidiah Tayber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kailea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber dominated that round.
That's time! Tayber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kailea misses with a body kick.
Tayber looks to score with a jab to the body but Kailea is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tayber. That's going to slow Kailea down.
Tayber scores with a one two! Kailea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tayber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kailea is out of range.
Kailea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kailea looks to throw a body kick
and Tayber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tayber swats away the attempt to clinch by Kailea.
Tayber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kailea on his heels. He'll look to pass Kailea's guard now, I'm sure.
Tayber throws a big right hand that misses.
Tayber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tayber wants to control from the top but Kailea keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kailea is keeping the position for now.
Kailea wants to sweep but no luck.
Tayber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kailea trying to control the position.
Kailea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kailea keeping moving, preventing Tayber from controlling successfully.
Tayber won't allow Kailea to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kailea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tayber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kailea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tayber stands up over Kailea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tayber wants to control from the top but Kailea keeps moving.
Kailea wants to control but Tayber passes easily into half guard.
Kailea moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kailea keeping moving, preventing Tayber from controlling successfully.
Kailea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kailea keeping full guard, as Tayber tries to pass.
Kailea is trying to keep Tayber in close.
Tayber tries to free his leg and advance position but Kailea is retaining full guard.
Tayber wants to control from the top but Kailea keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kailea tries to land a leg kick but Tayber saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kailea manages to avoid it.
Tayber misses with a leg kick.
Tayber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tayber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tayber punishes Kailea's body with a nice straight punch.
Kailea cracks Tayber with an open hand slap.
Tayber thows a body shot but no joy.
Tayber slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tayber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kailea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tayber delivers a nice body kick.
Tayber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tayber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kailea has time to react.
Kailea stuffs the takedown attempt from Tayber. Tayber gets slowly back to his feet.
Tayber moves out of range as Kailea strikes.
Kailea tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tayber.
Tayber is looking to wear down Kailea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kailea connects with an inside leg kick.
Kailea sizes up Tayber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Kailea - just one landing.
Tayber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kailea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tayber looks for the body kick but Kailea saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kailea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tayber misses its intended target.
Kailea throws a front kick that sends Tayber stumbling back into the cage.
Kailea throws a low kick but Tayber avoids it.
Tayber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
Tayber thows a body shot but no joy.
Kailea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tayber.
Kailea walks into a left hand.
Kailea throws a head kick that half lands.
Kailea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tayber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tayber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kailea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tayber.
Tayber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kailea is fending him off so far but Tayber persists. Nope, Kailea circles away and we're back to standing.
Kailea clobbers Tayber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tayber throws a push kick but Kailea slaps the foot to one side.
Tayber blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kailea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kailea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kailea wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebidiah Tayber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kailea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kailea wants to land a leg kick but Tayber is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kailea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tayber doesn't seem phased though.
A nice combination there by Tayber.
It looks like Rocco Kailea has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tayber. Kailea does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tayber.
Kailea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocco Kailea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kailea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kailea throws a body kick that misses.
Tayber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tayber misses with a takedown attempt - Kailea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tayber misses with a kick to the body
and Kailea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Tayber or perhaps it was just good defense by Kailea which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tayber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kailea blocks a leg kick.
Tayber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kailea is looking to clinch.
Tayber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kailea tries to avoid it but Tayber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kailea to the ground. Kailea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tayber shoots in for a takedown but Kailea shows good takedown defense.
Tayber slips under a jab.
Kailea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kailea is looking to score with low kicks.
Kailea tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tayber delivers a nice body kick.
Tayber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocco Kailea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jebidiah Tayber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tayber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Kailea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tayber 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Tayber!
A relieved looking Jebidiah Tayber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pradchapet comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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32
183 lbs
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pradchapet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rassi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pradchapet digs a good body shot into Rassi's ribs.
Pradchapet lands a lovely overhand right.
Rassi slips a straight right by Pradchapet.
Rassi moves away from the strike by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet tests Rassi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rassi thows a body kick. Pradchapet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rassi misses with a hook
and Pradchapet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rassi really felt that one!
Rassi tries to clinch but Pradchapet is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick but Rassi checks it.
Pradchapet with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Rassi.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pradchapet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pradchapet scores with a punch to the head.
Rassi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rassi avoids the body shot from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a body punch but Rassi moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rassi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rassi misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet connects with a leg kick. Rassi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Rassi.
Pradchapet throws a head kick but Rassi moves out of range.
Pradchapet is looking to clinch.
Pradchapet throws a hook but Rassi blocks it.
Pradchapet misses with a kick to the body.
Rassi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pradchapet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rassi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pradchapet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a shot from downtown. Rassi moves away and avoids it.
Rassi loads up on a big right hand but Pradchapet slips the punch.
Pradchapet scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Pradchapet does no damage.
Rassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pradchapet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rassi throws a series of punches but Pradchapet avoids them all with ease.
Bapit Pradchapet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pradchapet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rassi throws a hook to the side of Pradchapet's head but Pradchapet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pradchapet connects with an inside leg kick.
Rassi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pradchapet misses with a body shot.
Rassi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pradchapet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rassi misses with a hook. Pradchapet ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pradchapet. Rassi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet 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.
Rassi looks to land a combination but Pradchapet avoids it well.
Rassi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Pradchapet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pradchapet.
Pradchapet wants to land a leg kick but Rassi is out of range.
Pradchapet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rassi tries to avoid it but Pradchapet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rassi to the ground. Rassi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rassi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rassi moves out of range of the leg kick from Pradchapet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pradchapet.
Pradchapet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rassi is fending him off so far but Pradchapet persists. Nope, Rassi circles away and we're back to standing.
Pradchapet misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet misses the jab.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pradchapet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pradchapet swings for the body but Rassi moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rassi.
Rassi cracks Pradchapet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pradchapet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pradchapet misses with a wild body shot.
Pradchapet throws a low kick but Rassi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi rushes Pradchapet and presses him up against the cage.
Rassi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pradchapet backwards.
Pradchapet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pradchapet lands with a left to the head.
Rassi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rassi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rassi stops a takedown attempt from Pradchapet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bapit Pradchapet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pradchapet has a couple of punches blocked by Rassi.
Pradchapet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rassi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pradchapet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rassi misses with a knee to the head.
Pradchapet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rassi backwards.
Rassi manages to break the clinch.
Pradchapet takes a swing at Rassi's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pradchapet scores with a jab to the body.
Bapit Pradchapet is winning the standup battle so far.
Rassi wants to clinch up but Pradchapet keeps it at a distance.
Pradchapet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rassi's sensitive parts.
Pradchapet feints and then cracks Rassi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rassi down.
Pradchapet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rassi back to the cage. Pradchapet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pradchapet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Pradchapet thuds a left hand into Rassi's body.
Rassi blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet misses with a wild body shot.
Rassi looks to land a right hand but Pradchapet moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rassi misses with a wild combination.
Pradchapet swings for the body but Rassi moves out of range.
Pradchapet connects with a crisp jab.
Pradchapet throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pradchapet misses with a shot to the body
and Rassi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rassi.
Pradchapet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rassi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rassi tries to throw a body punch but Pradchapet avoids it by throwing Rassi back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pradchapet swings for the body but Rassi moves out of range.
Pradchapet swinging wildly here.
Pradchapet throws an off balance right hand
and Rassi counters with a straight right hand.
Pradchapet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pradchapet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pradchapet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pradchapet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rassi.
Pradchapet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rassi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pradchapet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rassi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a head kick but Rassi moves out of range.
Pradchapet moves away from the strike by Rassi.
A head kick misses from Rassi.
Pradchapet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pradchapet throws a big shot that misses.
Pradchapet misses with a leg kick
and Rassi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pradchapet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rassi.
Pradchapet lands a really nice looking cross but Rassi seems unphased.
Pradchapet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rassi's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi throws a shot from downtown. Pradchapet moves away and avoids it.
Pradchapet scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pradchapet misses with a body shot
and Rassi counters by clinching up.
Rassi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rassi tries to throw a body punch but Pradchapet avoids it by throwing Rassi back against the cage.
Pradchapet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rassi misses with the head strike.
Rassi takes a shot to the head.
Pradchapet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassi's elbow.
Pradchapet struggles to land a body shot inside as Rassi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rassi.
Pradchapet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pradchapet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rassi backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pradchapet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi blocks a body shot from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet avoiding damage as Rassi throws knees to the body.
Pradchapet misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rassi breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pradchapet misses the target.
Pradchapet blocks the body kick.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick which misses Rassi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rassi tries to avoid it.
Bapit Pradchapet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Pradchapet both land. Nice combination.
Pradchapet lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pradchapet.
Good leg kick by Pradchapet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rassi. Those never looked like landing.
Rassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet misses with a body shot.
Pradchapet digs a good hook to Rassi's body.
Jab by Rassi.
Rassi throws a wild body kick that Pradchapet sees coming a mile off.
Samuraimo Rassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pradchapet throws a body punch but Rassi moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rassi tries to clinch but Pradchapet moves out of range.
Pradchapet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapit Pradchapet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pradchapet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapit Pradchapet!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bapit Pradchapet made sure he mentioned Legion of Pain Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan comes to the cage accompanied by French National Anthem. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Marcel Cerdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerdan checks the leg kick.
Cerdan misses with an uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Cerdan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cerdan blocks a leg kick.
Cerdan clinches.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerdan.
Cerdan scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerdan.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cerdan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerdan blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie wants to stall.
Cerdan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cerdan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cerdan walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cerdan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Cerdan throws a shot to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Cerdan scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerdan misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Cerdan 's knee.
Cerdan misses with a looping left.
Cerdan thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cerdan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Cerdan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cerdan wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cerdan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cerdan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cerdan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie dives in and grabs Cerdan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cerdan pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Marcel Cerdan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gracie.
Cerdan misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cerdan.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cerdan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cerdan is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Cerdan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie landing a few strikes.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is working to tighten is grip on Cerdan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cerdan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Cerdan passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Gracie!
Our winner, Adam Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautin comes to the cage accompanied by Lobotomy by The Ramones. Sergei Bautin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Lisser's chin.
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Bautin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautin connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Matt Lisser has been cut.
Bautin lands a body shot.
Lisser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lisser.
Lisser tries for a takedown but Bautin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lisser. That's going to slow Bautin down.
Bautin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bautin lunges at Lisser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lisser's hand.
Bautin takes a swing at Lisser's ribcage but misses.
Bautin misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lisser.
Bautin throws a right hand that misses
and Lisser counters with a shoot takedown. Bautin fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lisser works over Bautin with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bautin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lisser is controlling him.
Lisser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser wants to pass the guard but Bautin is keeping the position.
Lisser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bautin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lisser.
Bautin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bautin keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Bautin wants to sweep here but Lisser controlling him for the moment.
Bautin is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lisser.
Lisser is looking to work some ground and pound but Bautin has wrist control.
Lisser trying to control but Bautin is working from the bottom.
Bautin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lisser lands a couple of digs.
Lisser stays in close to Bautin's body and controls the position.
Bautin trying to keep a closed guard but Lisser is proving a slippery customer.
Lisser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisser stays in close to Bautin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser throws a big elbow that misses.
Lisser stopping the sweep attempt from Bautin.
Bautin is pulling down on Lisser's head. It's preventing any offense from Lisser, at least for the moment.
Bautin wants to sweep here but Lisser controlling him for the moment.
Bautin working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Bautin.
Bautin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lisser.
Sergei Bautin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bautin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bautin digs a good body shot into Lisser's ribs.
Lisser scores with a shot to the body.
Lisser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bautin.
Lisser is looking to land body kicks.
Bautin throws a hook to the side of Lisser's head but Lisser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bautin gets caught flat footed, as Lisser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisser working some strikes from top position.
Lisser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bautin keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Bautin wants to stand up but Lisser is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lisser. That's going to slow Bautin down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautin. Lisser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lisser misses the shot to the body.
Lisser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bautin circles away.
Lisser throws a body punch but Bautin moves out of range.
Bautin slips under a jab from Lisser.
Bautin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lisser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bautin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bautin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lisser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lisser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bautin is out of range and Lisser settles back down.
The fighters circling - Lisser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lisser throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bautin blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Sergei Bautin has been cut.
Bautin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lisser's head backwards.
Bautin misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Bautin. Beautiful body shot.
Lisser misses with an uppercut.
Bautin lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautin slips under a jab from Lisser.
A swing and a miss from Bautin.
Lisser walks into a stiff left hand from Bautin.
Bautin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Bautin.
Lisser misses with a low kick.
Lisser throws an off balance right hand
and Lisser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lisser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bautin.
Lisser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bautin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin throws an elbow that misses. Lisser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bautin's guard. Nice move by Lisser!
Lisser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lisser looking to pass the guard.
Lisser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lisser trying to control but Bautin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bautin looking for a sweep. Not yet Bautin, not yet.
Lisser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matt Lisser has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Lisser wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bautin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lisser.
Lisser paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bautin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lisser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bautin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bautin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lisser was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lisser, right into the meat.
Lisser throws a hook but Bautin avoids it easily.
Matt Lisser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautin misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser tries to land a front kick but Bautin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautin with a nice cross.
Lisser lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bautin misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lisser.
Bautin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lisser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lisser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bautin sprawls well. Bautin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lisser gets slowly back to his feet.
Lisser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bautin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lisser changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bautin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lisser working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lisser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lisser moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bautin goes down! Can Lisser finish him!?
Bautin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lisser controls the pace.
Oh Bautin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bautin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bautin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lisser throws a big elbow that misses.
Lisser stands up over Bautin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lisser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lisser makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lisser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser is looking to work some ground and pound but Bautin has wrist control.
Lisser passes Bautin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lisser is looking to take a break and control but Bautin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lisser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bautin's head.
Bautin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lisser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lisser's back!
Lisser tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bautin lands with some strikes.
Lisser is looking to improve his position but Bautin isn't that keen on the idea.
Sergei Bautin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lisser is looking to escape.
Lisser is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Lisser working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lisser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bautin is trying to keep Lisser in close.
Lisser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bautin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lisser!
Bautin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lisser has worked his arm free - good work by Lisser!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautin tries to score with some ground and pound. Lisser controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lisser is looking for a sweep.
Lisser avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bautin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lisser regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lisser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lisser 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lisser!
After the fight, Matt Lisser was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Landa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ich tu dir weh - Rammstein. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
169 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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28
164 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Landa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cid is just out of range.
Landa moves out of range of the body kick.
Landa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Landa is predictable there
and Cid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cid connects with the punch.
A head kick from Cid lands but Landa takes it in his stride.
It looks like Hans Landa has been cut.
Landa throws a leg kick that misses.
Landa throws a right and a left that Cid avoids nicely.
Landa moves out of range of the body kick from Cid.
Landa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cid pinned against the cage. Cid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Landa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landa scores with a jab. Cid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cid is looking to slow Landa down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid cracks Landa with an open hand slap.
Landa thows a body shot but no joy.
Hans Landa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landa throws out a loose jab but Cid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landa misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Landa throws a head kick that misses.
Landa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Landa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Landa dodges the punch combination from Cid.
Nice defenses there by Cid.
Virgil Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Cid as Landa shoots in.
Cid connects with a nice looking jab.
Landa is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cid flashes Landa a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Landa's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Landa crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cid punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virgil Cid!
Virgil Cid is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Virgil Cid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Axelsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to one bourbon one scotch one beer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Axelsson controlling from the top position.
Martin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Axelsson rolls with it to try and escape but Martin cranks on the arm and Axelsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Martin!
After the big win, Frank Martin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Unique Wear and Custom Design and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Davis Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogg comes to the cage accompanied by Last Ones Standing. Smokeleaf has chosen Clawfinger Biggest & the Best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Davis Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hogg misses.
Hogg misses with a body kick.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Smokeleaf.
Hogg checks a leg kick nicely.
Hogg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Hogg moves out of range.
Smokeleaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Smokeleaf.
Hogg is looking to clinch.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Hogg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Smokeleaf.
Hogg misses with a low kick.
Jefferson Davis Hogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf wants to slow Hogg down by chopping away at his legs.
Smokeleaf lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Smokeleaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores with a sloppy right hand. Hogg should have avoided that one.
Hogg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smokeleaf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smokeleaf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokeleaf pushes Hogg up against the cage in a clinch.
Smokeleaf lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Smokeleaf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Hogg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smokeleaf or not.
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf is working for takedown but Hogg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smokeleaf misses with some punches.
Smokeleaf managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg blocking some punches.
Hogg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg lands a nice knee to the body.
Smokeleaf looks winded!
Hogg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Christiano Smokeleaf has been cut.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hogg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hogg lands a shot to the body.
Hogg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smokeleaf's elbow.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Smokeleaf's ribcage.
Hogg is leaning against Smokeleaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Hogg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogg stalls.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smokeleaf's elbow.
Hogg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Smokeleaf avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hogg connects with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf working hard to break the clinch.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smokeleaf avoids it.
Smokeleaf is looking for a takedown.
Jefferson Davis Hogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christiano Smokeleaf.
Hogg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf has a couple of punches blocked by Hogg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smokeleaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smokeleaf avoids it.
A hook to the body from Hogg.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smokeleaf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hogg tries a body shot but Smokeleaf blocks it.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hogg.
Smokeleaf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smokeleaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hogg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smokeleaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Smokeleaf avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smokeleaf is defending well for now.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smokeleaf avoids it.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Davis Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christiano Smokeleaf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hogg lands a front kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogg.
Smokeleaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smokeleaf looks to land a left hand but Hogg moved out of range nicely.
Hogg throws the kick towards the body but Smokeleaf avoids it.
Smokeleaf moves out of range of the body kick.
Hogg throws a body kick that misses.
Hogg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jefferson Davis Hogg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smokeleaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Smokeleaf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smokeleaf is defending well for now.
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Hogg controls the action.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Hogg scores a nice knee to the body.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
Hogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg lands a body shot.
Smokeleaf is breathing heavily.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smokeleaf blocks it with crossed arms.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hogg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogg landing knees to the body.
Smokeleaf managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Smokeleaf avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hogg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smokeleaf is defending well for now.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smokeleaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smokeleaf's face.
Hogg scores a nice knee to the body.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smokeleaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Smokeleaf avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Hogg landing knees to the body.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smokeleaf can do to turn this around?
Smokeleaf managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Hogg controls the action.
Smokeleaf lands a right hand.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Hogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smokeleaf managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Smokeleaf blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Smokeleaf.
A left hand lands to the body for Hogg.
Smokeleaf working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf avoiding damage as Hogg throws knees to the body.
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Smokeleaf's ribcage.
Hogg blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Davis Hogg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christiano Smokeleaf's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hogg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogg is looking to clinch but Smokeleaf is avoiding it.
Hogg wants to clinch up but Smokeleaf keeps it at a distance.
Hogg throws a body kick that misses
and Smokeleaf counters with a right hand to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with the combination.
Smokeleaf tries to keep at a distance but Hogg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smokeleaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Smokeleaf avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Smokeleaf gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hogg tries to get to full guard but Smokeleaf has control of the leg.
Smokeleaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hogg has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hogg.
Hogg keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Smokeleaf 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.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Hogg keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano Smokeleaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogg controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Christiano Smokeleaf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hogg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smokeleaf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hogg cracks Smokeleaf with a good jab.
Hogg tried to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogg.
Hogg throws out a loose jab but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogg scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg tries to clinch up but Smokeleaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Smokeleaf jabs at Hogg's body.
Hogg misses with a body kick.
Christiano Smokeleaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogg lands with a hook. Smokeleaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hogg lands a slapping body shot.
Smokeleaf misses with a looping left.
Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogg moves away.
Hogg moves in looking to clinch but Smokeleaf pushes him off.
A low kick from Hogg misses
and Smokeleaf counters with a straight right hand.
Smokeleaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogg manages to avoid it.
Hogg throws a head kick but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Hogg scoring well with a low kick there.
Hogg missing with a left hand there. Smokeleaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson Davis Hogg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smokeleaf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hogg can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the side of Hogg's head but Hogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Smokeleaf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a leg kick.
Smokeleaf cracks Hogg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smokeleaf keeps the fight on the outside.
Hogg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jefferson Davis Hogg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hogg throws the kick towards the body but Smokeleaf avoids it.
Smokeleaf throws the left hand but Hogg avoids the punch easily.
Smokeleaf looking to score a takedown here. Hogg is defending well but Smokeleaf drives through and ends up in Hogg's guard.
Smokeleaf throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christiano Smokeleaf.
I think Hogg 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Davis Hogg!
Our winner, Jefferson Davis Hogg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kealekapuna on the side of the head.
No luck for Hearts with that takedown attempt.
Hearts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kealekapuna tries to land a leg kick but Hearts saw it coming and moves away.
Kealekapuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kealekapuna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Kealekapuna avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna misses with a wild body shot.
Kealekapuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearts is out of range and Kealekapuna settles back down.
Kealekapuna scores with a nice body kick.
Hearts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hearts scores with a hook to the body. Kealekapuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Hearts lands.
Kealekapuna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hearts misses with a hook to the body
and Kealekapuna counters with a low kick, right behind Hearts 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kealekapuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna is looking to land body kicks.
Hearts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hearts moves out of range of the body kick.
Hearts lands a nice looking body shot.
Hearts slips under a jab.
Kealekapuna slips a straight right by Hearts.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kealekapuna throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts thuds a left hand into Kealekapuna's body.
Kealekapuna tries to land a leg kick but Hearts saw it coming and moves away.
Kealekapuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hearts looks to land a body kick but Kealekapuna moved away.
Hearts throws a leg kick but Kealekapuna moved away.
Kealekapuna tried to score with a low kick but Hearts checks it.
Hearts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kealekapuna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hearts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kealekapuna doesn't seem bothered though.
Kealekapuna tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hearts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kealekapuna rather than just go for the knockout.
Hearts jabs at Kealekapuna's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kealekapuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearts lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kealekapuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moses Kealekapuna will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hearts jabs Kealekapuna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kealekapuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts lands with a good body shot.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kealekapuna's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hearts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kealekapuna keeps working.
Kealekapuna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna wants to sweep but no luck.
Kealekapuna keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts is working Kealekapuna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
Hearts pulls Kealekapuna in close to his closed guard and prevents Kealekapuna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kealekapuna stopping the sweep attempt from Hearts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts pulls Kealekapuna in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kealekapuna looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kealekapuna is working hard here to advance position.
Kealekapuna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hearts trying to control the position.
Kealekapuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by A J Hearts.
Kealekapuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moses Kealekapuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kealekapuna looks to throw the jab but Hearts is out of range.
Hearts scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kealekapuna throws out a loose jab but Hearts uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hearts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kealekapuna missing with a left hand there. Hearts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kealekapuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hearts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kealekapuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearts is out of range and Kealekapuna settles back down.
Hearts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kealekapuna's calf.
Hearts stuns Kealekapuna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearts shoots for a double leg takedown but Kealekapuna sprawls well. He's pushed Hearts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kealekapuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts throws a looping overhand right but Kealekapuna ducks down to avoid it.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Kealekapuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kealekapuna keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Kealekapuna moves away and avoids it.
Hearts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kealekapuna's head backwards.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that misses.
Hearts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kealekapuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hearts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hearts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kealekapuna to the mat! Kealekapuna manages to get full guard.
Kealekapuna 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearts postures up and lands a big shot to Kealekapuna's brow.
Hearts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hearts with a nice head shot there.
Kealekapuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts.
Hearts trying to control but Kealekapuna is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hearts!
Poor strikes thrown by Kealekapuna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kealekapuna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hearts avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kealekapuna.
Hearts blocking the ground and pound.
Kealekapuna throws a wild left hand from mount and Hearts manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kealekapuna.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kealekapuna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kealekapuna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kealekapuna throws a low kick but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Kealekapuna moves away and avoids it.
Kealekapuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kealekapuna cracks Hearts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hearts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna throws a lazy head kick
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hearts throwing shots but Kealekapuna is blocking nicely.
Hearts working over Kealekapuna with some ground and pound. Kealekapuna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hearts thows a huge punch but Kealekapuna dodges it nicely.
Kealekapuna is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Kealekapuna tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Hearts winds up and cracks Kealekapuna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Kealekapuna tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hearts working Kealekapuna over with strikes.
Hearts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kealekapuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hearts.
Hearts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hearts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kealekapuna is looking for a sweep. Hearts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Kealekapuna is defending well.
Hearts wants to control but Kealekapuna is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hearts seems content to control.
A J Hearts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kealekapuna taking some punishment here, with Hearts in his half guard.
Hearts throwing shots but Kealekapuna is blocking nicely.
Kealekapuna gets back to full guard.
Kealekapuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Kealekapuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kealekapuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Kealekapuna, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hearts postures up and lands a big shot to Kealekapuna's brow.
Kealekapuna wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearts works over Kealekapuna with some ground and pound from guard.
Kealekapuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Kealekapuna, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hearts scores with a nice right hand.
A J Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts lands with a straight right. Kealekapuna didn't see that one coming.
Kealekapuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts shoots for a takedown but Kealekapuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hearts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hearts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kealekapuna swivels and escapes.
Kealekapuna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hearts works Kealekapuna's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hearts's corner calls for a 1-2. Hearts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearts has a takedown stuffed.
Moses Kealekapuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A J Hearts.
Hearts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kealekapuna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hearts's sensitive parts.
Moses Kealekapuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A J Hearts 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.
Hearts scores with a nice strike.
Hearts moves out of range of the body kick.
Kealekapuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearts lands with a good body shot.
Hearts thows a body shot but no joy.
Hearts moves in looking to clinch but Kealekapuna pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kealekapuna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kealekapuna is looking to regain half guard here but Hearts keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kealekapuna's face as Hearts controls the position.
Kealekapuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Kealekapuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts slows the pace down.
Kealekapuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kealekapuna is not content to let Hearts control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
A J Hearts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hearts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A J Hearts!
A J Hearts is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, A J Hearts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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