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Bushido 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak misses with a wild body shot.
Logan Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leak swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
A jab from Mitchell finds it's way through Leak's defenses.
Leak scores with a nice right hand.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Leak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell with a nice cross.
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!
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Leak moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leak slips a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Leak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Leak with a series of wild strikes but Leak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Leak is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by Leak.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Leak looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Leak cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leak moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leak.
Mitchell thows a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Leak with a series of wild strikes but Leak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leak takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
Leak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Leak throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mitchell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitchell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Leak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a hook but Leak avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Leak ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Leak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mitchell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mitchell wants to control but Leak postures up.
Leak tries to advance to mount but Mitchell denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell dodges the ground and pound from Leak.
Mitchell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitchell defending against the ground and pound.
Mitchell is looking to reverse the position.
Leak is working Mitchell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mitchell is trying to improve his position.
Leak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leak trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ground and pound from Leak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Logan Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leak slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Leak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leak is looking to wear down Mitchell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leak thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Leak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Leak drops his hands momentarily and Mitchell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leak throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Leak avoids the punch easily.
Leak throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Leak - just one landing.
Logan Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Leak avoids them all with ease.
Leak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Leak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitchell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leak working away.
Leak is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitchell tries to buck Leak off but Leak is having none of it.
Mitchell defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Leak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitchell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitchell defending against the ground and pound.
Leak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mitchell is avoiding damage well.
Leak is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leak.
Leak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leak cracks Mitchell with a big right hand but Mitchell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leak working the head with strikes.
Leak in side control, throwing shots but Mitchell defends.
Leak trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
Leak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leak works to advance to full mount. Mitchell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Leak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leak throwing strikes here but Mitchell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mitchell tries to reverse the position but Leak maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leak breaks from Mitchell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leak is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mitchell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mitchell!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Leak's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Leak saw that one coming.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Leak is predictable there
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Leak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Leak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell jabs Leak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leak moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Leak connects with a body shot.
Mitchell clobbers Leak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell lands with a shot to the body.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Leak with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Leak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mitchell lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leak throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Leak shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell checks the leg kick.
Leak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Leak saw that one coming.
Mitchell takes a swing at Leak's ribcage but misses.
Leak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitchell stuns Leak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Leak finds it's target.
Leak staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leak was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
Leak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Leak.
Leak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Leak is out of range.
Leak connects with a leg kick. Mitchell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Mitchell misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Mitchell!
After winning the bout, Logan Mitchell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian has chosen Bare & Mark Instinct - Murder Machine (ft. Dieselboy) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
31
194 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Majors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majors dodges the ground and pound from Killian.
Killian looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Majors is avoiding damage well.
Killian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Majors tries to improve position but can't.
Killian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Killian working the ground and pound.
Killian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Majors struggling a bit here.
Majors is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Killian.
Majors is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Killian swings around for an armbar but Majors sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Killian's guard.
Majors is looking to work some ground and pound but Killian has wrist control.
Killian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Majors trying to stand up but can't free himself from Killian's guard.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian is trying to keep Majors in close.
Majors trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majors loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Majors lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Killian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majors postures up in Killian's guard and throws a big left but Killian blocks it.
Majors in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majors in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian working for a triangle but Majors defends it easily.
Killian has his foot on Majors's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Majors works his way back into a safe position though.
Killian keeping moving, preventing Majors from controlling successfully.
Majors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Majors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Majors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Majors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Majors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majors is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majors postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majors wanted to stand there but Killian had control of the position.
Majors throwing strikes from guard but Killian blocks nicely.
Killian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Majors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors 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.
Nice takedown defense from Majors. No joy for Killian on that attempt.
Killian shoots in but Majors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majors slaps away a takedown attempt from Killian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emory Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dace Killian.
Majors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killian swivels and escapes.
Majors tries to clinch there but Killian circles away.
Killian shoots in but Majors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majors looks for a takedown but Killian sprawls well.
Killian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Majors blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but Killian shows good takedown defense.
Majors tries to clinch up but Killian circles away and keeps his distance.
Majors misses with a two punch combination.
Majors misses with a kick to the body.
Killian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Emory Majors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majors keeps working.
Killian landing strikes.
Majors tries to improve position but can't.
Killian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majors keeps working.
Killian sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Majors is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
What's Majors going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Killian moves into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian tries to control but Majors wriggling away.
Majors bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors is looking to work some ground and pound but Killian has wrist control.
Majors throws an elbow that misses. Killian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Majors's guard. Nice move by Killian!
Killian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Majors trying to control the position.
Killian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killian is trying to control. Majors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Majors keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Majors trying to control from the bottom.
Killian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Majors has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killian is trying to control the action in half guard but Majors is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Majors has hold of Killian's hands but Killian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Killian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dace Killian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Majors missing with a left hand there. Killian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Majors misses with a head kick.
Killian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Majors is trying to defend but Killian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Killian throwing shots but Majors is blocking nicely.
Majors is refusing to be controlled, as Killian sits in half guard.
Killian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Majors has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killian is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Majors looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Majors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majors is trying to control the position but Killian postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
Majors managing to control the position.
Killian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Majors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killian manages to avoid it.
Majors defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killian.
Killian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majors pinned against the cage. Majors gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killian dives in and grabs Majors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Majors pushes down on Killian's head and hops out.
Emory Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dace Killian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Majors counters with a series of strikes. Killian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Killian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Killian lands in his opponent's guard.
Killian won't allow Majors to sweep him here.
Majors pulls Killian in close to prevent any damage.
Killian wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian throwing strikes but missing.
Killian wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
Killian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killian landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majors keeping moving, preventing Killian from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dace Killian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dace Killian!
Dace Killian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tubby Hayes struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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203 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Guevara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubby Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevara scores with a body shot.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Guevara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hayes wants to clinch
and Guevara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Guevara is avoiding it.
Guevara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guevara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guevara.
Hayes throws a lazy head kick
and Guevara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Guevara to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayes looking to score a takedown here. Guevara is defending well but Hayes drives through and ends up in Guevara's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Guevara keeps moving.
Hayes looking to sit in guard and control but Guevara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guevara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guevara trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes working for a triangle but Guevara defends it easily.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily.
Guevara trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ernesto Guevara.
Hayes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guevara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guevara clinches up against the cage.
Guevara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayes connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ernesto Guevara has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes with a knee to the head.
Hayes stalling the fight.
Guevara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Hayes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guevara tries to break free but Hayes pushes him back against the cage.
Guevara is trying to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling him.
Guevara prevents a body shot from Hayes.
Hayes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
Guevara manages to break the clinch.
Hayes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guevara avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Hayes prevents Guevara from breaking the clinch.
Guevara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guevara's efforts to push away.
Hayes digs a right hand into Guevara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guevara's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guevara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hayes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guevara clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Guevara finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Hayes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Guevara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick from Hayes lands but Guevara takes it in his stride.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Guevara moves out of range easily.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Guevara circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guevara clinches up against the cage.
Guevara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hayes has Guevara up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara can't break the clinch.
Guevara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Guevara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guevara.
Guevara slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hayes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guevara counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Guevara circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Hayes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guevara on his heels. He'll look to pass Guevara's guard now, I'm sure.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guevara is keeping the position for now.
Guevara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayes is looking to work some ground and pound but Guevara has wrist control.
Hayes throwing strikes from guard but Guevara blocks nicely.
Hayes is looking to advance position but Guevara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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!
Guevara controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes is in a horrible position here. Guevara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hayes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guevara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guevara trying to control but Hayes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ernesto Guevara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guevara doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayes circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tubby Hayes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Guevara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hayes tries to clinch but Guevara moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
Guevara moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Guevara. That snapped Hayes's head back.
Hayes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes with a poor takedown
and Guevara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guevara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guevara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guevara wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
Hayes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hayes is not content to let Guevara control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara working the head and body with strikes.
Guevara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Guevara moves into full mount!
Hayes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Guevara controlling the pace.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Guevara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guevara wants to take a breather but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes manages to get to full guard.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Ernesto Guevara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
Hayes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guevara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tubby Hayes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We're going to have a standup here because Ernesto Guevara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guevara tries to sprawl but Hayes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hayes throwing shots but Guevara is blocking nicely.
Guevara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hayes.
Hayes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayes throws a big elbow that misses.
Ernesto Guevara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayes throws an elbow that misses. Guevara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayes's guard. Nice move by Guevara!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ernesto Guevara.
Well Hayes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tubby Hayes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes to the cage accompanied by the theme from titanic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
193 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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199 lbs
17 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson shoots in for a double leg but Stann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Stann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Earlandson doesn't seem phased though.
Stann misses with a wild body shot.
Earlandson throws a combination that misses
and Stann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stann connects with a body shot that sends Earlandson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earlandson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Earlandson is in Stann's guard.
Earlandson won't allow Stann to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earlandson wants to pass the guard but Stann is keeping the position.
Earlandson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Earlandson looking to pass the guard.
Stann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson passes into half guard.
Stann pushes Earlandson off and gets back to his feet.
Stann stuffs the takedown attempt from Earlandson. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earlandson fails to land the takedown.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stann sprawls well. Stann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Earlandson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Earlandson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stann is fending him off so far but Earlandson persists. Nope, Stann circles away and we're back to standing.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
Earlandson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Earlandson has a takedown stuffed.
Stann slaps away a takedown attempt from Earlandson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Earlandson has a takedown stuffed.
Stann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stann wants it to stay on the feet.
Earlandson is breathing heavily.
Stann punishes Earlandson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Earlandson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Stann catches Earlandson right on the button with a cross.
Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stann, as that shot connected.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Stann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Stann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Earlandson.
Stann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stann is looking to clinch but Earlandson is avoiding it.
Stann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Earlandson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stann.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stann defends it nicely.
Earlandson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stann circles away.
Stann swings for the body but Earlandson moves out of range.
Stann clobbers Earlandson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Earlandson on the side of the head.
Earlandson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stann circles away.
Stann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Earlandson shoots in but Stann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Earlandson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earlandson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
Stann swinging wildly here.
Stann lands with a hook. Earlandson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stann thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Stann misses the target.
Stann connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Earlandson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stann as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stann lands a left and a right that send Earlandson crashing to the mat, dazed. Stann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Earlandson is rocked!
It looks like Kermit Earlandson has been cut.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson looks for a takedown but Stann sprawls well.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earlandson with a poor takedown
and Stann counters with a left and a right that stings Earlandson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Stann.
Stann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stann rushes Earlandson and presses him up against the cage.
Stann tries to break free but Earlandson pushes him back against the cage.
Earlandson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stann is defending well for now.
Stann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Earlandson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Earlandson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Earlandson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Earlandson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Earlandson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Earlandson ducks under a wild hook from Stann.
Stann throws a series of punches but Earlandson moves out of range.
Stann lands a nice shot that snaps Earlandson's head back.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Stann sprawls well.
Good exchange - Stann coming out on top.
Earlandson scores with a takedown into Stann's guard.
Stann wants to stand but Earlandson is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stann keeping full guard, as Earlandson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson stops Stann from standing up.
Earlandson trying to control but Stann is working from the bottom.
Earlandson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stann is retaining full guard.
Earlandson passes Stann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Earlandson fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Stann sprawls well.
Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stann lands a nice shot that snaps Earlandson's head back.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stann counters with a series of strikes. Earlandson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stann has managed to clinch.
Stann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stann tries to move into range but Earlandson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Earlandson tries to bum rush Stann with a series of wild strikes but Stann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Earlandson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stann.
Stann slaps away a takedown attempt from Earlandson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Earlandson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stann sprawls well. Stann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlandson dives in and grabs Stann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stann pushes down on Earlandson's head and hops out.
Stann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense.
Stann doesn't manage to clinch there - Earlandson circles away.
Stann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stann lands a jab to the nose.
Earlandson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Stann scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Stann. Beautiful body shot.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Earlandson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Earlandson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stann cracks Earlandson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Earlandson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stann finish him?
Oh Earlandson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Earlandson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kermit Earlandson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Earlandson.
Earlandson seems to have got his legs back now.
Earlandson loses concentration momentarily and Stann pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Earlandson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Stann finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Stann!
A relieved looking Dan Stann 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sendoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
271 lbs
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245 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Sendoh!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Melendez has knocked Sendoh down with a huge combo! Melendez steps away and waves a wobbly Sendoh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Akira Sendoh has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sendoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sendoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sendoh slaps away a takedown attempt from Melendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akira Sendoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sendoh throws a series of punches but Melendez moves out of range.
Sendoh throws a one two combo.
It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
Sendoh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melendez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melendez is defended easily by Sendoh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sendoh tries to clinch up.
Sendoh throws a shot to the body.
Sendoh wants to clinch up but Melendez keeps it at a distance.
Sendoh pushes Melendez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendoh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sendoh breaks the clinch.
Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Sendoh sprawls well. He's pushed Melendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sendoh on his heels. He'll look to pass Sendoh's guard now, I'm sure.
Melendez trying to move into half guard but instead Sendoh has managed to sweep!
Melendez is working an open guard so Sendoh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sendoh stuffs the takedown.
Sendoh misses with a head kick.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Sendoh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sendoh tries to sprawl out of it but Melendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sendoh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sendoh tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez drives through with a takedown into Sendoh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sendoh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melendez has Sendoh in his guard.
Melendez is looking for a triangle but Sendoh pushes his legs off easily.
Sendoh wants to stand but Melendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sendoh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Melendez, up you get!
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Sendoh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sendoh throws a leg kick but Melendez moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sendoh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Sendoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Sendoh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melendez blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sendoh as Melendez shoots in.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Sendoh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sendoh rushes Melendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Melendez is trying to pull guard but Sendoh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sendoh.
Sendoh just leaning against Melendez, taking a breather.
Sendoh breaks the clinch.
Sendoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sendoh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sendoh slaps away a takedown attempt from Melendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Sendoh lands a nice hook to Melendez's body. Melendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sendoh moves into the clinch.
Sendoh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sendoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sendoh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sendoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Sendoh scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sendoh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melendez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sendoh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sendoh throws a leg kick
and Melendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sendoh's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sendoh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sendoh doesn't manage to clinch there - Melendez circles away.
Sendoh takes the fight into the clinch.
Melendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sendoh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sendoh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Sendoh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sendoh throws a nice looking combination but Melendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez moves forwards but Sendoh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sendoh is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Sendoh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez dives in and grabs Sendoh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sendoh pushes down on Melendez's head and hops out.
Akira Sendoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Damien Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sendoh wants to clinch up but Melendez keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendoh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melendez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sendoh tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sendoh.
Sendoh rushes Melendez and presses him up against the cage.
Sendoh avoiding damage.
Melendez is trying to drag Sendoh to the mat but Sendoh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Melendez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sendoh cracks Melendez with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sendoh lands a knee to the body.
Sendoh'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.
Sendoh scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sendoh lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sendoh.
Sendoh is working Melendez over against the cage.
Sendoh manages to break the clinch.
Melendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sendoh gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Sendoh.
Sendoh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sendoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sendoh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sendoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sendoh.
Sendoh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sendoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melendez under the eye.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Melendez is looking for a kimura but Sendoh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melendez to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melendez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sendoh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Melendez has cracked it and Sendoh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Melendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Melendez!
A very excited looking Damien Melendez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Laid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Hillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Laid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peyton Hillis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laid shoots for a takedown but Hillis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laid misses with a takedown
and Hillis counters with a head kick.
Laid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hillis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Laid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hillis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hillis is looking to clinch but Laid is avoiding it.
Hillis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Mike Laid has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hillis clinches with his opponent.
Hillis has Laid pushed against the cage.
Laid drags the fight down to the ground.
Hillis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hillis is looking to stand up but Laid won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laid has his foot on Hillis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hillis works his way back into a safe position though.
Hillis wants to stand but Laid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Laid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hillis defends it easily.
Laid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hillis defends well.
Laid has his foot on Hillis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hillis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laid looking for a guillotine here but Hillis defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillis stands up and waves to Laid to follow him.
Hillis drives through and clinches with Laid against the cage.
Hillis looking to throw knees to the head but Laid is blocking nicely.
Laid letting Hillis take a breather here.
Laid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Laid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Laid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hillis is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillis tries to stand but Laid is controlling from the bottom.
Laid throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hillis escapes and throws Laid's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laid is looking to reverse the position.
Hillis stands up.
Laid shoots for a takedown but Hillis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hillis wants to clinch.
Hillis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hillis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillis has closed the distance and engaged Laid in a clinch.
Laid tries for a takedown but Hillis manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hillis.
Laid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hillis to keep the fight standing.
Hillis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laid.
Hillis lands an elbow that stopped Laid in his tracks for a moment.
Hillis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hillis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laid is breathing heavily.
Hillis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hillis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hillis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laid tries to pull guard but Hillis holds him up against the cage and eventually Laid drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Hillis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Laid'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.
Laid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hillis has managed to clinch.
Hillis misses with an elbow strike.
Hillis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillis lands an elbow inside that Laid shrugs off.
Hillis breaks from the clinch.
Laid with a poor takedown
and Hillis counters by clinching up.
Hillis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hillis lands an elbow inside.
Laid gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Laid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hillis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hillis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hillis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hillis tries to stand but Laid is controlling his head.
Hillis decides to stand back up. Hillis steps back and let's Laid get back to his feet.
Laid shoots for a double leg takedown but Hillis sprawls well. He's pushed Laid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Hillis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hillis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hillis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Laid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hillis has Laid up against the cage in a clinch.
Hillis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillis scores with a spinning back kick!
Laid fails with the takedown.
Hillis tries to clinch but Laid is having none of it.
Laid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hillis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hillis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hillis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hillis breaks the clinch.
Hillis forces Laid back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Hillis.
Mike Laid's cut is getting worse.
Hillis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laid misses with a takedown
and Hillis counters with a nice leg kick.
Hillis moves into the clinch.
Hillis is pressed up against the cage. Laid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hillis down to the mat. Hillis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hillis has closed the distance and engaged Laid in a clinch.
Hillis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillis lands an elbow that stopped Laid in his tracks for a moment.
Laid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hillis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hillis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hillis steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Laid is out on his feet! Hillis sets himself and nearly takes Laid's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peyton Hillis!
A very excited looking Peyton Hillis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowell has chosen Doin Time as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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286 lbs
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259 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowell manages to avoid it.
Nowell darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rogers misses with a hook. Nowell ducked under it nicely.
Nowell throws a head kick that misses.
Nowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Rogers has knocked Nowell down with a huge combo! Rogers steps away and waves a wobbly Nowell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nowell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a lazy head kick
and Nowell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nowell is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Nowell is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Nowell seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nowell.
Nowell controlling the action here.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogers defending well though.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Nowell is controlling him well.
Nowell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Nowell eventually gives up the hold.
Nowell is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Nowell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell throws a strike but Rogers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nowell is controlling him.
Nowell throws a big elbow that misses.
Nowell throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nowell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nowell wants to stand but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Nowell won't let him.
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.
Nowell wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Jimmy Rogers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nowell missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowell tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowell.
Nowell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nowell prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Nowell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Nowell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling the position.
Nowell is struggling to control the position.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers blocks the elbow strike.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Nowell won't allow it.
Nowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Nowell landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradley Nowell will probably get the nod.
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.
Nowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nowell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jimmy Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nowell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nowell clinches with his opponent.
Rogers wants to break free but Nowell has control.
Nowell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers is trying to push Nowell away but Nowell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradley Nowell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley Nowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowell tries to clinch up.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
Nowell landing knees to the head.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nowell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Nowell tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nowell tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowell moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nowell drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowell misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Nowell prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers tries to break free but Nowell pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jimmy Rogers has been cut.
Rogers wants to break free but Nowell has control.
Rogers tries to break free but Nowell pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Nowell prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Nowell drops Rogers with a big knee straight up the middle! Rogers is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rogers is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowell tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Jimmy Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nowell moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Nowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nowell moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Nowell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rogers counters with a right hand to the body.
Nowell moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nowell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nowell pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Nowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nowell has Rogers pushed against the cage.
Nowell lands a nice elbow.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowell has Rogers pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Rogers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nowell tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nowell's knee momentarily.
Nowell clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Nowell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nowell moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers moves into the clinch.
Nowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowell landing knees to the body.
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!
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Nowell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rogers dodges an elbow strike from Nowell.
Nowell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Nowell has the dominant position.
A short left from Nowell.
Nowell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Nowell taking a breather.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Nowell.
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling him.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
Nowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Nowell misses with an elbow strike.
Nowell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogers is defending well.
Nowell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nowell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell is looking to control Rogers's arms but Rogers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nowell has his back to the cage.
Nowell prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Nowell.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nowell has him pressed against the cage.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Nowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Nowell stalling the fight.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Nowell has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Nowell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Nowell looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley Nowell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Nowell avoids nicely.
Nowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Jimmy Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nowell has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Nowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nowell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Nowell!
After winning the bout, Bradley Nowell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Betoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes to the cage accompanied by Power Core. Betoni has chosen Vinnie Paz - Brick Wall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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226 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joni Betoni!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoni scores with a jab. Prime acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prime shoots in for a takedown but Betoni shows good takedown defense.
Betoni throws a leg kick but Prime checks it.
Prime avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Prime throws a left that rocks Betoni and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Prime dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Betoni regain composure!
It looks like Joni Betoni has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoni is trying to improve his position.
Betoni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prime is looking to take a break and control but Betoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Betoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Betoni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime is trying to control the action in half guard but Betoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoni tries to get to full guard but Prime has control of the leg.
Betoni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prime.
Betoni trying to control from the bottom.
Prime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Prime trying to pass the guard but Betoni defending well.
Betoni is trying to maintain the position but Prime is very close to passing his half guard.
Betoni is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Prime is staying active.
Prime landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Betoni is rocked!
Prime lands a big elbow - Betoni is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Prime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Our winner, Optimus Prime, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music. Marco Marcolini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showhey Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baba's guard.
Marcolini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcolini postures up in Baba's guard and throws a big left but Baba blocks it.
Marcolini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Baba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcolini throwing strikes but missing.
Baba trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcolini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcolini throws an elbow that misses. Baba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcolini's guard. Nice move by Baba!
Marcolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcolini can't keep his opponent in guard - Baba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baba is taking a breather. Marcolini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marcolini tries to get to full guard but Baba has control of the leg.
Baba is looking for a kimura here.
Baba not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Marcolini.
Marcolini is trying to get back to half guard.
Marcolini can't do much from the bottom here.
Baba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marcolini to his feet.
Marcolini is looking to clinch but Baba is avoiding it.
Marcolini checks the leg kick.
Marcolini misses with a body shot
and Baba counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baba was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcolini finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marcolini is working Baba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baba is keeping the position for now.
Marcolini scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcolini wants to pass the guard but Baba is keeping the position.
Marcolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Baba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baba is keeping the position for now.
Baba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini forces his way into half guard.
Marcolini trying to mount his opponent but Baba defends it.
Marcolini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marcolini thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcolini throws a strike there. Baba manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Baba won't allow Marcolini to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that round.
That's time! Baba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marcolini throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcolini.
Baba misses with a low kick.
Marcolini jabs Baba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marco Marcolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcolini throws a series of punches but Baba avoids them all with ease.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marcolini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Baba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marcolini back to the cage. Baba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Showhey Baba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcolini scores with a hook to the body. Baba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baba.
Marcolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcolini.
Marcolini misses the body punch
and Baba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Marcolini really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcolini misses with a kick to the body.
Marcolini pushes Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcolini is trying to maintain a safe position but Baba gets an underhook and turns Marcolini into the cage.
Marcolini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcolini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baba rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcolini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcolini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baba counters with an inside leg kick.
Marcolini lands with a nice combination. Baba backs away looking to recover.
Baba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcolini is just out of range.
Marcolini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcolini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcolini throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baba.
Baba avoids the body shot from Marcolini.
Marcolini avoids a kick to the body.
Baba throws a series of punches but Marcolini moves out of range.
Showhey Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Marcolini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marcolini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baba can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Marcolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baba throws a low kick but Marcolini avoids it.
Baba misses with a double jab.
Showhey Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Baba checks a low kick from Marcolini.
Baba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marcolini on the side of the head.
Marcolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba misses with a two punch combination.
Baba misses with the combination.
Marcolini avoids the head kick by Baba.
Baba avoids the body shot from Marcolini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcolini looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Marcolini thows a body shot but no joy.
Baba scores with a one two! Marcolini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Marcolini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baba backs up against the cage.
Marcolini fails with the takedown.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick from Marcolini.
Baba tried to score with a low kick but Marcolini checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcolini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcolini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcolini.
Marcolini takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marcolini has Baba pressed against the cage.
Marcolini prevents Baba from breaking the clinch.
Baba takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Showhey Baba has been cut.
Baba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcolini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marcolini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcolini fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Marcolini misses.
Marcolini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Marcolini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Showhey Baba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baba throws a leg kick that misses.
Baba misses with a head kick.
Baba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baba avoids the body shot from Marcolini.
A left and a right from Marcolini both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Marcolini misses
and Baba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Baba throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Marcolini.
Marcolini thows a body kick. Baba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Marcolini avoids it.
Baba tries to bum rush Marcolini with a series of wild strikes but Marcolini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
Baba throws a series of punches but Marcolini moves out of range.
Marcolini is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Baba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcolini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marcolini staying out of range there.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcolini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcolini swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Baba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marcolini avoids the body shot from Baba.
Marcolini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcolini.
A swing and a miss from Marcolini.
Marcolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcolini misses with a leg kick.
Marcolini swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baba moves away from the strike by Marcolini.
Marcolini has Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcolini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baba avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baba avoids it.
Marcolini misses with a knee to the head.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
Marcolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baba managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
Baba is trying to break the clinch but Marcolini has him pressed against the cage.
Baba managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
Marcolini looking to throw knees to the head but Baba is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini looking to slow down the pace here.
Baba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baba scores with a head kick. Marcolini tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marcolini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marcolini is in Baba's guard.
Marcolini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baba keeping full guard, as Marcolini tries to pass.
Marcolini advances to half guard.
Showhey Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini working Baba over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba is not content to let Marcolini control the position.
Marcolini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marco Marcolini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcolini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marcolini stalling away here and it's allowed Baba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marcolini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Marcolini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcolini 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Marcolini!
Marco Marcolini decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varz Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfredo Cacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe comes into the arena with Bodies blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cacho's choice of entrance music: I Fink U Freeky. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Varz Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Cacho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilfredo Cacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cacho is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cacho. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cacho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cacho misses with a hook.
Cacho throws a head kick that Defoe semi-blocks.
It looks like Varz Defoe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cacho.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Cacho scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Cacho throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cacho scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Cacho.
An inside leg kick lands from Cacho.
Wilfredo Cacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cacho scores with a kick to the body.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Cacho doesn't manage to clinch there - Defoe circles away.
A big right from Cacho misses.
Cacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Cacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cacho.
Cacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cacho misses with a leg kick
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Cacho.
Defoe slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Cacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Cacho slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Cacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cacho throws out the jab.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Cacho.
Cacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Cacho tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cacho throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Cacho dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Cacho throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cacho looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Cacho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Cacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Cacho misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Cacho.
Whack! Cacho lands a heavy head kick that drops Defoe. The ref tackles Cacho to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Defoe was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Wilfredo Cacho!
Wilfredo Cacho decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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pop
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