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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim comes to the cage accompanied by My Dear Little Angle. Fleming is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T.N.T.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Maxim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxim wants to clinch.
Maxim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleming.
Fleming lands a jab to the nose.
Fleming throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maxim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fleming struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxim controls his hands.
Fleming misses with a body punch.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maxim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxim avoids it.
Fleming slows down the pace here.
Maxim swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleming uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming blocks an uppercut.
Fleming gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maxim regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maxim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming stopping the sweep attempt from Maxim.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Maxim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxim pushes Fleming off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fleming moves into the clinch.
Maxim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fleming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maxim up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxim is working Fleming over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming blocking some punches.
Maxim looking to stall.
Fleming crunches a lovely knee into Maxim's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maxim.
Maxim lands a left hand.
Maxim is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maxim down to the mat. Maxim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fleming lands a nice hook to Maxim's body. Maxim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christian Maxim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleming closes the distance and clinches.
Fleming works on Maxim's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Maxim misses with a body punch.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fleming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maxim blocks it with crossed arms.
Fleming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming stalling.
Fleming lands a body shot.
Maxim throws an elbow that misses.
Maxim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleming trying to land knees to the body.
Fleming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maxim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christian Maxim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maxim.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleming wants to stall.
Fleming blocking some punches.
Fleming is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Fleming taking a breather.
Maxim lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Fleming dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maxim tries a head kick but it misses.
It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
The fighters circling - Maxim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Christian Maxim has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maxim.
Fleming throws a body punch but Maxim moves out of range.
Fleming swings for the body but Maxim moves out of range.
Fleming misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxim.
Fleming moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fleming just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleming is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maxim rather than just go for the knockout.
Fleming dives in and scores a takedown into Maxim's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maxim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maxim is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
Fleming throws a strike but Maxim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maxim being controlled here momentarily.
Maxim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Maxim just wasn't active enough.
Fleming throws a series of punches but Maxim moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleming with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fleming clinches up with Maxim and pushes him back against the cage.
Maxim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Maxim.
Maxim managing to block the knees to the body from Fleming.
Fleming slowing the pace effectively.
Maxim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fleming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Fleming using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maxim prevents it.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maxim prevents it.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christian Maxim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is working for takedown but Maxim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maxim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fleming.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxim.
Maxim avoiding damage as Fleming throws knees to the body.
Maxim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fleming missing with knees to the body.
Fleming letting Maxim take a breather here.
Fleming effectively controlling the action here.
Fleming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxim avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maxim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fleming's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maxim.
Fleming slowing the pace effectively.
Maxim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fleming tries to throw a body punch but Maxim avoids it by throwing Fleming back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fleming.
Fleming trying to land knees to the body.
Scott Fleming seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maxim prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxim.
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.
Fleming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maxim looking to throw knees to the head but Fleming is blocking nicely.
Maxim lands a right hand.
Fleming misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Fleming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Fleming. Those never looked like landing.
Maxim throws a chopping leg kick but Fleming manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxim circles away.
Maxim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fleming lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxim at a distance.
Fleming lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott Fleming seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleming takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maxim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fleming misses with a looping left.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Maxim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleming.
Fleming thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxim loads up on a big right hand but Fleming slips the punch.
Scott Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxim throws a front kick aimed at Fleming's knee but Fleming avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim throws a leg kick which misses Fleming's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleming tries to avoid it.
Maxim throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleming counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Fleming scores with a four punch combination!
Maxim lands a jab to the head.
Fleming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleming lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fleming.
Fleming misses with an uppercut. Maxim saw that one coming.
Fleming delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Christian Maxim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleming slips a straight right by Maxim.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
Christian Maxim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.
Fleming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maxim checks a leg kick.
Maxim cracks Fleming with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maxim misses with a looping right.
Maxim misses with a body kick.
Fleming thows a body shot but no joy.
Fleming throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxim.
Fleming is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maxim's half guard.
Maxim wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming wants to take a breather but Maxim is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fleming.
Maxim pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maxim trying to keep a closed guard but Fleming is proving a slippery customer.
Scott Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing.
Scott Fleming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Maxim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxim won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Christian Maxim wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maxim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fleming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maxim misses with a leg kick
and Fleming holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maxim swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleming uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Fleming comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fleming 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Fleming!
An out of breath Scott Fleming thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Manella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manella is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Egg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Manella!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Manella there.
Clark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Sal Manella has been cut.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manella throws a head kick that misses
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manella misses with a looping right.
Clark throws a hook but Manella blocks it.
Manella pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manella.
Manella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws the left hand but Manella avoids the punch easily.
Manella moves away from the strike by Clark.
Manella throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manella moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Manella swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Manella turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark has Manella up against the cage in a clinch.
Manella displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Manella controls his hands.
Manella throws an elbow that misses.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Manella blocks it.
Clark cracks Manella with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Manella fails to land.
Clark avoiding damage as Manella throws knees to the body.
Manella misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark with a knee to the head.
Manella lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark works on Manella's body with a couple of short punches.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manella's face.
Manella effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manella.
Manella pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manella managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Clark lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Manella avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Manella's head.
Clark blocking some punches.
Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manella tries to break the clinch but Clark is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manella scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Manella, against the cage.
Manella tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sal Manella'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.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manella misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manella!
Manella tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Manella is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Manella's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella is looking to regain half guard here but Clark keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manella can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clark slows the pace down.
Clark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clark throws a strike aimed at the side of Manella's head but Manella avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Manella tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manella sneaks back into half guard.
Manella is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clark thows a huge punch but Manella dodges it nicely.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Manella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Manella's head.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manella misses with a two punch combination.
Cameron Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Manella throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Manella slips under a jab from Clark.
Manella throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manella takes one on the button.
Clark scores with the left hand. Manella knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sal Manella's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clark motions for Manella to come forward. Clark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Manella throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark tests Manella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manella fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark checks the leg kick.
Clark takes the fight into the clinch.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Manella controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manella just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark blocking some punches.
Manella misses with the head strike.
Manella is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Manella slowing the pace effectively.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Manella.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manella.
It looks like Cameron Clark has been cut.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sal Manella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Manella.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manella misses with a punch on the inside.
Manella throws a head punch that misses.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manella lands with a light punch inside.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Manella takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manella missing with knees to the body.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manella.
Clark avoiding damage as Manella throws knees to the body.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Manella missing with knees to the body.
Manella misses with the head strike.
Clark lands a right hand.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cameron Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella is trying to maintain a safe position but Clark gets an underhook and turns Manella into the cage.
A short left from Clark.
Manella slowing the pace effectively.
Manella can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Manella misses with a punch to the body.
Manella tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Manella back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manella tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manella just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
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 Cameron Clark.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Clark!
Cameron Clark took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djamel Hammouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (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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25
269 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Djamel Hammouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman forces Hammouche back against the cage and clinches.
Hammouche misses with a punch to the body.
Hammouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammouche lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hammouche fails to land.
Hammouche lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Hammouche misses with some punches.
Hammouche digs a right hand into Coleman 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coleman 's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammouche works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coleman looks winded!
Hammouche misses with a punch to the body.
Hammouche swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Hammouche.
Hammouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hammouche.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Hammouche digs a right hand underneath Coleman 's ribcage. Coleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammouche scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammouche lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammouche lands a body punch.
Hammouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammouche lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammouche tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Hammouche scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammouche.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Hammouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammouche is leaning against Coleman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammouche lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammouche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammouche lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammouche lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammouche breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammouche.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammouche sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Hammouche sizes up Coleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coleman under the eye.
Hammouche lands a big head kick that sends Coleman tumbling to the mat! Hammouche takes a step backwards and waves Coleman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammouche scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hammouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman 's sensitive parts.
Hammouche feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Coleman sprawling to the canvas! Coleman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hammouche finish him?!
Hammouche is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hammouche throws a leg kick which misses Coleman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman tries to avoid it.
Hammouche scores with a leg kick.
Coleman tries to move into range but Hammouche moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammouche counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Coleman out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Hammouche is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Djamel Hammouche!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Djamel Hammouche made sure he mentioned TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renars Stunza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stunza.
Stunza is looking to clinch.
Michaels tries to keep at a distance but Stunza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stunza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Stunza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stunza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michaels's efforts to push away.
Stunza blocks an elbow strike from Michaels.
Stunza misses with the head strike.
Stunza struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
Stunza throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.
Stunza is trying to maintain a safe position but Michaels gets an underhook and turns Stunza into the cage.
Michaels tries to break free but Stunza pushes him back against the cage.
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stunza.
Stunza looks to land a combination. Michaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stunza has closed the distance and engaged Michaels in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stunza.
Stunza throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Stunza avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
Stunza misses with a body punch.
Michaels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stunza misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Stunza.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Stunza throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Stunza clinches with his opponent.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Michaels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stunza lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stunza.
A slow jab from Stunza misses its intended target.
Stunza shoots in and gets a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Stunza wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunza stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
Stunza trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stunza postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Stunza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stunza.
Stunza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stunza.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Stunza wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Stunza trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stunza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stunza trying to move into half guard but instead Michaels has managed to sweep!
Stunza wants to stand up but Michaels is controlling him.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Stunza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karl Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stunza connects with a body shot.
Stunza moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.
Stunza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stunza motions for Michaels to come forward. Stunza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Stunza misses.
Stunza scores with a hook to the body. Michaels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stunza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stunza misses the shot to the body.
Stunza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stunza misses with an uppercut
and Michaels counters with a nice body kick.
Stunza looks winded!
Stunza throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renars Stunza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Michaels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stunza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stunza is looking to stall here but Michaels recovers full guard.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Stunza is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
Stunza wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stunza trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Renars Stunza.
Stunza looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Renars Stunza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunza throws a combination that misses
and Michaels counters with a good low kick that Stunza was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Stunza misses
and Michaels counters with a low kick, right behind Stunza 's knee.
Stunza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stunza.
Renars Stunza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Renars Stunza has been cut.
Michaels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stunza tries a head kick but it misses.
Stunza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stunza is breathing heavily.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stunza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michaels backs up against the cage.
Stunza moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stunza's head.
Michaels throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Michaels.
Michaels connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunza avoids a kick to the body.
Stunza throws a body kick that misses.
Stunza throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Stunza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels cracks the inside of Stunza's front leg.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Stunza.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels lands a right hook to the body.
Stunza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Stunza.
Stunza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michaels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stunza.
Michaels lands with a good body shot.
Stunza blocks a head kick by Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Stunza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stunza checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stunza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Stunza finds it's target.
Stunza tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Stunza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stunza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karl Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renars Stunza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stunza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Michaels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stunza scrambles back to his feet.
Stunza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stunza shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Stunza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Renars Stunza's cut even more.
Michaels thumps Stunza with a low kick.
Michaels cracks Stunza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Michaels has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stunza to stand back up!
Stunza is rocked!
Stunza tries to get into range but Michaels steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Stunza! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Michaels scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Michaels!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Michaels thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
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280 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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bri cracks Kovacks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kovacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Bri is just out of range.
Bri lands with a shot to the body.
Kovacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Bri is just out of range.
Kovacks digs a good hook to Bri's body.
Kovacks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovacks thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bri manages to avoid it.
Kovacks thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovacks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bri rather than just go for the knockout.
Bri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bri works Kovacks's body with a nice hook.
Kovacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bri.
Bri looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacks is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacks misses with a body punch
and Bri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bri lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovacks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bri lands a left hand.
Bri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovacks avoids it.
Bri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovacks tries a body shot but Bri blocks it.
Kovacks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacks is trying to stall.
Kovacks is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacks.
Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacks controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovacks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bri blocks a body shot from Kovacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacks has Bri pressed against the cage.
Kovacks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bri cracks Kovacks with a nice body shot.
Kovacks blocking some punches.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Kovacks tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovacks working aggressively here.
Kovacks is looking for a takedown.
Kovacks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri avoids the body shot from Kovacks.
Bri connects with a crisp jab.
Kovacks throws a chopping leg kick but Bri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacks throws a combination that misses
and Bri counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bri as Kovacks tries to tie him up.
Kovacks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Kovacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bri lands a nice uppercut.
Kovacks tries to throw a body punch but Bri avoids it by throwing Kovacks back against the cage.
Kovacks'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.
Kovacks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks has a couple of punches blocked by Bri.
Kovacks taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bri.
Good body shot from Bri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bri dips a shoulder and cracks Kovacks with a mighty uppercut! Kovacks falls back against the cage and Bri unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kovacks is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bri screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seaville Bri!
A relieved looking Seaville Bri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Tessier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Brownstone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Tessier in a clinch.
Tessier is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tessier.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Tessier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tessier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones tries to work over Tessier's front leg with a kick but Tessier checks it.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tessier moved away.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tessier.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tessier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Tessier is predictable there
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Tessier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Tessier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tessier throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tessier closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Tessier pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jupiter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Tessier.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tessier lands a head shot.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones leaves Tessier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Tessier or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tessier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick but Tessier moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to work over Tessier's front leg with a kick but Tessier checks it.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones tries a low kick but Tessier avoids it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones tries a low kick but Tessier avoids it.
Tessier gets a clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Tessier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tessier is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Tessier's takedown attempt.
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
Tessier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones working aggressively here.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tessier.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Tessier pulls guard.
Tessier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Tessier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tessier's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier 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.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tessier's guard.
Tessier throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tessier has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to stand but Tessier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tessier wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones is looking to chop away at Tessier's legs.
Tessier swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tessier's sensitive parts.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Tessier lands a lovely overhand right.
Tessier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jupiter Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tessier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Tessier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tessier looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tessier.
Tessier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Tessier down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Tessier lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Tessier moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Tessier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Tessier is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones lands a head kick. Tessier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tessier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Tessier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tessier wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tessier forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tessier.
Tessier is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tessier to get the leverage.
Tessier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tessier seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Tessier is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tessier.
Tessier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Tessier tries to pass.
Jones pulls Tessier in close to his closed guard and prevents Tessier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tessier throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tessier's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Tessier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wanted to stand there but Tessier had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole Tessier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Tessier looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Tessier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Tessier's knee but Tessier avoids it well.
Tessier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Tessier counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Tessier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tessier wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tessier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tessier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones gets full guard.
Tessier wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tessier working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Tessier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tessier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones stands up from Tessier's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Jones lands but Tessier takes it in his stride.
Tessier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tessier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Tessier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Tessier eventually gives up the hold.
Jones controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tessier prevents Jones from improving his position.
Tessier is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Tessier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tessier 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Tessier!
After the big win, Cole Tessier made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis has chosen Tupac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
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153 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Kiedis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesnev catches Kiedis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vesnev misses with a jab to the body
and Kiedis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vesnev really felt that one!
That kick from Kiedis tenderised Vesnev's leg. Vesnev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vesnev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnny Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiedis tries a low kick but Vesnev avoids it.
Kiedis throws a leg kick
and Vesnev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kiedis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vesnev has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiedis parries the strikes from Vesnev easily there. Vesnev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kiedis to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Kiedis prevents Vesnev from moving into mount.
Vesnev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev working away.
Kiedis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vesnev controlling the pace.
Vesnev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kiedis is looking to improve his position.
Kiedis is looking to control Vesnev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kiedis avoid being mounted?
Vesnev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vesnev wants to free his trapped foot but Kiedis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis is trying to stand back up but Vesnev is controlling him
Vesnev wants to advance to full mount but Kiedis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vesnev is in close to Kiedis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiedis is pulling down on Vesnev's head to control his posture.
Kiedis keeping moving, preventing Vesnev from controlling successfully.
Kiedis wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiedis keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiedis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vesnev avoids the head kick by Kiedis.
Kiedis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vesnev throws an off balance right hand
and Kiedis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vesnev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vesnev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vesnev misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis tries a low kick but Vesnev avoids it.
Kiedis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kiedis.
Kiedis throws a series of punches but Vesnev avoids them all with ease.
Vesnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Vesnev swings for the body but Kiedis moves out of range.
Vesnev swings widly with a right hand
and Kiedis counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiedis.
Kiedis tried to score with a low kick but Vesnev checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Vesnev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vesnev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiedis can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiedis wants to land a leg kick but Vesnev is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yury Vesnev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vesnev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiedis thumps Vesnev with a low kick.
Vesnev tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiedis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiedis throws a leg kick but Vesnev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiedis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vesnev under the eye.
Kiedis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesnev.
Kiedis throws a hook but Vesnev avoids it easily.
Kiedis tries to land a leg kick but Vesnev saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Kiedis.
Kiedis throws a poor cross that misses
so Vesnev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vesnev throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesnev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kiedis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiedis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vesnev.
Kiedis controlling the position.
Vesnev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiedis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vesnev.
Kiedis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kiedis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiedis wants it to stay on the feet.
Vesnev connects with a body shot.
Kiedis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vesnev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev moves out of range of the body kick.
Vesnev scores with a decent looking hook.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiedis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiedis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiedis lands with a slapping head kick.
Kiedis thows a body shot but no joy.
Kiedis scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kiedis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vesnev connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Kiedis misses
and Vesnev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kiedis!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis is trying to control Vesnev's posture but Vesnev avoids it.
Vesnev tries to advance position but instead Kiedis slips a leg back in to half guard.
Vesnev throwing shots but Kiedis is blocking nicely.
Kiedis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiedis keeping moving, preventing Vesnev from controlling successfully.
Vesnev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiedis is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev is looking to pass into half guard but Kiedis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kiedis is in guard.
Kiedis looking to pass the guard.
Kiedis wants to control from the top but Vesnev keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vesnev is trying to keep Kiedis in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vesnev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vesnev is looking to wear down Kiedis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kiedis throws a sloppy head kick
and Vesnev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kiedis is not content to let Vesnev control the position.
Vesnev prevents Kiedis from improving his position.
Vesnev thows a huge punch but Kiedis dodges it nicely.
Kiedis gets back to full guard.
Vesnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiedis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vesnev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiedis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vesnev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesnev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vesnev wants to control from the top but Kiedis keeps moving.
Vesnev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kiedis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yury Vesnev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev trying to control but Kiedis is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yury Vesnev just wasn't active enough.
Vesnev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiedis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vesnev missing with a left hand there. Kiedis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiedis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Kiedis.
Vesnev misses with a looping right.
Kiedis feints and then cracks Vesnev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vesnev down.
Johnny Kiedis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Kiedis finds it's target.
Vesnev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vesnev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vesnev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiedis tries to avoid it but Vesnev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiedis to the ground. Kiedis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Vesnev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vesnev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kiedis counters with a good low kick that Vesnev was not able to check.
Vesnev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vesnev has Kiedis pressed against the cage, preventing Kiedis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiedis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vesnev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiedis's efforts to push away.
Vesnev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis tries to stall but Vesnev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiedis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiedis with a nice cross.
Kiedis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Vesnev wants to control from the top but Kiedis keeps moving.
Vesnev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiedis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiedis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vesnev has passed into side control.
Kiedis is looking to reverse the position.
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 Yury Vesnev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vesnev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yury Vesnev!
Our winner, Yury Vesnev, 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 Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (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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247 lbs
23 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Neely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neely misses with a body kick.
Grimm tries a low kick but Neely avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimm. That snapped Neely's head back.
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Grimm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.
Neely scores with a hook.
Neely looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimm is just out of range.
Neely gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grimm throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Grimm.
Grimm throws a leg kick that misses.
Neely moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neely bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimm looks to land a left hand but Neely moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neely.
Grimm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neely.
Neely fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimm, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
A left hand lands to the body for Neely.
A head punch on the inside from Grimm fails to land.
Neely misses with the head strike.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neely backwards.
Grimm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neely digs a right hand into Grimm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimm's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Grimm.
Neely misses with the head strike.
A short left from Neely.
Neely misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grimm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neely is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimm is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Neely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimm tries to throw a body punch but Neely avoids it by throwing Grimm back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm is pressed up against the cage. Neely has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimm down to the mat. Grimm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Neely keeps the fight on the outside.
Neely closes the distance and clinches up with Grimm, looking for a takedown. Neely pushes Grimm against the cage but Grimm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Grimm blocks the low kick.
Grimm checks the leg kick.
A jab from Neely misses.
Grimm looks for the body kick but Neely saw that one coming.
Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Neely connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Neely moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Grimm. Those never looked like landing.
Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimm throws a body punch but Neely moves out of range.
Neely misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Grimm.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neely.
Ben Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimm lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely throws a low kick, looking for Grimm's leg but Grimm calmly moves out of range.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses.
Neely swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neely.
Neely lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimm wants to slow Neely down by chopping away at his legs.
Grimm looks to throw the jab but Neely is out of range.
Jack Neely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimm misses with a leg kick.
Neely swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimm.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm checks the leg kick.
Grimm throws a jab when Neely was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neely takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimm lands the left hand.
Jack Neely's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neely throws a low kick but Grimm moves out of range easily.
Neely clinches up with Grimm and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Neely working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimm blocking some punches.
Neely lands an uppercut.
Grimm scores with a hook to the body.
Grimm is pressed up against the cage. Neely has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimm down to the mat. Grimm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grimm cracks the inside of Neely's front leg.
Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neely moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Neely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Neely controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely's cut.
That's time! Neely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neely fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grimm doesn't manage to clinch there - Neely circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.
Neely takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ben Grimm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Neely.
Grimm is looking to chop away at Neely's legs.
Nice body kick from Neely.
Grimm throws a leg kick that misses.
Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Grimm blocks the low kick.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Neely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neely backwards.
Grimm throws a punch but it's blocked by Neely.
Neely wants to stall.
Neely prevents a body shot from Grimm.
Neely misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimm.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimm.
Neely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Neely misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Neely on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm lands a left hand.
Grimm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neely's elbow.
Neely lands a hook that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
Grimm tries to throw a body punch but Neely avoids it by throwing Grimm back against the cage.
Neely tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neely is leaning against Grimm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm gets underhooks to prevent Neely's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Neely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm blocks a body shot from Neely.
Neely lands with a light punch inside.
Neely taking a breather.
Neely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neely misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Grimm on the inside.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Neely.
Grimm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimm.
Grimm blocks a body shot from Neely.
Neely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimm misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neely.
Neely doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neely's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Neely fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neely blocking some punches.
Grimm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
Neely drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neely throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimm.
Grimm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neely wants to stall.
Ben Grimm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimm lands a shot to the body.
Grimm misses with a body punch.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grimm. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Neely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimm works on Neely's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimm lands a shoulder strike.
Jack Neely's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Neely misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neely misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimm lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Grimm.
Grimm gets through Neely's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neely backwards.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neely backwards.
Grimm misses with a punch on the inside.
Neely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grimm lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neely prevents a body shot from Grimm.
Grimm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neelys head.
Jeez, Jack Neely's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Neely blocks an uppercut.
Grimm scores with a hook to the body.
Grimm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Neely showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimm.
Neely throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neely moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neely swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Neely misses with a leg kick.
Grimm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Neely checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Neely misses with a wild body shot.
Neely gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grimm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Grimm.
Neely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimm.
Grimm looks to land a right hand but Neely moved out of range.
Neely lands the left hand.
Neely misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neely ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely throws a leg kick but Grimm checks it.
Neely scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neely slips a jab from Grimm.
Neely closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neely lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm has his hands on Neely's head, controlling the position.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Neely from controlling successfully.
Grimm looking to control.
Neely wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Neely moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neely misses with a body punch
and Grimm counters with a leg kick.
Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Neely moves out of range.
Neely throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
Grimm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Neely closes the distance and clinches up with Grimm, looking for a takedown. Neely pushes Grimm against the cage but Grimm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grimm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimm clinches up against the cage.
Neely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neely backwards.
Grimm misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimm struggles to land a body shot inside as Neely controls his hands.
Neely misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neely backwards.
Neely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
Neely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm pushes Neely back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Grimm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm lands a shoulder strike.
Neely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neely has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grimm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Neely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neely.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neely's elbow.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neely blocks an uppercut.
Neely prevents a body shot from Grimm.
Neely scores with a shot to the side of Grimm's head.
Grimm scores with a shoulder strike.
Neely trying to control the position but instead, Grimm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neely into the cage.
Grimm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimm misses with some punches.
Grimm working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neely wants a takedown.
A short left from Grimm.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Neely's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Grimm! Ben Grimm retains his heavyweight title!
As Ben Grimm got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Go fuck yourself, asshole.'.
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