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GFC Contenders 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Defer Taite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenzi Tapera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taite comes to the cage accompanied by The Days That Never Comes - Metallica. Lenzi Tapera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Defer Taite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lenzi Tapera!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taite rushes Tapera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Taite's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tapera has Taite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taite scores with a shot to the side of Tapera's head.
It looks like Lenzi Tapera has been cut.
Taite scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Taite.
Taite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taite cracks Tapera with a nice body shot.
Taite lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taite.
Tapera is rocked!
Taite lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tapera to his knees! Taite keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Defer Taite!
After the big win, Defer Taite made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ultimate Fighting Fuel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Whitley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Whitley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitley ducks right into an uppercut from Chekhov.
Whitley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chekhov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whitley misses with a hook
letting Chekhov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Bradford Whitley has been cut.
Whitley misses with the body kick
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chekhov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chekhov closes the distance and pushes Whitley back into the cage.
Whitley misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitley controls his hands.
Whitley blocks a body shot from Chekhov.
Whitley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chekhov lands with a light punch inside.
Whitley is rocked!
Chekhov creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Whitley's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Whitley drops to his knees and Chekhov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Chekhov!
A relieved looking Anton Chekhov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Gardner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Gardner!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner looks for the body kick but Haley saw that one coming.
Haley shoots in and gets a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Haley stays in close to Gardner's body and controls the position.
Gardner 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.
Haley trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Haley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haley wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haley stalling.
Gardner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haley is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haley is looking to advance position but Gardner won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby Haley just wasn't active enough.
Haley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gardner wants to sweep here but Haley controlling him for the moment.
Haley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haley pushing down on Gardner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haley is trying to work for a kimura but Gardner is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley trying to pass the guard but Gardner defending well.
Haley is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gardner reverses the position - he's now on top in Haley's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gardner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gardner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haley controls Gardner momentarily but Gardner frees himself.
Gardner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner throwing strikes from guard but Haley blocks nicely.
Gardner throwing strikes but missing.
Haley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Haley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardner wants to hold on but Haley pushes him away.
Gardner can't escape the position.
Gardner wants to hold on but Haley pushes him away.
Haley wants to control the pace but Gardner is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner can't escape the position.
Haley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gardner tries to hold on but Haley pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Haley wants to control the pace but Gardner is squirming around nicely.
Haley controlling his opponent.
Gardner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Haley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gardner wants to hold on but Haley pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Haley 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.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardner moves out of range of the body kick.
Haley throws out a loose jab but Gardner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner avoids the head kick by Haley.
Haley shoots in and gets a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Haley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardner is trying to keep Haley in close.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
Haley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardner looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haley trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haley just misses with a punch to the body.
Haley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardner blocks the body kick.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haley tries to roll over but Gardner keeps him under control.
Haley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gardner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haley tries to roll over but Gardner keeps him under control.
Haley works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley seems keen to control Gardner's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner postures up.
Gardner distracts Haley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haley trying to control the position.
Haley 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.
Gardner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gardner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardner postures up.
Gardner with a nice head shot there.
Haley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gardner.
Gardner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haley is keeping the position for now.
Haley looking to control.
Haley wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment.
Haley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardner is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Haley.
Gardner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haley keeping full guard, as Gardner tries to pass.
Haley working a defensive guard here.
Gardner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gardner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobby Haley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gardner preventing the sweep.
Haley controlling Gardner's posture.
Gardner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner landing with the ground and pound.
Haley looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gardner is defending well. Haley quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gardner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Haley celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Haley!
A victorious Bobby Haley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Arnold had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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World class MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spencer is defended easily by Arnold.
A punch combination from Spencer misses.
Arnold tries to clinch up
and Spencer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arnold!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spencer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arnold is avoiding damage well.
Spencer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Spencer is putting a hurting on Arnold here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Arnold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arnold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arnold is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a strike aimed at the side of Arnold's head but Arnold avoids it well.
Spencer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spencer working the ground and pound but Arnold is defending the strikes.
Spencer misses with the ground and pound.
Spencer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnold keeps working.
Arnold taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is looking to get back to his feet here but Spencer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Arnold's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer has Arnold flattened out and is raining down punches.
Spencer is throwing shots to the body but Arnold manages to wriggle free. Spencer pounces on him again and ends up in Arnold's guard.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
My spies in VIP / 16 Elite Coaches / 1000$ inform me that Spencer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arnold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Spencer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arnold is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spencer.
Arnold wants to stand but Spencer has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arnold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom here.
Arnold gets to mount! Spencer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Spencer is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnold wants to stand but Spencer is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spencer misses with a few strikes there.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arnold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spencer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arnold!
Spencer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Spencer trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Spencer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arnold wants to get back to his feet.
Spencer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Spencer.
Arnold tries to escape but Spencer is in control.
Spencer advances nicely into full mount.
Spencer looking to control but Arnold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Spencer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arnold?
Arnold is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Arnold bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Spencer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Spencer!
A very excited looking Joe Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sid James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado has chosen Pagsubok as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Danjie Mercado acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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147 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danjie Mercado!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
Mercado postures up.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercado distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercado tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James is trying to control the position but Mercado postures up.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Mercado throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mercado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Mercado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mercado is trying for a kimura here. James looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mercado wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danjie Mercado!
During a confident post fight interview, Danjie Mercado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Sid James spoke after the fight, saying 'It happens'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Ice Cream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blue Ice Cream!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow tries to clinch but Ice Cream is having none of it.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ice Cream with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ice Cream.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ice Cream.
Ice Cream on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Blue Ice Cream has been cut.
Snow moves out of range as Ice Cream throws a body kick.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ice Cream. That did some damage!
Snow thows a leg kick but Ice Cream checks it
and Ice Cream counters with a single leg into guard. Snow didn't expect that.
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!
Ice Cream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ice Cream holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow not doing much here.
Ice Cream trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snow misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ice Cream, pushing him back against the cage.
Snow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ice Cream blocks it with crossed arms.
Ice Cream tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snow smiles and moves away.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ice Cream's sensitive parts.
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Ice Cream off balance momentarily.
Snow checks a leg kick nicely.
Snow misses with a low kick as Ice Cream jumps back.
Snow clinches.
Snow trying to land knees to the body.
Snow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ice Cream.
Snow lands a good knee to the midsection. Ice Cream won't want to take too many of those.
Ice Cream looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow prevents a body shot from Ice Cream.
Snow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ice Cream is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to control Ice Cream's arms but Ice Cream gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snow has his back to the cage.
Ice Cream blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ice Cream misses with a punch to the body.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Ice Cream avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Ice Cream manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ice Cream tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ice Cream throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snow uses it to pass to side control.
Snow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ice Cream will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snow controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ice Cream tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Ice Cream's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ice Cream moves away.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ice Cream.
Ice Cream avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Ice Cream throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ice Cream will feel that in the morning.
Ice Cream looks for a takedown but Snow sprawls well.
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cream closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Ice Cream pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ice Cream has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow wants to clinch.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snow has closed the distance and engaged Ice Cream in a clinch.
Snow trying to stall but Ice Cream improves his position.
Snow landing knees to the head.
Ice Cream managing to block the knees to the body from Snow.
Ice Cream is trying to stall.
Ice Cream lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Snow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ice Cream managing to block the knees to the body from Snow.
Ice Cream managing to block the knees to the body from Snow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ice Cream up against the cage.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ice Cream avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow lands a nice knee to the body.
Ice Cream tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Ice Cream.
Ice Cream working aggressively here.
Ice Cream dodges an elbow strike from Snow.
Ice Cream lands with a left to the head.
Snow misses with a knee strike.
Ice Cream avoiding damage as Snow throws knees to the body.
Ice Cream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ice Cream's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snow looking to slow down the pace here.
Snow lands a good knee to the midsection. Ice Cream won't want to take too many of those.
Ice Cream is breathing heavily.
Snow missing with knees to the body.
Ice Cream is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Snow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ice Cream is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snow crunches a lovely knee into Ice Cream's ribcage.
Snow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ice Cream wants a takedown.
Snow is pushing Ice Cream up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Snow lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Snow throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Snow.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ice Cream avoids it.
Snow crunches a lovely knee into Ice Cream's ribcage.
Ice Cream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow'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.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ice Cream avoids it.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Ice Cream's ribcage. Ice Cream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jon Snow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ice Cream tries to circle away but Snow has him pinned against the cage.
Snow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snow connects with a knee to the head.
Snow misses with a knee strike.
Ice Cream tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snow wants to stall.
Snow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ice Cream.
Ice Cream looking to stall.
Ice Cream is working for takedown but Snow is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blue Ice Cream's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow throws a low kick but Ice Cream avoids it.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ice Cream is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.
Snow throws a leg kick but Ice Cream sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ice Cream dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
Ice Cream misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ice Cream pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ice Cream can do to turn this around?
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ice Cream.
Ice Cream connects with a leg kick. Snow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snow throws a leg kick but Ice Cream checks it.
Ice Cream takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ice Cream takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ice Cream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow blocks a head kick by Ice Cream.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ice Cream takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ice Cream takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snow connects with a leg kick. Ice Cream looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ice Cream if he has to take too many more of those.
Snow drives through and clinches with Ice Cream 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!
Ice Cream tries to pull guard but Snow holds him up against the cage and eventually Ice Cream drops back down to his feet.
Ice Cream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ice Cream blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blue Ice Cream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ice Cream lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snow connects with a knee to the head.
Snow misses with a knee strike.
Snow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snow obliges.
Snow lands a good knee to the midsection. Ice Cream won't want to take too many of those.
Snow has Ice Cream pressed against the cage.
Snow with a knee to the head.
Ice Cream swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ice Cream.
Snow working Ice Cream over with knees to the body.
Snow is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow scores a nice knee to the body.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snow.
Snow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ice Cream takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Blue Ice Cream's cut even more.
Snow trying to land knees to the body.
Snow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Snow.
Snow landing knees to the head.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ice Cream avoids it.
Ice Cream is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ice Cream working aggressively here.
Snow stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream lands a right hand.
Ice Cream blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ice Cream.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ice Cream's brow.
Snow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ice Cream is defending well for now.
Snow trying to land knees to the body.
Snow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ice Cream tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ice Cream gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ice Cream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ice Cream softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ice Cream tries to circle away but Snow has him pinned against the cage.
Ice Cream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ice Cream.
Snow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ice Cream.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snow, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
A relieved looking Jon Snow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Promises comes to the cage accompanied by MegaDeth - Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!. 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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222 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Promises tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Promises throws a front kick that sends Gustafsson stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by Gustafsson.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gustafsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Promises dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Promises staying out of range there.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab
letting Promises counter with a right hand.
Promises has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Promises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Promises avoids the head kick by Gustafsson.
Promises throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Promises circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson throws a solid leg kick but Promises takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gustafsson.
Promises chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Promises lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gustafsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gustafsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Promises misses the jab.
Promises pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustafsson misses with a head kick.
Promises fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Promises thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gustafsson scores with a nice head shot.
Gustafsson walks into a left hand.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Promises scores with a body shot.
Gustafsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Promises.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Promises holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gustafsson looks winded!
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Promises gets through Gustafsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Promises throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Promises controls his hands.
Promises blocks an uppercut.
Promises tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Gustafsson can't break the clinch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch but Promises improves position.
Promises throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Promises lands a nice uppercut.
Promises swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Promises.
Promises lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Promises lands a big head kick that sends Gustafsson tumbling to the mat! Promises takes a step backwards and waves Gustafsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gustafsson is rocked!
It looks like Alexander Gustafsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Promises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Promises.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson throws a series of strikes that have Promises backpedaling.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Promises ducks under and follows up with a left that Promises also avoids with ease.
Promises takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Promises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Promises drops Gustafsson with a beautiful combination! Gustafsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Promises is looking for the KO!
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Promises finish him?
Promises closes the distance and pushes Gustafsson back into the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Promises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Promises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Promises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Promises blocks an elbow strike from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Promises has him pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Promises.
Promises lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Promises avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Promises forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Promises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson is looking to control Promises's arms but Promises gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gustafsson has his back to the cage.
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Promises scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Promises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Promises.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Promises.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustafsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that Promises avoids nicely.
A jab from Gustafsson finds it's way through Promises's defenses.
Gustafsson cracks Promises with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Promises scores with a decent looking hook.
Gustafsson needs to keep his hands up - Promises had a free shot at his head there.
Promises looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Promises misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Promises moves away from the strike by Gustafsson.
Promises showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Promises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Promises closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Promises.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Promises works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Promises misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Promises.
Promises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Promises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Promises lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
A frustrated look appears on Gustafsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Promises taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Promises lands with a light punch inside.
Promises has Gustafsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustafsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Promises - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gustafsson blocking some punches.
Promises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Keeping Promises has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Promises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Promises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Promises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Promises works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Promises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Promises lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Promises fails to land.
Gustafsson working hard to break the clinch.
Promises lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Promises throws a head punch that misses.
Promises pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Promises pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Promises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Promises throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Promises.
Promises scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Promises's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Promises throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson is trying to push Promises away but Promises has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
Gustafsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Promises tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Promises back against the cage.
Promises controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Promises.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Promises gets an underhook and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Promises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Promises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Promises misses with some punches.
Gustafsson blocking some punches.
Promises misses with some punches.
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Promises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Promises blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Promises fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustafsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson is trying to force a seperation but Promises has the dominant position.
Gustafsson tries to break free but Promises pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Promises turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Promises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Promises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustafsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Promises throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustafsson defending well as Promises loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson throws a combination that misses
and Promises counters with a good low kick that Gustafsson was not able to check.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Promises throws a body kick.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Promises.
Gustafsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Promises blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Promises avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Promises.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Promises doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promises scores with a hook.
Promises takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Promises throws a head kick that misses.
Promises moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustafsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Promises.
A head punch on the inside from Promises fails to land.
Promises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Promises misses with the head strike.
Promises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Promises.
Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Promises ducks under and follows up with a left that Promises also avoids with ease.
Promises lands a big head kick that sends Gustafsson tumbling to the mat! Promises takes a step backwards and waves Gustafsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson slips under a jab.
Promises ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Promises scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Promises moved out of range nicely.
Promises throws a good cross that connects.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Promises.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Promises moves out of range.
Gustafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Promises backs up against the cage.
That kick from Promises tenderised Gustafsson's leg. Gustafsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Promises dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Promises is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Promises. Promises maintains the clinch.
Promises lands with a right to the head.
Promises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Promises.
Promises avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Promises.
Gustafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Promises's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Promises.
Promises swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Promises blocks an uppercut.
Promises working aggressively here.
Promises lands an uppercut.
Promises lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Promises lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to stall but Promises uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustafsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Promises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Promises stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustafsson as Promises tries to tie him up.
Promises scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Promises working aggressively here.
Promises throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Promises.
Alexander Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keeping Promises is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Promises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keeping Promises showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Promises 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keeping Promises!
Keeping Promises seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Grimes is avoiding it.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimes has clasped his hands together around Reynolds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reynolds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
My spies in DUDES GYM...inc..CBK inform me that Grimes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grimes trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
Grimes is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Reynolds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimes wants to stand but Reynolds has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
Grimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes .
Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimes slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is trying to control the action in half guard but Reynolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Grimes trying to advance position but Reynolds counters by regaining guard.
Grimes preventing the sweep.
Grimes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Grimes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimes 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grimes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Grimes is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Grimes looking to pass the guard.
Grimes slips nicely into half guard.
Grimes is looking for a kimura but Reynolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimes to get the leverage.
Grimes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Grimes eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reynolds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Grimes seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grimes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reynolds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Grimes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grimes prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Grimes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reynolds!
Reynolds is squirming around, avoiding Grimes 's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds taking shots to the head.
Reynolds manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grimes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reynolds gets back to full guard.
Grimes chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grimes tries to stand but Reynolds is controlling from the bottom.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grimes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
Reynolds missing with punches from the bottom.
Grimes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reynolds momentarily.
Rick Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes wants to free his trapped foot but Reynolds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimes prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Grimes wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grimes tries to stand and escape but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Grimes uses his free foot to push down on Reynolds's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reynolds.
Reynolds wants to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Reynolds is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reynolds is looking to escape.
Grimes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reynolds darts in trying to clinch
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes .
Grimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
Grimes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rick Grimes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimes wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds punching from the bottom.
Grimes is trying to control the action in half guard but Reynolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes .
Reynolds trying to control but Grimes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reynolds gets full guard.
Grimes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds has a closed guard, preventing Grimes from standing up.
Grimes throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reynolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grimes has managed to get both his arms back between Reynolds's legs - danger averted.
Grimes trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Grimes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grimes advances position into side control!
Reynolds prevents Grimes from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Grimes laying and praying for a moment but Reynolds takes advantage and regains half guard.
Grimes looks to land a strike but Reynolds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grimes looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Grimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Grimes !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasser Arafat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lincoln's choice of entrance music: Mottaka by Queso. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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152 lbs
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22
148 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yasser Arafat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Arafat ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Arafat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arafat.
Arafat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arafat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lincoln.
Lincoln gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincoln swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincoln clinches up against the cage.
Lincoln presses Arafat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arafat blocks an uppercut.
Arafat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln keeps control of Arafat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lincoln working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arafat tries to break free but Lincoln pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Lincoln.
Lincoln tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arafat's elbow.
Lincoln scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Lincoln.
Lincoln misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincoln lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arafat blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lincoln.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lincoln.
Still in the clinch, Lincoln scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln.
Lincoln stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincoln lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Arafat avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the cage.
Lincoln scores with a shot to the side of Arafat's head.
Arafat blocks an uppercut.
Arafat wants to break free but Lincoln has control.
Still in the clinch, Lincoln scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincoln displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arafat up against the cage.
Lincoln misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arafat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lincoln - that landed with a thud.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arafat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage.
Lincoln working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lincoln lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arafat is rocked!
Lincoln keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arafat's efforts to push away.
Lincoln can't find room to land a body shot as Arafat controls the action.
Lincoln will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arafat up against the cage.
Arafat blocks a body shot from Lincoln.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arafat misses with a right hand
and Lincoln counters with a good low kick that Arafat was not able to check.
Arafat misses with a looping left.
Lincoln pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lincoln lands a nice looking body kick.
Arafat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lincoln scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lincoln!
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!
Lincoln clinches with his opponent.
Lincoln lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lincoln dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arafat throws a jab when Lincoln was well out of range.
Lincoln throws the kick towards the body but Arafat avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lincoln, right into the meat.
Lincoln throws a hook to the side of Arafat's head but Arafat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arafat moves out of range as Lincoln throws a body kick.
Lincoln lands with a cross.
Lincoln has Arafat up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln lands a nice uppercut.
Lincoln lands a left hand.
Lincoln lands with a light punch inside.
Lincoln is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Arafat.
Lincoln holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lincoln's coach down at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lincoln's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arafat trying to stall but Lincoln improves his position.
Lincoln misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arafat prevents a body shot from Lincoln.
Arafat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arafat blocks an uppercut.
Matt Lincoln seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lincoln misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincoln working aggressively here.
Lincoln prevents Arafat from breaking the clinch.
Arafat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Arafat throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln doesn't manage to clinch there - Arafat circles away.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Arafat moves out of range.
Arafat blocks a head kick by Lincoln.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Arafat.
Lincoln fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arafat checks it well.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arafat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lincoln!
Arafat throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincoln.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arafat misses with a looping right.
Lincoln tries to work over Arafat's front leg with a kick but Arafat checks it.
Arafat dodges the punch combination from Lincoln.
Lincoln instigates a clinch.
Lincoln stalling against the cage.
Lincoln lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arafat backwards.
Lincoln tries a body shot but Arafat blocks it.
Lincoln just leaning against Arafat, taking a breather.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Arafat avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln slowing the pace effectively.
Lincoln scores with a shoulder strike.
Arafat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lincoln working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lincoln's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arafat blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln tries to land a front kick but Arafat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lincoln. Arafat shrugs it off though.
Arafat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arafat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincoln moves away.
Lincoln lands a nice looking body kick.
Arafat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincoln fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lincoln.
Lincoln lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arafat throws a big shot that misses.
Arafat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lincoln moves into the clinch.
Lincoln lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lincoln's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincoln wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arafat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lincoln counters with a good low kick that Arafat was not able to check.
Arafat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arafat avoids a kick to the body.
Lincoln lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lincoln pushes Arafat up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Lincoln slams his shin into Arafat's torso.
Lincoln looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincoln lands a jab to the nose.
Matt Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arafat scores with a body shot.
Lincoln swinging wildly here.
Arafat throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arafat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln tried to score with a low kick but Arafat checks it.
Arafat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arafat cracks a nice hook into Lincoln's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arafat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincoln needs to keep his hands up - Arafat had a free shot at his head there.
Arafat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincoln lands a leg kick that knocks Arafat off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arafat misses the shot to the body.
Matt Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln is looking to clinch but Arafat is avoiding it.
Lincoln slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lincoln throws out a leg kick but Arafat moves out of range and Lincoln only half commits.
Lincoln swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arafat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincoln.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lincoln.
Lincoln throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arafat.
Matt Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arafat under the eye.
Arafat misses with a left hand
and Lincoln counters with a good low kick that Arafat was not able to check.
Lincoln lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lincoln throws a push kick but Arafat slaps the foot to one side.
Arafat blocks the body kick.
Yasser Arafat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arafat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lincoln - the referee stops the clock and Arafat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lincoln. Arafat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lincoln cracks Arafat with an open hand slap.
Lincoln cracks Arafat with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincoln lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lincoln.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincoln throws a sloppy head kick and Arafat moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lincoln 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lincoln!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Lincoln thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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