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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Steward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayden Steward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henderson Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steward misses with a head kick.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steward.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Steward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Diaz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henderson Diaz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Steward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Steward missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steward's waist but Steward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jayden Steward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Steward.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Steward.
Steward throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Steward throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Steward coming out on top.
Jayden Steward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steward throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the ropes.
A telegraphed right hand from Steward misses the target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Steward.
Steward throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Steward throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Steward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steward tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steward missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Steward misses.
Steward misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steward. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Steward.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Steward.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Steward.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Steward gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the ropes.
Steward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steward misses the shot to the body.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steward.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steward manages to avoid it.
Steward throws a body kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Steward. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Steward scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Steward misses.
Steward throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steward throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steward throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Steward.
Steward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steward.
Steward looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Steward is just out of range.
Steward throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Steward.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Steward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steward is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Steward dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steward pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz stalling.
Steward is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Henderson Diaz.
Steward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Jayden Steward is winning the standup battle so far.
Steward looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz forces Steward back against the ropes and clinches.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steward's efforts to push away.
Steward wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Steward's takedown attempt.
Steward is trying to break free.
Diaz has Steward pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Steward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jayden Steward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steward swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Steward moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Steward misses with a looping left.
Steward throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Steward misses the jab.
Steward misses with a head kick.
Steward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steward throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steward misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Steward.
Steward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steward fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Steward misses with a straight left.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steward tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Steward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Steward won't allow it.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Steward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the ropes.
Steward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Steward.
Steward shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Steward throws a head kick that misses.
Steward throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Henderson Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steward loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Steward.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steward throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steward misses with a head kick.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
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!
You can see the frustration on Steward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jayden Steward will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steward throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Steward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steward dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Steward throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Steward pushes him off.
Steward throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Steward keeps it at a distance.
Steward throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Steward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steward leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steward. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steward swinging wildly here.
Steward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steward dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Steward's head and hops out.
Steward missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steward throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Steward throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Steward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steward pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz forces Steward back against the ropes and clinches.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steward is pressed up against the ropes. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steward down to the mat. Steward avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jayden Steward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Diaz.
Steward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Steward catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Steward throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Steward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Steward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steward throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steward throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steward misses with an uppercut.
Steward shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson Diaz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Steward misses with a hook.
Steward lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steward throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steward throws a head kick that misses.
Steward throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Steward's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Steward keeps moving.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steward is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz stops Steward from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Henderson Diaz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Jayden Steward.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steward, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Steward!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshito Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Totalschaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshito Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Totalschaden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Totalschaden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Totalschaden has managed to clinch.
Totalschaden just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Totalschaden pulls Silva into guard.
Silva wants to stand but Totalschaden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Totalschaden wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva is looking to stand up but Totalschaden won't let him.
Totalschaden looking for a sweep. Not yet Totalschaden, not yet.
Totalschaden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands up.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Totalschaden is keeping the position.
Totalschaden wants to sweep but no luck.
Totalschaden thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Totalschaden has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Totalschaden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Totalschaden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva stands and throws Totalschaden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Totalschaden wants to control but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Totalschaden can't do much from the bottom here.
Totalschaden gets back to half guard.
Totalschaden wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is thwarting Totalschaden's attempts to control the position.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Totalschaden is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Totalschaden is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Totalschaden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
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 Yoshito Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Totalschaden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Totalschaden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Totalschaden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Totalschaden persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshito Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Totalschaden.
Totalschaden fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Totalschaden is defending well.
Silva wants to stand but Totalschaden is controlling his arm.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Totalschaden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden is not content to let Silva control the position.
Yoshito Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Totalschaden works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva prevents Totalschaden from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but Totalschaden is a slippery customer.
Silva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Totalschaden is looking to improve his position.
Totalschaden is still trying to improve position.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Totalschaden is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Totalschaden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Totalschaden won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Totalschaden tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is thwarting Totalschaden's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Totalschaden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Totalschaden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totalschaden actively working from the bottom here.
Totalschaden is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Totalschaden won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshito Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Totalschaden quickly recovers to half guard.
Totalschaden is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Totalschaden defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Totalschaden is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshito Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Stalikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Skydny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skydny has chosen infected mushrooms artillery as his entrance music. Nikos Stalikas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikos Stalikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Skydny!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalikas throws a hook to the side of Skydny's head but Skydny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stalikas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalikas looks to land a left hand but Skydny moved out of range nicely.
Stalikas missing with a left hand there. Skydny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalikas avoids the head kick by Skydny.
Skydny wants to clinch up but Stalikas keeps it at a distance.
Skydny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stalikas pinned against the ropes. Stalikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stalikas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stalikas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stalikas is controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalikas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stalikas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stalikas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stalikas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nikos Stalikas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stalikas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skydny's half guard.
Stalikas controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skydny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stalikas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stalikas lands with some strikes.
Skydny looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalikas breaks from Skydny's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stalikas is landing with some decent strikes but Skydny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skydny?
Stalikas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stalikas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
BOOM! Stalikas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stalikas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stalikas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
Stalikas is landing with some decent strikes but Skydny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stalikas controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalikas with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Stalikas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stalikas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skydny quickly recovers to half guard.
Stalikas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skydny wants to get back to full guard but Stalikas has mounted him!
Stalikas controlling the pace for now.
Stalikas lands a big shot there that rocks Skydny but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stalikas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stalikas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skydny is breathing heavily.
Stalikas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skydny?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skydny is in a horrible position here. Stalikas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skydny is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stalikas! Skydny is hurt baaadly! Stalikas is firing away with more strikes - Skydny is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikos Stalikas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pope Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ai Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ai Bee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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18
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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19
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pope Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ai Bee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
Fish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ai Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fish, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bee lands an elbow inside that Fish shrugs off.
Fish avoids the elbow strike from Bee, against the ropes.
Fish is trying to break the clinch but Bee is controlling him.
I was talking to Fish's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fish is trying to force a seperation but Bee has the dominant position.
Fish dodges an elbow strike from Bee.
Fish avoids a wild elbow strike from Bee.
Fish avoids the elbow strike from Bee, against the ropes.
Fish is looking to break free of the clinch but Bee has double underhooks.
Bee keeps control of Fish as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fish is trying to push Bee away but Bee has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bee's coach down at Flex GYM - Train hard feel good! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bee lands an elbow that stopped Fish in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Pope Fish has been cut.
Bee lands an elbow inside.
Fish is trying to push Bee away but Bee has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bee has him pressed against the ropes.
Fish wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Fish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fish working hard to break the clinch.
Bee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish can't break the clinch.
Bee has Fish pressed against the ropes, preventing Fish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bee throws an elbow but misses.
Fish avoids a wild elbow strike from Bee.
Bee lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Fish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fish blocks the elbow strike.
Fish takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Fish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bee lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fish's brow.
Bee misses with an elbow over the top.
Fish blocks an elbow strike from Bee.
Bee lands an elbow that stopped Fish in his tracks for a moment.
Fish tries to break free but Bee pushes him back against the ropes.
Bee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fish is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish avoids a wild elbow strike from Bee.
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fish dodges an elbow strike from Bee.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bee throws an elbow but misses.
Bee throws an elbow that misses.
Fish dodges an elbow strike from Bee.
Bee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bee misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fish's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fish's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws an elbow but it misses.
Bee misses with an elbow over the top.
Bee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fish avoids a wild elbow strike from Bee.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
Bee has Fish pressed against the ropes, preventing Fish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fish is trying to push Bee away but Bee has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fish takes an elbow to the temple.
Fish is pressed against the ropes. Bee pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Fish! Two more big strikes from Bee and Fish crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ai Bee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (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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25
215 lbs
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224 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Christofi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Serra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christofi tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Serra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Serra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christofi!
Christofi is trying to control Da Serra's posture but Da Serra avoids it.
Da Serra is trying to get an arm triangle but Christofi is defending well.
Christofi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Da Serra tries for a kimura but Christofi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Serra tries for a kimura but Christofi is defending well.
Christofi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Christofi won't allow Da Serra to pass to mount.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Serra trying to mount his opponent but Christofi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra keeps trying to improve his position.
Da Serra stops Christofi from getting back to his feet.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura here.
Da Serra seems to be working for a kimura but Christofi defends the submission attempt.
Christofi wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christofi defends it well.
Christofi tries to kick Da Serra off but Da Serra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Da Serra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Serra is working for a kimura here but Christofi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Da Serra's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christofi throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Christofi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Serra working for a triangle but Christofi defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Serra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Christofi has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christofi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christofi taking a breather.
Da Serra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christofi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Serra throws a head punch that misses.
Christofi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christofi clinches up against the ropes.
Christofi swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Serra jumps guard but Christofi turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Christofi prevents Da Serra from breaking the clinch.
Da Serra fails to pull guard.
Chris Christofi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra.
Da Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Christofi.
Christofi digs a right hand underneath Da Serra's ribcage. Da Serra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Da Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Christofi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christofi pushes Da Serra up against the ropes in a clinch.
Christofi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christofi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christofi tries to clinch
and Da Serra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Da Serra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christofi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Serra, into his guard.
Christofi cracks Da Serra with a solid left hand.
Christofi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It looks like Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christofi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Serra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christofi is aware though and is defending well.
Christofi wants to stand but Da Serra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Da Serra looking for a guillotine here but Christofi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra has a closed guard, preventing Christofi from standing up.
Da Serra looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Serra, not yet.
Da Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christofi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christofi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Serra has his foot on Christofi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christofi works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Serra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christofi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christofi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Serra has momentary wrist control but Christofi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi tries to stand but Da Serra is controlling from the bottom.
Da Serra is looking for a triangle but Christofi pushes his legs off easily.
Da Serra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christofi is aware though and is defending well.
Da Serra has momentary wrist control but Christofi slips an elbow through the middle.
Christofi won't allow Da Serra to sweep him here.
Da Serra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christofi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Serra is proving hard to escape from.
Christofi 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.
Da Serra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christofi passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Serra is looking for a sweep.
Christofi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Da Serra tries to improve position but can't.
Christofi working the head and body with strikes.
That has opened up Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut even more.
Da Serra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The cut above Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Da Serra is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christofi gets to mount! Da Serra was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Da Serra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Christofi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Christofi moves in looking to clinch but Da Serra pushes him off.
Christofi looks to clinch
and Da Serra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christofi won't be happy with that.
Da Serra is looking to take a break and control but Christofi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Serra is trying to get an arm triangle but Christofi is defending well.
Da Serra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christofi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christofi prevents Da Serra from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi sneaks back into half guard.
Da Serra trying to control from half guard but Christofi is working away.
Da Serra is working for a kimura but Christofi is defending it quite comfortably.
Da Serra is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Christofi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra stops Christofi from standing up.
Da Serra is looking to pass into half guard but Christofi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Christofi is in guard.
Da Serra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christofi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christofi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Serra looking for a guillotine here but Christofi defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christofi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christofi postures up and lands a big shot to Da Serra's brow.
Da Serra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christofi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Christofi!
Chris Christofi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Cruzado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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21
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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22
258 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Cruzado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruzado lands a nice looking body shot.
Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzado was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield.
Cruzado staying out of range there.
Cruzado throws the left hand but Winnfield avoids the punch easily.
Winnfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruzado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruzado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winnfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Winnfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruzado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab.
Cruzado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruzado cracks Winnfield with an open hand slap.
Cruzado throws the left hand but Winnfield avoids the punch easily.
Cruzado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winnfield manages to avoid it.
Winnfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzado.
We've been told by Winnfield's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Cruzado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to bum rush Cruzado with a series of wild strikes but Cruzado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winnfield misses with a few strikes there.
Winnfield misses with a right hand
enabling Cruzado to counter with a crisp jab.
Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Cruzado moves away and avoids it.
Cruzado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winnfield.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winnfield!
Winnfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruzado circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winnfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzado manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winnfield.
Cruzado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Winnfield misses with a double jab
letting Cruzado counter with a right hand.
Cruzado misses with a double jab.
Cruzado tries to move into range but Winnfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winnfield tries to bum rush Cruzado with a series of wild strikes but Cruzado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winnfield looks to land a combination but Cruzado avoids it well.
Cruzado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winnfield moves away.
Winnfield throws a big shot that misses.
Winnfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winnfield wants to clinch.
Cruzado swats away the attempt to clinch by Winnfield.
Winnfield moves in looking to clinch but Cruzado pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzado throws a right hand that Winnfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Winnfield also avoids with ease.
Cruzado misses with a wild combination.
Cruzado connects with a nice looking jab.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab.
Winnfield looks to land a right hand but Cruzado moved out of range.
Winnfield darts in trying to clinch
and Cruzado counters with a left and a right that stings Winnfield.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruzado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruzado slips a straight right by Winnfield.
Winnfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Cruzado slips under a jab.
Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Cruzado moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winnfield scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield misses with a few strikes there.
Winnfield misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Winnfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winnfield cracks Cruzado's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Cruzado slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Winnfield can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Winnfield!
Jules Winnfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dima Goldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hatred's choice of entrance music: Soulfly - Pain. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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24
210 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dima Goldin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatred has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goldin takes one on the button.
Hatred with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldin walks into a jab.
We've been told by Goldin's head coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goldin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatred lands a right hook to the body.
Goldin misses with a head kick.
Goldin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatred misses with a wild body shot.
Goldin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatred fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldin.
Hatred delivers a nice body kick.
Hatred throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goldin throws a series of punches but Hatred avoids them all with ease.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hatred paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldin moves in looking to clinch but Hatred pushes him off.
Goldin is looking to clinch.
Goldin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hatred.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatred misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Goldin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldin.
Goldin moves into the clinch successfully.
Hatred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Goldin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goldin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hatred misses with a kick to the body.
Goldin cracks Hatred with an open hand slap.
Dima Goldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatred fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldin.
Goldin clobbers Hatred with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hatred fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatred takes a swing at Goldin's ribcage but misses.
Goldin misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred 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.
Hatred closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatred moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldin is looking to clinch but Hatred is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hatred.
Goldin tries to clinch but Hatred moves out of range.
Hatred throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldin.
Hatred dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldin missing with a left hand there. Hatred was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatred connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Hatred.
Hatred ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatred fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin tries to clinch up but Hatred circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatred throws a head kick but Goldin moves out of range.
Goldin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hatred makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatred goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatred moves out of range as Goldin strikes.
Hatred ducks under a wild hook from Goldin.
Goldin checks the leg kick.
Goldin thows a body shot but no joy.
Hatred is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goldin rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatred fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hatred finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatred throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Hatred.
Hatred lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin tries to clinch up.
Hatred connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatred is looking to land body kicks.
Hatred misses with a head kick.
Hatred throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatred dips to his left and cracks Goldin with an uppercut!
Goldin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatred lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldin's sensitive parts.
Hatred thumps Goldin with a low kick.
Hatred ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goldin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatred misses with a head kick.
Goldin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatred throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Hatred.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hatred dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatred goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Hatred is predictable there
and Goldin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatred ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goldin rushes Hatred and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldin.
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!
Hatred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatred wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldin has him pressed against the ropes.
Hatred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hatred misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatred lands an uppercut.
Hatred tries to stall but Goldin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goldin missing with knees to the body.
Hatred avoids the elbow strike from Goldin, against the ropes.
Goldin trying to control the position but instead, Hatred has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goldin into the ropes.
Goldin can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred lands a shoulder strike.
Hatred lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldin backwards.
Hatred looking for a takedown.
Hatred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatred tries to bum rush Goldin with a series of wild strikes but Goldin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatred can pounce on him.
Hatred moves away from the strike by Goldin.
Goldin with a nice cross.
Hatred connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatred.
Goldin is looking to clinch but Hatred is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatred scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hatred feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldin's calf.
Goldin moves out of range of the body kick from Hatred.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hatred.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Goldin checks a leg kick nicely.
Hatred swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goldin with a nice cross.
Hatred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldin misses with an uppercut.
Max Hatred seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatred lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hatred feints and then cracks Goldin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goldin down.
Hatred turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goldin tries to clinch up.
Goldin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hatred manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hatred throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatred lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldin misses the shot to the body.
Goldin slips under a jab from Hatred.
Hatred is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatred is just out of range.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatred swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldin closes the distance but Hatred moves to the side
and Hatred counters with a nice body kick.
Hatred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatred throws a low kick but Goldin moves out of range easily.
Hatred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldin.
Goldin has managed to clinch.
Hatred misses with a punch to the body.
Goldin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatred lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatred working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred has had enough of the clinch but Goldin keeps him there for the moment.
Goldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Hatred.
Hatred lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatred is working Goldin over against the ropes.
Goldin takes a shot to the head.
Hatred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hatred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dima Goldin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Hatred.
Hatred manages to break the clinch.
Hatred lands with a slapping head kick.
Hatred looks to land a body kick but Goldin moved away.
Hatred moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatred slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldin throws a lazy head kick
and Hatred counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hatred lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hatred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Goldin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldin thuds a left hand into Hatred's body.
A head kick misses from Goldin.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Goldin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldin tries to clinch but Hatred moves out of range.
Goldin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hatred lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goldin will feel that in the morning.
Hatred throws a low kick, looking for Goldin's leg but Goldin calmly moves out of range.
Hatred scores with a kick to the body.
Goldin tries to clinch but Hatred moves out of range.
Goldin is looking to clinch.
Goldin avoids the head kick by Hatred.
Goldin tries to clinch but Hatred moves out of range.
Goldin scores with a head kick. Hatred tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatred tries to score with a low kick but Goldin moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hatred manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hatred lands with a hook. Goldin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goldin throws out a powerful jab.
Hatred looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldin connects with the punch.
Hatred throws a leg kick which misses Goldin's front leg but catches the back leg as Goldin tries to avoid it.
Hatred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatred throws the kick towards the body but Goldin avoids it.
Goldin avoids the head kick by Hatred.
Hatred lands a jab to the nose.
Hatred scores with a hook.
Goldin tries to clinch but Hatred moves out of range.
Goldin is looking to clinch.
Dima Goldin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldin avoids the body shot from Hatred.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Goldin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatred throws a looping overhand right but Goldin ducks down to avoid it.
Hatred buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatred connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goldin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldin is looking to clinch but Hatred is avoiding it.
Goldin tries to clinch but Hatred moves out of range.
Hatred throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatred tries to work over Goldin's front leg with a kick but Goldin checks it.
Goldin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatred swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hatred tries a head kick but it misses.
Max Hatred is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatred blocks a head kick by Goldin.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldin misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldin blocks the body kick.
Goldin moves in looking to clinch but Hatred pushes him off.
Goldin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatred slips a jab from Goldin.
Goldin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hatred lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldin doesn't seem phased though.
Goldin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatred circles away.
Hatred fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hatred throws a head kick that Goldin semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatred scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goldin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatred swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hatred throws a sloppy head kick and Goldin moves out of range easily.
Goldin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatred.
Hatred throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hatred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatred moves away.
Goldin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hatred. That one must have hurt.
Goldin scores with a one two! Hatred had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 Dima Goldin.
Well Hatred 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Hatred!
Max Hatred is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Max Hatred misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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