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Death Squad 52:Armand vs Blokada PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bolius Kalabokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gentil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Gentil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bolius Kalabokas's chin.
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165 lbs
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140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolius Kalabokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Gentil!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil is rocked!
Gentil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kalabokas drives through and clinches with Gentil against the cage.
Gentil is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalabokas finish him?
Kalabokas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil seems to have recovered his senses.
I was talking to Kalabokas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gentil jumps guard but Kalabokas stands there with Gentil around his waist. Gentil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalabokas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gentil's efforts to push away.
Gentil tries to pull guard but Kalabokas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gentil drops back down to his feet.
Gentil wants to break free but Kalabokas has control.
Kalabokas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gentil throws a combination that misses
and Gentil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolius Kalabokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalabokas.
Gentil throws a head kick but Kalabokas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalabokas lands a big right hand that sends Gentil crashing to the mat! Kalabokas stays standing though and waves Gentil back to his feet!
It looks like Michael Gentil has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalabokas keeps the fight on the outside.
Gentil get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gentil stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kalabokas runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bolius Kalabokas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michaud Korrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaud Korrs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michaud Korrs!
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, Robert White!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a body kick.
Korrs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korrs just misses with a punch to the body.
Korrs shoots in but no luck this time.
White has managed to clinch.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Korrs blocks with his arms.
Korrs managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korrs avoids it.
White missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from White.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Korrs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White trying to land knees to the body.
White working Korrs over with knees to the body.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korrs is breathing heavily.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korrs.
A knee to the head by White.
It looks like Michaud Korrs has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Korrs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White working Korrs over with knees to the body.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korrs takes a knee right on the jaw!
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White lands a knee to the body.
Korrs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Korrs avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
Korrs tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
Korrs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Korrs avoids the damage to the body.
Korrs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Korrs misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korrs avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White prevents Korrs from breaking the clinch.
Korrs looking to slow down the pace here.
Korrs managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korrs working hard to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korrs throws an elbow but it misses.
White tries a knee to the head but Korrs blocks it.
Korrs avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korrs avoids it.
White misses with a knee strike.
Korrs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Korrs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korrs wants to break free but White has control.
Korrs stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Korrs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korrs is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
Korrs is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
Korrs throws an elbow that misses.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Korrs blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Korrs just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
Korrs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White missing with knees to the body.
Korrs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korrs is defending well for now.
Korrs is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White missing with knees to the body.
Korrs is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korrs is defending well for now.
Korrs taking a breather.
Korrs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korrs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Korrs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Korrs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korrs is defending well for now.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korrs.
Korrs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Korrs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korrs avoids it.
Korrs is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korrs is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korrs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michaud Korrs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Korrs throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Korrs moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
White moves into the clinch.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korrs is defending well for now.
Korrs taking a breather.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korrs blocks it with crossed arms.
Korrs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White missing with knees to the body.
Korrs taking a breather.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Korrs is blocking nicely.
Korrs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korrs avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korrs tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Korrs avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korrs.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korrs has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Korrs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Korrs managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Korrs misses with an elbow strike.
Robert White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Korrs wants to stall.
Korrs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korrs wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Korrs managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Korrs wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Korrs trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korrs into the cage.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korrs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korrs is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Korrs avoids the damage to the body.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korrs missing with knees to the body.
Korrs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
Korrs managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Korrs avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korrs is trying to stall.
Korrs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korrs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korrs gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Korrs.
Michaud Korrs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White blocks a head kick by Korrs.
Korrs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White has closed the distance and engaged Korrs in a clinch.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Korrs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Korrs working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by White.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Korrs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
Korrs misses with an elbow over the top.
Korrs wants to break free but White has control.
Korrs breaks from the clinch.
Korrs is looking to land body kicks.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White avoids the head kick by Korrs.
White blocks a head kick by Korrs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korrs blocks a low kick nicely.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Korrs takes a step back to recover.
Korrs instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michaud Korrs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
White throws a sloppy head kick and Korrs moves out of range easily.
Korrs blocks a head kick by White.
Korrs wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Korrs misses with a double jab.
Korrs misses with a low kick.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Korrs misses with a head kick.
White lands a head kick. Korrs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Korrs avoids a kick to the body.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Korrs.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korrs managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korrs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
Korrs wants to break free but White has control.
White tries a knee to the head but Korrs blocks it.
Korrs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White blocks an elbow strike.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korrs avoids it.
White missing with knees to the body.
Korrs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Korrs tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Korrs is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robert White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korrs tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korrs is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Korrs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Korrs can't break the clinch.
White has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korrs blocks it with crossed arms.
Korrs managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Korrs is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Korrs wants to break the clinch but can't.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korrs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korrs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korrs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korrs tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaud Korrs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korrs misses with a low kick.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Michaud Korrs.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gelardie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Gelardie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Garcia !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Gelardie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Garcia misses.
Gelardie leaves Garcia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gelardie pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Garcia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garcia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gelardie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Gelardie has Garcia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gelardie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Garcia tumbling to the mat - Gelardie dives into Garcia 's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garcia is trying to keep Gelardie in close.
Gelardie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gelardie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gelardie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gelardie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelardie is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelardie works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Gelardie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelardie arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Garcia 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Gelardie!
Our winner, Ryan Gelardie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kesigan Jacare Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacare Souza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is cannot be stopped. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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199 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kesigan Jacare Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illidan Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacare Souza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stormrage wants a takedown but no success here.
Stormrage lands a takedown into guard.
Stormrage looking to pass the guard.
Stormrage won't allow Jacare Souza to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormrage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacare Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stormrage tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacare Souza is retaining full guard.
Jacare Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage passes into half guard.
Stormrage is pressing down on Jacare Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacare Souza is holding on for now.
Jacare Souza is looking for a sweep. Stormrage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stormrage is pressing down on Jacare Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacare Souza is holding on for now.
Stormrage works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jacare Souza stops Stormrage from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jacare Souza is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacare Souza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stormrage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jacare Souza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jacare Souza and Stormrage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jacare Souza prevents Stormrage from moving into mount.
Jacare Souza is trying to get back to his feet.
Jacare Souza prevents Stormrage from improving position.
Jacare Souza gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormrage passes to full mount!
Jacare Souza is controlling an arm, preventing Stormrage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacare Souza tries to lock up and control but Stormrage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacare Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Stormrage has a good base and remains in mount.
Stormrage seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jacare Souza is holding on tight.
Stormrage is still trying to improve position.
Stormrage avoids the attempt from Jacare Souza to control.
Jacare Souza is breathing heavily.
Stormrage with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stormrage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jacare Souza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jacare Souza wants to control but Stormrage is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacare Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stormrage is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jacare Souza to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jacare Souza shrugs it off.
Stormrage looking to secure an arm triangle but Jacare Souza defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormrage working for a guillotine from mount but Jacare Souza is in no mood to give up.
Jacare Souza regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stormrage wants to pass the guard but Jacare Souza is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illidan Stormrage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stormrage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stormrage feints and as Jacare Souza raises his hands in defense, Stormrage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stormrage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stormrage pushes down on Jacare Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacare Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jacare Souza is trying to keep Stormrage in close.
Jacare Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stormrage's guard.
Stormrage being controlled here, momentarily.
Stormrage wants to sweep here but Jacare Souza controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stormrage is breathing heavily.
Stormrage keeping full guard, as Jacare Souza tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacare Souza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stormrage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacare Souza controls the pace.
Stormrage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacare Souza is one step ahead there.
Stormrage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacare Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacare Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacare Souza is posturing up here but Stormrage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jacare Souza tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jacare Souza has to tap! Slick submission there by Stormrage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Illidan Stormrage!
A relieved looking Illidan Stormrage 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson Thunder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jameson Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder tries to clinch up.
Akesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder.
Akesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Akesson.
Thunder rushes Akesson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Akesson prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Akesson stalling in the clinch but Thunder improves position.
Akesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
Akesson breaks the clinch.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder tries to clinch but Akesson is having none of it.
Akesson is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Jameson Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akesson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson throws a lazy head kick
and Thunder counters with a leg kick.
Thunder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $250 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Thunder rushes Akesson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akesson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Akesson controls his hands.
Akesson is trying to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling him.
Thunder cracks Akesson with a nice body shot.
Akesson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akesson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thunder. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Akesson.
Akesson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akesson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder lands with a right to the head.
Thunder stalling.
Thunder lands with a short shot to the head.
Akesson tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Thunder - that landed with a thud.
Akesson is trying to push Thunder away but Thunder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akesson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder is defending well.
Jameson Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Akesson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akesson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thunder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunder gets through Akesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akesson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Akesson avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akesson tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akesson jumps guard but Thunder stands there with Akesson around his waist. Akesson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akesson is trying to break free.
Thunder lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akesson.
Thunder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akesson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Thunder to work.
Akesson prevents a body shot from Thunder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder works on Akesson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Thunder tries to clinch there but Akesson circles away.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Akesson throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a good low kick that Akesson was not able to check.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Akesson pushes him off.
Akesson connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akesson looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Akesson tried to score with a low kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akesson throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akesson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akesson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Akesson circles away.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akesson scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Thunder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thunder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akesson throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Akesson connects with a high kick.
Thunder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akesson throws a lazy head kick
and Thunder counters with a big head kick but Akesson shrugs it off.
Akesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Akesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunder throws a head kick that Akesson semi-blocks.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Akesson misses with the combination.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Akesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Akesson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Jameson Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder tries to clinch there but Akesson circles away.
Akesson throws a sloppy head kick and Thunder moves out of range easily.
Akesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder.
Akesson misses with a looping right.
Thunder wants to clinch.
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Akesson.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Akesson prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Akesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks.
Thunder gets through Akesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thunder is pressed up against the cage. Akesson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thunder down to the mat. Thunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder has Akesson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder works on Akesson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Akesson pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Akesson circles away.
Akesson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Akesson.
Thunder gets a clinch.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akesson.
Thunder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akesson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akesson's efforts to push away.
Thunder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akesson or not.
A hook to the body from Thunder.
Jameson Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thunder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akesson fails to pull guard.
Akesson blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akesson looking to slow down the pace here.
Akesson blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akesson misses with a head kick.
Thunder tries to clinch but Akesson is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akesson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Akesson keeps it at a distance.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Akesson is avoiding it.
Akesson looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder throws a front kick that sends Akesson stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Thunder.
Akesson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder.
Akesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akesson throws a sloppy head kick and Thunder moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Thunder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thunder moves into range and clinches up with Akesson.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akesson misses with a head kick.
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akesson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Akesson back into the cage.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
Akesson blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akesson's brow.
Akesson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson moves forwards but Thunder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akesson throws a head kick that misses.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Akesson circles away.
Thunder moves out of range as Akesson throws a body kick.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Akesson pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thunder tries to land knees in the clinch but Akesson avoids the damage to the body.
Thunder gets through Akesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Akesson avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Akesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thunder lands an uppercut.
Akesson is trying to stall.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder gets a clinch.
Akesson misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Thunder.
Akesson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Akesson is avoiding it.
Thunder moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson is looking to control Thunder's arms but Thunder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akesson has his back to the cage.
Akesson blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder avoiding damage as Akesson throws knees to the body.
Thunder cracks Akesson with a nice body shot.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder is leaning against Akesson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thunder lands a right hand.
Thunder lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Akesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder forces Akesson back against the cage and clinches.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akesson fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder lands a body punch.
Thunder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akesson or not.
Akesson tries to score a body lock takedown but Thunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thunder cracks Akesson with a nice body shot.
Thunder cracks Akesson with a nice body shot.
Akesson misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Thunder.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunder cracks Akesson with a nice body shot.
Thunder pushes Akesson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thunder digs a right hand underneath Akesson's ribcage. Akesson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Thunder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Thunder clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thunder scores with a leg kick.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Akesson is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Akesson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunder clinches with his opponent.
Akesson blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akesson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thunder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akesson can do to turn this around?
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder slowing the pace effectively.
Akesson is trying to break the clinch but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson wants to stall.
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akesson throws a head kick that misses.
Thunder tries to clinch up but Akesson circles away and keeps his distance.
Akesson swinging wildly here.
Akesson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder presses Akesson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Akesson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thunder lands a hook that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thunder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jameson Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Akesson.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder throws a head kick that Akesson semi-blocks.
Akesson is rocked!
It looks like Lars Akesson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunder lands a jab to Akesson's midsection.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Akesson pushes him off.
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Akesson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thunder lands a left hand.
Akesson fails to pull guard.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
A hook to the body from Thunder.
Akesson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands with a right to the head.
Thunder cracks Akesson with a nice body shot.
Akesson has Thunder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thunder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thunder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thunder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Thunder.
Thunder slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Thunder.
Thunder lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Thunder.
Thunder lands with a short shot to the head.
Akesson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson is trying to pull guard but Thunder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thunder blocks an elbow strike from Akesson.
Thunder scores with a shot to the side of Akesson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akesson letting Thunder take a breather here.
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Akesson controls his hands.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akesson misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunder lands a right hand.
Thunder lands a shot to the body.
Akesson trying to land knees to the body.
Thunder lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Thunder had his way with Lars Akesson in that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Akesson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Akesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Akesson circles away.
Akesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thunder.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder lands with a cross.
Thunder tries to clinch up but Akesson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akesson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akesson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thunder rather than just go for the knockout.
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akesson's sensitive parts.
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Akesson is trying to push Thunder away but Thunder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thunder prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akesson throws a leg kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder wants to clinch.
Jameson Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Akesson moves out of range easily.
Thunder moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder tries to land knees in the clinch but Akesson avoids the damage to the body.
Akesson is trying to pull guard but Thunder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Akesson controls his hands.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Thunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thunder is leaning against Akesson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Thunder tries a body shot but Akesson blocks it.
Akesson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder is defending well.
Jameson Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Akesson.
Akesson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. Akesson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunder rushes Akesson and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but Akesson blocks with his arms.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Thunder stalling in the clinch but Akesson improves position.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Akesson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akesson tries to pull guard but Thunder holds him up against the cage and eventually Akesson drops back down to his feet.
Akesson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Akesson wants a takedown.
Thunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Thunder.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thunder is working Akesson over against the cage.
Akesson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akesson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akesson tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Akesson trying to land knees to the body.
Thunder trying to land knees to the body.
Jameson Thunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder wants to clinch.
Akesson throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder clinches up against the cage.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Thunder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akesson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lars Akesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Akesson digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thunder 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Thunder!
Post fight, Jameson Thunder took to the microphone: 'I just want to thank the sanctioning body for allowing this absolute mismatch of a fight to take place. It's hard to find worthy opponents against a guy with the largest arms... Dynamite hands... And such good looks too. Give me two opponents next time. 'Cause when you're this electrifying it's '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anirudh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negi comes into the arena with Fort Minor - Remember The Name blaring out of the sound system. Brewster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Step up. Bruce Brewster will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anirudh Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Brewster!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negi lands a nice looking body shot.
Negi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bruce Brewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewster throws a chopping leg kick but Negi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Negi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brewster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Negi thuds a left hand into Brewster's body.
Brewster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brewster misses with a hook
and Negi counters by moving into the clinch.
Negi blocks an uppercut.
Negi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Negi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Negi.
A short body shot lands from Negi as the two fighters clinch.
Brewster can't break 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!
Negi digs a right hand into Brewster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brewster's gas tank.
Brewster wants to stall.
Negi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Negi.
Brewster looks winded!
Brewster looking to slow down the pace here.
Negi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Negi presses Brewster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Negi.
Negi lands with a left to the head.
Brewster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Negi lands a shot to the body.
Negi lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Negi.
A hook to the body from Negi.
A right hand to the body from Negi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Negi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brewster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negi's elbow.
Negi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Negi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Negi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Negi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Negi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negi lands a body punch.
Negi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Negi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Negi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Negi presses Brewster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Negi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Negi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Negi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Negi lands a right hand.
Negi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Negi lands a nice shot to the body.
Negi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Negi presses Brewster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Negi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Negi.
Negi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Negi digs a right hand underneath Brewster's ribcage. Brewster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Negi lands a body shot.
Negi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Negi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negi.
Negi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brewster.
A left hand lands to the body for Negi.
Negi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Negi digs a right hand underneath Brewster's ribcage. Brewster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Negi lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Negi - that landed with a thud.
Negi lands with a left to the head.
Negi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negi lands a right hand.
Brewster is rocked!
Negi lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewster is still on wobbly legs! Can Negi finish him?
Negi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Negi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brewster to his knees! Negi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anirudh Negi!
Anirudh Negi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bruce Brewster had this to say: 'I've been better in this fight. I've been robbed.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd comes to the cage accompanied by All of the Lights - Kanye West. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Boyd !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Boyd ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boyd wants a takedown.
Boyd is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boyd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boyd wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyd looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boyd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boyd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to control but Boyd is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyd , not yet.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wanderlei Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boyd wants to clinch.
Boyd closes the distance and clinches.
Boyd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Boyd . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva prevents Boyd from breaking the clinch.
Boyd is struggling to control the position.
Silva prevents Boyd from breaking the clinch.
Silva has Boyd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Boyd into the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boyd prevents it.
Boyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyd is looking for a takedown.
Boyd is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boyd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boyd wants to break free but Silva has control.
Boyd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boyd tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Boyd has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Boyd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boyd swinging wildly here.
Boyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Boyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva looks for a takedown but Boyd sprawls well.
Boyd shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boyd tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Boyd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyd wants it to stay on the feet.
Boyd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Boyd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boyd wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Boyd blocks nicely.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Boyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyd manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Boyd 's guard.
Boyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyd tries to get out of the position.
Boyd keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up.
Boyd has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyd controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva gets to his feet. Boyd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyd defends it nicely.
Boyd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a series of punches but Boyd moves out of range.
Boyd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Boyd stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva looking to control.
Boyd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boyd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva is trying to control the position but Boyd postures up.
Boyd cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boyd defends it easily.
Boyd looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyd pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Milo Boyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control but Boyd is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Boyd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyd with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Boyd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No joy there for Boyd , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva goes for a double leg but Boyd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boyd continues to drive forward.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boyd is defending well.
Milo Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Boyd 's takedown attempt.
Boyd is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boyd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boyd won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva pulls Boyd in close to prevent any damage.
Boyd lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boyd controls the pace.
Boyd chips away with some ground and pound.
Boyd wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Boyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Boyd from controlling successfully.
Boyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Boyd slips an elbow through the middle.
Boyd wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Boyd .
Silva wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boyd trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for a kimura but Boyd is defending it quite comfortably.
Boyd is looking to improve his position.
Boyd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva prevents Boyd from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd wants to stand back up but Silva manages to pass into side control.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Milo Boyd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
That's time! Boyd 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva dives in and grabs Boyd 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyd pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Boyd fails to land the takedown.
Boyd has a takedown stuffed.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Boyd moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Boyd on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Boyd . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Boyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Boyd ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boyd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boyd pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boyd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Boyd gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Boyd 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boyd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boyd is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Boyd slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Boyd . Boyd maintains the clinch.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Boyd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Milo Boyd is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Boyd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boyd wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Boyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boyd wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Boyd defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Boyd defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to control but Boyd wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Milo Boyd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boyd shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Boyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyd , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Boyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Boyd . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyd .
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Boyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva goes for a double leg but Boyd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boyd continues to drive forward.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boyd prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boyd winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boyd is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Boyd is looking to pass Silva's guard but actually Silva recovers to full guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Boyd controlling him for the moment.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyd throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boyd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boyd 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva gets to his feet - Boyd follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd clinches with his opponent.
Boyd stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Boyd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Boyd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Boyd has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Boyd dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boyd is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boyd to get the leverage.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boyd stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Boyd pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boyd postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Milo Boyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyd wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Boyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Boyd !
Milo Boyd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Sonoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubbins Stewfis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewfis has chosen like a hurricane! as his entrance music. Rikiya Sonoda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tubbins Stewfis's chin.
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285 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rikiya Sonoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubbins Stewfis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Sonoda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sonoda throws a head kick that misses.
Sonoda tries to clinch but Stewfis moves away
and Stewfis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rikiya Sonoda has been cut.
Stewfis checks a leg kick.
Sonoda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonoda tries to work over Stewfis's front leg with a kick but Stewfis checks it.
Sonoda scores with the left hand. Stewfis knows he should have avoided that one.
Sonoda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stewfis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonoda scores with a push kick.
Sonoda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stewfis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonoda scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonoda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonoda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stewfis is out of range and Sonoda settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonoda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewfis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stewfis moves out of range of the body kick from Sonoda.
Sonoda scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonoda throws a sloppy head kick and Stewfis moves out of range easily.
Sonoda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sonoda throws a right hand that misses
and Sonoda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonoda scores with a head kick. Stewfis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Tubbins Stewfis has been cut.
Sonoda tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonoda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewfis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sonoda. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonoda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stewfis avoids the head kick by Sonoda.
Sonoda throws a head kick but Stewfis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonoda tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sonoda.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sonoda.
Sonoda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonoda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stewfis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewfis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonoda.
Sonoda tries to clinch but Stewfis moves away
and Stewfis counters with a straight right hand.
Sonoda throws a head kick but Stewfis moves out of range.
Sonoda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sonoda misses with a straight right.
Sonoda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Stewfis.
Stewfis drops Sonoda with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stewfis follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubbins Stewfis!
Tubbins Stewfis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rikiya Sonoda was interviewed post fight and said 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi - Tokyo United Fightwear - Zombie Nutrition'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Kickbuttowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Urg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toni Urg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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248 lbs
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294 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Kickbuttowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toni Urg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Urg prevents Kickbuttowski from getting back to his feet.
Urg pushing down on Kickbuttowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kickbuttowski tries to get to full guard but Urg has control of the leg.
Urg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kickbuttowski!
Kickbuttowski is in a horrible position here. Urg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Urg unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kickbuttowski taking shots to the head.
Kickbuttowski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Kickbuttowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urg cracks Kickbuttowski with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Urg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Farewell of Slavyanka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Blokada Leningrada 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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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
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agasi manages to avoid it.
Leningrada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leningrada looks to land a right hand but Agasi moved out of range.
Leningrada tries for a takedown but Agasi circles away easily
and Agasi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leningrada's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leningrada looking to control but Agasi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi passes to full mount!
Agasi lands a couple of good shots and Leningrada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agasi trying to control.
Agasi scores with punches from the back.
Agasi is hanging on to Leningrada's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Agasi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Leningrada. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Leningrada is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Agasi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Agasi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Agasi.
Agasi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Leningrada is trapped and Agasi is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Leningrada is rocked!
Agasi punches Leningrada on the ear.
Leningrada is still in real trouble! Can Agasi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agasi is landing big shots and Leningrada is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armand Agasi!
Armand Agasi 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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