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BFE: Sunday Scraps 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Tanaka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
Hunt feints a jab promting Tanaka to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tanaka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Tanaka seems unphased.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Hunt slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Hunt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt is trying to push Tanaka away but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Tanaka tries to tie him up.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tanaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka throws a combination. Hunt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like John Hunt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanaka has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tanaka fails to land.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Larry Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka connects with a body shot.
Tanaka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Hunt misses.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka with a jab.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tanaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanaka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanaka ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Tanaka stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Tanaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Tanaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Tanaka misses with a right hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Tanaka.
Hunt throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Hunt slips a straight right by Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunt throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Tanaka throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt checks a low kick from Tanaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanaka.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Hunt tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Hunt throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanaka on the side of the head.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Good leg kick by Tanaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larry Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka slips a jab from Hunt.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Tanaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Tanaka throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
John Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka scores with a hook.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Tanaka!
After winning the bout, Larry Tanaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bird kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face the pain - Stemm. Alan Bird could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jared Michael's chin.
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Michael!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird has a takedown stuffed.
Bird shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michael is trying to defend but Bird finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bird throwing shots but Michael is blocking nicely.
Michael has his hands clasped together around Bird's back. He's all about the action.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Michael is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michael is pressing down on Bird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bird throws an elbow that misses. Michael uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bird's guard. Nice move by Michael!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird being controlled here, momentarily.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird trying to control the position.
Bird is looking for a triangle but Michael pushes his legs off easily.
Michael controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird has his foot on Michael's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michael works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jared Michael wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bird tries to clinch there but Michael circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird moves out of range of the leg kick from Michael.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown but Michael manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bird's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael stuffs the takedown attempt from Bird. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michael.
Jared Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird moves out of range of the body kick.
Bird shoots and misses
and Michael counters with a crisp one two that drops Bird! Michael thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bird to his feet! Bird is in big trouble!
Bird is rocked!
Bird is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bird stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bird walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Michael swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jared Michael!
A relieved looking Jared Michael thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Alan Bird was interviewed post fight and said 'I still won.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Souza's choice of entrance music: Talib Kweli-Palookas. Murilo Souza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gus White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Murilo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from White misses.
White explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Souza misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a leg kick.
Souza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Souza is rocked!
It looks like Murilo Souza has been cut.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles Souza's knee momentarily.
Souza looks winded!
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White thows a body kick. Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Souza is holding his hands too far apart here. White throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Souza is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus White!
A victorious Gus White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Leak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martez Cortega's chin.
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217 lbs
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219 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leak connects with a leg kick. Cortega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leak works over Cortega's head and body with a nice combination.
Leak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortega looks winded!
Leak lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leak has Cortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Leak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cortega prevents it.
Leak manages to break the clinch.
Cortega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cortega misses with a low kick.
Cortega throws a right and a left that Leak avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Leak as Cortega shoots in.
Leak misses with a two punch combination.
Cortega tries to clinch but Leak is having none of it.
Leak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortega takes one on the button.
Martez Cortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortega keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leak slips a nice elbow through Cortega's hands, connecting with Cortega's forehead.
Leak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leak is looking for a kimura here.
Leak lands with a punch from half guard.
Cortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cortega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak throwing shots but Cortega is blocking nicely.
Leak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortega tries to kick Leak off but Leak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cortega wants to control but Leak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cortega has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cortega is not content to let Leak control the position.
Leak is looking for a kimura here.
Cortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leak.
Cortega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leak.
Leak throwing shots but Cortega is blocking nicely.
Cortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Leak.
Leak is trying to control. Cortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leak wants to control but Cortega is keeping him busy.
Cortega is looking to improve his position.
Leak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortega sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leak.
Leak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cortega moves into full guard.
Leak throws a big right hand that misses.
Leak looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leak tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortega is retaining full guard.
Leak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cortega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leak misses with a body shot.
Leak drops Cortega with a nice combination! Leak dives into Cortega's guard, looking to finish!
Cortega is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leak gets to his feet and stands over Cortega, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cortega felt that one! Leak unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cortega from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelly Leak!
A victorious Kelly Leak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes into the arena with A Moment blaring out of the sound system. Better is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother by Danzig. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Better fails with the takedown.
Evan Better seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel throws a shot to the body.
Better tries to clinch up
and Noel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Noel lands with a light punch inside.
Noel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Better backwards.
Noel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Better misses with a wild body shot.
Noel throws an overhand right that lands on Better's shoulder, as Better tries to avoid the shot.
Better throws a sloppy head kick and Noel moves out of range easily.
Noel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Better in his tracks.
It looks like Evan Better has been cut.
Better fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel misses with a series of wild punches.
Better tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Better somewhat.
Ava Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Better.
Better misses with a body punch
and Noel moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Noel.
Noel lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Noel drops Better onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Better is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Better is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel drops Better onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Better is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Better is still on wobbly legs! Can Noel finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Better! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Noel is unloading with more strikes now! Better drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ava Noel!
A pretty intense looking Ava Noel took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fitch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Till I Collapse- Eminem. David Taylor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Fitch's chin.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Taylor !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitch controlling the position.
Fitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taylor trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitch is pulling down on Taylor 's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor , at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good shot there by Taylor .
Fitch throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fitch's guard now.
Fitch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor 's guard.
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch being controlled here momentarily.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitch moves away.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor .
A big left from Taylor misses.
Fitch looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Fitch throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
A big right from Taylor misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Fitch.
Fitch misses with a straight left.
Fitch throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Fitch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Fitch, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Fitch against the cage but Fitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitch misses with a looping right.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitch takes one on the button.
Fitch walks into a left hand.
Fitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitch looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch manages to get back to half guard.
My spies in Stockton Cardio inform me that Taylor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Taylor is trying to control. Fitch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fitch is not content to let Taylor control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Fitch is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor .
Taylor taking a break here but Fitch is having none of it and regains half guard.
Taylor prevents Fitch from improving his position.
Fitch is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moves nicely into side control.
Fitch is being controlled here.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitch keeps working.
Fitch is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fitch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fitch prevents Taylor from moving into mount.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitch keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is looking for a sweep.
Taylor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitch keeps working.
Fitch taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fitch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to advance to mount but Fitch denies him.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitch keeps working.
Taylor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fitch!
Fitch wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor punching from mount but Fitch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fitch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fitch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitch.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Fitch controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Taylor cracks Fitch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitch looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Fitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Fitch throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitch won't be happy with that.
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fitch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taylor working the ground and pound but Fitch is defending the strikes.
Fitch is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Taylor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Taylor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taylor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fitch's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taylor .
Fitch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fitch tries to improve position but can't.
Fitch is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Fitch prevents Taylor from moving into mount.
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taylor wants to control but Fitch is keeping him busy.
David Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitch is looking for a sweep.
Jon Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Taylor 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.
Fitch being controlled for a moment.
Taylor 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fitch is trying to control Taylor 's posture but Taylor avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is trying to improve his position.
Fitch is trying to escape the position but Taylor is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Fitch misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Fitch.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Fitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitch misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitch scrambles back to his feet.
Fitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jon Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Taylor .
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Fitch.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fitch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch looking to control.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Taylor !
A victorious David Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy's entrance music is Mienteme. A fine choice. Souto has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 violin orchestra as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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31
175 lbs
12 - 11 - 2 |
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185 lbs
20 - 12 - 2 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolando Souto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crazy.
Crazy tries to land a leg kick but Souto saw it coming and moves away.
Crazy gets tackled into the cage by Souto. Souto maintains the clinch.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Souto avoids it.
Souto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Crazy.
Crazy throws a combination. Souto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Souto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crazy misses with a looping right.
Souto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crazy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souto looks for a takedown but Crazy sprawls well.
Crazy wants to slow Souto down by chopping away at his legs.
Crazy connects with a right hand. Souto shakes it off.
Souto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crazy misses with a few strikes there.
Souto tries to bum rush Crazy with a series of wild strikes but Crazy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Souto prevents Crazy from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souto is keen to just control but Crazy is a slippery customer.
Crazy gets full guard.
Souto advances position into side control!
Souto wants to stand but Crazy is controlling his arm.
Crazy is trying to control Souto's posture but Souto avoids it.
Crazy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souto off and has taken his back!
Crazy keeps control of the position as Souto tries to break free.
Crazy avoiding Souto 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souto prevents Crazy from getting a body triangle.
Souto is really stuck here.
Crazy misses with a punch to the head.
Crazy tries to get the hooks in deep but Souto pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souto is trying to stand back up.
Souto staying busy and making it hard for Crazy to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crazy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Crazy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Souto. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Crazy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crazy gets his way!
Souto wants to control his opponent's hands but Crazy gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crazy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Souto tries to break free.
Souto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crazy gets his way!
Crazy trying to control.
Crazy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Crazy lands a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crazy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crazy controlling well, preventing Souto from escaping the position.
Souto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Crazy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Souto.
Souto wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crazy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Souto is looking for a way out.
Souto covering up well and avoiding damage.
Crazy wants to control but Souto is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Souto tries to bum rush Crazy with a series of wild strikes but Crazy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crazy misses with a hook.
Souto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crazy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crazy, pushing him back against the cage.
Souto throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Souto.
Crazy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crazy scores with a hook to the body.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Souto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crazy after a bit of a struggle.
Crazy tries to land knees in the clinch but Souto avoids the damage to the body.
Souto misses with a knee strike.
Souto tries a knee to the head but Crazy blocks it.
Crazy avoiding damage.
Souto managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Souto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Souto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crazy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Souto missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Crazy.
Souto managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souto blocks it with crossed arms.
Souto misses with a knee strike.
Crazy looking to slow down the pace here.
Souto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crazy's face.
Souto tries a knee to the head but Crazy blocks it.
Crazy misses with a knee strike.
Souto looking to throw knees to the head but Crazy is blocking nicely.
Crazy trying to land knees to the body.
Crazy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crazy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crazy is leaning against Souto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crazy digs a right hand into Souto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souto's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Crazy - that landed with a thud.
Souto is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crazy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Crazy - that landed with a thud.
Crazy jumps into guard, dragging Souto to the mat.
Crazy wants to sweep but no luck.
Crazy is pulling down on Souto's head. It's preventing any offense from Souto, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crazy working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Crazy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Souto's corner calls for a 1-2. Souto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Souto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crazy's half guard.
Crazy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crazy's head.
Souto is working for a kimura but Crazy is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Souto there.
Crazy is trying to maintain the position but Souto is very close to passing his half guard.
Souto stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souto throwing shots but Crazy is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Crazy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Souto loads up on a big right hand but Crazy slips the punch.
Crazy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crazy misses with a body kick.
Crazy lands with a kick to the temple. Souto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Souto checks the leg kick.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazy throws a hook but Souto avoids it easily.
Crazy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crazy throws a leg kick but Souto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Souto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Igor Crazy is winning the standup battle so far.
Crazy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crazy avoids the body shot from Souto.
Souto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Souto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Souto avoids the body shot from Crazy.
Souto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Souto connects with a body shot.
Souto swinging wildly here.
Souto tries for a takedown but Crazy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy lands a leg kick that knocks Souto off balance momentarily.
Souto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crazy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souto somewhat.
Souto throws an overhand right that lands on Crazy's shoulder, as Crazy tries to avoid the shot.
Souto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crazy.
Souto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crazy but Crazy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igor Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Souto.
Crazy blocks a head kick by Souto.
Crazy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crazy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crazy wants to stand up but Souto is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souto wants to control but Crazy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crazy is thwarting Souto's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Crazy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crazy is trying to control. Souto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crazy prevents Souto from standing back up.
Crazy trying to pass the guard but Souto defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crazy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crazy throws a solid leg kick but Souto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crazy.
Crazy throws a low kick but Souto moves out of range easily.
Crazy shoots in for a takedown but Souto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Souto looks for the body kick but Crazy saw that one coming.
Souto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crazy but Crazy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy connects with a solid leg kick.
Crazy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souto. Souto obviously looking to wear him down.
Crazy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crazy tries to land a leg kick but Souto saw it coming and moves away.
Souto fails to land with a series of punches.
Souto gets a clinch.
Crazy trying to land knees to the body.
Souto can't get the takedown.
Crazy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crazy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souto.
Crazy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souto.
Crazy missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crazy as Souto tries to tie him up.
Crazy tries to land knees in the clinch but Souto avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy prevents the takedown attempt.
Igor Crazy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crazy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the head but Souto blocks with his arms.
Crazy wants to stall.
Crazy can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Rolando Souto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crazy missing with knees to the body.
Crazy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Igor Crazy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crazy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Souto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souto tries to land a knee to the head but Crazy blocks with his arms.
Souto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Crazy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crazy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Crazy!
Igor Crazy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayrton Pena Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayrton Pena Milani!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena Milani throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pena Milani.
Pena Milani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pena Milani stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pena Milani throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pena Milani is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Pena Milani lands a big head kick that sends Phoenix tumbling to the mat! Pena Milani takes a step backwards and waves Phoenix back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Pena Milani.
Pena Milani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Pena Milani lands with a nice body kick.
Pena Milani and Phoenix are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Pena Milani throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Phoenix into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Pena Milani knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayrton Pena Milani!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ayrton Pena Milani thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho comes to the cage accompanied by AR-Swift: Awesome God . Amir Khan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jericho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jericho is defended easily by Khan.
Khan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jericho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khan throws a push kick but Jericho slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan scores with a hook.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan goes for a double leg but Jericho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jericho continues to drive forward.
Jericho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jericho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jericho wants the takedown. Khan is fighting it off but Jericho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khan's guard against the cage.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jericho is controlling him.
Jericho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jericho tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to stand up but Jericho isn't so interested in that idea.
Jericho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jericho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan managing to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan wants to stand but Jericho is controlling the position.
Khan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Amir Khan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jericho shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jericho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jericho wants to control but Khan postures up.
Jericho is not content to let Khan control the position.
Jericho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khan.
Jericho is looking to reverse the position.
Khan decides to stand back up.
Jericho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jericho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jericho tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jericho to the ground. Jericho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jericho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho working Khan over with strikes.
Jericho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jericho is working away from the top position though.
Khan keeping hold of Jericho's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amir Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jericho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Jericho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jericho shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan scores with a head kick.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Jericho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan connects with a jab.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jericho shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Jericho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Jericho on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho stuffs the takedown.
Amir Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jericho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Khan wants to control but Jericho is keeping him busy.
Khan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jericho to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jericho backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jericho sprawls well. Jericho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jericho swivels and escapes.
Amir Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Jericho shows good takedown defense.
Khan lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khan.
Jericho with a poor takedown
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Jericho moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Jericho is now in Khan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jericho won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Jericho trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jericho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Khan.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan gets a double leg takedown into Jericho's guard.
Jericho managing to control the position.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jericho looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jericho is really struggling to control Khan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rey Jericho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Khan throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Jericho's guard.
Jericho trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jericho wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jericho has a closed guard, preventing Khan from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jericho looks to clinch
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jericho thinking.
Jericho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jericho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jericho tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jericho shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Jericho gets double underhooks and turns Khan into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rey Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jericho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Khan wants to stall.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Khan tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amir Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jericho wants to break free but Khan has control.
Jericho is looking for a takedown.
Jericho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khan misses with the combination.
Jericho scores with a takedown into Khan's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Khan!
Amir Khan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz comes to the cage accompanied by Everyday. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
an shoots for a takedown but Gutz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
an takes one on the button.
Gutz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by an.
an tries to bum rush Gutz with a series of wild strikes but Gutz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that an has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
an keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutz.
an takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
an swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutz.
an scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Gutz.
A cross from an lands.
Gutz connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
an with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
an gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gutz counters with a nice body shot.
Gutz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gutz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutz thows a body shot but no joy.
Gutz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
an throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and an takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
an throws a head kick that misses.
Gutz forces an back against the cage and clinches.
an misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz lands a nice uppercut.
Gutz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gutz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gutz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with an's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Gutz.
Still in the clinch, Gutz scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Gutz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
an tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
an lands with a right to the head.
Gutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ans head.
Gutz pushes an back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gutz wants to stall.
Gutz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of an backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for an.
Gutz is trying to maintain a safe position but an gets an underhook and turns Gutz into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gutz.
Gutz stalling against the cage.
Gutz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
an blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutz lands an uppercut.
an is rocked!
A short uppercut from Gutz.
an is still on wobbly legs! Can Gutz finish him?
Gutz blocks a body shot from an.
Gutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
an tries to pull guard but Gutz won't allow it.
Cormac Gutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al an.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands a hook that snaps the head of an backwards.
an goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gutz lands a nice uppercut.
Gutz lands a hook to the side of the head.
an is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gutz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cormac Gutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on an. That did some damage!
Gutz closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks an out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Cormac Gutz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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