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WFC 5: Gu vs. Murray PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Gory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Lester 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Gory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Lester!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lester shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lester showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lester is keen to just control but Gory is a slippery customer.
Gory is trying to get back to full guard.
Lester is pressing down on Gory's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gory is holding on for now.
Lester wants to stand up but Gory is controlling the position.
Gory trying to control from the bottom.
Gory wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gory is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gory avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Gory wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gory is fending him off so far but Lester persists. Nope, Gory circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gory is defended easily by Lester.
Gory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range.
Lester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gory is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lester shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lester was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lester tries to advance to mount but Gory denies him.
Gory is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gory wants to control but Lester postures up.
Gory is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lester off and has taken his back!
Gory trying to control momentarily.
Lester trying to control but not successfully.
Gory wants to control but Lester is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gory looking to hold on to the position here but Lester rolls and ends up regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gory accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gory trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Al Gory just wasn't active enough.
Lester misses with a takedown
and Gory counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Al Gory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Lester.
Gory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lester on the ground.
Gory sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lester's guard.
Gory is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lester is not content to let Gory control the position.
Gory stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gory fails with a takedown attempt.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Gory dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gory drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gory is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gory just content to control the position.
Lester wants to control but Gory postures up.
Gory decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lester to his feet.
Gory is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gory is looking to clinch but Lester is avoiding it.
Lester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gory quickly recovers to half guard.
Gory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily.
Al Gory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lester passes into side control, despite Gory's attempt to control the position.
Gory is trying to improve his position.
Gory struggling a bit here.
Lester trying to control the position but Gory is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gory wants to control but Lester postures up.
Gory wants to get back to his feet but Lester is dominant here and he's now got Gory's back!
Gory showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gory trying to control the action but Lester just sinks the hooks in.
Lester is looking for the choke from the back position but Gory is controlling his hands well.
Gory is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gory is trying to get back to his feet but Lester has full control of the position and if anything, Gory has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lester tries to keep control of the position but Gory is staying busy.
Gory is trying to stand back up.
Gory tries to escape but Lester has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gory trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lester doesn't have the hooks in and Gory manages to turn into his guard.
Gory trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lester's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gory seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gory trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Al Gory.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lester has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Gory dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gory throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gory is in Lester's guard.
Gory trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gory's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gory wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Al Gory.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gory jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester dives in for a single leg takedown but Gory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gory tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gory tries to pull guard but Lester holds him up against the cage and eventually Gory drops back down to his feet.
Lester breaks from the clinch.
Lester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester needs to keep his hands up - Gory had a free shot at his head there.
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gory.
Gory throws a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gory.
Gory tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester prevents Gory from breaking the clinch.
Lester breaks from the clinch.
Gory tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gory tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Lester misses with a takedown attempt - Gory sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Gory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Lester.
Gory drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gory accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gory stands and throws Lester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gory's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gory is looking for a kimura here.
Lester looking for submissions off his back.
Lester is not content to let Gory control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gory is controlling the pace.
Gory stands up out of the half guard.
Bryan Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch but Gory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lester to the mat! Lester manages to get full guard.
Gory passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al Gory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gory taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Gory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Gory!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Draco Klay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Etherton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Etherton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Draco Klay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Etherton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etherton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Etherton stuffs the takedown.
Etherton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Etherton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Klay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Etherton looking to control.
Klay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etherton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klay cracks Etherton with a solid left hand.
Klay wants to pass the guard but Etherton is keeping the position.
Klay throwing strikes but missing.
Klay postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klay throws an elbow that misses. Etherton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klay's guard. Nice move by Etherton!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etherton trying to control the position from guard on top but Klay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etherton preventing the sweep.
Klay managing to control the position.
Klay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Etherton is looking to work some ground and pound but Klay has wrist control.
Klay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etherton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Etherton trying to control but Klay is working from the bottom.
Etherton preventing the sweep.
Klay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etherton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Etherton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klay.
Klay trying to control from half guard but Etherton is working away.
Etherton trying to control but Klay postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Draco Klay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Klay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Etherton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Etherton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Klay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klay throws an elbow that misses. Etherton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klay's guard. Nice move by Etherton!
Klay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Etherton wants to stand but Klay is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klay is on top in guard.
Etherton has his feet on Klay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Klay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klay showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Klay lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Etherton trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Klay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Etherton throws a body punch but Klay moves out of range.
Klay blocks a head kick by Etherton.
A head kick from Etherton lands but Klay takes it in his stride.
Klay shoots in for a takedown but Etherton shows good takedown defense.
Etherton misses with a head kick.
Etherton throws a head kick but Klay moves out of range.
Crunch! Klay slams his shin into Etherton's torso.
Etherton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Etherton misses with a kick to the body.
Etherton avoids the head kick by Klay.
Klay moves out of range of the body kick.
Etherton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etherton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klay.
Etherton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klay passes into half guard.
Klay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Etherton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Etherton is breathing heavily.
Klay drops an elbow to the side of Etherton's head.
Klay is taking a breather. Etherton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Klay thows a huge punch but Etherton dodges it nicely.
Klay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Etherton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klay working Etherton over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klay content to control rather than advance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klay is keen to just control but Etherton is a slippery customer.
Klay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Etherton moves into full guard.
Etherton has momentary wrist control but Klay slips an elbow through the middle.
Etherton wants to sweep but no luck.
Klay trying to control the position from guard on top but Etherton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klay passes Etherton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Klay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Klay there.
Klay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klay working the head and body with strikes.
Etherton is trying to control but can't.
Etherton is not content to let Klay control the position.
Klay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Etherton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klay working Etherton over with strikes.
Etherton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klay throwing shots but Etherton is blocking nicely.
Klay is stalling here. Etherton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Klay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Etherton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Klay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Etherton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klay wants to control but Etherton postures up.
The strikes coming from Etherton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Etherton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Etherton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klay tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Klay dominated that second round.
That's time! Klay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Klay blocks a head kick by Etherton.
Etherton is looking to land body kicks.
Klay shoots in and bounces Etherton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Etherton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Klay throws a big elbow that misses.
Etherton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Etherton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klay trying to control the position from guard on top but Etherton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etherton striking off his back but it's not causing Klay any problems.
Klay connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etherton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Etherton wants to sweep but no luck.
Etherton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Etherton trying to keep a closed guard but Klay is proving a slippery customer.
Klay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klay throws a big right hand that misses.
Klay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klay advances to half guard.
Etherton wants to get back to full guard.
Klay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Etherton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klay passes to side control.
Klay controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klay trying to control the position but Etherton is working away.
Klay tries to move to mount but Etherton blocks the move with his legs.
Klay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Klay working away.
Check out the look on Klay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Etherton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Klay tries to advance to mount but Etherton denies him.
Klay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etherton keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Klay lands an elbow.
Etherton is rocked!
Klay landing strikes.
Etherton is still in real trouble! Can Klay finish him?
Klay lands a strong strike to the head of Etherton. That's dazed him! Klay looking to finish here. Etherton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Klay lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Draco Klay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Arsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Rousey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Arsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt
and Arsic counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Rousey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arsic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rousey looks winded!
Nice jab there from Arsic.
Arsic cracks Rousey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rousey is rocked!
Arsic lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rousey tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafal Arsic!
Rafal Arsic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Gasoline by SUBSONICA. Van Der Sluijs has chosen Redundant by Green Day as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Vicini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholas Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicini gets a clinch.
Vicini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vicini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Der Sluijs's brow.
Vicini throws an elbow that misses.
Vicini lands a body shot.
Vicini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vicini scores with a shoulder strike.
Vicini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Der Sluijs's defenses.
It looks like Nicholas Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
Vicini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vicini on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vicini.
Vicini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Der Sluijs has a couple of punches blocked by Vicini.
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!
Van Der Sluijs misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Sluijs working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vicini.
Van Der Sluijs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vicini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Der Sluijs or not.
Vicini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vicini lands an elbow inside.
Vicini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Der Sluijs's defenses.
That has opened up Nicholas Van Der Sluijs's cut even more.
Vicini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Sluijs's efforts to push away.
Van Der Sluijs lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vicini.
Van Der Sluijs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vicini's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Van Der Sluijs.
Vicini blocks a body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vicini.
The cut above Nicholas Van Der Sluijs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vicini.
Van Der Sluijs blocks an elbow strike from Vicini.
Van Der Sluijs dodges an elbow strike from Vicini.
Vicini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nicholas Van Der Sluijs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicholas Van Der Sluijs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luca Vicini!
A relieved looking Luca Vicini 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dee May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes as his entrance music. Dee May has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
160 lbs
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168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
May goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from May.
Jones is working for takedown but May is calmly controlling the position for now.
May lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
It looks like David Jones has been cut.
May pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
May lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
May lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
May makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but May is defending well.
Dee May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Jones.
A hook to the body from May.
Jones looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by May.
A nice right hand lands inside from May.
May lands with a right to the head.
Jones is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
May dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and May unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - May screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dee May!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Henderson is being controlled here.
Hart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hart has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Henderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hart controlling the position easily from mount.
Hart with the ground and pound from mount.
Hart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart 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.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Hart isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Hart just wasn't active enough.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters by moving into the clinch.
Hart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hart lands a takedown into guard.
Hart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Hart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Hart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart stays in close to Henderson's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Gabriel Hart wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Hart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hart has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Hart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hart slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart instigates a clinch.
Hart tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Hart tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Hart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hart tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Hart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hart moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Hart rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart can't get the takedown.
Hart stalling against the cage.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Hart has the dominant position.
Hart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hart has double underhooks.
Hart tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hart is looking for a takedown.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson is trying to push Hart away but Hart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Hart is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to break free but Hart pushes him back against the cage.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
Hart lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hart.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Henderson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Hart.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Henderson with a jab.
Henderson throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hart.
Hart tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hart effectively controlling the action here.
Henderson wants to break free but Hart has control.
Hart blocks a body shot from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Hart is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hart has double underhooks.
Hart is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Hart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hart misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants a takedown.
Hart is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hart is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Hart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hart.
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 Gabriel Hart.
I think Hart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Hart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chief Keef could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lance Waters's chin.
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20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chief Keef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Waters!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keef connects with a nice looking jab.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Keef throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waters counters with a good low kick that Keef was not able to check.
Keef looks to throw the jab but Waters is out of range.
Keef gets tackled into the cage by Waters. Waters maintains the clinch.
Waters has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Keef regains guard immediately.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Keef can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waters controls the pace.
Keef is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keef seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Waters won't allow Keef to sweep him here.
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!
Waters passes Keef's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Waters winds up and cracks Keef with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Waters in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef trying to control from the bottom.
Waters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keef is positioning himself well to prevent Waters advancing to mount.
Keef trying to hold on to Waters's head to control him but Waters postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chief Keef just wasn't active enough.
Keef throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waters counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Keef!
Keef is looking for a sweep.
Keef being controlled for a moment.
Waters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Keef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keef tries to improve position but can't.
Keef is working hard here to advance position.
Waters working away.
Keef is looking for a sweep.
Waters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Keef's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keef throws an off balance right hand
and Waters counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters looks to land a right hand but Keef moved out of range.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keef throws out the jab.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Waters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters stuns Keef with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Waters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keef doesn't seem phased though.
Waters scores with a kick to the body.
Keef scores with the left hand. Waters knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waters, pushing him back against the cage.
Waters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keef trying to land knees to the body.
Waters is trying to maintain a safe position but Keef gets an underhook and turns Waters into the cage.
Keef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Keef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keef.
Waters thows a body shot but no joy.
Keef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Keef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Waters fails with the takedown.
Keef takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Waters gets a clinch.
Waters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chief Keef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keef checks a low kick from Waters.
Keef tries to clinch but Waters moves out of range.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Waters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Waters slips a straight right by Keef.
Keef misses with a double jab.
Keef is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chief Keef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Keef does no damage.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keef.
Waters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Waters.
Keef swings widly with a right hand
and Waters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Keef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chief Keef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keef throws out a loose jab but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keef thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keef has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waters.
Keef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters scores with a push kick.
Waters feints and then cracks Keef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keef down.
Keef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Nice takedown defense from Keef. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Waters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
Keef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keef cracks Waters with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Keef.
Keef scores with a sloppy right hand. Waters should have avoided that one.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Chief Keef has been cut.
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!
Keef looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Keef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keef falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keef misses with an uppercut
and Waters counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Waters scores with a leg kick.
Keef gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waters with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waters on the side of the head.
Waters fails to land the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Waters.
Waters wants to land a leg kick but Keef is out of range.
Keef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waters, pushing him back against the cage.
Keef scores with a knee to the head.
Waters is rocked!
Waters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Keef finish him?
Keef cracks Waters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keef has Waters pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Waters is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Keef - that's hurt Waters badly! Oh, another knee lands and Waters is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Waters doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chief Keef!
Chief Keef thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kahne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Kahne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalky White!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by White.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahne is one step ahead there.
Kahne works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
White wants to stand but Kahne is controlling the position.
White controls Kahne momentarily but Kahne frees himself.
Kahne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White working a defensive guard here.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahne trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Kahne connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White wants to stand but Kahne is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahne cracks White with a solid left hand.
Kahne works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahne won't allow White to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
White working a defensive guard here.
Kahne throws a big elbow that misses.
White has momentary wrist control but Kahne slips an elbow through the middle.
Kahne wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White working a defensive guard here.
Kahne postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Kahne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kahne is controlling him.
Kahne lands a couple of digs.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahne throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Kahne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kahne throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Kahne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahne stopping the sweep attempt from White.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kahne is controlling him.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White wants to stand up but Kahne is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chalky White.
White looking to score a takedown here. Kahne is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Kahne's guard.
Kahne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kahne is on top in guard.
Kahne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kahne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahne won't allow White to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Kahne prevents White from getting back to his feet.
White keeping moving, preventing Kahne from controlling successfully.
Kahne cracks White with a solid left hand.
Kahne landing with the ground and pound.
Kahne throwing strikes but missing.
Kahne wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White wants to stand but Kahne is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahne looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kahne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kahne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahne is just out of range.
White slips under a jab from Kahne.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahne circles away.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Kahne's shoulder, as Kahne tries to avoid the shot.
White throws a body punch but Kahne moves out of range.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chalky White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kahne moves out of range of the strikes.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a straight right.
White rushes Kahne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White has Kahne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kahne fails to land.
A short left from White.
White is looking for a takedown.
Ken Kahne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chalky White.
Kahne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kahne.
Kahne keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kahne wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahne backwards.
Kahne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kahne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Kahne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from White.
White is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kahne can't fight it off and eventually White manages to take the fight to the floor. Kahne looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kahne is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but White frees his head nicely. Oh but Kahne has switched to an armbar! White is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ken Kahne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Young Gu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Murray!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gu.
Gu cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray swings for the body but Gu moves out of range.
Gu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray takes a swing at Gu's ribcage but misses.
Gu connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Gu is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Gu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gu motions for Murray to come forward. Gu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gu loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Murray catches Gu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Murray misses.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gu is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Gu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu misses with a straight right.
Murray slips under a jab from Gu.
Gu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gu scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
John Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gu circles away quickly and effectively.
Gu misses with a two punch combination.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gu circles away quickly and effectively.
Gu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Gu persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
Gu misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
Gu moves away from the strike by Murray.
Murray scores with a jab.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gu.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray connects with the punch.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murray to the ground. Gu is now in Murray'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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gu is in close to Murray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray has control of Gu's left arm, preventing Gu from doing any damage.
Gu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gu stands up over Murray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gu 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.
Gu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gu trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Gu seems unphased.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murray misses with a right hand
and Gu counters with a stiff right hand.
Gu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gu throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Gu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gu.
A cross from Gu lands.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gu circles away quickly and effectively.
Gu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murray quickly recovers to half guard.
Gu lands with a punch from half guard.
Gu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gu lands a nice short elbow.
Gu is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murray felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murray defending well though.
Gu lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray won't allow Gu to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu thows a huge punch but Murray dodges it nicely.
Gu trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Gu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murray tries to roll over but Gu keeps him under control.
Gu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Gu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gu is trying to control the action in half guard but Murray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gu lands with a punch from half guard.
Gu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gu throwing strikes but missing.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gu is controlling him.
Gu scoring with some ground and pound.
Gu throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gu's guard. Nice move by Murray!
Gu keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Gu is keeping the position.
Murray trying to control but Gu is working from the bottom.
Gu kicks Murray off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gu looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Gu just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young Gu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Murray misses the jab.
Gu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Gu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Gu moves away and avoids it.
Gu tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Nice sprawl there from Murray as Gu shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gu dominated that second round.
That's time! Gu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murray swinging wildly here.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray throws a hook but Gu avoids it easily.
Gu misses with a straight right.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gu.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gu ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Gu connects with a solid leg kick.
Gu lands a jab.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Murray misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gu.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Gu is just out of range.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gu.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Gu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Gu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gu moves away.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gu catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Gu.
Murray works Gu's body with a nice hook.
Murray thows a body shot but no joy.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gu slips a jab from Murray.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
John Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
Nice jab there from Gu.
Murray misses with a double jab
and Gu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murray's guard.
Gu chips away with some ground and pound.
Gu stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Gu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gu landing some decent shots from guard.
Murray is wriggling around but Gu manages to pass to half guard.
Gu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Gu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murray defending well though.
Gu looks to land a strike but Murray avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray has momentary wrist control but Gu slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gu forces his way into half guard.
Young Gu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray moves into full guard.
Gu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murray's head.
Gu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Young Gu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Gu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gu 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Gu!
A less than humble Young Gu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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