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LVC #70 Hong vs. Christofi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilleas Zoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Hardon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Achilleas Zoro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Hardon Jr's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Achilleas Zoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardon Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zoro moves out of range of the body kick from Hardon Jr.
Zoro tries to clinch up but Hardon Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardon Jr tries a low kick but Zoro avoids it.
Zoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zoro misses with a body punch.
Hardon Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardon Jr.
Zoro blocks a body shot from Hardon Jr.
Zoro scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Zoro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hardon Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoro has double underhooks.
Hardon Jr tries a body shot but Zoro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr misses with a body punch.
Zoro has had enough of the clinch but Hardon Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Zoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoro tries to circle away but Hardon Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Hardon Jr working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoro.
Zoro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zoro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardon Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zoro controls the action.
Hardon Jr stalling against the cage.
Hardon Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoro controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Zoro.
Hardon Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zoro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hardon Jr to the mat. Hardon Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zoro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zoro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardon Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zoro has Hardon Jr in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon Jr wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Zoro has momentary wrist control but Hardon Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Zoro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardon Jr is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardon Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardon Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardon Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardon Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hardon Jr wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardon Jr stands up over Zoro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardon Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Hardon Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.
Hardon Jr throwing strikes from guard but Zoro blocks nicely.
Hardon Jr looking to pass the guard.
Zoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardon Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoro is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardon Jr postures up in Zoro's guard and throws a big left but Zoro blocks it.
Hardon Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Hardon Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zoro wants to clinch.
Hardon Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoro tries to clinch but Hardon Jr is having none of it.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick but Zoro checks it.
Zoro misses with a left hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoro moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zoro.
A short right from Zoro on the inside.
Zoro lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hardon Jr can't fight it off and eventually Zoro manages to take the fight to the floor. Hardon Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro wanted to stand there but Hardon Jr had control of the position.
Zoro trying to control but Hardon Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zoro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Our spies down at at Restricted area inform us that Hardon Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We're going to have a standup here because Achilleas Zoro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hardon Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Big Hardon Jr has been cut.
Hardon Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zoro to the ground. Hardon Jr is now in Zoro's guard.
Zoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardon Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardon Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardon Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardon Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardon Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardon Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hardon Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Hardon Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zoro has momentary wrist control but Hardon Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardon Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardon Jr stands up and waves to Zoro to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardon Jr throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardon Jr's guard. Nice move by Zoro!
Zoro is looking to stand up but Hardon Jr won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoro is one step ahead there.
Zoro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardon Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zoro 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.
A close second round but Big Hardon Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Hardon Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hardon Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoro avoids a kick to the body.
Zoro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardon Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zoro blocks a head kick by Hardon Jr.
Zoro throws a shot to the body.
Hardon Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardon Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardon Jr circles away.
Achilleas Zoro is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardon Jr lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zoro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardon Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zoro is looking to clinch but Hardon Jr is avoiding it.
Hardon Jr clinches with his opponent.
Zoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoro tightens his grip and picks Hardon Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Hardon Jr manages to land in guard.
Zoro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardon Jr's guard.
Hardon Jr pulls Zoro in close to prevent any damage.
Achilleas Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro is looking to stand up but Hardon Jr won't let him.
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardon Jr is keeping the position for now.
Achilleas Zoro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hardon Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zoro is trying to defend but Hardon Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardon Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardon Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardon Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardon Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardon Jr won't allow Zoro to sweep him here.
Hardon Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throws a strike but Zoro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hardon Jr pushes down on Zoro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zoro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardon Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardon Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardon Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardon Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardon Jr is looking to advance position but Zoro won't allow it.
Hardon Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Hardon Jr.
I've got Hardon Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Hardon Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Fanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Fanco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Fanco sprawls well.
Fanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
Gibson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fanco defends well and Gibson ends up having to push Fanco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gibson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fanco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fanco wants to stall.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Fanco holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibson drops back down to his feet.
Fanco gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.
Fanco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gibson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gibson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fanco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Gibson.
Gibson wants the takedown. Fanco is fighting it off but Gibson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fanco's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanco working for a triangle but Gibson defends it easily.
Fanco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanco wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
Gibson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson works over Fanco with some ground and pound from guard.
Fanco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.
Gibson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gibson lands a couple of digs.
Gibson is in close to Fanco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gibson works over Fanco with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibson 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.
Gibson cracks Fanco with a solid left hand.
Gibson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Fanco keeps moving.
Gibson landing with the ground and pound.
Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanco's head.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson chips away with some ground and pound.
Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibson distracts Fanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanco's head.
Gibson stands up over Fanco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson distracts Fanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gibson stands and throws Fanco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fanco is trying to get back to half guard.
Gibson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gibson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gibson is trying to work for a kimura but Fanco is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Gibson dominated that round.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gibson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fanco's half guard.
Fanco is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Gibson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fanco actively working from the bottom here.
Gibson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fanco is just riding it out for now. Gibson eventually gives up the hold.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fanco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gibson winds up and cracks Fanco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibson is looking to advance position but Fanco won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Gibson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson slips a nice elbow through Fanco's hands, connecting with Fanco's forehead.
Gibson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fanco sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gibson working over Fanco with some ground and pound. Fanco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
Fanco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibson is nestled in close to Fanco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fanco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrone Gibson!
A less than humble Tyrone Gibson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Backscratcher!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Backscratcher to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Eli Massey has been cut.
Massey connects with the punch.
Backscratcher walks into a jab.
Backscratcher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backscratcher fails with the takedown
and Massey counters with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Massey catches Backscratcher right on the button with a cross.
Backscratcher's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Backscratcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Backscratcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Massey. Massey obviously looking to wear him down.
Backscratcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Massey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Backscratcher is trying to improve his position.
Backscratcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Massey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Backscratcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Massey.
Backscratcher wants to control but Massey postures up.
Backscratcher taking a bit of punishment here - Massey scoring with strikes.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Backscratcher is trying to control Massey's posture but Massey avoids it.
Massey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Massey is looking to take a break and control but Backscratcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Massey is trying to get an arm triangle but Backscratcher is defending well.
Backscratcher keeps Massey under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backscratcher tries to bench press Massey off him but Massey keeps the position.
Backscratcher dodges the ground and pound from Massey.
Massey working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backscratcher struggling a bit here.
Massey with the ground and pound but Backscratcher regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Backscratcher keeping control of the position.
Massey trying to control the action but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Backscratcher is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Backscratcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey seems to be looking for submissions.
Backscratcher gets back to full guard.
Backscratcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Massey won't allow Backscratcher to sweep him here.
Backscratcher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Massey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Backscratcher tries to buck Massey off but Massey is having none of it.
Backscratcher managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Massey.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Backscratcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Massey working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Massey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Massey scoring with punches and elbows.
Backscratcher prevents Massey from moving into mount.
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Massey tries to score with some ground and pound. Backscratcher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Backscratcher wants to control but Massey postures up.
Massey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey cracks Backscratcher with a big right hand but Backscratcher just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Backscratcher takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Massey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Massey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Massey misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Massey. Beautiful body shot.
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Backscratcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massey misses with a few strikes there.
Massey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Backscratcher trying to keep a closed guard but Massey is proving a slippery customer.
Massey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Massey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Backscratcher is trying to keep Massey in close.
Massey tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey preventing the sweep.
Backscratcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Massey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Massey wants to control from the top but Backscratcher keeps moving.
Backscratcher is trying to keep Massey in close.
Backscratcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Massey is one step ahead there.
Massey is in close to Backscratcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Massey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Backscratcher looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Backscratcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Backscratcher, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey postures up in Backscratcher's guard and throws a big left but Backscratcher blocks it.
Backscratcher working a defensive guard here.
Massey 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.
Backscratcher 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.
Massey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Massey postures up in Backscratcher's guard and throws a big left but Backscratcher blocks it.
Massey works over Backscratcher with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backscratcher wants to control the position but Massey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Massey throws a strike but Backscratcher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Massey distracts Backscratcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Backscratcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Massey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Backscratcher is trying to keep Massey in close.
Massey trying to control but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Massey passes into half guard.
Massey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Massey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Backscratcher's head.
Massey wants to control but Backscratcher is keeping him busy.
Massey working over Backscratcher with some ground and pound. Backscratcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backscratcher trying to control from the bottom.
Massey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Backscratcher has hold of Massey's hands but Massey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Backscratcher is rocked!
Massey working over Backscratcher with some ground and pound. Backscratcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backscratcher is still in real trouble! Can Massey finish him?
Massey scores with a big shot! Backscratcher's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Backscratcher! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Massey!
Our winner, Eli Massey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One comes to the cage accompanied by Sith . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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25
197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sith One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Warzecha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warzecha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warzecha lands a couple of digs.
One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
One seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Warzecha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warzecha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
Warzecha working some strikes from top position.
Warzecha looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warzecha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. One defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as One controls the pace.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Warzecha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warzecha's guard.
Warzecha lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
One wants to work for an arm triangle but Warzecha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
One is keen to just control but Warzecha is a slippery customer.
Warzecha trying to control but One postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is refusing to be controlled, as One sits in half guard.
Warzecha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warzecha.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Warzecha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warzecha 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.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Warzecha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sith One just wasn't active enough.
One fails with the takedown
and Warzecha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warzecha looking to pass the guard.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warzecha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warzecha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warzecha.
Warzecha tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Warzecha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warzecha stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and One has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Warzecha manages to get his head free but now One has transitioned to an armbar! Warzecha grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from One! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sith One!
During a confident post fight interview, Sith One thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dance of the Knights. Hyatt has chosen Street fighter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmy Hyatt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hyatt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Belt with that takedown attempt.
Belt tries to clinch but Hyatt is having none of it.
Hyatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Red Belt has been cut.
A cross from Hyatt lands.
Belt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hyatt tries to buck Belt off but Belt is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hyatt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hyatt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hyatt struggling a bit 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!
Hyatt is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hyatt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belt's guard! Nice work there by Hyatt!
Belt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyatt throws a big elbow that misses.
Belt is looking for a triangle here but Hyatt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hyatt happy to just control the position for now.
Belt is looking to reverse the position.
Hyatt taking a breather here.
Belt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hyatt prevents Belt from improving his position.
Hyatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt is taking a breather. Belt 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.
Belt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hyatt throwing strikes from guard but Belt blocks nicely.
Belt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belt is looking to stand back up but Hyatt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Belt.
Belt is not content to let Hyatt control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belt's head.
Belt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Hyatt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Belt.
Belt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hyatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hyatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyatt swivels and escapes.
Hyatt throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt misses with a hook to the body
and Belt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hyatt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyatt is trying to buck Belt off.
Belt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hyatt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hyatt 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.
Belt tries for a kimura but Hyatt is defending well.
Belt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Belt scoring with punches and elbows.
Belt looks up at the clock and then as Hyatt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyatt pushes Belt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Belt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Belt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hyatt is trying to control Belt's posture but Belt avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Hyatt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
That's time! Belt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab from Hyatt.
Hyatt misses with a looping left.
Jimmy Hyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyatt scores with a jab to the head.
Belt takes one on the button.
Belt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyatt defends well and Belt ends up having to push Hyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belt gets control of Hyatt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Belt striking off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyatt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hyatt trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Hyatt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Hyatt.
Belt moves out of range as Hyatt strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyatt dips to his left and cracks Belt with an uppercut!
Hyatt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hyatt misses the jab.
Hyatt misses with a low kick as Belt jumps back.
Belt misses with a takedown attempt - Hyatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belt tries to clinch up but Hyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Hyatt.
Hyatt throws a wild body kick that Belt sees coming a mile off.
Hyatt looks to land a body kick but Belt moved away.
Belt misses with an uppercut
and Belt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyatt.
Belt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hyatt's waist but Hyatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belt off to one side.
Belt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Belt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyatt throws a hook but Belt blocks it.
Hyatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belt avoids the body shot from Hyatt.
Belt goes for a double leg but Hyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hyatt continues to drive forward.
Hyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hyatt but Hyatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hyatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hyatt throws a leg kick but Belt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyatt defends well and Belt ends up having to push Hyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hyatt.
Belt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hyatt lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hyatt.
Hyatt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belt is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hyatt.
Oh Belt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hyatt drops Belt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Red Belt's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Hyatt as the two fighters clinch.
Hyatt tries a knee to the head but Belt blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hyatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hyatt manages to break the clinch.
Hyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belt moves away.
Belt shoots in for a double leg but Hyatt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyatt swings for the body but Belt moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Hyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyatt lands with a good body shot.
Hyatt lands with a shot to the body.
Hyatt cracks Belt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Belt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hyatt finish him?
Red Belt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Belt off balance momentarily.
Belt avoids the body shot from Hyatt.
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hyatt is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Hyatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyatt moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Hyatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hyatt lands with a light punch inside.
Hyatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hyatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hyatt looks for the body kick but Belt saw that one coming.
Hyatt lands a big uppercut and Belt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belt looks OK. Hyatt waves Belt back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyatt connects with a body shot.
Belt avoids the body shot from Hyatt.
Belt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hyatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Belt's head.
Hyatt connects with a body shot.
Hyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Belt or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyatt which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Belt is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyatt. Belt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belt shoots in but Hyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hyatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hyatt lands a jab to Belt's midsection.
Hyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belt on the side of the head.
Hyatt works Belt's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hyatt cracks Belt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyatt lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
and Hyatt counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Belt! He's just covering up as Hyatt starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hyatt!
A victorious Jimmy Hyatt 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue Belt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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21
269 lbs
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24
256 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dutko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Belt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt gets a takedown into half guard.
Dutko tries to get to full guard but Belt has control of the leg.
Belt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dutko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dutko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belt is working away from the top position though.
Dutko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dutko tries to roll over but Belt keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dutko sees it coming and defends easily.
Dutko trying to hold on to Belt's head to control him but Belt postures up.
Belt is pressing down on Dutko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dutko is holding on for now.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belt drops an elbow to the side of Dutko's head.
Dutko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dutko wants to sweep here but Belt controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dutko pulls Belt in close to prevent any damage.
Belt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dutko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belt is one step ahead there.
Belt passes Dutko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dutko sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dutko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dutko wants to control but Belt is keeping busy.
Dutko gets back to full guard.
Dutko trying to keep a closed guard but Belt is proving a slippery customer.
Belt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dutko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dutko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belt!
Belt wants to control but Dutko is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dutko looking to finish Belt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Belt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutko trying to control but Belt is having none of it.
Belt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dutko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belt looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dutko wants to control the action but instead Belt gets a body lock and reverses into Dutko's guard! Nice work!
Belt advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Dutko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belt moves into the clinch.
Belt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dutko after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dutko obliges.
Dutko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belt tries to pull guard but Dutko holds him up against the cage and eventually Belt drops back down to his feet.
Belt managing to block the knees to the body from Dutko.
Our sources have told us that Dutko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Belt wants a takedown but no success here.
Bob Dutko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Belt.
Belt tries to break free but Dutko pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dutko throws an elbow but misses.
Belt can't break the clinch.
Dutko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belt avoids it.
Dutko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belt is working for takedown but Dutko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dutko tries to land knees in the clinch but Belt avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Belt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dutko landing knees to the body.
Belt is breathing heavily.
Belt pulls guard effortlessly.
Dutko wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Dutko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dutko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dutko trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belt trying to keep a closed guard but Dutko is proving a slippery customer.
Dutko throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt trying to control the position.
Dutko chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Dutko throwing strikes but missing.
Dutko throws a big elbow that misses.
Dutko wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Dutko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dutko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dutko throws a big right hand that misses.
Belt managing to control the position.
Dutko throwing strikes from guard but Belt blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Dutko from controlling successfully.
Dutko looking to pass the guard.
Dutko postures up in Belt's guard and throws a big left but Belt blocks it.
Dutko wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Dutko wants to pass the guard but Belt is keeping the position.
Dutko throwing strikes but missing.
Dutko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belt's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutko is looking to advance position but Belt won't allow it.
Dutko is trying to control. Belt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belt wants to control but Dutko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob Dutko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dutko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dutko is keen to just control but Belt is a slippery customer.
Dutko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Dutko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Belt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dutko tries to avoid it but Belt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dutko to the ground. Dutko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blue Belt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Dutko tries to get to full guard but Belt has control of the leg.
Dutko is pressing down on Belt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Dutko dominated that second round.
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!
Belt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dutko is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Dutko circles away and we're back to standing.
Belt throws a body punch but Dutko moves out of range.
Belt moves to clinch but Dutko breaks away
and Dutko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dutko is looking to take a break and control but Belt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dutko.
Dutko with the ground and pound but Belt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dutko trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Dutko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dutko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dutko.
Belt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belt looking for a sweep. Not yet Belt, not yet.
Dutko trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Dutko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dutko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dutko throws a big right hand that misses.
Belt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dutko looking to sit in guard and control but Belt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dutko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dutko wants to control but Belt is keeping busy.
Dutko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belt preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belt.
Belt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dutko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belt is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belt throws an elbow that misses. Dutko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belt's guard. Nice move by Dutko!
Dutko trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob Dutko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt wants to sweep here but Dutko controlling him for the moment.
Dutko wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Dutko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Dutko from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dutko is looking to pass into half guard but Belt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belt is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt throws a big elbow that misses.
Blue Belt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dutko is pulling down on Belt's head. It's preventing any offense from Belt, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Dutko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dutko, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dutko!
A very excited looking Bob Dutko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hong Entrance Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Hong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong lands with an overhand left.
Hong throws a low kick but Christofi avoids it.
Hong throws a nice head kick!
Christofi misses with a double jab.
Christofi fails with the takedown.
Hong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christofi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christofi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hong sprawls well initially but Christofi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hong wants to get back to full guard.
Christofi trying to control from half guard but Hong is working away.
Christofi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hong to stand up.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christofi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christofi shoots in and bounces Hong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Christofi works over Hong with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Christofi is trying desperately to improve position.
Hong controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hong wants to control the pace but Christofi is squirming around nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kris Hong just wasn't active enough.
Christofi works over Hong's head and body with a nice combination.
Christofi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christofi darts in looking for a takedown but Hong gets double underhooks and turns Christofi into the cage.
Christofi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kris Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Christofi.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christofi backwards.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong digs a right hand into Christofi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christofi's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Christofi avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong digs a right hand into Christofi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christofi's gas tank.
Christofi can't get the takedown.
Christofi looks winded!
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Christofi goes for a takedown attempt but Hong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hong swings for the body but Christofi moves out of range.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kris Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong with a jab.
Christofi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christofi is defended easily by Hong.
Hong lands a head kick. Christofi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Hong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christofi fails with the takedown.
Hong scores with a sloppy right hand. Christofi should have avoided that one.
Christofi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christofi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christofi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christofi moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
Christofi gets a takedown into half guard.
Hong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christofi is working away from the top position though.
Hong gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hong has wrist control.
Hong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christofi stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Christofi from controlling successfully.
Hong trying to keep a closed guard but Christofi is proving a slippery customer.
Christofi throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christofi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hong.
Hong scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Christofi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong advances to mount.
Hong unloads with some shots from mount but Christofi bucks and avoids them well.
Hong won't let Christofi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hong controlling from the full mount.
Hong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Christofi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hong's lack of action.
Hong trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christofi won't allow Hong to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Christofi is trying to stand up here but Hong is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Hong dominated that second round.
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.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
Hong throws a head kick but Christofi moves out of range.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hong scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hong as Christofi shoots in.
Christofi shoots in for a double leg but Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kris Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Christofi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong lands with a hook. Christofi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christofi has his takedown stuffed
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Hong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christofi's head backwards.
Christofi is rocked!
Chris Christofi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christofi's sensitive parts.
Christofi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Kris Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Christofi moves out of range easily.
Christofi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hong misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Christofi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christofi manages to avoid it.
Hong scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Hong is predictable there
and Christofi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christofi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That kick from Hong tenderised Christofi's leg. Christofi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hong lands a big uppercut and Christofi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Christofi looks OK. Hong waves Christofi back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Christofi to the canvas! Christofi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Hong!
Kris Hong retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kris Hong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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