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CONFLICT L (50) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mattews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Kovacks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Mattews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeshi Kovacks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mattews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovacks checks it well.
Kovacks misses with a body shot.
Kovacks throws a sloppy body shot
and Mattews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacks throws an overhand right that lands on Mattews's shoulder, as Mattews tries to avoid the shot.
Mattews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mattews pulls his head out easily.
Mattews seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kovacks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Mattews!
A relieved looking Matt Mattews thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grupe comes to the cage accompanied by Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norbert Grupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamad Al Zahran!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grupe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Zahran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Al Zahran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Al Zahran is looking to slow Grupe down with leg kicks.
Al Zahran has closed the distance and engaged Grupe in a clinch.
Al Zahran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Zahran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Zahran takes a swing at Grupe's ribcage but misses.
Grupe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Zahran lands the left hand.
Grupe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Zahran misses the jab.
Grupe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Zahran, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grupe misses with a few strikes there.
Al Zahran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Grupe checks it.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grupe moves away.
Al Zahran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grupe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Grupe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grupe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grupe misses with a hook.
Grupe wants to clinch up but Al Zahran keeps it at a distance.
Al Zahran throws a head kick but Grupe moves out of range.
Al Zahran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grupe connects with a single shot there.
Al Zahran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Al Zahran finds it's target.
Al Zahran throws a head kick but Grupe moves out of range.
Al Zahran connects with a right hand. Grupe shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grupe swinging wildly here.
Al Zahran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grupe staying out of range there.
Grupe fails to land with a series of punches.
Grupe avoids the head kick by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grupe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grupe tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Zahran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Zahran misses with a looping left.
Al Zahran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grupe.
Grupe tries to clinch but Al Zahran is having none of it.
Al Zahran looks to score with a jab to the body but Grupe is just out of range.
Al Zahran punishes Grupe's body with a nice straight punch.
Grupe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Zahran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grupe moves away.
Al Zahran tries to work over Grupe's front leg with a kick but Grupe checks it.
Al Zahran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grupe manages to avoid it.
Grupe throws a combination. Al Zahran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran scores with a spinning back kick!
Al Zahran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grupe checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Grupe.
Grupe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grupe tries to bum rush Al Zahran with a series of wild strikes but Al Zahran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Zahran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grupe rather than just go for the knockout.
Grupe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Zahran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Al Zahran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grupe lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Zahran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Grupe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grupe drops his hands momentarily and Al Zahran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Zahran throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grupe has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Al Zahran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Zahran digs a right hand into Grupe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grupe's gas tank.
Grupe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al Zahran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Zahran lands a body shot.
Al Zahran avoids a wild elbow strike from Grupe.
Al Zahran has had enough of the clinch but Grupe keeps him there for the moment.
Al Zahran tries a body shot but Grupe blocks it.
Al Zahran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grupe.
Grupe trying to stall but Al Zahran improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Zahran tries a body shot but Grupe blocks it.
Al Zahran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grupe breaks the clinch.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Grupe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grupe swings for the body but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Al Zahran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Zahran stuns Grupe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Zahran.
Grupe swings for the body but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Al Zahran jabs at Grupe's body.
Al Zahran lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Zahran.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grupe.
Al Zahran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A jab from Al Zahran finds it's way through Grupe's defenses.
Grupe tests Al Zahran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Zahran lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran scores with a body shot.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Zahran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grupe moves away.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grupe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a front kick that sends Grupe stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Grupe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Zahran connects with a body shot.
Grupe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grupe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Zahran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grupe scrambles back to his feet.
Grupe is rocked!
Grupe scores with a body shot.
Al Zahran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran lands with an uppercut that bounces Grupe off the cage and back into range.
Oh Grupe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Grupe moves out of range.
Al Zahran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grupe seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Grupe. Those never looked like landing.
Al Zahran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grupe, pushing him back against the cage.
Grupe is trying to push Al Zahran away but Al Zahran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Al Zahran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grupe trying to stall but Al Zahran improves his position.
Nice body punch from Al Zahran - that landed with a thud.
Al Zahran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Al Zahran takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut.
Grupe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grupe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Zahran lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grupe backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Zahran can't find room to land a body shot as Grupe controls the action.
Al Zahran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grupe or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grupe throws an elbow but misses.
Al Zahran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Zahran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grupe's elbow.
Al Zahran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Al Zahran scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Zahran works on Grupe's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Zahran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Zahran blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grupe.
Al Zahran lands a body shot.
Grupe blocking some punches.
Al Zahran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grupe up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran has a couple of punches blocked by Grupe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Al Zahran fails to land.
Grupe works on Al Zahran's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Al Zahran has a couple of punches blocked by Grupe.
Grupe misses with an elbow strike.
Grupe tries to stall but Al Zahran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grupe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Zahran pushes Grupe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grupe is trying to push Al Zahran away but Al Zahran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Al Zahran fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grupe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grupe missing with knees to the body.
Grupe prevents a body shot from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran stalls.
Grupe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Grupe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grupe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Zahran connects with a body shot that sends Grupe's belly button to the back.
Al Zahran throws a lazy right hand but Grupe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grupe avoids a kick to the body.
Al Zahran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grupe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grupe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grupe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Zahran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grupe.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Grupe moves out of range.
Al Zahran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norbert Grupe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Zahran tries for a takedown but Grupe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grupe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Zahran misses the shot to the body.
Grupe wants to clinch.
Grupe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Zahran misses the shot to the body.
Grupe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Zahran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grupe on the side of the head.
Al Zahran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Zahran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grupe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grupe's calf.
Al Zahran wants to clinch.
Donk. Al Zahran catches Grupe right on the button with a cross.
Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Zahran thows a body shot but no joy.
Al Zahran throws a front kick that sends Grupe stumbling back into the cage.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Grupe checks it.
Al Zahran connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Zahran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grupe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Zahran circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Zahran scores with a hook.
Al Zahran motions for Grupe to come forward. Al Zahran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran connects with a body shot.
Grupe blocks a head kick by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid body kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grupe back to the cage. Al Zahran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Al Zahran connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Zahran slips a jab and a cross from Grupe.
Grupe throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Zahran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Grupe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grupe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Zahran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zahran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grupe tries to clinch but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Norbert Grupe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands a glancing blow to the side of Grupe's head.
Al Zahran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grupe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Zahran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grupe scrambles back to his feet.
Grupe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grupe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Al Zahran lands a nice looking body shot.
Grupe moves in looking to clinch but Al Zahran pushes him off.
Al Zahran lands an overhand right.
Al Zahran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Al Zahran.
Grupe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grupe misses with the combination.
Al Zahran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grupe manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamad Al Zahran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Zahran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
Hamad Al Zahran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Norbert Grupe was interviewed post fight and said 'fan ta dig din jävel'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Non Phixion - The CIA Is Trying To Kill Me. Apollyon has chosen On My Own-Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hofniel Apollyon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Apollyon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricardo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollyon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollyon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martinez.
Apollyon thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Disciples Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Apollyon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apollyon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollyon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez looks to land a body kick but Apollyon moved away.
Martinez tries to land a leg kick but Apollyon saw it coming and moves away.
Jab by Apollyon.
Apollyon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollyon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon checks a leg kick.
Apollyon is looking to land body kicks.
Apollyon tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Apollyon moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollyon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apollyon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Apollyon misses with a body punch.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez works on Apollyon's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollyon trying to land knees to the body.
Apollyon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Apollyon.
Apollyon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollyon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Apollyon.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollyon has double underhooks.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollyon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollyon swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Apollyon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apollyon looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Apollyon is out of range.
Apollyon tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and Apollyon moves into the clinch.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollyon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apollyon has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez misses with a body kick.
Apollyon throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollyon.
Apollyon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apollyon throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Apollyon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
Apollyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Martinez slams his shin into Apollyon's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollyon.
Martinez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Apollyon as he checks the leg kick.
Apollyon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez misses with a kick to the body
and Apollyon counters with a nice body kick.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinez misses the body punch
and Apollyon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinez fakes the leg kick and cracks Apollyon in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollyon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez misses the jab.
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hofniel Apollyon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Apollyon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Apollyon is struggling to control the position.
Apollyon misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon blocks a body shot from Martinez.
A shot in the inside from Apollyon.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apollyon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Apollyon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollyon prevents Martinez from breaking the clinch.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Apollyon throws a head punch that misses.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martinez effectively controlling the action here.
Apollyon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollyon tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Apollyon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Apollyon.
Apollyon can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Apollyon has the dominant position.
Apollyon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Apollyon's head.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollyon misses with a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apollyon is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Martinez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Apollyon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Martinez!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Martinez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Godbolt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trenches by Pop Evil. Melo has chosen Go To Sleep by Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
202 lbs
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196 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Godbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergio Melo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Melo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Melo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Godbolt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Godbolt misses.
Godbolt misses with a two punch combination.
Godbolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt misses with a wild body shot.
Godbolt shoots in and gets a takedown into Melo's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Melo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Godbolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godbolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godbolt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Godbolt wants to pass the guard but Melo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Godbolt stands up over Melo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Godbolt!
Godbolt is desperately trying to improve his position but Melo has a good base and remains in mount.
Melo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Godbolt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Godbolt and Melo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Godbolt is looking for a sweep.
Godbolt is not content to let Melo control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt tries to bench press Melo off him but Melo keeps the position.
Melo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Melo tries to score with some ground and pound. Godbolt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Melo working the ground and pound but Godbolt is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Godbolt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Godbolt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Melo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control but Melo is keeping busy.
Melo prevents Godbolt from improving his position.
Godbolt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melo.
Melo stalling.
Godbolt is defending against the submission attempts here by Melo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Godbolt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Melo is pressing down on Godbolt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Godbolt is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godbolt is looking for a sweep. Melo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Matthew Godbolt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melo moves away.
Matthew Godbolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Melo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Melo scores with a kick to the body.
Melo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Melo. No joy for Godbolt on that attempt.
Godbolt misses with a body shot.
Godbolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Melo clobbers Godbolt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Godbolt dives in for a single leg takedown but Melo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Godbolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godbolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Melo is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godbolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Godbolt throws a shot from downtown. Melo moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt loads up on a big right hand but Melo slips the punch.
Godbolt checks a leg kick nicely.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo throws a one two combo.
Melo connects with a looping right hand.
Melo throws a head kick but Godbolt moves out of range.
Melo jabs at Godbolt's body.
Godbolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Godbolt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godbolt somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godbolt.
Godbolt swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo tries a low kick but Godbolt avoids it.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Melo as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Melo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godbolt cracks Melo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Godbolt misses with a wild body shot.
Godbolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt misses with a hook. Melo ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Godbolt does it's job there.
Melo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godbolt.
Godbolt avoids a kick to the body.
Godbolt throws an overhand right that lands on Melo's shoulder, as Melo tries to avoid the shot.
Godbolt jabs Melo right on the nose. Melo blinks but takes it well.
Godbolt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godbolt.
Melo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Godbolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Melo tries to sprawl out of it but Godbolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Melo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Godbolt has a takedown stuffed.
Godbolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melo was well out of range. Poor timing from Godbolt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melo.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Melo! Godbolt is out on his feet! Melo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Godbolt is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Godbolt is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Melo!
After winning the bout, Sergio Melo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Zamorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamorano comes to the cage accompanied by The Cat Empire - Lost Song. Future has chosen Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina as his entrance music. 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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30
169 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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35
165 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Zamorano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Future!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Future throws a series of punches but Zamorano moves out of range.
Future takes a jab right on the kisser.
Future swats away the attempt to clinch by Zamorano.
Zamorano scores with a leg kick.
Future keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Zamorano.
Future throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mike Zamorano has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zamorano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Future has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zamorano finds it's way round the side to connect with Future's head.
Future lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zamorano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamorano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Zamorano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Zamorano as he checks the leg kick.
Future thows a body kick. Zamorano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Future throws an overhand right that drops Zamorano like a sack of potatoes! Future dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Future!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Worrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
215 lbs
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210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Worrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Worrell.
Moh throws a hook but Worrell blocks it.
Worrell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moh throws a low kick but Worrell moves out of range easily.
Moh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worrell circles away quickly and effectively.
Moh thuds his right hand into Worrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moh tries to clinch but Worrell is having none of it.
Worrell has closed the distance and engaged Moh in a clinch.
Moh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Worrell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
Moh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moh manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moh is trying to move to mount but Worrell reverses beautifully and ends up in Moh's guard.
Moh wants to improve his position but instead Worrell has moved into half guard.
Moh trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell controlling the action here.
Moh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moh can't keep his opponent in guard - Worrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moh tries to roll over but Worrell keeps him under control.
Worrell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moh regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh controls Worrell momentarily but Worrell frees himself.
Worrell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Worrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worrell trying to control but Moh is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Worrell just wasn't active enough.
Worrell slips a jab from Moh.
Peter Worrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Worrell has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Moh fails to land.
Nice body punch from Moh - that landed with a thud.
Worrell tries to throw a body punch but Moh avoids it by throwing Worrell back against the cage.
Moh tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh jumps guard.
Worrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worrell has managed to get both his arms back between Moh's legs - danger averted.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Worrell from controlling successfully.
Moh trying to control the position.
Moh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worrell is one step ahead there.
Worrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moh wants to sweep here but Worrell controlling him for the moment.
Worrell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moh tries to land a leg kick but Worrell saw it coming and moves away.
Worrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Tat Moh has been cut.
Moh slips under a jab from Worrell.
Worrell checks a leg kick.
Worrell throws a wild body kick that Moh sees coming a mile off.
Worrell feints and then cracks Moh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moh down.
Moh misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moh shoots in but no luck this time.
Moh misses with an uppercut
and Worrell counters with an inside leg kick.
Worrell throws a right hand that Moh ducks under and follows up with a left that Moh also avoids with ease.
Worrell is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worrell throws the kick towards the body but Moh avoids it.
Moh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worrell.
Worrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tat Moh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tat Moh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Worrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Moh.
Moh ducks under a wild hook from Worrell.
Moh throws a head kick that half lands.
Worrell throws a low kick but Moh avoids it.
Moh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worrell can pounce on him.
Moh lands a head kick!
Worrell keeps Moh at a distance using the push kick.
Worrell slips a straight right by Moh.
A solid body kick from Moh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Moh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moh throws a leg kick but Worrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Worrell scores with a hook to the body. Moh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Worrell blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell moves into the clinch.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Moh has a couple of punches blocked by Worrell.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell is trying to stall.
Moh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moh jumps guard and drags Worrell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Worrell is stalling in the full guard.
Moh trying to control the position.
Moh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worrell is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moh is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worrell is keeping the position for now.
Worrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worrell is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worrell closes the distance and pushes Moh back into the cage.
Moh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moh stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Worrell.
Worrell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Worrell.
Moh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Worrell walks away with a smile on his face. Moh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peter Worrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Moh.
Moh throws a lazy head kick
and Worrell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Worrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tat Moh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moh tries a head kick but it misses.
Worrell thows a leg kick but Moh checks it
and Moh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Worrell won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moh wants to control but Worrell is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Worrell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moh tries to advance to mount but Worrell denies him.
Worrell is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worrell keeps working.
Moh tries to advance to mount but Worrell instead regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Moh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tat Moh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Worrell scores with a nice body kick.
Moh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Worrell. That did some damage!
Worrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Worrell checks a leg kick.
Moh looks to land a right hand but Worrell moved out of range.
Moh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Moh misses the target.
Moh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Worrell.
Moh moves out of range of the body kick from Worrell.
Moh scores with a spinning back kick!
Moh fails to land with a series of punches.
Worrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tat Moh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moh's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh pushes Worrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Moh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worrell to keep the fight standing.
Worrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moh stalling in the clinch.
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Moh.
Worrell tries to work over Moh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moh blocks an elbow strike.
Worrell lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
Worrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moh blocking some punches.
Peter Worrell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worrell misses with a body punch.
Worrell blocks a body shot from Moh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worrell to keep the fight standing.
Worrell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moh.
Moh looking to stall.
Worrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Moh.
Worrell tries a body shot but Moh blocks it.
Moh stalling in the clinch but Worrell improves position.
Worrell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moh tries to score a body lock takedown but Worrell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peter Worrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Moh.
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moh prevents a body shot from Worrell.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell scores with a hook to the body.
Worrell gets through Moh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Worrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worrell pushes off an throws an elbow but Moh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Worrell is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Worrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moh wants to control from the top but Worrell keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Worrell is keeping the position.
Worrell looking to control.
Tat Moh has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Worrell just wasn't active enough.
Good leg kick by Worrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worrell avoids a kick to the body.
Moh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Worrell counters with a nice body kick.
Peter Worrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worrell keeps Moh at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Worrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tat Moh!
Tat Moh took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Scotch.
Scotch moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scotch under the eye.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scotch's head.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Scotch.
Scotch digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scotch counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Scotch in the body.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Scotch scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scotch moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Scotch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scotch shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Scotch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scotch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hernandez. That one must have hurt.
Scotch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miguel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scotch throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Scotch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernandez obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scotch goes for a takedown attempt but Hernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scotch throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scotch momentarily.
No joy there for Scotch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Scotch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scotch off and has taken his back!
Hernandez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scotch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scotch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scotch for a finish.
Scotch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hernandez.
Scotch covering up well and avoiding damage.
Scotch looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hernandez.
Scotch tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez missing with strikes.
Scotch wants to get back to his feet.
Scotch covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hernandez struggling to land strikes to the head as Scotch covers up.
Hernandez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scotch has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hernandez keeps control of the position easily here as Scotch tries to buck him off.
Scotch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hernandez tries to land a front kick but Scotch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scotch connects with the punch.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scotch moves away.
Scotch checks a low kick from Hernandez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scotch.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scotch has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scotch.
Scotch tries to score a body lock takedown but Hernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hernandez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Scotch 's eye.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez lands a nice knee to the body.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Scotch avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
Hernandez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Scotch.
Scotch blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hernandez fails to land.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scotch's elbow.
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Scotch 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hernandez misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but Scotch blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scotch blocking some punches.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scotch jumps guard and drags Hernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up in Scotch's guard and throws a big left but Scotch blocks it.
Scotch being controlled here, momentarily.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Scotch wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scotch has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hernandez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Scotch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent Scotch's takedown attempt.
Hernandez missing with knees to the body.
Scotch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotchs head.
Scotch is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scotch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scotch can't break the clinch.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hernandez scores with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Scotch blocks the low kick.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Scotch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scotch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Scotch.
Scotch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scotch throws out the jab.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Scotch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scotch throws a sloppy head kick
and Hernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scotch's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotch is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing that Hernandez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scotch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hernandez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hernandez is pressed up against the cage. Scotch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandez down to the mat. Hernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scotch's guard.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Scotch.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scotch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Scotch blocks nicely.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Scotch blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Scotch.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Scotch controls the action.
Scotch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scotch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scotch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scotch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Scotch moves out of range.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Leopold Scotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scotch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Scotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scotch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez seems to be working for a kimura but Scotch defends the submission attempt.
Scotch is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scotch trying to control from the bottom.
Scotch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hernandez's back!
Miguel Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez tries to break free.
Hernandez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernandez, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Hernandez!
A victorious Miguel Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
240 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rosholt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosholt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Tony Rosholt has been cut.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rosholt.
Phoenix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Phoenix cracks Rosholt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Rosholt moves into the clinch.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosholt backwards.
Rosholt breaks from the clinch.
Rosholt clinches.
Rosholt wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosholt.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix stops a takedown attempt from Rosholt.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rosholt.
Rosholt has Phoenix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosholt.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phoenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Rosholt counters with a thumping low kick.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Rosholt.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosholt's hands.
That has opened up Tony Rosholt's cut even more.
Rosholt wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Rosholt's body. Rosholt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosholt is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rosholt looks winded!
Phoenix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rosholt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Rosholt saw that one coming.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Phoenix cracks Rosholt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Tony Rosholt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rosholt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Phoenix - the referee stops the clock and Rosholt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Phoenix. Rosholt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rosholt.
Phoenix cracks Rosholt's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Rosholt slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Phoenix can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Phoenix!
A victorious Simon Phoenix 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Daniel Hazlehurst will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
21 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight left.
Complex misses with an uppercut. Hazlehurst saw that one coming.
Hazlehurst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Complex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Complex. That's going to slow Hazlehurst down.
Hazlehurst moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Complex
and Hazlehurst counters with a straight right hand.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Complex looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Complex scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Complex walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex misses with the combination.
Complex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping right.
Complex misses with a body punch
and Hazlehurst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hazlehurst misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Complex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Complex was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Complex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild combination.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hazlehurst throws a right and a left that Complex avoids nicely.
Hazlehurst lands with a cross.
Nice body kick from Complex.
Hazlehurst throws a lazy right hand but Complex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Complex slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
Complex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hazlehurst's hands.
Hazlehurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Complex dives in for a single leg takedown but Hazlehurst sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hazlehurst wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex digs a right hand into Hazlehurst's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazlehurst's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex pushes Hazlehurst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazlehurst has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Complex.
Complex has Hazlehurst pressed against the cage, preventing Hazlehurst from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Complex working Hazlehurst over with knees to the body.
Complex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Complex throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazlehurst looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Complex connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Complex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hazlehurst. That did some damage!
Complex misses with a body kick.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazlehurst steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Complex. That one must have hurt.
Hazlehurst misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Complex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Complex scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlehurst swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Complex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Complex.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hazlehurst shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hazlehurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazlehurst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Complex can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Hazlehurst. Those never looked like landing.
Complex stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hazlehurst stuffs the takedown.
Hazlehurst stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Complex.
Complex misses with a takedown
and Hazlehurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Complex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Complex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Hazlehurst.
Complex gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hazlehurst's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hazlehurst misses with a left hand
and Complex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Complex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hazlehurst throws a right hand that misses
and Complex counters with a good low kick that Hazlehurst was not able to check.
Hazlehurst thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hazlehurst throws a series of punches but Complex moves out of range.
Complex tries for a takedown but Hazlehurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazlehurst moves away.
Good exchange - Complex coming out on top.
Complex scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Complex ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Complex keeps Hazlehurst at a distance using the push kick.
Complex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Complex.
Complex is looking to land body kicks.
Complex tries to clinch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Complex lands a lovely overhand right.
Complex scoring well with a low kick there.
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hazlehurst thows a leg kick but Complex checks it
and Hazlehurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Complex lands the left hand.
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!
Complex slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
A nice inside leg kick there by Complex. That's going to slow Hazlehurst down.
Complex lands a really nice looking cross but Hazlehurst seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Complex.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the side of Complex's head but Complex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazlehurst moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazlehurst sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hazlehurst stuffs the takedown attempt from Complex. Complex gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazlehurst throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Complex is just out of range.
Hazlehurst connects with a jab.
Hazlehurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Complex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
Complex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hazlehurst's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hazlehurst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Complex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the body kick from Complex.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Complex slips the punch.
Hazlehurst checks a leg kick nicely.
Complex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Napoleon Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Complex lands with an uppercut that bounces Hazlehurst off the cage and back into range.
Complex slips under a jab.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Hazlehurst cracks Complex with an open hand slap.
Hazlehurst swinging wildly here.
Complex misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Hazlehurst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex avoids the body shot from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hazlehurst swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Complex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight left.
Complex connects with an inside leg kick.
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazlehurst.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex looks to land a combination. Hazlehurst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook
and Complex counters with a thumping low kick.
Hazlehurst throws a low kick but it's checked well by Complex.
Complex connects with a body shot that sends Hazlehurst's belly button to the back.
Complex scores with a hook to the body. Hazlehurst takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hazlehurst has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Complex.
Complex works over Hazlehurst's head and body with a nice combination.
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hazlehurst is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex scores with a spinning back kick!
Hazlehurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight left.
Hazlehurst throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Complex tenderised Hazlehurst's leg. Hazlehurst is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hazlehurst misses with a lunging right hand
and Complex makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hazlehurst really felt that one!
Hazlehurst throws an off balance right hand
and Complex counters with a straight that turns Hazlehurst's legs to rubber! Complex pushes forward with more strikes and Hazlehurst goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Complex!
A very excited looking Napoleon Complex 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 Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris has chosen The Night by Kromestatik as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Norris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Sacana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Sacana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but Sacana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sacana looking to score a takedown here. Norris is defending well but Sacana drives through and ends up in Norris's guard.
Sacana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norris working a defensive guard here.
Sacana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sacana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Norris is looking to stand up but Sacana isn't so interested in that idea.
Sacana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sacana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sacana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Sacana 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.
Sacana in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Norris tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sacana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torrelio Sacana!
A very excited looking Torrelio Sacana 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.
The defeated Grant Norris had this to say: 'I made a lot of mental mistakes and it cost me. Lapses of concentration can break ya. I'll be back, bank on it. '.
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