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WFC 15: Smith vs. Spong PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Stellings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Patrick Stellings has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Stellings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stellings tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rampage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stellings tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stellings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stellings tries to clinch but Rampage moves away
and Rampage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stellings looks to clinch
enabling Rampage to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stellings on the side of the head.
Stellings tries to clinch up
and Rampage counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Stellings to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rampage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quinton Rampage!
An out of breath Quinton Rampage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Slaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Martinez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Slaw!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Slaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown. Slaw fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martinez won't allow Slaw to sweep him here.
Slaw being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricardo Martinez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Slaw shoots and misses
so Martinez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ricardo Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Slaw.
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!
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Slaw in his guard.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Slaw from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slaw working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaw is posturing up here but Martinez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slaw tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slaw has to tap! Slick submission there by Martinez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Martinez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siss Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siss Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Newton Guthrie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guthrie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Guthrie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guthrie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrow is looking for a kimura but Guthrie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrow to get the leverage.
Guthrie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morrow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guthrie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morrow tries to control but Guthrie wriggling away.
Guthrie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow lands a couple of good shots and Guthrie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Newton Guthrie has been cut.
Morrow trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Guthrie doesn't escape.
Morrow trying to control.
Morrow throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Morrow is landing with strikes from the back.
Guthrie is rocked!
Morrow is loading up with his shots from the back and Guthrie is in big trouble! Guthrie taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Siss Morrow!
An out of breath Siss Morrow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darek Skarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Highway to Hell. George Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darek Skarga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skarga misses with a low kick.
Skarga throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
Skarga misses with a kick to the body.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skarga as he jumps to the side.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skarga swivels and escapes.
Darek Skarga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Skarga tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skarga.
Skarga clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Skarga has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Skarga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Washington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skarga throws a head punch that misses.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skarga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skarga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Skarga.
Skarga is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skarga.
It looks like George Washington has been cut.
Skarga lands a good knee to the midsection. Washington won't want to take too many of those.
Skarga stalls.
Washington has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skarga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Washington can turn it around.
Skarga struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington .
Skarga is pushing Washington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Washington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skarga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington .
Skarga effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skarga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Washington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skarga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Skarga.
Washington avoiding damage as Skarga throws knees to the body.
Skarga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skarga scores with a knee to the head.
Skarga stalling.
Skarga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Washington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skarga crunches a lovely knee into Washington 's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Skarga looking to throw knees to the head but Washington is blocking nicely.
Skarga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skarga scores a nice knee to the body.
Skarga lands a nice elbow.
Skarga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skarga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darek Skarga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Washington 's cut.
That's time! Skarga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Skarga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skarga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skarga misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington avoiding damage as Skarga throws knees to the body.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Skarga tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Washington tries to pull guard but Skarga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Darek Skarga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Skarga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Washington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Skarga lands a knee to the head.
Skarga tries to work over Washington 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skarga tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skarga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarga avoiding damage.
Washington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skarga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skarga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Darek Skarga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skarga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington .
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Skarga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washington .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarga gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Washington advances to half guard.
Washington seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skarga is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Washington !
After winning the bout, George Washington 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Arsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Arsic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arsic moves out of range as Tsoi throws a body kick.
Tsoi motions for Arsic to come forward. Tsoi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi tries to score with a low kick but Arsic moves his leg out of the way.
Arsic's coach down at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Arsic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tsoi wants to land a leg kick but Arsic is out of range.
Arsic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arsic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsoi trying to hold on to Arsic's head to control him but Arsic postures up.
Tsoi's coaches at Beast Cartel have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arsic is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsoi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsoi wants to get back to full guard.
Tsoi wants to control but Arsic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsoi tries to get to full guard but Arsic has control of the leg.
Arsic is looking to take a break and control but Tsoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi wants to control but Arsic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arsic feints and as Tsoi raises his hands in defense, Arsic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arsic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arsic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arsic wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Arsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsoi is keeping the position for now.
Arsic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsoi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsic wants to take a breather but Tsoi is having none of it.
Tsoi trying to hold on to Arsic's head to control him but Arsic postures up.
Tsoi won't allow Arsic to pass to mount.
Arsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsoi keeps working.
Tsoi is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tsoi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arsic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arsic's back!
Tsoi controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsic prevents Tsoi from getting a body triangle.
Arsic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tsoi.
Arsic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tsoi's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi is trying to control but Arsic is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Tsoi has control of Arsic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arsic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tsoi controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi looking to control but Arsic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arsic throws out the jab.
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arsic moves away.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Arsic checks it.
Arsic misses with a straight right.
Arsic feints and as Tsoi raises his hands in defense, Arsic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arsic looking to pass the guard.
Tsoi controls Arsic momentarily but Arsic frees himself.
Tsoi has his foot on Arsic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arsic works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arsic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arsic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arsic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arsic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Arsic defends easily.
Tsoi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arsic stacks Tsoi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arsic!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi looking for a sweep but Arsic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arsic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tsoi wants to control but Arsic is having none of it.
Tsoi is trying desperately to improve position.
Tsoi tries to lock up and control but Arsic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arsic looking to control but Tsoi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arsic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tsoi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arsic is thwarting Tsoi's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arsic moves out of range as Tsoi throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi lands with a nice body kick.
Tsoi keeps Arsic at a distance using the push kick.
Arsic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arsic.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Tsoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arsic throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
Arsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsois jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arsic looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arsic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsoi can pounce on him.
A big right from Tsoi misses.
Arsic misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arsic looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Arsic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arsic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Arsic fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arsic throws out the jab.
Tsoi with a hook.
Arsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arsic fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Arsic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tsoi scores with a four punch combination!
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arsic throws out the jab.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Arsic.
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Arsic checks it.
Arsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arsic throws a looping overhand right but Tsoi ducks down to avoid it.
Arsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Tsoi is predictable there
and Arsic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arsic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crunch! Tsoi slams his shin into Arsic's torso.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Arsic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsic misses with a straight left.
Arsic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arsic is able to avoid easily.
Tsoi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Arsic avoids the punch easily.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arsic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arsic throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Arsic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arsic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Arsic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tsoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses.
Arsic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Arsic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Arsic.
Arsic checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arsic checks it well.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tsoi. Arsic shrugs it off though.
Arsic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arsic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsoi.
A cross from Arsic lands.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arsic throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arsic looks to land a combination but Tsoi avoids it well.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but Arsic saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi slips a jab from Arsic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsoi is looking to score with low kicks.
Arsic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tsoi scores with a hook to the body. Arsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rafal Arsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arsic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsoi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!
A victorious Viktor Tsoi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Loshkarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dion Devlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandr Loshkarev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loshkarev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Devlin counters with a one-two to the body.
Loshkarev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Devlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loshkarev thinking.
Loshkarev fails with the takedown
and Devlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dion Devlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Loshkarev.
Loshkarev just misses with a punch to the body.
Loshkarev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loshkarev seems to be working for a kimura but Devlin defends the submission attempt.
Devlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devlin controlling Loshkarev's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loshkarev won't allow Devlin to sweep him here.
Loshkarev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Devlin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loshkarev has Devlin in his guard.
Loshkarev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Devlin passes into half guard.
Devlin is looking to take a break and control but Loshkarev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loshkarev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Devlin seems content to control.
Devlin working over Loshkarev with some ground and pound. Loshkarev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Loshkarev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loshkarev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Devlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Devlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Devlin there.
Loshkarev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loshkarev gets full guard.
Loshkarev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devlin defends well.
Loshkarev looking for subs off his back but Devlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loshkarev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loshkarev wants to improve his position but Devlin is controlling well.
Loshkarev is refusing to be controlled, as Devlin sits in half guard.
Loshkarev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Devlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Devlin's back!
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.
Devlin tries to escape but Loshkarev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loshkarev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Loshkarev looking to break Devlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Devlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Loshkarev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Devlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loshkarev with a poor takedown
and Devlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loshkarev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Devlin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loshkarev somewhat.
Loshkarev misses with a takedown
and Devlin counters with a nice body shot.
Dion Devlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Loshkarev.
Loshkarev misses with a takedown attempt
and Devlin counters by clinching up.
Loshkarev wants to take the fight to the mat but Devlin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Devlin digs a right hand into Loshkarev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loshkarev's gas tank.
Devlin cracks Loshkarev with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Devlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Devlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Devlin is pushing Loshkarev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Devlin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Devlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loshkarev is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Devlin.
Devlin looking to throw knees to the head but Loshkarev is blocking nicely.
Devlin stops a takedown attempt from Loshkarev.
Loshkarev managing to block the knees to the body from Devlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loshkarev is trying to maintain a safe position but Devlin gets an underhook and turns Loshkarev into the cage.
Devlin stops a takedown attempt from Loshkarev.
Devlin missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Devlin.
Loshkarev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Devlin.
Devlin pushes Loshkarev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Devlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loshkarev is working for takedown but Devlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loshkarev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devlin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Devlin lands a shot to the body.
Devlin lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Devlin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Devlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loshkarev dodges an elbow strike from Devlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loshkarev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devlin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Devlin.
Devlin lands with a right to the head.
Devlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev avoiding damage as Devlin throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Devlin.
Devlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Devlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Devlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loshkarev backwards.
Devlin lands a left hand.
Devlin digs a right hand into Loshkarev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loshkarev's gas tank.
Loshkarev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devlin lands a body punch.
Devlin pushes Loshkarev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Devlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loshkarev.
Devlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Devlin.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loshkarev avoids it.
Devlin controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Devlin.
Loshkarev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Devlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin works on Loshkarev's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Devlin as the two fighters clinch.
Loshkarev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Devlin prevents it.
Loshkarev jumps guard but Devlin stands there with Loshkarev around his waist. Loshkarev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devlin throws an elbow but it misses.
Devlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Devlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Devlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loshkarev's efforts to push away.
Devlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin missing with knees to the body.
Loshkarev has Devlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Devlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Devlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin works on Loshkarev's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Devlin.
Devlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Loshkarev backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Devlin.
Devlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loshkarev backwards.
Loshkarev takes a shot to the head.
Loshkarev is trying to break the clinch but Devlin is controlling him.
Loshkarev is trying to drag Devlin to the mat but Devlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loshkarev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devlin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Devlin lands with a right to the head.
Devlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Devlin.
Nice body punch from Devlin - that landed with a thud.
Devlin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loshkarev up against the cage.
Devlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Loshkarev backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loshkarev being controlled against the cage.
Devlin scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Devlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Devlin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Loshkarev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Devlin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Loshkarev! Devlin lets Loshkarev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Loshkarev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devlin weaves into range and cracks Loshkarev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Loshkarev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Devlin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dion Devlin!
A less than humble Dion Devlin 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Butch Shorette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shorette's entrance music is No New Friends. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Shorette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorette takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masotti tries to clinch but Shorette is having none of it.
Masotti throws a nice head kick!
Shorette avoids the body shot from Masotti.
Masotti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Masotti throws a nice head kick!
Masotti misses with a body kick.
Shorette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masotti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shorette.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Masotti misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Masotti.
Shorette pushes Masotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shorette blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shorette.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shorette.
Shorette is stalling here.
Shorette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masottis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shorette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shorette avoids the elbow strike from Masotti, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shorette's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shorette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.
Masotti looking to stall.
Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Shorette displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masotti up against the cage.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorette is defending well for now.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shorette's face.
Masotti stalling in the clinch but Shorette improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masotti wants to clinch up but Shorette keeps it at a distance.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but Shorette pushes him off.
Masotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shorette's sensitive parts.
Shorette scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti is looking to score with low kicks.
Masotti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Shorette's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shorette closes the distance and clinches.
Shorette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shorette working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorette pushes Masotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shorette breaks the clinch.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but Shorette pushes him off.
Masotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shorette.
Shorette lands a really nice looking cross but Masotti seems unphased.
Masotti scores with a push kick.
Masotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Shorette moves out of range easily.
Masotti moves into range and clinches up with Shorette.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shorette blocks an elbow strike from Masotti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shorette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Shorette blocks it.
Shorette breaks from the clinch.
Toga Masotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorette blocks a head kick by Masotti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masotti tries to clinch there but Shorette circles away.
Masotti throws a looping overhand right but Shorette ducks down to avoid it.
Masotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masotti throws a leg kick which misses Shorette's front leg but catches the back leg as Shorette tries to avoid it.
Shorette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shorette closes the distance and clinches.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toga Masotti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shorette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masotti throws a leg kick but Shorette sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shorette is looking to clinch but Masotti is avoiding it.
Masotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Shorette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Shorette blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Masotti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Masotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shorette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shorette circles away quickly and effectively.
Masotti throws a head kick but Shorette moves out of range.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Shorette moves out of range easily.
Masotti tries to clinch but Shorette is having none of it.
Shorette looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masotti misses with a low kick.
Masotti throws a front kick that sends Shorette stumbling back into the cage.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Shorette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shorette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shorette steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masotti. That one must have hurt.
Masotti lands a high kick!
Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Shorette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shorette.
Masotti moves away from the strike by Shorette.
Masotti rushes Shorette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shorette has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti trying to stall but Shorette improves his position.
Shorette blocks the elbow strike.
Shorette misses with the head strike.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shorette misses with a punch to the body.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shorette avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorette lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butch Shorette has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shorette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masotti backwards.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Shorette blocks it.
Shorette blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masotti prevents a body shot from Shorette.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Shorette is blocking nicely.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shorette has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorette is defending well for now.
Shorette wants to break free but Masotti has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shorette blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Shorette - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shorette can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Shorette tries to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masotti.
Shorette avoids a wild elbow strike from Masotti.
Come on Shorette - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shorette.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shorette.
Shorette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shorette blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Shorette.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shorette blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorette lands a nice uppercut.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Masotti wants to stall.
Shorette is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shorette pushes Masotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shorette effectively controlling the action here.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shorette has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shorette avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shorette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Masotti.
Shorette tries to clinch but Masotti moves out of range.
Shorette misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toga Masotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circling - Shorette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shorette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masotti gets a clinch.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Shorette avoids the damage to the body.
Shorette stalls.
A short right from Shorette on the inside.
Shorette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Shorette is blocking nicely.
Shorette is trying to push Masotti away but Masotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shorette tries to circle away but Masotti has him pinned against the cage.
Shorette is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masotti is keeping busy.
Masotti has Shorette pressed against the cage, preventing Shorette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shorette's brow.
Shorette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Shorette blocks it.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti lands a knee to the body.
Shorette avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti takes a shot to the head.
Shorette is looking to break free of the clinch but Masotti has double underhooks.
Shorette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masotti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Masotti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masotti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Masotti misses with a kick to the body.
Masotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toga Masotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Shorette.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti throws a leg kick but Shorette moved away.
Butch Shorette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masotti throws a looping overhand right but Shorette ducks down to avoid it.
Masotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shorette.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shorette throws a good cross that connects.
Masotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Masotti is looking to clinch but Shorette is avoiding it.
Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shorette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masotti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shorette's head.
Shorette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti throws a wild body kick that Shorette sees coming a mile off.
Masotti throws a body punch but Shorette moves out of range.
Masotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masotti connects with a leg kick. Shorette looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shorette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shorette looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range.
Shorette scores with a jab to the head.
Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Shorette.
Masotti connects with an inside leg kick.
Shorette is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shorette walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masotti.
Masotti tries to clinch but Shorette moves out of range.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shorette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shorette misses with a looping right.
Masotti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shorette.
Shorette lands a left and a right that send Masotti crashing to the mat, dazed. Shorette thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Masotti is rocked!
It looks like Toga Masotti has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shorette looks to land a left hand but Masotti moved out of range nicely.
Masotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Shorette finish him?
Masotti defending well as Shorette loads up on a big left hand.
Shorette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shorette misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Masotti misses.
Shorette throws an overhand right that lands on Masotti's shoulder, as Masotti tries to avoid the shot.
Masotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shorette throws out the jab.
Masotti slips a straight right by Shorette.
Shorette throws the left hand but Masotti avoids the punch easily.
Shorette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masotti slips under a jab.
Shorette misses with a looping right.
Shorette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shorette.
Shorette circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shorette scores with a counter punch that sends Masotti to the canvas! Shorette smells blood - he's punishing Masotti with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Masotti has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Shorette!
After the fight, Butch Shorette was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapshinov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moonlight Sonata. On his way into the cage it seems that Artem Lapshinov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Artem Lapshinov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lapshinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bradman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradman keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapshinov throws a head kick that Bradman semi-blocks.
Lapshinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bradman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov moves to clinch but Bradman breaks away
and Bradman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lapshinov looks to land a combination but Bradman avoids it well.
Artem Lapshinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradman throws the left hand but Lapshinov avoids the punch easily.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Bradman is having none of it.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up
and Bradman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lapshinov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bradman to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Bradman moves away
and Bradman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradman avoids the head kick by Lapshinov.
Bradman keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bradman.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up
and Bradman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bradman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Bradman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapshinov wants to clinch
and Bradman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradman avoids the head kick by Lapshinov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradman checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov clinches up with Bradman and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bradman.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Bradman tries a knee to the head but Lapshinov blocks it.
Bradman lands with a left to the head.
Bradman managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradman avoids it.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradman.
Bradman avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Bradman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lapshinov backwards.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bradman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradman avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradman.
Bradman avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradman avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Bradman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bradman looking to throw knees to the head but Lapshinov is blocking nicely.
Bradman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bradman digs a right hand underneath Lapshinov's ribcage. Lapshinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but Bradman blocks it.
Lapshinov is breathing heavily.
Bradman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bradman pushes off an throws an elbow but Lapshinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bradman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradman avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Bradman breaks the clinch.
Bradman lands a really nice looking cross but Lapshinov seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bradman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Bradman moves away
and Bradman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bradman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bradman thuds his shin into the meat of Lapshinov's side.
Bradman is looking to slow Lapshinov down with leg kicks.
Lapshinov blocks the body kick.
Bradman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lapshinov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A good leg kick by Bradman.
Bradman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bradman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bradman thuds his shin into the meat of Lapshinov's side.
Lapshinov blocks a head kick by Bradman.
Bradman misses the shot to the body.
Lapshinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bradman counters with a low kick, right behind Lapshinov 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradman lands a head shot.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Bradman circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bradman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bradman scores with a jab.
Lapshinov moves to clinch but Bradman breaks away
and Bradman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lapshinov's knee momentarily.
Lapshinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradman.
A head kick from Bradman lands but Lapshinov takes it in his stride.
Lapshinov avoids the head kick by Bradman.
Bradman lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapshinov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bradman counters with a right hand to the body.
Lapshinov looks to clinch
and Bradman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bradman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lapshinov in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Bradman blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradman is looking to chop away at Lapshinov's legs.
Bradman scores with a hook.
Bradman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lapshinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bradman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lapshinov misses with a head kick.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bradman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lapshinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lapshinov wants to clinch but Bradman slips to the side
and Bradman counters with a good low kick that Lapshinov was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bradman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapshinov moves to clinch but Bradman breaks away
and Bradman counters with a nice body shot.
Lapshinov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bradman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradman connects with a jab.
The fighters circle, before Bradman throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lapshinov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bradman lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Don Bradman!
Don Bradman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Oakheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Drink and Fight. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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292 lbs
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245 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Oakheart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oakheart is just out of range.
A big left from Oakheart misses.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oakheart.
A punch combination from Oakheart misses.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oakheart manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Oakheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Oakheart moved out of range nicely.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Oakheart counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
Oakheart thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oakheart feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Oakheart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oakheart throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Oakheart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Oakheart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Oakheart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Oakheart.
A left lands for Oakheart.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Oakheart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson working the ground and pound.
Oakheart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Oakheart is avoiding damage well.
We've been hearing that Wilson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oakheart is looking for a sweep.
Wilson scoring with punches from side control.
Oakheart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oakheart is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a few punches from side control.
Wilson working the ground and pound but Oakheart is defending the strikes.
Wilson 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.
You can see the frustration on Oakheart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oakheart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oakheart is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Oakheart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oakheart sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson trying to control from Oakheart's half guard. Oakheart has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oakheart looking to control.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oakheart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Oakheart told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson is working Oakheart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Oakheart keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Oakheart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Oakheart is keeping the position.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oakheart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Oakheart finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Oakheart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson takes a swing at Oakheart's ribcage but misses.
Wilson throws a body punch but Oakheart moves out of range.
Oakheart scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Oakheart misses.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oakheart is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Oakheart circles away and we're back to standing.
Oakheart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Oakheart with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oakheart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Oakheart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oakheart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oakheart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakheart scores with a kick to the body.
Oakheart throws a good cross that connects.
Oakheart lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Oakheart stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!
Wilson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oakheart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oakheart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buck Oakheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oakheart throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Wilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oakheart lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wilson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Oakheart from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wilson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Oakheart!
Mickey Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'Poop!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
6 - 1 - 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clobbers Spong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith tries to clinch there but Spong circles away.
Spong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Smith.
It looks like Tyrone Spong has been cut.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Spong to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spong throws an elbow but misses.
Spong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Spong.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong is trying to break free.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Spong.
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong avoids the head kick by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice cross.
Spong wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Spong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith has Spong pressed against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spong is rocked!
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Spong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spong working aggressively here.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Smith!
The defeated Tyrone Spong had this to say: 'man i shoulda waited til my flu was gone ...'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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