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Death Squad 114:Black vs Tooth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Birdman Lugz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birdman Lugz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a low kick but Lugz moves out of range easily.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Lugz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lugz but Lugz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lugz moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Lugz moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Lugz shows good takedown defense.
Birdman Lugz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Lugz shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell shoots in but Lugz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell looks winded!
Lugz wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Lugz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lugz tries to clinch up.
Birdman Lugz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz is looking to clinch.
Lugz tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lugz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Lugz tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Lugz lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jackson Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lugz is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Lugz circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Lugz.
Nice sprawl there from Lugz as Mitchell shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lugz tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Lugz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lugz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Lugz.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lugz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lugz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lugz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lugz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lugz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Lugz.
Lugz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Lugz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lugz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Lugz darts in trying to clinch
and Mitchell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Lugz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lugz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Lugz's takedown attempt.
Lugz wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Lugz won't allow it.
Mitchell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lugz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mitchell.
Lugz wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lugz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
Lugz missing with knees to the body.
Lugz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lugz tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Mitchell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birdman Lugz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lugz is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell has managed to clinch.
Mitchell stalls.
Lugz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Lugz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell rushes Lugz and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lugz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz throws a good cross that connects.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lugz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lugz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mitchell scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lugz tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Lugz tries to clinch up.
Lugz shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lugz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lugz shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Birdman Lugz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Lugz has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lugz prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to push Lugz away but Lugz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lugz has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of Lugz's head.
Mitchell pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell pushes Lugz off and gets back to his feet.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Lugz sprawls well.
Lugz tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Lugz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Jackson Mitchell's cut even more.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Lugz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lugz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Lugz is looking to clinch.
Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lugz.
Lugz wants to clinch.
Lugz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lugz rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lugz is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lugz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mitchell jumps guard but Lugz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birdman Lugz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Mitchell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Lugz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell clinches up with Lugz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lugz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mitchell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lugz tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Birdman Lugz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lugz smiles and moves away.
Lugz wants to clinch.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz lands a really nice looking cross but Mitchell seems unphased.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Lugz.
Lugz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lugz's waist but Lugz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Lugz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lugz looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Lugz wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Lugz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lugz tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Lugz tries to clinch up.
Lugz tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Lugz tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Lugz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Lugz defends easily.
Lugz wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Lugz is proving a slippery customer.
Lugz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Lugz from controlling successfully.
Mitchell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lugz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lugz trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Lugz from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lugz is one step ahead there.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Lugz from controlling successfully.
Birdman Lugz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lugz is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lugz. Lugz gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lugz, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Birdman Lugz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lugz, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birdman Lugz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotten comes to the cage accompanied by White Zombie - More Human Than Human. Kingston has chosen Sean Kingston- Fire Burning as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
29 - 20 - 1 |
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295 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Rotten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rotten.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rotten keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rotten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rotten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Rotten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rotten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Rotten lands with a straight right. Kingston didn't see that one coming.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Rotten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Rotten keeps it at a distance.
Kingston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Rotten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick from Rotten.
Kingston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rotten can pounce on him.
Rotten connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Rotten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rotten keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Rotten.
Rotten thuds a left hand into Kingston's body.
Kingston with a poor takedown
and Rotten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingston's knee momentarily.
Johnny Rotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Kingston.
Rotten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rotten smiles and moves away.
Jab from Rotten.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Rotten counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown but Rotten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kingston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Rotten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Rotten.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
and Rotten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Rotten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rotten dominated that round.
That's time! Rotten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kingston tries to clinch up but Rotten circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Rotten. Beautiful body shot.
Rotten clinches up with Kingston and pushes him back against the cage.
Kingston is trying to force a seperation but Rotten has the dominant position.
Rotten keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rotten displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kingston up against the cage.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sean Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rotten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rotten lands with a right to the head.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Rotten is controlling him.
Kingston breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rotten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Rotten.
Rotten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kingston can't break the clinch.
Rotten prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Rotten breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston shoots and misses
and Rotten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingston's knee momentarily.
Rotten connects with a crisp jab.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rotten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Rotten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kingston.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rotten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rotten. That's going to slow Kingston down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Kingston with that takedown attempt.
Rotten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Rotten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kingston gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rotten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Rotten avoids it well.
Rotten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Rotten slams his shin into Kingston's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a combination that misses
and Rotten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rotten.
Kingston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rotten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rotten takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Rotten has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston tries to pull guard but Rotten holds him up against the cage and eventually Kingston drops back down to his feet.
Johnny Rotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Kingston.
Rotten lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rotten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kingston throws a head kick but Rotten moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Rotten.
Rotten punishes Kingston's body with a nice straight punch.
Rotten scores with a nice strike.
Kingston tries to sprawl but Rotten drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rotten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotten is looking to stall here but Kingston recovers full guard.
Rotten showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Rotten looking to pass the guard.
Rotten controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnny Rotten has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rotten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rotten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rotten looks for the body kick but Kingston saw that one coming.
Rotten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kingston momentarily.
Kingston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Rotten keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Kingston.
Johnny Rotten is winning the standup battle so far.
Rotten slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Rotten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rotten counters with a nice leg kick.
Kingston is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rotten is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kingston.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rotten scores with a spinning back kick!
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnny Rotten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rotten tenderised Kingston's leg. Kingston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Rotten counters with a right hand to the body.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Rotten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rotten lands a jab to the head.
Rotten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rotten connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston darts in trying to clinch
and Rotten counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rotten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rotten, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rotten!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Rotten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armos Saffedine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
275 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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290 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armos Saffedine!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aureus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saffedine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aureus swivels and escapes.
Saffedine closes the distance and clinches.
Aureus misses with a punch to the body.
Aureus lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Armos Saffedine has been cut.
Aureus presses Saffedine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Aureus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aureus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saffedine wants a takedown.
Aureus lands an elbow inside.
Aureus lands a good knee to the midsection. Saffedine won't want to take too many of those.
Saffedine avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Aureus.
Aureus scores with a shot to the side of Saffedine's head.
That has opened up Armos Saffedine's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aureus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saffedine avoids it.
Saffedine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saffedine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saffedine wants to take the fight to the mat but Aureus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Staph Aureus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armos Saffedine.
Aureus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saffedine's defenses.
The cut above Armos Saffedine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aureus missing with knees to the body.
Aureus with a knee to the head.
Saffedine tries for a takedown but Aureus manages to get underhooks.
Saffedine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Saffedine or perhaps it was just good defense by Aureus which made him look bad.
Aureus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureus forces Saffedine back against the cage and clinches.
Aureus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aureus scores with a knee to the head.
Aureus lands an elbow that stopped Saffedine in his tracks for a moment.
Armos Saffedine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Armos Saffedine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Staph Aureus!
Staph Aureus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukashenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PANEM National Anthem. Wallace is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Uprising. This should be fireworks!
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34
255 lbs
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289 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lukashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukashenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lukashenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lukashenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lukashenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Lukashenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wallace takes a step back to recover.
Wallace looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lukashenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lukashenko lands a brutal head kick. Wallace looks out on his feet and Lukashenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alexander Lukashenko!
A victorious Alexander Lukashenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer . Lewis McMurray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tatti Tasapaksu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis McMurray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Tasapaksu misses
and McMurray counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tasapaksu won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McMurray trying to control the position but Tasapaksu is working away.
McMurray postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McMurray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tasapaksu keeps working.
Tasapaksu prevents McMurray from moving into mount.
Tasapaksu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMurray throws a strike aimed at the side of Tasapaksu's head but Tasapaksu avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tasapaksu tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tasapaksu because McMurray loaded up on that one.
McMurray raining down hammerfists from mount.
McMurray throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McMurray avoids the attempt from Tasapaksu to control.
McMurray lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tasapaksu hang on?
Tasapaksu 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.
McMurray lands a big elbow.
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McMurray punching from mount but Tasapaksu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McMurray misses with a head shot.
McMurray working for a guillotine from mount but Tasapaksu is in no mood to give up.
Tasapaksu just holding on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu avoids a series of strikes thrown by McMurray.
Tasapaksu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McMurray throwing strikes but Tasapaksu recovers to half guard. A much better position.
McMurray controlling the action here.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray with the ground and pound but Tasapaksu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McMurray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurray throws a big elbow that misses.
McMurray looking to pass the guard.
McMurray throwing strikes but missing.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McMurray manages to pass to side control.
McMurray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is looking for a sweep. McMurray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
McMurray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McMurray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tasapaksu defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMurray is looking to advance position but Tasapaksu won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatti Tasapaksu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
McMurray defending well as Tasapaksu loads up on a big left hand.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasapaksu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasapaksu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMurray.
McMurray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tasapaksu. Tasapaksu obviously looking to wear him down.
McMurray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by McMurray's head coaches at Black Hand Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McMurray throws a big shot that misses.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
McMurray throws a good cross that connects.
Tasapaksu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray instigates a clinch.
Tasapaksu prevents a body shot from McMurray.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMurray.
Tasapaksu tries to land knees in the clinch but McMurray avoids the damage to the body.
McMurray lands with a light punch inside.
McMurray blocks an elbow strike from Tasapaksu.
McMurray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasapaksu prevents a body shot from McMurray.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMurray lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from McMurray.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMurray is defending well for now.
McMurray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMurray is defending well for now.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMurray.
McMurray blocks an elbow strike from Tasapaksu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu tries to land knees in the clinch but McMurray avoids the damage to the body.
McMurray throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tasapaksu obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasapaksu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tasapaksu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McMurray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tasapaksu just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMurray's brow.
McMurray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMurray takes an elbow to the forehead.
McMurray wants a takedown.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McMurray is keeping busy.
Tasapaksu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray tries to stall but Tasapaksu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tasapaksu lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMurray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tasapaksu blocks a body shot from McMurray.
Tasapaksu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMurray.
Tasapaksu is pressed up against the cage. McMurray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tasapaksu down to the mat. Tasapaksu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tasapaksu has McMurray up against the cage in a clinch.
McMurray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMurray's defenses.
It looks like Lewis McMurray has been cut.
Tasapaksu managing to block the knees to the body from McMurray.
McMurray misses with a punch to the body.
McMurray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McMurray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tasapaksu is defending well for now.
McMurray lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tasapaksu regains guard immediately.
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!
Tasapaksu is trying to control the position but McMurray postures up.
McMurray won't allow Tasapaksu to sweep him here.
Tasapaksu is pulling down on McMurray's head. It's preventing any offense from McMurray, at least for the moment.
McMurray throws a strike but Tasapaksu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tasapaksu throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatti Tasapaksu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
McMurray swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasapaksu.
McMurray closes the distance and clinches.
Tasapaksu effectively controlling the action here.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMurray is defending well for now.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMurray tries to throw a body punch but Tasapaksu avoids it by throwing McMurray back against the cage.
Tasapaksu blocks the elbow strike.
Tasapaksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tasapaksu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMurray misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMurray throws a head punch that misses.
McMurray throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tasapaksu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMurray avoids a wild elbow strike from Tasapaksu.
McMurray lands a body punch.
McMurray blocking some punches.
Tasapaksu blocks an uppercut.
McMurray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tasapaksu is keeping busy.
Tasapaksu lands with a short shot to the head.
McMurray digs a right hand into Tasapaksu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tasapaksu's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Tasapaksu.
McMurray throws an elbow that misses.
Tasapaksu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMurray avoids the elbow strike from Tasapaksu, against the cage.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMurray.
McMurray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasapaksu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow but it misses.
McMurray has Tasapaksu pushed against the cage.
Tasapaksu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMurray misses with a knee strike.
McMurray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tasapaksu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMurray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, McMurray scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMurray lands a shot to the body.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above McMurray 's eye.
Lewis McMurray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McMurray misses with a knee to the head.
Tasapaksu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tasapaksu throws an elbow but misses.
McMurray dodges an elbow strike from Tasapaksu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMurray is working Tasapaksu over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMurray throws an elbow but misses.
McMurray digs a right hand underneath Tasapaksu's ribcage. Tasapaksu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMurray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMurray pressing his opponent against the cage.
McMurray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
Tasapaksu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMurray tries to stall but Tasapaksu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurray has a couple of punches blocked by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow that stopped McMurray in his tracks for a moment.
Tasapaksu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu drops McMurray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McMurray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McMurray is rocked!
Tasapaksu throws a big uppercut that drops McMurray! More strikes from Tasapaksu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McMurray lies dazed against the cage as Tasapaksu celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatti Tasapaksu!
A victorious Tatti Tasapaksu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikiya Sonoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Alexander has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
300 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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28
272 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rikiya Sonoda!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Sonoda.
Sonoda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sonoda enables Alexander to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sonoda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sonoda trying to strike off his back.
Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexander trying to control but Sonoda is working from the bottom.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonoda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonoda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Sonoda is keeping the position.
Sonoda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonoda keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Sonoda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonoda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sonoda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonoda is looking to stand up but Alexander isn't so interested in that idea.
Sonoda keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander works over Sonoda with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexander won't allow Sonoda to get back to his feet.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonoda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander won't allow Sonoda to get back to his feet.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonoda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander pushing down on Sonoda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alexander with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alexander is working for a submission of some sort.
Alexander stops Sonoda from getting back to his feet.
Alexander is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexander throwing shots but Sonoda is blocking nicely.
Alexander content to control rather than advance.
Sonoda wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonoda keeps working.
Alexander working the head and body with strikes.
Sonoda is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
Alexander wants to control but Sonoda is keeping him busy.
Sonoda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander seems to be working for a kimura but Sonoda defends the submission attempt.
Sonoda wants to get back to his feet.
Sonoda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonoda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sonoda is wriggling around but Alexander manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonoda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sonoda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sonoda is looking to escape.
Alexander lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonoda keeps working.
Ground and pound from Alexander.
Sonoda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sonoda tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg.
Alexander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Alexander dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexander avoiding damage as Sonoda throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sonoda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sonoda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonoda lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
It looks like Paul Alexander has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sonoda throws an elbow but misses.
Sonoda tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonoda stops a takedown attempt from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonoda landing knees to the body.
Sonoda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonoda landing knees to the body.
Sonoda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sonoda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rikiya Sonoda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonoda scores with a knee to the head.
Sonoda connects with a knee to the head.
Alexander takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexander takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexander takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sonoda lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Sonoda lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonoda working Alexander over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sonoda obliges.
Sonoda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sonoda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sonoda looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Sonoda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alexander is rocked!
Sonoda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sonoda lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sonoda obliges.
Sonoda lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Clinched against the cage, Sonoda lands a big elbow that drops Alexander! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Alexander is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikiya Sonoda!
Rikiya Sonoda managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG], into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gentry comes to the cage accompanied by hammer time. Homer Gentry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Homer Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Nice body punch from Gentry.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gentry pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gentry stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentry lands a left hand.
It looks like Tony Lopez has been cut.
Gentry digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Lopez looks winded!
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentry.
Gentry lands a body shot.
A short left from Gentry.
Gentry lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gentry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gentry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gentry.
Gentry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gentry scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gentry.
Gentry pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Gentry stalling in the clinch.
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Nice body punch from Gentry.
Gentry scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Tony Lopez's cut even more.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Gentry scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gentry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Gentry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentry lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The cut above Tony Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gentry gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gentry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Gentry.
Gentry creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lopez with a big uppercut! Lopez tries to clinch up but Gentry pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lopez to the mat! Lopez covers up and Gentry unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Homer Gentry!
During a confident post fight interview, Homer Gentry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen has chosen Ennio Morricone - A Fistful Of Dollars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lars Larsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boca Naga's chin.
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Larsen takes a swing at Naga's ribcage but misses.
Naga shoots in for a double leg but Larsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Naga throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naga tries for a takedown but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Naga ducks down to avoid it.
Naga punishes Larsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Naga fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boca Naga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Naga. Naga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen clinches with his opponent.
Naga avoids a wild elbow strike from Larsen.
Larsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Larsen.
It looks like Boca Naga has been cut.
Naga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larsen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Larsen.
Larsen lands an elbow inside.
Naga has Larsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naga blocks an elbow strike from Larsen.
Naga jumps guard.
Naga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larsen trying to control but Naga is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
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!
Naga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larsen passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naga is trying to maintain the position but Larsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Naga looking for submissions off his back.
Naga actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga is looking for a sweep. Larsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Naga is concentrating on defense, preventing Larsen from advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naga is trying to maintain the position but Larsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Naga tries to roll over but Larsen keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boca Naga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boca Naga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Naga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larsen sprawls well. Larsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naga gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Naga misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Naga closes the distance and clinches up with Larsen, looking for a takedown. Naga pushes Larsen against the cage but Larsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Naga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boca Naga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
Naga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Naga misses with a straight left.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Naga moves away and avoids it.
Larsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lars Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naga throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Larsen throws a jab when Naga was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Naga does no damage.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naga.
Naga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsen defends it nicely.
Larsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Naga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Naga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larsen with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Naga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naga fails with a takedown attempt.
Naga shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga dives in for a single leg takedown but Larsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Naga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Larsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Naga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naga.
Naga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Larsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Larsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Naga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Larsen lands an elbow that stopped Naga in his tracks for a moment.
Larsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Larsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boca Naga's cut is getting worse.
Larsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naga takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naga blocks an elbow strike from Larsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsen throws an elbow that misses.
Larsen lands an elbow just above Naga 's eye.
Boca Naga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Larsen lands an elbow that stopped Naga in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Larsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boca Naga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
and Larsen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Naga! He's just covering up as Larsen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Larsen!
A victorious Lars Larsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloe Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou The Tooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by im the man. The Tooth has chosen window shopper 50cent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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295 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aloe Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou The Tooth!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Aloe Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Tooth lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but The Tooth has double underhooks.
The Tooth lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Aloe Black has been cut.
The Tooth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Tooth lands a knee to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from The Tooth.
The Tooth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Black's defenses.
The Tooth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tooth lands a damaging elbow.
The Tooth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black is rocked!
Aloe Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Tooth.
Black is trying to break free.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Tooth blocks an uppercut.
Black misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from The Tooth.
Jeez, Aloe Black's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aloe Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lou The Tooth! Lou The Tooth retains his super heavyweight title!
Lou The Tooth made sure to mention his sponsor, SP Ultimate Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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