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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch but Caparas moves out of range.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caparas throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Thompson defending well as Caparas loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Caparas is out of range.
Thompson tries to bum rush Caparas with a series of wild strikes but Caparas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caparas lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Caparas misses
and Thompson counters with a good, hard body kick but Caparas shrugs it off.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caparas lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Caparas throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caparas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caparas misses with a low kick.
Caparas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Caparas checks it.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caparas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Caparas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Caparas back into the cage.
Thompson is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Caparas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caparas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Caparas in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Danilo Caparas has been cut.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Caparas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caparas has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caparas misses with some punches.
Caparas prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Caparas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caparas avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Caparas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caparas's corner calls for a 1-2. Caparas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caparas.
Caparas motions for Thompson to come forward. Caparas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Caparas.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caparas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caparas takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Caparas throws a head kick that misses.
Caparas lands a head kick!
Caparas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caparas moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caparas. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson wants to slow Caparas down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Caparas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Caparas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson wants to slow Caparas down by chopping away at his legs.
Caparas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Caparas looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas lands a jab to the head.
Caparas throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Caparas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caparas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson 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.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Caparas's shoulder, as Caparas tries to avoid the shot.
Caparas connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Caparas.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Caparas circles away.
Caparas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson throws a hook but Caparas blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson wants to clinch up but Caparas keeps it at a distance.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Caparas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson motions for Caparas to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danilo Caparas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caparas misses with a wild combination.
Caparas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caparas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thompson is able to avoid easily.
Caparas connects with a solid leg kick.
Caparas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thompson stuns Caparas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Caparas staying out of range there.
Caparas misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson 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.
Caparas misses with a body kick.
Thompson cracks Caparas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Caparas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson defending well as Caparas loads up on a big left hand.
Caparas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Caparas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caparas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caparas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Caparas.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson throws a hook but Caparas avoids it easily.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson tries a body shot but Caparas blocks it.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Caparas avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Caparas tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Caparas back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caparas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Caparas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Caparas improves position.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Caparas improves position.
Caparas being controlled against the cage.
Caparas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caparas's sensitive parts.
Thompson throws a low kick but Caparas moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a low kick but Caparas avoids it.
Caparas lands with a good body shot.
Caparas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caparas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caparas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Caparas is predictable there
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Caparas avoids them all with ease.
Thompson with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caparas lands a jab.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Caparas's knee but Caparas avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Caparas.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses
and Caparas counters with a nice uppercut.
Caparas throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caparas misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caparas. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caparas throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Caparas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson cracks Caparas with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caparas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Caparas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caparas.
Thompson slips a straight right by Caparas.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caparas was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Caparas misses the target.
Caparas misses with a kick to the body.
Caparas lands an overhand right.
Caparas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caparas. That did some damage!
Caparas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Caparas misses its intended target.
Thompson defending well as Caparas loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caparas.
Thompson works Caparas's body with a nice hook.
Thompson misses with a hook. Caparas ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caparas misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
Caparas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
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 Danilo Caparas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danilo Caparas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Caparas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Caparas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Caparas moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caparas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Caparas moved away.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caparas looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caparas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caparas swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caparas tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caparas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Caparas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caparas sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Caparas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Thompson checks a low kick from Caparas.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caparas. Caparas obviously looking to wear him down.
Caparas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Thompson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Caparas lands a high kick!
Caparas blocks a jab.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Caparas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Danilo Caparas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.
Caparas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Caparas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Caparas moves away and avoids it.
Thompson throws a body punch but Caparas moves out of range.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Caparas.
Caparas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Caparas checks it.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Caparas keeps it at a distance.
Caparas misses with a low kick.
Caparas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caparas checks it well.
Thompson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Caparas's corner calls for a 1-2. Caparas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caparas moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caparas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caparas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Caparas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caparas tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Caparas breaks the clinch.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caparas avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Caparas.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caparas tries to work over Thompson's front leg with a kick but Thompson checks it.
Caparas lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caparas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Caparas's leg. Caparas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caparas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caparas's calf.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Caparas slips the punch.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caparas.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danilo Caparas.
I think Caparas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiao Hua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demarcus Bate!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua moves out of range of the leg kick from Bate.
Hua throws a head kick that misses.
Hua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bate is able to avoid easily.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Bate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hua throws a head kick that Bate semi-blocks.
Hua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hua tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hua.
Hua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bate.
Hua lands a big head kick that sends Bate tumbling to the mat! Hua takes a step backwards and waves Bate back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bate is rocked!
It looks like Demarcus Bate has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hua throws a head kick that misses
letting Bate counter with a right hand.
Bate is still on wobbly legs! Can Hua finish him?
Bate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hua at a distance.
Hua lands a leg kick that knocks Bate off balance momentarily.
Hua throws a head kick but Bate moves out of range.
Bate seems to have recovered his senses.
Hua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bate throws a head kick that misses.
Hua misses with a low kick.
Bate slips a straight right by Hua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate scores with a spinning back kick!
Hua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bate has a takedown stuffed.
Hua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hua staying out of range there.
Bate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hua.
A head kick misses from Hua.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bate.
Hua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bate avoids the head kick by Hua.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick
and Bate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Bate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hua doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hua throws a head kick but Bate moves out of range.
Xiao Hua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bate lands with an overhand left.
Hua tries to sprawl but Bate drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hua trying to control here.
Hua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bate.
Bate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bate is working for a kimura but Hua is defending it quite comfortably.
Bate prevents Hua from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua trying to hold on to Bate's head to control him but Bate postures up.
Hua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bate is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hua tries to kick Bate off but Bate keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hua wants to improve his position but Bate is controlling well.
Hua wants to get back to his feet.
Bate thows a huge punch but Hua dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua is not content to let Bate control the position.
Bate tries to pass to full mount but Hua defends it.
Hua wants to improve his position but Bate is controlling well.
Hua is doing well to control the position and prevent Bate from advancing to side control.
Bate looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Bate there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hua is looking to get back to is feet but Bate passes into side control.
Hua is trying to get back to half guard.
Bate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hua, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Hua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Bate's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bate tries to land a leg kick but Hua saw it coming and moves away.
Hua throws a head kick that misses.
Hua throws a head kick that misses
and Bate counters with a low kick, right behind Hua 's knee.
Bate avoids the head kick by Hua.
Hua misses with a head kick.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick
and Bate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hua's guard.
Bate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Bate from controlling successfully.
Hua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate is standing up over Hua. Hua looks to escape but Bate dives into side control.
Bate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bate trying to control the position but Hua is working away.
Bate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Hua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate working the ground and pound from side control.
Bate scores with punches from side control.
Demarcus Bate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bate scores with punches from side control.
Bate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Hua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bate goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bate but great work by Hua.
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!
Bate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua working away.
Bate tries to improve position but can't.
Bate is trying to control Hua's posture but Hua avoids it.
Hua decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick by Hua misses
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hua throws a hook but Bate avoids it easily.
Xiao Hua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hua under the eye.
Hua walks into a stiff left hand from Bate.
Bate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hua.
Hua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Bate.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hua scores with a head kick. Bate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bate lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Bate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Bate's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bate throws the kick towards the body but Hua avoids it.
Bate drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bate in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hua, who protects the arm well.
Bate looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hua is avoiding damage well.
Hua is looking for a sweep.
Hua gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hua wants to control but Bate is keeping busy.
Hua is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua gets full guard.
Hua wants to get back to his feet but Bate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bate drops back looking for a leg! Hua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hua manages to kick Bate off! Bate jumps back into Hua's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua controls Bate momentarily but Bate frees himself.
Hua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bate throws a strike but Hua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bate working a defensive guard but Hua passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate is looking to control Hua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bate avoid being mounted?
Bate is trying to control but Hua passes into side control!
Bate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bate is not content to let Hua control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bate is looking for a sweep.
Bate sneaks back into half guard.
Bate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hua is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Bate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Bate!
Demarcus Bate decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus of Nazareth!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from of Nazareth misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from of Nazareth.
Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down of Nazareth.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
of Nazareth misses with a short punch on the inside.
of Nazareth misses with some punches.
Rose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
of Nazareth's coach down at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on of Nazareth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rose taking a breather.
Rose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Derrick Rose.
of Nazareth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
Rose moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
of Nazareth looks for the body kick but Rose saw that one coming.
of Nazareth moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
of Nazareth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from of Nazareth. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
of Nazareth throws a front kick aimed at Rose's knee but Rose avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Rose misses
and of Nazareth counters with an inside leg kick.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown. of Nazareth fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
of Nazareth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
of Nazareth prevents Rose from improving his position.
Rose is refusing to be controlled, as of Nazareth sits in half guard.
It looks like of Nazareth is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rose.
Rose wants to sweep here but of Nazareth controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard.
of Nazareth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. of Nazareth is keeping the position for now.
of Nazareth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rose is one step ahead there.
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose wants to control from the top but of Nazareth keeps moving.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
of Nazareth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing that Rose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
of Nazareth slips under a jab.
of Nazareth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
of Nazareth wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose cracks of Nazareth with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rose lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and of Nazareth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from of Nazareth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
of Nazareth throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
of Nazareth misses with a kick to the body
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. of Nazareth didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
of Nazareth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rose is controlling him.
of Nazareth is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
Rose wants to control from the top but of Nazareth keeps moving.
Rose 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.
of Nazareth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rose is controlling him.
of Nazareth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rose has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose blocks an uppercut.
of Nazareth letting Rose take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from of Nazareth fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Rose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by of Nazareth.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
of Nazareth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
of Nazareth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rose's calf.
of Nazareth cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
of Nazareth tried to score with a low kick but Rose checks it.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. of Nazareth didn't expect that.
of Nazareth looking to control.
Rose scoring with some ground and pound.
of Nazareth wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose trying to control but of Nazareth is working from the bottom.
Rose distracts of Nazareth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but of Nazareth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
of Nazareth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rose is controlling him.
of Nazareth trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rose swings for the body but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
of Nazareth cracks Rose with an open hand slap.
of Nazareth slips a jab from Rose.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rose swings for the body but of Nazareth moves out of range.
of Nazareth digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. of Nazareth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Nazareth is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rose connects with a nice short shot to of Nazareth's temple.
of Nazareth looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed of Nazareth's head.
Rose is looking to advance position but of Nazareth won't allow it.
Rose is working hard here to advance position.
of Nazareth gets back to full guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but of Nazareth keeps moving.
of Nazareth looking for a sweep. Not yet of Nazareth, not yet.
of Nazareth is pulling down on Rose's head. It's preventing any offense from Rose, at least for the moment.
of Nazareth controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesus of Nazareth wasn't active enough on the ground.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
Rose moves into the clinch.
of Nazareth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
of Nazareth working aggressively here.
of Nazareth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
of Nazareth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
of Nazareth lands a hook to the side of the head.
of Nazareth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rose - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
of Nazareth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rose slows down the pace here.
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 Derrick Rose will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rose just content to control the position.
of Nazareth is not content to let Rose control the position.
Rose landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
of Nazareth is looking to reverse the position.
of Nazareth dodges the ground and pound from Rose.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet but Rose drags him back down.
Rose throws a strike aimed at the side of of Nazareth's head but of Nazareth avoids it well.
of Nazareth struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rose has just dragged him back down to the mat.
of Nazareth is not content to let Rose control the position.
of Nazareth stops Rose from passing to mount.
of Nazareth is looking for a sweep.
Rose trying to control the action but of Nazareth is working from the bottom.
of Nazareth dodges the ground and pound from Rose.
of Nazareth is looking for a sweep.
Derrick Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
of Nazareth is pushing Rose's head away, looking to escape. Rose manages to hold on to the position though.
Rose is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth tries to buck Rose off but Rose is having none of it.
of Nazareth keeps trying to improve his position.
Jesus of Nazareth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose tries to score with some ground and pound. of Nazareth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rose works to advance to full mount. of Nazareth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rose with good strikes from the mount here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You get the feeling that of Nazareth really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rose unloading with bombs!
Rose with good strikes from the mount here!
Rose avoids the attempt from of Nazareth to control.
of Nazareth is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth is squirming around, avoiding Rose's attempts to control the action.
Rose lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rose is landing with some decent strikes but of Nazareth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rose prevents of Nazareth from getting the reversal.
Rose cracks of Nazareth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
of Nazareth is desperately trying to improve his position but Rose has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
of Nazareth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rose with a couple of short strikes.
Rose looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that of Nazareth really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
of Nazareth is rocked!
of Nazareth tries to hold on but Rose postures up.
of Nazareth is still in real trouble! Can Rose finish him?
Rose scoring with strikes but of Nazareth is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rose!
Derrick Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Cocainich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno comes to the cage accompanied by Preliator. Cocainich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Будущее 9эт kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bariga Cocainich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bariga Cocainich!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocainich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruno defends well and Cocainich ends up having to push Bruno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cocainich.
Cocainich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giordano Bruno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Cocainich.
Bruno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bruno pushes Cocainich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cocainich looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Bruno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Bruno.
Cocainich wants the takedown. Bruno is fighting it off but Cocainich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bruno's guard against the cage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bruno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cocainich's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruno tries to free his leg and advance position but Cocainich is retaining full guard.
Bruno pushing down on Cocainich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bruno is trying to control the action in half guard but Cocainich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bruno is really struggling to control Cocainich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cocainich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cocainich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno is looking to improve his position but Cocainich isn't that keen on the idea.
Cocainich landing strikes from the mount.
Bruno working to try and regain half guard.
Cocainich raining down shots from the mount!
Bruno defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cocainich.
Bruno is bucking up trying to escape but Cocainich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cocainich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bruno can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cocainich tries to control but Bruno wriggling away.
Cocainich is landing with some decent strikes but Bruno is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bruno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bruno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruno.
Bruno working for a triangle but Cocainich defends it easily.
Bruno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cocainich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bruno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cocainich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cocainich passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cocainich works his way into side control.
Bruno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cocainich off and has taken his back!
Bruno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bruno has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cocainich is defending well but eventually Bruno manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cocainich has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giordano Bruno!
Giordano Bruno took some time post fight to say the following; 'Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nicklaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nicklaus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maino f.Busta Rhymes Jim Jones Gucci Mane Yo Gotti Trae The Truth - Mobbin . Grimes has chosen THE JOKER as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Nicklaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Nicklaus moved out of range nicely.
Nicklaus throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicklaus.
Nicklaus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimes thows a leg kick but Nicklaus checks it
and Nicklaus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grimes!
Grimes parries the strikes from Nicklaus easily there. Nicklaus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grimes to escape.
Grimes is looking to regain half guard here but Nicklaus keeps moving and retains side control.
Grimes keeps trying to improve his position.
Nicklaus tries to advance position but instead Grimes slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicklaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grimes tries to roll over but Nicklaus keeps him under control.
Grimes is positioning himself well to prevent Nicklaus advancing to mount.
Grimes is refusing to be controlled, as Nicklaus sits in half guard.
Nicklaus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Nicklaus is really struggling to control Grimes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Nicklaus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grimes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicklaus. Nicklaus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicklaus digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicklaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicklaus looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicklaus. Grimes shrugs it off though.
Nicklaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes works over Nicklaus's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Nicklaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Nicklaus.
Grimes tries to land a front kick but Nicklaus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicklaus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicklaus closes the distance and clinches up with Grimes, looking for a takedown. Nicklaus pushes Grimes against the cage but Grimes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buster Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicklaus cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimes throws a low kick but Nicklaus avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicklaus connects with a jab.
Nicklaus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 Jack Nicklaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicklaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicklaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Buster Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Grimes misses
and Nicklaus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimes's guard.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Nicklaus from controlling successfully.
Nicklaus distracts Grimes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Nicklaus from controlling successfully.
Jack Nicklaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicklaus wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimes is on top in guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nicklaus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nicklaus pulls Grimes in close to prevent any damage.
Nicklaus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grimes content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Nicklaus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nicklaus misses with a jab to the body
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Nicklaus 's knee.
Nicklaus misses with a head kick.
Nicklaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grimes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buster Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicklaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Nicklaus's defenses.
Nicklaus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicklaus moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus misses the shot to the body.
Nicklaus checks a low kick from Grimes.
Nicklaus misses with a body kick.
Grimes misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicklaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
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 Jack Nicklaus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nicklaus 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.
Grimes blocks a leg kick.
Nicklaus walks into a stiff left hand from Grimes.
Grimes sends Nicklaus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grimes is motioning to the referee to let Nicklaus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nicklaus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicklaus throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
Oh Nicklaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes seems to be stalking Nicklaus here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Nicklaus drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buster Grimes!
After the big win, Buster Grimes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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223 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
40 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoidberg.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zoidberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like John Zoidberg has been cut.
Zoidberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Zoidberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling the position.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Zoidberg's head.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavez tries a body shot but Zoidberg blocks it.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoidberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chavez working hard to break the clinch.
Zoidberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zoidberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Chavez is trying to force a seperation but Zoidberg has the dominant position.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Chavez gets through Zoidberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Zoidberg blocking some punches.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zoidberg. Zoidberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Zoidberg misses.
Chavez has managed to clinch.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Zoidberg avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Zoidberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoidberg is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Zoidberg in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Zoidberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Zoidberg.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavez takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Hugo Chavez has been cut.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Chavez blocks an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Zoidberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoidberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoidberg won't allow it.
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez darts in and clinches Zoidberg up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Chavez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Chavez avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Chavez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zoidberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zoidberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hugo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez swinging wildly here.
Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zoidberg blocks an uppercut.
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez checks a low kick from Zoidberg.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zoidberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses
and Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zoidberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoidberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
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!
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John Zoidberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zoidberg misses with an elbow strike.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zoidberg obliges.
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zoidberg throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Zoidberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez checks a low kick from Zoidberg.
A good leg kick by Zoidberg.
Chavez drives through and clinches with Zoidberg against the cage.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zoidberg.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez clinches up with Zoidberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Zoidberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zoidberg obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoidberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Chavez blocks the low kick.
Zoidberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zoidberg, right into the meat.
Zoidberg blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Zoidberg clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zoidberg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zoidberg closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez is trying to break free.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zoidberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zoidberg.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Zoidberg blocking some punches.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling him.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Zoidberg has Chavez pressed against the cage, preventing Chavez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zoidberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Chavez won't want to take too many of those.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoidberg has managed to clinch.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoidberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Zoidberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
That's two 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!
Chavez works on Zoidberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Zoidberg throws an elbow that misses.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez checks a low kick from Zoidberg.
Chavez throws a hook but Zoidberg blocks it.
Chavez drives through and clinches with Zoidberg against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
A short left from Chavez.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zoidberg blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zoidberg throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zoidberg throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg blocking some punches.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zoidberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chavez.
Zoidberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Chavez won't want to take too many of those.
That's four 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!
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Chavez's ribcage.
Chavez blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez is rocked!
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Zoidberg finish him?
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chavez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zoidberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez dodges an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Zoidberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavez's brow.
Zoidberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zoidberg throws an elbow that misses.
Zoidberg working the clinch nicely. Chavez is working for position but Zoidberg cracks him with a big knee to the head! Chavez crumples up against the cage and Zoidberg lands two more shots before the ref can save Chavez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Zoidberg!
John Zoidberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Satan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satan.
Marsh throws a right hand that Satan ducks under and follows up with a left that Satan also avoids with ease.
Satan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Not Yours in the buildup to the fight.
Satan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsh throws a looping overhand right but Satan ducks down to avoid it.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satan.
Marsh digs a good body shot into Satan's ribs.
Satan misses with a takedown attempt - Marsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Satan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsh blocks a head kick by Satan.
Satan connects with a solid leg kick.
Marsh scores with a leg kick.
Kris Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Satan, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satan pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Satan misses with a body punch.
Satan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Satan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Satan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsh.
Marsh scores with a nice right hand.
Marsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsh lands with an overhand left.
Marsh throws a hook but Satan avoids it easily.
Satan throws a looping overhand right but Marsh ducks down to avoid it.
Marsh misses with the combination.
Marsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satan manages to avoid it.
Satan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a right and a left that Satan avoids nicely.
Marsh throws a leg kick but Satan moved away.
Marsh misses with a wild body shot.
Satan staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Marsh.
Marsh swings for the body but Satan moves out of range.
Marsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Satan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsh is just out of range.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kris Marsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsh cracks Satan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Marsh tenderised Satan's leg. Satan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satan was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsh.
Jab by Marsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan tests Marsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Satan moves away from the strike by Marsh.
Satan throws a chopping leg kick but Marsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Satan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marsh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Satan is in Marsh's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Satan wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Marsh keeping full guard, as Satan tries to pass.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Satan!
Satan working to try and regain half guard.
Marsh lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh prevents Satan from getting the reversal.
Marsh scoring with strikes but Satan is staying in there.
Satan tries to reverse the position but Marsh maintains control.
Marsh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Satan is squirming around, avoiding Marsh's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan is working hard here to advance position.
Satan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Marsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Satan throws a leg kick
and Marsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsh. That snapped Satan's head back.
Satan moves into the clinch.
Satan throws an elbow but it misses.
Satan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Satan lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Satan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Satan.
Marsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Satan.
A nice left hand lands by Satan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsh, as that shot connected.
Marsh connects with a right hand. Satan shakes it off.
Marsh throws a shot from downtown. Satan moves away and avoids it.
Marsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satan.
Marsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Satan. Satan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsh throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.
Satan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Satan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Satan defending well as Marsh loads up on a big left hand.
Marsh throws a jab when Satan was well out of range.
Marsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marsh's guard.
Satan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh is trying to keep Satan in close.
Satan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsh working a defensive guard here.
Satan is in close to Marsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marsh has Satan pulled in close to control his posture.
Satan is pushing down on Marsh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marsh is fighting to maintain full guard but Satan has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets full guard.
Satan being controlled here momentarily.
Satan throwing strikes but missing.
Satan won't allow Marsh to sweep him here.
Marsh working a defensive guard but Satan passes into half guard.
Satan slips a nice elbow through Marsh's hands, connecting with Marsh's forehead.
Satan wants to work for an arm triangle but Marsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Satan prevents Marsh from improving his position.
Marsh gets full guard.
Satan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan being controlled here momentarily.
Satan stands and throws Marsh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marsh is not content to let Satan control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Satan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Damien Satan will probably get the nod.
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!
Marsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satan defending well as Marsh loads up on a big left hand.
Marsh connects with a leg kick. Satan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marsh throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.
Marsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satan.
Marsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Satan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marsh is out of range.
Marsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Satan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satan.
Satan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Satan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsh misses with an uppercut. Satan saw that one coming.
Marsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marsh takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses.
Satan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Satan lands a shot to the body.
Marsh blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Satan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satan is stalling here.
Satan prevents Marsh from breaking the clinch.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Satan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Satan.
Marsh tries to throw a body punch but Satan avoids it by throwing Marsh back against the cage.
Marsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Satan has Marsh pushed against the cage.
Marsh blocks a body shot from Satan.
Satan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Satan wants to pass the guard but Marsh is keeping the position.
Marsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Satan is aware though and is defending well.
Marsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Satan landing with the ground and pound.
Satan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Satan is looking to advance position but Marsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Satan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marsh prevents Satan from improving his position.
Marsh slips a nice elbow through Satan's hands, connecting with Satan's forehead.
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!
Satan trying to control but Marsh postures up.
Damien Satan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Satan to regain full guard.
Marsh won't allow Satan to sweep him here.
Satan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsh is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Satan.
I think Satan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Satan!
A very excited looking Damien Satan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Lee Sea Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boss Castro 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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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sir Lee Sea Flea!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea Flea throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Sea Flea misses with a left hand
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Sea Flea dives in and scores a takedown into Castro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Sea Flea from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sea Flea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castro keeping hold of Sea Flea's head, controlling as best he can.
Sea Flea is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Castro to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea Flea trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Sea Flea pushes down on Castro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sea Flea trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sir Lee Sea Flea hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sea Flea thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sea Flea throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sea Flea misses with an uppercut
and Castro counters with a low kick, right behind Sea Flea 's knee.
Sea Flea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sea Flea misses with an uppercut.
Sea Flea manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Castro on his heels. He'll look to pass Castro's guard now, I'm sure.
Sea Flea looking to pass the guard.
Sea Flea stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sea Flea looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sea Flea is trying to keep Castro in close.
Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sea Flea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Lee Sea Flea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sea Flea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Castro won't allow Sea Flea to pass to mount.
Sea Flea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Sea Flea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castro sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea Flea trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it.
Sea Flea prevents Castro from improving his position.
Sea Flea is trying to control. Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Castro pushes Sea Flea off looking to stand but Sea Flea dives back in and keeps control.
Castro is refusing to be controlled, as Sea Flea sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sir Lee Sea Flea hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sea Flea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castro.
Sea Flea throws a sloppy body shot
and Castro counters by moving into the clinch.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro slips under a jab.
Sea Flea misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Castro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sea Flea is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castro to the mat. Castro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sea Flea wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sea Flea trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sea Flea is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Castro stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea wants to slow Castro down by chopping away at his legs.
Sea Flea throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
Sea Flea misses with a right hand
and Sea Flea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sea Flea motions for Castro to come forward. Sea Flea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castro gets caught flat footed, as Sea Flea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sea Flea trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sea Flea wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Lee Sea Flea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sea Flea lands with a hook. Castro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Castro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sea Flea. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sea Flea misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sea Flea won't be happy with that.
Sea Flea manages to get back to half guard.
Sea Flea wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Sea Flea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sea Flea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea Flea working a defensive guard but Castro passes into half guard.
Sea Flea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sir Lee Sea Flea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sea Flea is looking to improve his position.
Sea Flea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castro is working away from the top position though.
Boss Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Castro is going to stand back up.
Castro is thwarting Sea Flea's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Castro avoids the attempt from Sea Flea to control.
Sea Flea regains half guard.
Sea Flea is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sir Lee Sea Flea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sea Flea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sea Flea has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sea Flea is looking to control Castro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sea Flea avoid being mounted?
Sea Flea works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Lee Sea Flea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sea Flea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Lee Sea Flea!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Paige acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Paige!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega looks for the body kick but Paige saw that one coming.
Paige connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Omega's hands.
Thor Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paige bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Omega's head backwards.
Paige on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omega slips under a jab from Paige.
Paige takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paige tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paige needs to keep his hands up - Omega had a free shot at his head there.
Omega thumps Paige with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omega misses with a straight right.
Paige avoids a kick to the body.
Paige connects with an inside leg kick.
Omega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Paige avoids it.
Paige tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.
Omega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paige.
Omega checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Omega is looking to slow Paige down with leg kicks.
Paige moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
Omega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega misses with a double jab
and Paige counters by moving into the clinch.
Paige stalling in the clinch.
Omega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paige up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paige as Omega tries to tie him up.
Omega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Paige stalls.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Paige.
A nice right hand lands inside from Omega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omega digs a right hand underneath Paige's ribcage. Paige let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Omega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paige lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paige's elbow.
Paige is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Omega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paige blocking some punches.
Omega tries to pull guard but Paige holds him up against the cage and eventually Omega drops back down to his feet.
Paige lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige controlling the action here for a moment.
Omega jumps guard but Paige stands there with Omega around his waist. Omega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Paige.
Omega taking a breather.
Omega gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Paige looking to stall.
Paige stalling against the cage.
Paige prevents a body shot from Omega.
Paige throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paige is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Omega misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Omega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paige makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paige's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paige lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega scores with a shoulder strike.
Omega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paige is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round.
That's time! Omega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Omega 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.
Omega with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Paige does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega throws a hook but Paige avoids it easily.
Omega motions for Paige to come forward. Omega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paige fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thor Omega is winning the standup battle so far.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Omega moves out of range of the body kick from Paige.
Nice body kick from Omega.
Paige connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Omega blocks a head kick by Paige.
Paige takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paige moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Paige throws a solid leg kick but Omega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paige.
Paige misses the jab.
Omega throws a push kick but Paige slaps the foot to one side.
Paige has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Paige misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paige lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paige checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Omega.
Paige fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Omega tests Paige's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Omega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Omega throws a leg kick
and Paige counters with a low kick, right behind Omega 's knee.
Paige lands a lovely overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Omega. Paige shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Omega there.
Omega throws out a loose jab but Paige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paige closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omega misses with a punch on the inside.
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige wants to clinch.
Paige lands a body shot.
Omega has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands with a good body shot.
Paige throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paige avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Paige wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Paige connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paige lands with an overhand left.
Omega thumps Paige with a low kick.
Paige lands a jab to the nose.
Paige doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
Omega cracks Paige with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Omega throws a chopping leg kick but Paige manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paige's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Omega blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Paige blocks the low kick.
Omega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paige counters with a leg kick.
Paige lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Paige.
Paige tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paige tries to land a leg kick but Omega saw it coming and moves away.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paige jabs Omega right on the nose. Omega blinks but takes it well.
Paige tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Omega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Omega blocks the low kick.
Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paige.
Paige on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Omega tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Omega throws the left hand but Paige avoids the punch easily.
Paige tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paige displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega throws out the jab.
Paige misses the jab.
Omega looks to land a body kick but Paige moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Omega!
Paige staying out of range there.
Omega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paige to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Paige does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Omega throws a low kick but Paige avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Paige does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega keeps the fight on the outside.
Paige slips a jab from Omega.
A big left from Paige misses.
Omega checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paige.
Paige lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Paige tries to score with a low kick but Omega moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paige lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Omega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Omega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Paige misses its intended target.
Paige is looking to land body kicks.
Omega scores with a jab. Paige acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paige tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Omega misses the target.
Paige throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega loads up on a big right hand but Paige slips the punch.
Paige moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Omega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paige if he has to take too many more of those.
Paige slips a straight right by Omega.
Paige moves into the clinch successfully.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paige tries to stall but Omega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Omega successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paige showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Omega wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega trying to control the position.
Paige's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stan Paige wasn't active enough on the ground.
Paige missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paige throws a big shot that misses.
Omega cracks Paige with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paige is out of range.
Paige jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Omega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paige thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paige checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paige defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
Omega looks to land a right hand but Paige moved out of range.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega avoids the head kick by Paige.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paige scores with a nice strike.
Paige takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paige throws an overhand right that lands on Omega's shoulder, as Omega tries to avoid the shot.
Omega cracks the inside of Paige's front leg.
Omega takes one on the button.
Paige rushes Omega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
Paige misses with a body punch.
Paige scores with a shoulder strike.
Omega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paige smiles and moves away.
Omega throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands a leg kick that knocks Omega off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Paige moves out of range as Omega throws a body kick.
Paige has managed to clinch.
Paige lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paige just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paige is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Omega is keeping busy.
Paige works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Omega tries to throw a body punch but Paige avoids it by throwing Omega back against the cage.
Omega lands a left hand.
Paige digs a right hand underneath Omega's ribcage. Omega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paige takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Omega stalling in the clinch but Paige improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paige lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Omega misses with some punches.
Omega misses with the head strike.
Omega is trying to stall.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paige's elbow.
Paige manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paige throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paige is looking to control Omega's arms but Omega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paige has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paige takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Omega connects with a body shot that sends Paige's belly button to the back.
Omega throws a leg kick that misses.
Omega lands with a nice body punch.
Paige scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Omega misses its intended target.
Omega scores with a jab.
Omega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paige lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paige looks to land a right hand but Omega moved out of range.
Omega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paige sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paige on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paige uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Omega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paige.
A swing and a miss from Omega.
Paige lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Omega.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paige looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige moves into the clinch.
Paige blocks an uppercut.
Paige is struggling to control the position.
Paige lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega can't find room to land a body shot as Paige controls the action.
Paige holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paige is looking to control Omega's arms but Omega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paige has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paige creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paige misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paige scores with a shot to the side of Omega's head.
Paige is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Omega is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paige.
Omega misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige misses with the head strike.
Paige lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Omega.
Paige trying to land knees to the body.
Paige scores with a shoulder strike.
Omega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega.
Paige misses with a punch to the body.
Paige lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paige throws an elbow but it misses.
Paige stalling in the clinch.
Paige tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega slows down the pace here.
Paige blocks a body shot from Omega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Omega can't break the clinch.
Paige avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Omega.
Omega misses with a punch to the body.
Omega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Paige leaning against his opponent.
Omega dodges an elbow strike from Paige.
Paige takes a shot to the head.
Paige misses with an elbow strike.
Paige trying to control the position but instead, Omega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paige into the cage.
Omega working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige scores with a shot to the side of Omega's head.
Paige is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Omega is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paige is looking to control Omega's arms but Omega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paige has his back to the cage.
Paige lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Paige blocks a body shot from Omega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega misses with a body punch.
Paige stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Omega as Paige tries to tie him up.
Paige tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Paige tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paige checks a leg kick.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paige manages to avoid it.
Omega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Omega as he connects with a hook.
Paige throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega misses with a straight right.
Paige throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paige throws a low kick but Omega moves out of range easily.
Omega feints and then cracks Paige's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paige down.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Paige down.
Paige pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Omega.
Omega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Paige avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paige is able to avoid easily.
Paige throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Omega on the side of the head.
Omega avoids the body shot from Paige.
Paige cracks Omega with an open hand slap.
Omega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Omega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paige.
Omega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Paige connects with a jab.
Paige has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Omega.
Paige checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paige checks it well.
Omega drops his hands momentarily and Paige takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paige throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paige avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Omega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paige lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Omega at a distance.
Omega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Omega finds it's way round the side to connect with Paige's head.
Paige moves into the clinch.
Paige has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Omega.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Paige.
Omega looking to slow down the pace here.
Paige blocking some punches.
Paige throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paige prevents a body shot from Omega.
Omega slowing the pace effectively.
Paige will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omega up against the cage.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paige scores with a shoulder strike.
Paige blocks a body shot from Omega.
Omega lands with a light punch inside.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Paige.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
Nice elbow from Paige.
Paige misses with a body punch.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Omega misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
Paige on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Paige tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Paige.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paige misses with an uppercut.
Omega throws a body punch but Paige moves out of range.
A cross from Paige lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paige looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some bone on bone action there as Omega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paige slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paige has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paige and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paige misses with a low kick.
Paige takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Omega.
Well Paige has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Paige!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stan Paige thanked //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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