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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worthy comes into the arena with Drop the world blaring out of the sound system. Jack Dempsey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlon Worthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey looks to land a left hand but Worthy moved out of range nicely.
Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.
Dempsey misses with a body shot.
Dempsey throws an off balance right hand
and Worthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Worthy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dempsey doesn't seem phased though.
Worthy cracks Dempsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dempsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dempsey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dempsey misses with a head kick.
Dempsey throws a head kick that misses
and Worthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worthy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Worthy, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey lands a body shot.
Dempsey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dempsey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worthy is out of range.
Dempsey slips a straight right by Worthy.
Worthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dempsey is rocked!
Worthy clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Worthy finish him?
Still in the clinch, Worthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dempsey with a big uppercut! Dempsey tries to clinch up but Worthy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dempsey to the mat! Dempsey covers up and Worthy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marlon Worthy!
A victorious Marlon Worthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Trik Turner - Friends and Family. Matsumoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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
32 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Alves throws a combination. Matsumoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsumoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freddy Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Alves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Alves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
Alves tries to bum rush Matsumoto with a series of wild strikes but Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsumoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsumoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alves is out of range and Matsumoto settles back down.
Matsumoto looks to land a body kick but Alves moved away.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsumoto thuds a left hand into Alves's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Alves misses with a combination
and Matsumoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alves at a distance.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Matsumoto counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves throws a series of punches but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsumoto manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a nice hook to Alves's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Alves scores with a jab to the head.
Matsumoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves cracks a nice hook into Matsumoto's ribs.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsumoto sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alves throws a strike but Matsumoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Matsumoto is keeping the position.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsumoto 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Alves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Freddy Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves looks to land a combination. Matsumoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alves throws a right and a left that Matsumoto avoids nicely.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsumoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Alves throws a series of punches but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matsumoto.
Alves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Freddy Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Matsumoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsumoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matsumoto counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Matsumoto does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with a looping left.
Matsumoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Matsumoto moves away and avoids it.
Alves with a nice cross.
Matsumoto with a jab.
Alves throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.
Matsumoto scores with the left hand. Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Alves misses with the combination.
Alves misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Matsumoto.
Alves gets caught flat footed, as Matsumoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsumoto trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Alves is pulling down on Matsumoto's head to control his posture.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsumoto.
Alves lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto lands a slapping body shot.
Matsumoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves misses with a right hand
and Matsumoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Alves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Alves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Matsumoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matsumoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves moves out of range as Matsumoto throws a body kick.
Alves checks the leg kick.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsumoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Matsumoto saw that one coming.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsumoto to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Matsumoto tenderised Alves's leg. Alves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsumoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Matsumoto tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Alves tries to score with a low kick but Matsumoto moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Alves.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matsumoto!
Matsumoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands with an overhand left.
Alves moves out of range as Matsumoto throws a body kick.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Matsumoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Sloppy strikes from Alves. Those never looked like landing.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alves's head backwards.
Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matsumoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alves is in Matsumoto's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumoto is pulling down on Alves's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Freddy Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Alves!
After winning the bout, Freddy Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fei Yue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fei Yue could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lester Green's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fei Yue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Yue lands.
Yue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yue misses with an uppercut.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yue's calf.
A swing and a miss from Yue.
Green slips a straight right by Yue.
Green throws a push kick but Yue slaps the foot to one side.
Green throws a low kick, looking for Yue's leg but Yue calmly moves out of range.
Green missing with a left hand there. Yue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yue misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yue.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green misses with a body kick.
Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yue is out of range and Green settles back down.
Yue dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Yue steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Yue misses.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yue is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green misses with a body kick.
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yue misses with some punches.
Green looking to slow down the pace here.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yue.
Yue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yue tries to pull guard but Green won't allow it.
Yue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a leg kick
and Yue counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yue.
Yue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green keeping moving, preventing Yue from controlling successfully.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yue.
Yue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yue makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Yue is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green keeping moving, preventing Yue from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yue chips away with some ground and pound.
Green looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Green looking to control.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yue throws a big right hand that misses.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yue throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fei Yue dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Yue dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yue looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Yue moves out of range easily.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Green tries to clinch up.
Yue misses with a hook.
Green lands with a kick to the ribs.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Yue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yue blocks a head kick by Green.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yue blocks a head kick by Green.
Yue swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Yue fights it but they end up in guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Yue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yue wants to stand up but Green is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Yue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green wants to pass the guard but Yue is keeping the position.
Yue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lester Green was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yue moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Yue lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green lands a head kick!
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Yue misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Yue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yue is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Yue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lester Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green throws a leg kick but Yue sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Yue.
A slow jab from Yue misses its intended target.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green throws a leg kick
and Yue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Green is trying to keep Yue in close.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Green keeping moving, preventing Yue from controlling successfully.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Yue is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Yue is proving a slippery customer.
Yue throwing strikes but missing.
Yue trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Yue.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green misses with a low kick.
Yue throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Yue looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green pushes Yue away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yue steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
Yue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green scores with a push kick.
Yue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nice cross by Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Yue's shoulder, as Yue tries to avoid the shot.
Yue will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yue misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yue's guard now.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green trying to control but Yue is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
Lester Green thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov comes to the cage accompanied by Saku. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Taco Bueno enters the cage!
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204 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Bueno!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Zeynalabdinov misses.
Bueno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeynalabdinov.
Bueno blocks a low kick nicely.
Zeynalabdinov dives in and scores a takedown into Bueno's guard.
Bueno has Zeynalabdinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bueno keeping full guard, as Zeynalabdinov tries to pass.
Bueno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bueno is pulling down on Zeynalabdinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Zeynalabdinov, at least for the moment.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeynalabdinov is pushing down on Bueno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bueno is fighting to maintain full guard but Zeynalabdinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zeynalabdinov is keen to just control but Bueno is a slippery customer.
Zeynalabdinov is thwarting Bueno's attempts to control the position.
Bueno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bueno sees it coming and defends easily.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to work for a kimura but Bueno is defending well.
Bueno is trying to maintain the position but Zeynalabdinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Bueno dodges it nicely.
Bueno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov is working away from the top position though.
Zeynalabdinov prevents Bueno from improving his position.
Zeynalabdinov working over Bueno with some ground and pound. Bueno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeynalabdinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bueno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zeynalabdinov prevents Bueno from improving his position.
Bueno trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bueno is looking for a sweep. Zeynalabdinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zeynalabdinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bueno is pressing down on Zeynalabdinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bueno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov looking to pass the guard.
Zeynalabdinov pushes down on Bueno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bueno wants to improve his position but Zeynalabdinov is controlling well.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Bueno dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno is looking for a sweep. Zeynalabdinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bueno keeps trying to improve his position.
Bueno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zeynalabdinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zeynalabdinov's back!
Zeynalabdinov tries to break free.
Bueno is trying to stick to Zeynalabdinov's back but Zeynalabdinov is turning into Bueno. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bueno's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bueno 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.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bueno has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zeynalabdinov is looking to defend but Bueno has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zeynalabdinov! Bueno pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zeynalabdinov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taco Bueno!
In his post fight interview, Taco Bueno started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Graves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alvarez. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Lao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Lao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lao.
Lao lands a head shot.
Graves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graves dips to his left and cracks Lao with an uppercut!
Graves cracks the inside of Lao's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Graves misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lao checks a leg kick.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lao was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Lao moves away and avoids it.
Lao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves thuds a left hand into Lao's body.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Lao counters with a body kick that stops Graves in his tracks momentarily.
Lao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lao throws a leg kick
and Lao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves tried to score with a low kick but Lao checks it.
Lao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lao.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Lao lands a jab to the head.
Lao moves out of range of the strikes.
Lao scores with a nice head shot.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lao throws a push kick but Graves slaps the foot to one side.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Lao connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Lao connects with a leg kick. Graves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Lao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
Lao misses with an uppercut.
Lao lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Lao is predictable there
and Graves moves into the clinch.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lao as Graves tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao looking to slow down the pace here.
Lao scores with a hook to the body.
Lao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lao is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lao breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lao. That's going to slow Graves down.
Graves blocks a head kick by Lao.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves misses with a hook
and Lao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Lao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Doug Graves 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.
Lao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lao tries to land a front kick but Graves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Graves misses with an uppercut
letting Lao counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graves.
Lao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lao misses the jab.
Graves takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
Lao lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Lao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lao, right into the meat.
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Lao counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao misses with a body kick.
Lao tries to land a body kick
and Graves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Lao.
Lao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves keeps control of Lao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lao lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lao tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Lao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Lao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Graves.
Lao works Graves's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Lao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Lao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Graves lands with a cross.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lao counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Lao.
Lao looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves misses with a hook. Lao ducked under it nicely.
Graves throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lao counters with a nice body kick.
Lao throws a leg kick
and Graves moves into the clinch.
Graves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Graves up against the cage.
Lao breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lao missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lao.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lao throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Lao's shoulder, as Lao tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lao can pounce on him.
Lao cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves cracks Lao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lao blocks a jab.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lao was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nice jab there from Graves.
Doug Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Lao moves away from the strike by Graves.
Lao throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lao throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Lao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves cracks Lao with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kung Lao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lao is able to avoid easily.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Lao counters with a head kick.
Graves wants to slow Lao down by chopping away at his legs.
Lao checks a leg kick.
Lao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Lao misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Graves misses.
Lao looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Lao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graves's calf.
Lao wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lao needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well.
Graves checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lao.
Jab from Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lao dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Lao's shoulder, as Lao tries to avoid the shot.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Lao slips the punch.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Lao.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Lao.
Graves throws a low kick, looking for Lao's leg but Lao calmly moves out of range.
Graves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves slips a straight right by Lao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Lao is predictable there
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lao is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Lao into the cage.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lao backwards.
Graves lands a right hand.
Lao has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Lao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Lao fails to land.
Graves looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lao.
Graves blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a head punch that misses.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lao lands a left hand.
Graves is rocked!
It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
Lao managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Lao looking to stall.
Lao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lao creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Graves's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Graves drops to his knees and Lao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kung Lao!
A relieved looking Kung Lao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
13 - 9 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 36 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biller. That did some damage!
Biller has his takedown stuffed
and Urahara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urahara connects with a solid leg kick.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Urahara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biller darts in looking for a takedown but Urahara gets double underhooks and turns Biller into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
Urahara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urahara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but Urahara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That kick from Urahara tenderised Biller's leg. Biller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urahara gets a clinch.
Biller has a couple of punches blocked by Urahara.
Urahara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urahara lands a shot to the body.
Urahara prevents a body shot from Biller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urahara trying to land knees to the body.
Urahara is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Biller can't fight it off and eventually Urahara manages to take the fight to the floor. Biller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Urahara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biller is on top in guard.
Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Urahara is keeping the position.
Urahara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Urahara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller distracts Urahara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urahara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biller manages to get himself to full guard.
Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urahara trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Urahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biller is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Urahara working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Urahara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Urahara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Urahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biller is keeping the position for now.
Biller keeping moving, preventing Urahara from controlling successfully.
Biller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Urahara defends it easily.
Biller 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.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urahara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Urahara uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara gets to mount! Biller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
Urahara controlling from mount.
Urahara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Biller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Urahara takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Biller to pass into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisuke Urahara dominated that round.
That's time! Biller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Urahara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biller closes the distance and clinches up with Urahara, looking for a takedown. Biller pushes Urahara against the cage but Urahara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urahara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
and Urahara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara connects with a body shot.
Sten Biller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urahara lands a jab to Biller's midsection.
Urahara lands a nice hook to Biller's body. Biller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urahara can pounce on him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Biller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Biller gets caught flat footed, as Urahara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urahara tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Urahara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urahara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Urahara trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kisuke Urahara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Biller shoots in and drives through. Urahara sprawls well.
Biller avoids the head kick by Urahara.
Biller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urahara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urahara pushes down on Biller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Biller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urahara moves into full mount! Biller won't be happy about that!
Biller is trying desperately to improve position.
Kisuke Urahara has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biller looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Urahara controls the position.
Biller is trying to break free.
Urahara trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Biller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Urahara controlling the position well here. Biller rolled but Urahara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Biller tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Urahara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Urahara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Urahara working for a choke but Biller is defending well.
Urahara controlling from the back.
Biller wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Biller right now.
Biller tries to roll but Urahara sticks to his back.
Biller wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara controls the position.
Urahara working for a choke but Biller is defending well.
I would not like to be Biller right now.
Biller can't escape the position.
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!
Biller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Urahara.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urahara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Biller can't escape the position.
Biller fending off the submission attempt from Urahara.
Biller tries to escape but Urahara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisuke Urahara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Biller tries to clinch but Urahara moves out of range.
Urahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biller misses with a takedown
and Urahara counters with a takedown into side control.
Biller tries to buck Urahara off but Urahara is having none of it.
Urahara trying to control the position but Biller is working away.
Biller tries to bench press Urahara off him but Urahara keeps the position.
Biller throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Biller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Urahara trying to control the position but Biller is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller is looking to regain half guard here but Urahara keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara wants to control but Biller is keeping him busy.
Biller is looking to regain half guard here but Urahara keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Urahara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Urahara prefers to stall for the moment though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kisuke Urahara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Biller checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biller is defended easily by Urahara.
Urahara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller with a poor takedown
and Urahara counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.
Urahara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urahara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Biller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urahara. Urahara obviously looking to wear him down.
Biller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urahara.
Urahara scores with a nice body kick.
Urahara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Urahara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara cracks a nice hook into Biller's ribs.
Biller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urahara, right into the meat.
Urahara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Urahara.
Biller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urahara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biller scrambles back to his feet.
Urahara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Biller on his heels. He'll look to pass Biller's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Biller's head.
Biller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Urahara controls the pace.
Urahara trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Kisuke Urahara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urahara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Urahara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kisuke Urahara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Biller with a poor takedown
and Urahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biller throws a series of punches but Urahara avoids them all with ease.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
letting Urahara counter with a right hand.
Urahara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urahara counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here.
Urahara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biller to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kisuke Urahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urahara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisuke Urahara!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kisuke Urahara made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares jabs McWild right on the nose. McWild blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jeffry McWild has been cut.
Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but McWild is out of range and Tavares settles back down.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by McWild there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and McWild counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McWild trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
McWild creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McWild misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tavares 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.
Tavares manages to work his way to half guard, despite McWild's best efforts.
McWild tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tavares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McWild 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.
McWild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild wants to pass the guard but Tavares is defending well.
Tavares tries to kick McWild off but McWild keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McWild thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
McWild trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet.
McWild is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McWild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.
Tavares trying to control but McWild postures up.
McWild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Tavares is doing well to control the position and prevent McWild from advancing to side control.
McWild missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tavares defending well though.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWild.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavares is pressing down on McWild's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares is pulling down on McWild's head to control his posture.
McWild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tavares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWild stopping the sweep attempt from Tavares.
Tavares is looking to stand back up but McWild counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tavares.
McWild is trying to control. Tavares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. McWild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWild trying to control from half guard but Tavares is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWild.
Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
Tavares is staying active underneath McWild, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from McWild there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWild seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavares trying to control from the bottom.
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffry McWild's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McWild clinches with his opponent.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McWild prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McWild lands a head kick. Tavares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Thiago Tavares has been cut.
McWild tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McWild checks it well.
Donk. Tavares catches McWild right on the button with a cross.
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as McWild blocks the low kick.
McWild throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Tavares tenderised McWild's leg. McWild is trying to keep his angry face on.
McWild will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tavares scores with a body shot.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavares misses with a hook. McWild ducked under it nicely.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from McWild.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McWild checks a leg kick.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McWild checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McWild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McWild throws a low kick but Tavares moves out of range easily.
Tavares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWild drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McWild counters with a single leg into guard. Tavares didn't expect that.
McWild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWild tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Tavares wants to stand up but McWild is controlling him.
McWild with a flurry of punches that miss.
McWild is pushing down on Tavares's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tavares is fighting to maintain full guard but McWild has managed to sneak the leg through.
McWild frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tavares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tavares is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares taking shots to the head.
McWild lands a big shot there that rocks Tavares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tavares is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jeffry McWild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWild lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWild scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tavares?
Tavares is rocked!
Tavares is looking to improve his position but McWild isn't that keen on the idea.
A big strike lands for McWild! That's really hurt Tavares and he's turned his back - McWild keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! McWild jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffry McWild!
In his post fight interview, Jeffry McWild started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes into the arena with Don't Shoot Shotgun blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Jackson tries a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Jackson throws a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
so Gunn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gunn's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mac Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gunn thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Gunn with a hook.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Gunn takes it in his stride.
Mac Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Gunn's legs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Tommie Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Gunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Gunn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunn.
Jackson is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunn wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Gunn prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Gunn is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Tommie Gunn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Gunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunn.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gunn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunn controls the pace.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gunn's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunn is defended easily by Jackson.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Gunn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Gunn.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tommie Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gunn as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gunn.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Gunn improves position.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn lands with a right to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Gunn swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunn misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Gunn was not able to check.
Gunn takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn blocks a leg kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunn scores with a punch to the head.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunn 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunn lands with a cross.
Jackson lands a head kick. Gunn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommie Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Gunn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Gunn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Gunn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Gunn settles back down.
Gunn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunn misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gunn checks it.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunn rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunn swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Gunn blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Gunn counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mac Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Gunn lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gunn coming out on top.
Gunn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Gunn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunn checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Gunn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Gunn backing up. Gunn nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunn wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Tommie Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Gunn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Mac Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson motions for Gunn to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gunn throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Gunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Gunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunn.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gunn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunn is defended easily by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommie Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommie Gunn!
After winning the bout, Tommie Gunn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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293 lbs
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284 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arvydas Sabonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Munchkin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sabonis but Sabonis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabonis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Placeholder name in the buildup to the fight.
Sabonis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munchkin.
Sabonis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Munchkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sabonis's sensitive parts.
Munchkin lands with a good body shot.
Sabonis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munchkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabonis is fending him off so far but Munchkin persists. Nope, Sabonis circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabonis misses with a head kick.
Sabonis throws a jab but it's blocked by Munchkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin avoids the body shot from Sabonis.
Munchkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sabonis. That's going to slow Munchkin down.
Sabonis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munchkin checks it well.
Sabonis slips a straight right by Munchkin.
Sabonis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabonis throws a push kick but Munchkin slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munchkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munchkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabonis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munchkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabonis.
Munchkin connects with a body shot that sends Sabonis's belly button to the back.
Munchkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabonis misses with a jab to the body
and Munchkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Munchkin.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Munchkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munchkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabonis keeping moving, preventing Munchkin from controlling successfully.
Munchkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Munchkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin is fighting to break Sabonis's control of his arms but Sabonis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Munchkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munchkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munchkin trying to control but Sabonis is working from the bottom.
Munchkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Munchkin throwing strikes from guard but Sabonis blocks nicely.
Munchkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabonis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabonis controls Munchkin momentarily but Munchkin frees himself.
Munchkin controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Munchkin wants to take a breather but Sabonis is having none of it.
Munchkin thows a huge punch but Sabonis dodges it nicely.
Munchkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Sabonis is positioning himself well to prevent Munchkin advancing to mount.
Munchkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munchkin looks to land a strike but Sabonis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sabonis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munchkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Munchkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Sabonis.
Munchkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabonis.
Munchkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sabonis tried to score with a low kick but Munchkin checks it.
Munchkin moves away from the strike by Sabonis.
Munchkin dips to his left and cracks Sabonis with an uppercut!
Vladislav Munchkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munchkin lands with an overhand left.
Munchkin scores with a nice right hand.
Sabonis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabonis throws a lazy right hand but Munchkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munchkin connects with a crisp jab.
Sabonis misses with a low kick.
Munchkin tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sabonis - that will leave a mark!
Sabonis looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchkin is just out of range.
Sabonis throws a big shot that misses.
Munchkin throws a hook to the side of Sabonis's head but Sabonis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munchkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Munchkin wants to control but Sabonis is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin working Sabonis over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchkin throws a strike but Sabonis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Munchkin lands a couple of elbows.
Sabonis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munchkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munchkin landing with the ground and pound.
Sabonis is looking for a triangle but Munchkin pushes his legs off easily.
Munchkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sabonis has momentary wrist control but Munchkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Munchkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sabonis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munchkin is in close to Sabonis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabonis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munchkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munchkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sabonis's guard.
Munchkin working over Sabonis with some ground and pound. Sabonis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vladislav Munchkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sabonis is refusing to be controlled, as Munchkin sits in half guard.
Sabonis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munchkin.
Sabonis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munchkin.
Munchkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Munchkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munchkin wants to pass to mount but Sabonis is defending the position.
Sabonis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin lands strikes from half guard.
Munchkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sabonis taking some punishment here, with Munchkin in his half guard.
Munchkin throws a strike but Sabonis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sabonis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sabonis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sabonis keeping moving, preventing Munchkin from controlling successfully.
Munchkin is working Sabonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munchkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sabonis keeping moving, preventing Munchkin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Munchkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sabonis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Munchkin clobbers Sabonis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sabonis throws a lazy head kick
and Munchkin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sabonis's guard now.
Sabonis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munchkin trying to control but Sabonis is working from the bottom.
Munchkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Munchkin landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munchkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sabonis is rocked!
Munchkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Sabonis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munchkin postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Sabonis's head off the mat! Sabonis is out! He's out! Munchkin jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladislav Munchkin!
An out of breath Vladislav Munchkin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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