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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magomedov's choice of entrance music: Ave Maria. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28 - 15 - 2 |
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Granite chin |
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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
28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Bri.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bri blocks it.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedov has time to react.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Bri slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Seaville Bri has been cut.
Magomedov moves out of range as Bri strikes.
We've been told by Bri's head coaches at Ballas Only that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bri clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bri misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bri throws an elbow but it misses.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Bri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
Bri lands an elbow just above Magomedov 's eye.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Bri avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Bri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bri blocking some punches.
Bri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Bri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov in side control, throwing shots but Bri defends.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov tries to advance position but instead Bri slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bri wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov prevents Bri from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov is fighting to break Bri's control of his arms but Bri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bri keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov postures up in Bri's guard and throws a big left but Bri blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bri wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Bri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Bri.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bri is able to avoid easily.
Bri jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bri throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seaville Bri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bri doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bri avoids it easily.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Bri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bri avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bri.
Bri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Bri prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Bri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bri pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri lands a left hand.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bri controls his hands.
Bri swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Bri swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Bri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bri has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bri has him pressed against the cage.
Bri blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Bri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov presses Bri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bri avoids the elbow strike from Magomedov, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bri avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Bri lands a nice elbow.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Bri keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seaville Bri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Magomedov.
Magomedov can't break the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Bri controls the action.
Bri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov is trying to push Bri away but Bri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Bri.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bri tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seaville Bri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Bri has the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to break free but Bri pushes him back against the cage.
Bri prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Bri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bri struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seaville Bri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seaville Bri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bri throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Bri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Bri moves away and avoids it.
Bri pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A short right from Bri on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Bri lands an elbow just above Magomedov 's eye.
It looks like Konstantin Magomedov has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bri lands an elbow inside that Magomedov shrugs off.
A short right from Bri.
A short uppercut from Bri.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bri prevents it.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bri.
Bri misses with the head strike.
Bri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bri regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov postures up in Bri's guard and throws a big left but Bri blocks it.
Bri seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov stands up over Bri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bri is controlling Magomedov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bri keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Bri is working from the bottom.
Bri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bri keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bri wants to sweep but no luck.
Bri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bri struggling a bit here.
Bri tries to improve position but can't.
Bri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Konstantin Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Konstantin Magomedov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggs comes to the cage accompanied by Outerspace- Hail Mary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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288 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biggs lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Biggs's guard.
Biggs looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva works over Biggs with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva throws an elbow that misses. Biggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Da Silva's guard. Nice move by Biggs!
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Biggs is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Biggs from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Biggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggs 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.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Biggs from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva misses with the body kick
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
Biggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Biggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Biggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da Silva looking for subs off his back but Biggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs seems to be looking for submissions.
Biggs wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biggs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biggs's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs avoids the strikes from Da Silva.
Biggs covering up well and avoiding damage.
Da Silva missing with strikes.
Da Silva is trying to stick to Biggs's back but Biggs is turning into Da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Biggs.
Da Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Biggs rolls with it to try and escape but Da Silva cranks on the arm and Biggs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Da Silva!
Santiago Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Joy Division - Atmosphere. Alves is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trik Turner - Friends and Family. 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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bruce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bruce is trying to defend but Alves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves tries to pass to full mount but Bruce defends it.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruce's head.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruce defending well though.
Bruce wants to control the action here but instead Alves manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves lands a big shot there that rocks Bruce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bruce blocking the ground and pound.
Bruce wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alves.
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bruce's face.
Bruce tries to hold on but Alves postures up.
Alves with shots to the head and body - Bruce looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves cracks Bruce with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bruce wants to control but Alves is having none of it.
Bruce blocking the ground and pound.
Bruce 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.
Bruce is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alves prevents Bruce from getting the reversal.
Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruce takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruce tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bruce because Alves loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Alves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poor strikes thrown by Alves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alves avoids the attempt from Bruce to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to finish with strikes here!
Alves looking to finish Bruce with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bruce!
Alves scoring with strikes but Bruce is staying in there.
Alves misses with a head shot.
Bruce is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bruce can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bruce is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bruce in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bruce to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Alves!
A very excited looking Freddy Alves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bobby Bruce was interviewed post fight and said 'I only lose to good fighters, this guy deserves my respect!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Shoot Shotgun. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
19 - 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
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gunn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabala postures up.
Chabala trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Chabala throwing strikes but missing.
Chabala is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala has his hands on Gunn's head, controlling the position.
Gunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabala has wrist control.
Chabala has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chabala keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chabala is controlling Gunn's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Chabala is predictable there
and Gunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gunn tries to work over Chabala's front leg with a kick but Chabala checks it.
A left lands for Gunn.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chabala blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Chabala circles away.
Chabala cracks a nice hook into Gunn's ribs.
Gunn thuds his shin into the meat of Chabala's side.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chabala. Gunn shrugs it off though.
Chabala lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chabala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunn throws a solid leg kick but Chabala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunn.
Chabala is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Chabala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunn misses with a hook. Chabala ducked under it nicely.
Chabala tries a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Chabala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Chabala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chabala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn defending well as Chabala loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chabala lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chabala, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chabala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabala avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Chabala misses with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chabala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chabala wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Chabala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chabala.
Chabala trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabala defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chabala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chabala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chabala throws a body shot but no joy.
Chabala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn misses with a leg kick.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chabala.
Matt Chabala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chabala scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala throws a low kick but Gunn moves out of range easily.
Chabala lands a leg kick that knocks Gunn off balance momentarily.
Chabala motions for Gunn to come forward. Chabala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chabala fails to land the takedown.
Chabala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chabala.
Gunn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Chabala is avoiding it.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chabala sprawls well. Chabala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Chabala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chabala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Chabala circles away.
A slow jab from Chabala misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Chabala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunn throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Chabala counters with a takedown into side control.
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabala working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala working the body and head with strikes.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Chabala gets back to full guard.
Chabala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gunn sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Chabala.
Gunn trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.
Chabala is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
Gunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn wants to slow Chabala down by chopping away at his legs.
Chabala thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Chabala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chabala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Chabala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunn sprawls well initially but Chabala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gunn tries to roll over but Chabala keeps him under control.
Chabala is stalling here. Gunn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chabala seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gunn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chabala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chabala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chabala missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tommie Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Chabala.
Gunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Chabala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Chabala throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
Chabala blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn takes a swing at Chabala's ribcage but misses.
Chabala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chabala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunn cracks Chabala with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn motions for Chabala to come forward. Gunn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn throws a body punch but Chabala moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Chabala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala tries for a takedown but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chabala throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chabala.
Chabala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunn's head.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabala. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chabala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chabala.
A jab from Chabala misses.
Chabala gets a double leg takedown into Gunn's guard.
Chabala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gunn is trying to hold Chabala in close to prevent damage but Chabala has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Chabala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chabala stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chabala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabala stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Chabala is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chabala's guard.
Chabala is pulling down on Gunn's head to control his posture.
Chabala 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.
Gunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chabala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn postures up in Chabala's guard and throws a big left but Chabala blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gunn needs to keep his hands up - Chabala had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Chabala.
Chabala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Chabala as he checks the leg kick.
Chabala misses with a hook to the body
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Chabala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunn tries to clinch but Chabala moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Chabala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunn jabs Chabala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chabala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chabala walks into a straight right hand from Gunn.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chabala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chabala 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chabala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Chabala waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
34 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kint momentarily.
Kint checks the leg kick.
Omega lands a jab to the head.
Omega scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kint misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Kint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega feints a jab promting Kint to slip. Omega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kint slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Roger Kint has been cut.
Kint checks the leg kick nicely there.
Omega throws a head kick but Kint moves out of range.
Omega throws a sloppy head kick and Kint moves out of range easily.
Kint shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kint throws a body shot but no joy.
Kint has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ballas Only in the buildup to the fight.
Kint shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Omega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kint is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Omega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kint asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kint swings around for an armbar but Omega sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kint's guard.
Kint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omega's guard.
Kint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega is looking to stand up but Kint isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full guard.
Omega is trying to keep Kint in close.
Omega keeping full guard, as Kint tries to pass.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Kint from controlling successfully.
Kint works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kint wants to pass to mount but Omega is defending the position.
Kint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint trying to pass the guard but Omega defending well.
Kint trying to control from Omega's half guard. Omega has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kint trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omega swings for the body but Kint moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Some wild striking there from Omega.
Omega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Omega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kint has managed to clinch.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Omega lands a body punch.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kint lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kint doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kint blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kint lands with a good body shot.
Kint misses the jab.
Omega looks for the body kick but Kint saw that one coming.
Kint avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Thor Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omega takes the fight into the clinch.
Omega lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kint tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Kint back against the cage.
Omega pushes Kint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Omega misses with the head strike.
Omega misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Omega misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kint.
Omega working aggressively here.
Kint lands a shot to the body.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Kint controls his hands.
Omega has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kint seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Omega can turn it around.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Kint misses with some punches.
Omega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Omega lands with a light punch inside.
Omega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kint's elbow.
Omega pushes Kint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kint tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Omega.
Kint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kint misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Kint.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Omega breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega instigates a clinch.
Omega is leaning against Kint and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kint misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kint blocks a body shot from Omega.
Omega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kint's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Omega.
Kint blocks an uppercut.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Omega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kint backwards.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kint's elbow.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omega lands a right hand.
Omega scores with a shot to the side of Kint's head.
Still in the clinch, Omega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Kint controls his hands.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
Kint has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately.
Kint controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kint trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full guard.
Kint prevents Omega from getting back to his feet.
Kint tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kint pushing down on Omega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Omega wants to get back to full guard.
Kint is thwarting Omega's attempts to control the position.
Kint passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kint throws a hook to the side of Omega's head but Omega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega walks into a left hand.
Kint missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omega moves into the clinch.
Omega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Omega has Kint pushed against the cage.
Kint blocking some punches.
Kint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kint slips under a jab from Omega.
Omega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kint counters with a single leg into guard. Omega didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Kint won't allow Omega to get back to his feet.
Omega keeping full guard, as Kint tries to pass.
Omega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Kint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Omega tries to stand but Kint is controlling from the bottom.
Omega won't allow Kint to sweep him here.
Omega advances position into side control!
Omega decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Roger Kint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kint tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Thor Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kint moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Omega clinches up with Kint and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kint.
Omega misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kint.
Omega lands a hook that snaps the head of Kint backwards.
Kint is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Omega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega misses with a knee to the head.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Omega misses with a punch to the body.
Kint misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Omega.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Omega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kint has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thor Omega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kint passes Omega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Omega is trying to stand back up but Kint is controlling him
Omega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega tries to kick Kint off but Kint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thor Omega.
I've got Omega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Omega!
An intense looking Thor Omega took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks Burns Family for giving me another shot! I won't let you down. Hats off to my worthy opponent.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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186 lbs
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186 lbs
33 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley avoids the head kick by Hong.
Haley ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Hong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haley will feel that in the morning.
Haley digs a good hook to Hong's body.
Haley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pearson Spector Litt in the buildup to the fight.
Haley misses with a leg kick.
Haley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haley manages to get himself to full guard.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haley 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.
Hong controlling from the top position.
Haley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hong wants to control from the top but Haley keeps moving.
Haley 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.
Haley is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Dan Haley has been cut.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Haley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Haley avoids the body shot from Hong.
Haley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Haley throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Haley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haley throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Haley saw that one coming.
Antonio Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
Haley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hong eats them both and turns towards Haley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Haley.
Haley is looking to wear down Hong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Haley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong misses with a hook
and Haley counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hong is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Haley is trying to ground and pound but Hong uses the momentary lack of control by Haley to regain half guard.
Haley working the head and body with strikes.
Hong is not content to let Haley control the position.
Haley is looking to stall here but Hong recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Haley blocks the leg kick.
Haley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haley misses with a kick to the body.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Haley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haley. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Haley blocks the leg kick.
Haley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haley somewhat.
Haley with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Haley.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haley's head.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Haley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hong but Hong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haley.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Haley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Haley as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong misses with a lunging right hand
and Haley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hong's guard.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haley.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hong looking to control.
Haley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haley wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Haley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley is pushing down on Hong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hong is fighting to maintain full guard but Haley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dan Haley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haley wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy.
Haley working over Hong with some ground and pound. Hong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haley has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hong is trying to escape the mount.
Haley landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley with good strikes from the mount here!
Hong regains half guard.
Hong trying to hold on to Haley's head to control him but Haley postures up.
Hong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haley looking to pass the guard.
Haley content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
That's time! Haley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haley somewhat.
Haley connects with a crisp jab.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haley.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Haley moves out of range easily.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haley is able to avoid easily.
Haley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antonio Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong needs to keep his hands up - Haley had a free shot at his head there.
Hong misses with a hook
and Haley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haley.
Hong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haley is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haley advances nicely into full mount.
Haley working the ground and pound effectively.
Hong is squirming around, avoiding Haley's attempts to control the action.
Haley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hong is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley lands a big elbow - Hong is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hong is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Haley!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Haley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda comes to the cage accompanied by Cant del Barça. Donowitz has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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32
169 lbs
28 - 14 - 2 |
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160 lbs
40 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Esqueda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Esqueda.
Esqueda throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donowitz throws a jab when Esqueda was well out of range.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esqueda.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esqueda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esqueda just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esqueda moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Esqueda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esqueda dips to his left and cracks Donowitz with an uppercut!
Esqueda throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Esqueda counters with a single leg into guard. Donowitz didn't expect that.
Donowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Esqueda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Esqueda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esqueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esqueda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esqueda with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Esqueda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Esqueda 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.
Esqueda throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Esqueda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Esqueda is working Donowitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Esqueda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Esqueda throws a strike but Donowitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz wants to stand and escape but instead Esqueda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Esqueda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Esqueda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esqueda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donowitz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Esqueda, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Esqueda throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Esqueda only half commits.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esqueda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Esqueda misses.
Esqueda throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Esqueda throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Esqueda avoids it.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Esqueda tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esqueda misses with a hook
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esqueda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Esqueda throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Esqueda ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Esqueda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Esqueda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Esqueda.
A good leg kick by Esqueda.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Esqueda slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Esqueda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Gerard Esqueda is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Esqueda moves out of range.
Esqueda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esqueda throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esqueda.
Donowitz tries a low kick but Esqueda avoids it.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Esqueda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esqueda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Esqueda.
A decent looking cross lands there for Esqueda.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Esqueda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gerard Esqueda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Esqueda misses with a straight right.
Esqueda checks the leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Esqueda throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a good, hard body kick but Esqueda shrugs it off.
Esqueda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Esqueda misses.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Esqueda as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Esqueda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donowitz's guard.
Esqueda won't allow Donowitz to get back to his feet.
Esqueda looking to sit in guard and control but Donowitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Esqueda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donowitz's guard.
Donowitz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esqueda controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Esqueda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerard Esqueda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esqueda postures up in Donowitz's guard and throws a big left but Donowitz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Esqueda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Esqueda from controlling successfully.
Esqueda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Esqueda from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Esqueda lands a couple of elbows.
Donowitz trying to control the position here.
Donowitz wants to stand and escape but Esqueda is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Esqueda is able to avoid easily.
Donowitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Esqueda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerard Esqueda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Esqueda blocks a leg kick.
Esqueda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esqueda was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esqueda.
Esqueda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Donowitz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Esqueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Esqueda connects with a single shot there.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esqueda throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esqueda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz with a jab.
Esqueda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Esqueda.
The fighters circling - Esqueda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Esqueda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esqueda looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Esqueda avoids it.
Esqueda lands a right hook to the body.
Esqueda throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esqueda.
Esqueda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esqueda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Esqueda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esqueda misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a nice body kick.
Esqueda loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donny Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esqueda cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esqueda lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Esqueda misses with a straight left.
Donowitz thumps Esqueda with a low kick.
That kick from Esqueda tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
Esqueda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Gerard Esqueda has been cut.
Donowitz walks into a stiff left hand from Esqueda.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Esqueda in his tracks.
Gerard Esqueda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Esqueda is predictable there
and Donowitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz cracks Esqueda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Donowitz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Esqueda to stand back up!
Esqueda is rocked!
Donowitz fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Esqueda square on the jaw! Damn, Esqueda is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player has chosen Jeezy - Foul Play as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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33
178 lbs
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34
173 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
A low kick from Player misses
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Player didn't expect that.
Player is controlling Gracie's posture.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie won't allow Player to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Player is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Player looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Player moves into the clinch.
Player working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie tries to work over Player's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Player fails to land.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Player ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Player avoids a kick to the body.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Player in his tracks.
Player lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Player takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Player fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player scoring well with a low kick there.
Player wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Player throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Player didn't expect that.
Player keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Player 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.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player controlling the position.
Player wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Player preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Player holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Player to regain full guard.
Player wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Player is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie trying to control but Player postures up.
Player thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Player working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie wants to control but Player is keeping busy.
Gracie is not content to let Player control the position.
Player thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
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 Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Player is out of range.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player connects with a crisp jab.
Player throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Player checks it well.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Player moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Player.
Nice straight punches there by Player. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Player.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player wants to clinch.
Player doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Player lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Player thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Player looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Player has wrist control.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Player works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Player is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Player keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player looking for a sweep. Not yet Player, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Player throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Gary Player seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Player is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Player throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Player lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Player blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Player looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie scores with a head kick. Player tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Player throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Player throws a leg kick that misses.
Player misses with a straight right.
Player throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Player takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie throws the left hand but Player avoids the punch easily.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Player.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Player is out of range.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Player tries to land a body kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Player won't be happy with that.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Player blocks the move with his legs.
Player tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Player has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Player is looking to land body kicks.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Player connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie jabs at Player's body.
Player tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Player.
A clash of legs there as Player blocks the low kick.
Player misses with a head kick.
Player throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Player.
Player throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Player!
Player is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Player is trying to improve his position.
Player regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Gracie is keen to just control but Player is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Player manages to get to full guard.
Player utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.
Player utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Player's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Player off balance momentarily.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Player's belly button to the back.
Player wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Player ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Player lands with a nice body kick.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie defending well as Player loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Player's leg but Player calmly moves out of range.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Player moved out of range nicely.
Gracie is looking to wear down Player with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Player connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Player tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Player.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Player misses with a straight left.
Player ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Player is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Player.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Player lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie wants to slow Player down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Player just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Player counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Player.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Player's guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Player is retaining full guard.
Player is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Player seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ricardo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Player is working away from the top position though.
Player throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Player keeps him under control.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
Player controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Player wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Player counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie lands a body punch.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Player blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Player working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Player.
Player fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Player has Gracie pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Player scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Player throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Player feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Player throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Player misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Player!
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Player sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Player is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie working away.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Player 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.
Player keeps Gracie under control for a moment.
Gracie controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie in the domination position with Player hanging on.
Player dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Player takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Player's head.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gary Player has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Player makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Player.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Player is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Player. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Player on the side of the head.
Player lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Player avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Player can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Player keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Player manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Player throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Player is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Player looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Player throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Player thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Player.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Twisted. Azure is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War, War Never Changes. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Moe Lester!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Azure fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Azure misses.
Azure throws a leg kick but Lester checks it.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Azure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester moves away from the strike by Azure.
Azure dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lester's waist but Lester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azure off to one side.
Azure checks the leg kick.
Azure throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azure.
Azure throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Lester throws a wild body kick that Azure sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lester counters with a three punch combo that has Azure backing up. Azure nods at Lester to acknowledge the strikes.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Azure scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Azure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azure throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well.
Lester scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azure is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Azure lands with an overhand left.
Azure throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Azure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Lester finds it's target.
Azure scores with a shot to the body.
Azure throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azure throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azure, as that shot connected.
Azure lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Azure throws a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester blocks a jab.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Azure counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
My spies in Heavy Metal inform me that Azure has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azure's guard.
Azure controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself.
Lester slips nicely into half guard.
Lester is looking to advance position but Azure won't allow it.
Azure is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is controlling the pace.
Azure wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Azure is positioning himself well to prevent Lester advancing to mount.
Lester wants to pass to mount but Azure is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lester content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azure misses with an uppercut.
Azure has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azure misses with a body kick.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Jab by Azure.
Azure tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azure somewhat.
Azure takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Azure blocks the leg kick.
Azure scores with a leg kick.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azure tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Azure.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azure counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lester looking to control but Azure passes into half guard.
Lester gets back to full guard.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester pulls Azure in close to his closed guard and prevents Azure from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lester controls Azure momentarily but Azure frees himself.
Azure slips nicely into half guard.
Azure is thwarting Lester's attempts to control the position.
Lester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Azure is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azure.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lester is controlling Azure's trapped leg to prevent Azure from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azure lands a nice short elbow.
Lester is pressing down on Azure's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azure wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Lester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azure manages to get himself to full guard.
Lester seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure working a defensive guard here.
Mr Azure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lester lands with a good body shot.
Lester is looking to wear down Azure with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lester clinches up against the cage.
Azure is trying to force a seperation but Lester has the dominant position.
Azure throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Azure struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Azure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Azure lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lester throws an elbow but misses.
Lester has Azure pressed against the cage, preventing Azure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester has Azure pressed against the cage, preventing Azure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lester lands an elbow that stopped Azure in his tracks for a moment.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lester connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azure's face.
Azure misses with some punches.
Azure is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azure.
Azure swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Azure - that landed with a thud.
Azure has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester gets through Azure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azure pulls guard successfully.
Azure can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lester controls the pace.
Azure isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lester stacks Azure on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lester!
Azure is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester working away.
Lester takes a little break here. Azure wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Azure is looking to regain half guard here but Lester keeps moving and retains side control.
Lester trying to control the action but Azure is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Azure's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Lester politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lester prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
Azure circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azure turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Azure.
Azure walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lester avoids the head kick by Azure.
Azure misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azure tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Lester throws a low kick but Azure moves out of range easily.
Mr Azure seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azure takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Azure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mr Azure just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azure motions for Lester to come forward. Azure throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Azure has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester.
Mr Azure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure is looking to score with low kicks.
Azure throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester tries a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Azure is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester.
Azure with a jab.
Azure fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azure throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Lester throws a jab when Azure was well out of range.
Lester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester lands an uppercut.
Azure has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Azure lands a left hand.
Azure misses with a body punch.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azure tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Azure is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Azure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester keeps control of Azure as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Azure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azure wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lester.
Lester misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azure.
Azure can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Azure misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Azure fails to land.
Lester blocks a body shot from Azure.
Azure tries to break the clinch but Lester is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azure.
Azure tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Azure back against the cage.
Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azure backwards.
Lester digs a right hand underneath Azure's ribcage. Azure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Azure is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester lands an elbow inside.
Azure tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Azure's head.
Azure turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Azure manages to end up in side control.
Lester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lester is doing well to control the position and prevent Azure from advancing to side control.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester is concentrating on defense, preventing Azure from advancing position.
Lester trying to control from the bottom.
Lester is looking to improve his position.
Lester keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Azure passes into side control, despite Lester's attempt to control the position.
Azure tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lester is trying to control Azure's posture but Azure avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Azure throws a head kick that misses.
Azure's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azure scrambles back to his feet.
Azure will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azure attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.
Azure clobbers Lester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azure scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Lester.
Azure looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Azure. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azure.
Azure moves out of range of the leg kick from Lester.
Azure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Azure checks a leg kick.
Lester checks a leg kick.
Azure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Azure.
Azure lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Azure misses with a leg kick
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azure misses with a wild body shot.
Lester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azure throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back.
Azure lands with a slapping head kick.
Lester slips a straight right by Azure.
Lester throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it.
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!
Azure defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Lester scores with a four punch combination!
Lester lunges at Azure with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azure's hand.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azure, as that shot connected.
Lester throws a hook but Azure avoids it easily.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Azure.
Azure throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lester. That's going to slow Azure down.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Azure counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
Lester seems keen to control Azure's posture.
Azure works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Azure is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lester trying to hold on to Azure's head to control him but Azure postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is looking for a sweep. Azure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azure connects with a nice short shot to Lester's temple.
Azure slips a nice elbow through Lester's hands, connecting with Lester's forehead.
Lester preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lester wants to control but Azure is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lester tries to roll over but Azure keeps him under control.
Azure wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Azure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azure 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Azure!
Mr Azure is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Mr Azure was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes's entrance music is THE JOKER. A fine choice. Buster Grimes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Grimes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arvydas Sabonis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Sabonis saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Grimes throws a low kick but Sabonis moves out of range easily.
Sabonis lands a nice hook to Grimes's body. Grimes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabonis moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Grimes throws a body kick that misses.
Grimes throws a body kick that misses.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabonis gets a clinch.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Sabonis won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabonis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabonis trying to control the position but instead, Grimes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabonis into the cage.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabonis controls his hands.
Grimes tries a body shot but Sabonis blocks it.
Sabonis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Sabonis.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sabonis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabonis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sabonis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sabonis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sabonis pulls guard.
Sabonis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grimes uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis is trying to control Grimes's posture but Grimes avoids it.
Sabonis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabonis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grimes staying calm.
Sabonis tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sabonis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grimes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sabonis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sabonis gets back to half guard.
Sabonis is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabonis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sabonis actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sabonis gets back to full guard.
Grimes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grimes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabonis wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabonis punishes Grimes's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabonis has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arvydas Sabonis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sabonis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes scores with a leg kick.
Grimes throws the kick towards the body but Sabonis avoids it.
Sabonis throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Sabonis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimes.
Grimes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sabonis counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabonis throws out the jab.
Grimes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabonis can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabonis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
Sabonis loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes misses with a low kick as Sabonis jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabonis, right into the meat.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sabonis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Sabonis blocking some punches.
Sabonis fails to pull guard.
Sabonis tries to pull guard but Grimes won't allow it.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes stalling in the clinch.
Sabonis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buster Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvydas Sabonis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Sabonis manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis looking for a guillotine here but Grimes defends easily.
Sabonis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabonis wants to stand and escape but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes is posturing up here but Sabonis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Grimes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Grimes has to tap! Slick submission there by Sabonis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arvydas Sabonis!
Arvydas Sabonis is the new super heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Arvydas Sabonis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank my fans always supporting me and my family. Right now all i can think about is hitting Jon Hess in the face. I hope he is listening somewhere while eating his ham chops, Hess Im going to fuck you up!'.
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