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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Asztalos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gauge's choice of entrance music: Wiz Khalifa - Errday (ft. Juicy J). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Gauge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gauge misses with a double jab.
Gauge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asztalos throws a push kick but Gauge slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gauge throws a counter combo.
Gauge misses with a straight right.
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gauge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asztalos motions for Gauge to come forward. Asztalos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gauge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Fighting Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Gauge tried to score with a low kick but Asztalos checks it.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos clinches with his opponent.
Gauge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos working hard to break the clinch.
Gauge misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gauge has double underhooks.
Come on Gauge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Gauge backwards.
Gauge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gauge lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos manages to break the clinch.
Gauge gets tackled into the cage by Asztalos. Asztalos maintains the clinch.
Gauge lands a good knee to the midsection. Asztalos won't want to take too many of those.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Gauge controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gauge fails to land.
Asztalos can't break the clinch.
Asztalos working hard to break the clinch.
Asztalos is trying to break the clinch but Gauge is controlling him.
Gauge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos tries to break free but Gauge pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gauge.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Gauge.
Gauge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gauge misses with some punches.
Asztalos manages to break the clinch.
Gauge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos ducks right into an uppercut from Gauge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gauge tries to score with a low kick but Asztalos moves his leg out of the way.
Asztalos throws a push kick but Gauge slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos blocks the body kick.
Gauge swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gauge misses with a looping left.
Asztalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gauge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gauge scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Gauge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gauge lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Gauge lands an overhand right.
Gauge wants to land a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.
Gauge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gauge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asztalos takes a step back to recover.
Gauge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asztalos is able to avoid easily.
Asztalos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gauge blocks a low kick nicely.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gauge.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gauge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gauge connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gauge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos pushes Gauge away with a front kick.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick
and Gauge counters with a good low kick that Asztalos was not able to check.
Good shot there by Gauge.
Gauge throws a series of punches but Asztalos avoids them all with ease.
Asztalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
Gauge scores with a body shot.
Gauge misses with a leg kick.
Asztalos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gauge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gauge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Gauge feints and then cracks Asztalos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asztalos down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gauge dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Asztalos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gauge counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos walks into a straight right hand from Gauge.
Gauge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gauge throws a head kick that misses.
Gauge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gauge.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks right into an uppercut from Gauge.
Asztalos checks the leg kick.
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Gauge moved out of range.
Gauge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson Gauge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gauge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Gauge saw that one coming.
Gauge connects with a jab.
Gauge dips to his left and cracks Asztalos with an uppercut!
Asztalos is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge cracks Asztalos with a hook to the temple - Asztalos is on wobbly legs here! Gauge swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Asztalos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gauge wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyson Gauge!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyson Gauge made sure he mentioned Arcticus , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manchester Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCain comes to the cage accompanied by Hate by Jay-Z. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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268 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manchester Red!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Red.
McCain takes one on the button.
Red fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCain manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Red on his heels. He'll look to pass Red's guard now, I'm sure.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Red works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCain 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.
McCain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain advances position into side control!
Red prevents McCain from moving into mount.
Red really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCain slows the pace down.
McCain has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Red is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McCain yanks on the arm and Red is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McCain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark McCain!
Mark McCain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan has chosen Audioslave - Shadow on the Sun as his entrance music. Johnny Chan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Chan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Chan scores with a four punch combination!
Nevsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chan's waist but Chan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nevsky off to one side.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Nevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chan throws a counter combo.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Chan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Nevsky misses its intended target.
Chan misses with a series of wild punches.
Chan stuffs the takedown.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nevsky circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Nevsky with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a double jab.
Nevsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left and a right from Chan both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nevsky.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Chan shows good takedown defense.
Chan misses with the combination.
Nevsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Nevsky.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevsky wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.
Nevsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chan swivels and escapes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chan.
Chan slaps away a takedown attempt from Nevsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan blocks a head kick by Nevsky.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chan sprawls well. Chan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nevsky gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nevsky backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Nevsky manages to avoid it all.
Chan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chan throws a combination. Nevsky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Chan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Nevsky backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Nevsky manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nevsky is defended easily by Chan.
Nevsky shoots in and drives through. Chan sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Chan.
Nevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Chan throws a counter combo.
Chan lands a two punch combo.
Chan feints a jab promting Nevsky to slip. Chan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nevsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nevsky back to the cage. Chan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Chan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Chan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Nevsky has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan breaks the clinch.
Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nevsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chan defends well and Nevsky ends up having to push Chan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chan swinging wildly here.
Johnny Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Nevsky does it's job there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nevsky.
Nevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nevsky.
Nevsky shoots for a takedown but Chan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan swinging wildly here.
Nevsky attempts a counter takedown but Chan avoids it well and moves away.
Nevsky throws out a loose jab but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chan checks a low kick from Nevsky.
Nevsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nevsky somewhat.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevsky.
Chan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nevsky backs up against the cage.
Chan throws a combination. Nevsky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Chan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan throws a series of punches but Nevsky moves out of range.
Nevsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nevsky or not.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chan as he jumps to the side.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nevsky attempts a counter takedown but Chan avoids it well and moves away.
Nevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chan pinned against the cage. Chan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nevsky is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Chan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nevsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Chan sprawls well. He's pushed Nevsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nevsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chan.
Nevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Nevsky misses the target.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nevsky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevsky loads up on a big right hand but Chan slips the punch.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nevsky.
A swing and a miss from Nevsky.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nevsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Chan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chan throws a right and a left that Nevsky avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chan wants it to stay on the feet.
Chan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nevsky attempts a counter takedown but Chan avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Chan does no damage.
Nevsky attempts a counter takedown but Chan avoids it well and moves away.
Nevsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nevsky dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Nevsky has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Chan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnny Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chan counters with a left and a right that stings Nevsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with a head kick.
Nevsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Chan sprawls well. He's pushed Nevsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nevsky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chan throws a right and a left that Nevsky avoids nicely.
Chan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nevsky.
Nevsky lands with a right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nevsky. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chan lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Chan.
Nevsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chan slaps away a takedown attempt from Nevsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nevsky.
Nevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chan pinned against the cage. Chan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nevsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chan defends well and Nevsky ends up having to push Chan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Chan misses.
Nevsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Nevsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nevsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chan's waist but Chan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nevsky off to one side.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Nevsky with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Nevsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chan throws a series of punches but Nevsky moves out of range.
Chan slips a straight right by Nevsky.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nevsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chan misses with a double jab
and Nevsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chan manages to get to full guard.
Nevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to sweep here but Nevsky controlling him for the moment.
Nevsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nevsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Nevsky pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nevsky thows a huge punch but Chan dodges it nicely.
Alexander Nevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nevsky 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.
Nevsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chan!
After winning the bout, Johnny Chan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alexander Nevsky had this to say: 'Well ... what can I say ... my opponent was better than me tonight and congratulations for him! But I will come back strong and better prepared next time and put on a show for you guys !!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nguyen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nguyen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexander blocks it with crossed arms.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Alexander looks winded!
Nguyen tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Nguyen prevents Alexander from breaking the clinch.
Nguyen works on Alexander's body with a couple of short punches.
Nguyen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexander blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Nguyen lands with a right to the head.
Nguyen lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Nguyen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Nguyen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nguyen.
It looks like Paul Alexander has been cut.
Nguyen lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Nguyen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexander takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nguyen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nguyen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nguyen.
A body shot lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Nguyen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexander has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nguyen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alexander can turn it around.
Nguyen lands a nice elbow.
Nguyen pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen works on Alexander's body with a couple of short punches.
Nguyen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexander blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Nguyen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Nguyen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nguyen moves into the clinch.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Alexander jumps guard and drags Nguyen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nguyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nguyen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Nguyen tries to pass.
Alexander looking for a guillotine here but Nguyen defends easily.
Nguyen pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexander defends it well.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nguyen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is in trouble now - Nguyen has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Alexander that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nguyen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alexander is rocked!
Nguyen cracks Alexander with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Nguyen!
Our winner, Michael Nguyen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Wideroos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vajas Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas has chosen Wasted Years as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Esa Wideroos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vajas Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wideroos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wideroos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomas.
Wideroos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Wideroos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tomas.
Wideroos misses with a series of wild punches.
Wideroos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wideroos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wideroos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Wideroos throws an elbow but Tomas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tomas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wideroos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wideroos throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tomas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Wideroos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tomas pushes Wideroos off looking to stand but Wideroos dives back in and keeps control.
Tomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wideroos.
Wideroos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wideroos trying to control the pace.
Wideroos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wideroos thows a huge punch but Tomas dodges it nicely.
Wideroos working Tomas over with strikes.
Wideroos is keen to just control but Tomas is a slippery customer.
Wideroos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wideroos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wideroos is keen to just control but Tomas is a slippery customer.
Wideroos controlling the action here.
Wideroos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wideroos tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas throws a body kick that misses.
Wideroos fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Wideroos.
Tomas tries a low kick but Wideroos avoids it.
Tomas throws a leg kick
enabling Wideroos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wideroos.
Wideroos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vajas Tomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wideroos misses with a double jab.
Tomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wideroos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomas throws a head kick that misses.
Tomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wideroos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomas.
Tomas ducks under a wild hook from Wideroos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wideroos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomas tries a quick counter leg kick but Wideroos is wise to it.
Wideroos misses with a body shot
and Tomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Wideroos throws a hook to the side of Tomas's head but Tomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomas tries to work over Wideroos's front leg with a kick but Wideroos checks it.
Tomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomas tries to circle away but Wideroos has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wideroos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wideroos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Wideroos 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.
Nice body punch from Wideroos.
Tomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tomas gets tackled into the cage by Wideroos. Wideroos maintains the clinch.
Tomas is trying to break free.
Tomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wideroos is keeping busy.
Tomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wideroos tries to clinch
and Tomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vajas Tomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomas scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wideroos fails with a takedown attempt.
Tomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vajas Tomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas looks to land a body kick but Wideroos moved away.
Wideroos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Wideroos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tomas throws a leg kick
enabling Wideroos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomas pushes Wideroos up against the cage in a clinch.
Wideroos scores with a knee to the head.
Wideroos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tomas regains guard.
Tomas keeping full guard, as Wideroos tries to pass.
Wideroos passes Tomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tomas!
Esa Wideroos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tomas blocking the ground and pound.
Wideroos wants to control but instead Tomas manages to regain half guard.
Wideroos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomas taking some punishment here, with Wideroos in his half guard.
Tomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wideroos is on him like a limpet, forcing Tomas back against the cage.
Tomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Wideroos.
It looks like Vajas Tomas has been cut.
Wideroos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tomas is breathing heavily.
Wideroos tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomas avoids the damage to the body.
Wideroos lands an elbow inside.
Wideroos has Tomas pressed against the cage, preventing Tomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wideroos tries a knee to the head but Tomas blocks it.
The referee calls for Wideroos to work.
Tomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomas tries a knee to the head but Wideroos blocks it.
Tomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wideroos is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Tomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wideroos tries for a takedown but Tomas manages to get underhooks.
Tomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomas can't break the clinch.
Tomas tries to circle away but Wideroos has him pinned against the cage.
Tomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Wideroos throws an elbow that misses.
Tomas has a couple of punches blocked by Wideroos.
Tomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomas throws a good cross that connects.
Wideroos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Wideroos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vajas Tomas'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wideroos avoids a kick to the body.
Wideroos checks a low kick from Tomas.
Wideroos checks a leg kick.
Wideroos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomas as he jumps to the side.
Tomas flicks out a counter leg kick but Wideroos steps away.
Tomas scores with a hook to the body. Wideroos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tomas lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wideroos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomas.
Nice uppercut there from Tomas.
Tomas throws a solid leg kick but Wideroos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomas.
Tomas scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wideroos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomas ducks under a wild hook from Wideroos.
Tomas throws a series of punches but Wideroos moves out of range.
Tomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wideroos's head.
Tomas misses with a wild body shot.
Tomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wideroos.
Tomas takes a swing at Wideroos's ribcage but misses.
Wideroos avoids a kick to the body.
Wideroos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wideroos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wideroos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wideroos lands with a shot to the body.
Tomas tries to land a front kick but Wideroos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas tries to clinch up
enabling Wideroos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Wideroos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Wideroos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wideroos lands a lovely overhand right.
Esa Wideroos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tomas is rocked!
Tomas walks into a left hand.
Tomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Wideroos finish him?
Wideroos throws an overhand right that drops Tomas like a sack of potatoes! Wideroos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Wideroos!
During a confident post fight interview, Esa Wideroos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Deadwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Deadwood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deadwood slips a jab from Miller.
Deadwood cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Deadwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Deadwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deadwood throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deadwood to the ground. Miller is now in Deadwood's guard.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller wants to control from the top but Deadwood keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwood controlling Miller's posture.
Miller trying to control but Deadwood is working from the bottom.
Deadwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miller is fighting to break Deadwood's control of his arms but Deadwood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deadwood is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Deadwood defends it.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Deadwood is working away.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Derrick Deadwood has been cut.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Deadwood's head but Deadwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deadwood shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Deadwood's guard.
Deadwood trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deadwood holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Deadwood keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
David Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deadwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Deadwood defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadwood is trying to improve his position.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Deadwood works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Deadwood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller swings for the body but Deadwood moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deadwood! But no joy.
Deadwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deadwood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Deadwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a jab when Deadwood was well out of range.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deadwood blocks a head kick by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller drives through with a takedown into Deadwood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Deadwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller throws a strike but Deadwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deadwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deadwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deadwood content to stall in guard here.
Deadwood trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Deadwood from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deadwood throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deadwood can do to turn this around?
Deadwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Deadwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deadwood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deadwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood misses with a straight left.
Deadwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deadwood's guard.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Deadwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deadwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deadwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deadwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deadwood is not content to let Miller control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Deadwood'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. This is the final round!
Deadwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller looks to land a strike but Deadwood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deadwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deadwood is keeping the position for now.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Deadwood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Deadwood!
Deadwood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwood trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Deadwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
Deadwood stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deadwood defends it easily.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Deadwood from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deadwood looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Deadwood has wrist control.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Deadwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Deadwood is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deadwood has his hands clasped together around Miller's back. He's all about the action.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Derrick Deadwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Deadwood is defending the position.
Miller is thwarting Deadwood's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller throws a strike but Deadwood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Deadwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Deadwood is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadwood looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miller is nestled in close to Deadwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Miller!
David Miller took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castiel Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sukh Knight. The crowd seem to be enjoying Angel's choice of entrance music: Carry on my wayward son. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Castiel Angel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel throws a wild body kick that Esposito sees coming a mile off.
Esposito looks to land a right hand but Angel moved out of range.
Angel misses with a head kick.
Angel is looking to chop away at Esposito's legs.
Angel misses with a body kick.
Esposito jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Angel is just out of range.
Angel tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Angel avoids a kick to the body.
Esposito misses with a low kick as Angel jumps back.
Angel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Angel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Angel.
Esposito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Angel scores with a spinning back kick!
Esposito connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Esposito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Esposito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Angel's body. Angel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Esposito.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Angel throws out the jab.
Angel misses with a head kick.
Esposito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Angel cracks the inside of Esposito's front leg.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito is looking to wear down Angel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Angel staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Angel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angel throws a leg kick but Esposito moved away.
It appears Esposito was looking to counter with a kick there.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Angel.
Angel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Angel finds it's way round the side to connect with Esposito's head.
Angel throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Angel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esposito swings for the body but Angel moves out of range.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Angel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Angel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito connects with a nice looking jab.
John Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Angel.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angel drops his hands momentarily and Esposito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Angel throws a body kick that misses
and Esposito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Esposito dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angel wants to sweep but no luck.
Angel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Angel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Angel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Esposito keeping full guard, as Angel tries to pass.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
Angel preventing the sweep.
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 John Esposito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Esposito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Angel.
Angel pushes Esposito away with a front kick.
Esposito takes a swing at Angel's ribcage but misses.
Angel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Angel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Angel there.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Angel needs to keep his hands up - Esposito had a free shot at his head there.
Angel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito misses with a series of wild punches.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angel manages to avoid it.
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
Esposito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Angel.
Esposito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Angel is out of range and Esposito settles back down.
Esposito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Angel scores with a body shot.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Angel.
Angel misses with a body kick.
Esposito tries to bum rush Angel with a series of wild strikes but Angel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
Angel throws a lazy head kick
and Esposito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angel is rocked!
Esposito walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Angel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Esposito swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Angel's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Esposito!
A very excited looking John Esposito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes into the arena with Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
282 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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275 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harlan Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Slade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe rushes Slade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Slade wants to stand up but Crowe is controlling him.
Crowe won't allow Slade to sweep him here.
Crowe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Slade is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade trying to control the position here.
Slade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crowe is controlling him.
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.
Crowe is looking to pass into half guard but Slade pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slade is in guard.
Slade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crowe is trying to work for a kimura but Slade is defending well.
Slade gets back to full guard.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe looking to sit in guard and control but Slade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slade postures up.
Slade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crowe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slade throws an elbow that misses. Crowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slade's guard. Nice move by Crowe!
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
Crowe is looking to advance position but Slade has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Slade landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe tries to lock up and control but Slade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade prevents Crowe from getting the reversal.
Slade trying to control but Crowe is having none of it.
Crowe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slade looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crowe wants to control but Slade is having none of it.
Crowe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crowe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slade trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking for a triangle but Slade pushes his legs off easily.
Slade trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Crowe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Crowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slade is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Slade from controlling successfully.
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 Harlan Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crowe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slade prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
Crowe is working for takedown but Slade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slade tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Slade back against the cage.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crowe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harlan Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slade misses with a straight left.
Slade lands a big head kick that sends Crowe to the canvas! Slade follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Slade!
Harlan Crowe spoke after the fight, saying 'save me some o' that moonshine momma, ahm coming home soon'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fiddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fiddler fakes the leg kick and cracks Emelianenko in the body.
Fiddler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fiddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fiddler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Fiddler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Fiddler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fiddler fails with the takedown.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiddler swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fiddler if he has to take too many more of those.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Fiddler blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Fiddler avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Fiddler throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Fiddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fiddler connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Fiddler fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fiddler loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Fiddler throws a body kick that misses.
Fiddler misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Fiddler.
Emelianenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emelianenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Fiddler just misses with a punch to the body.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddler lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko moves out of range as Fiddler throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Fiddler stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fiddler throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fiddler.
A thudding body kick lands there by Emelianenko!
Fiddler scores with the left hand. Emelianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Fiddler.
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Fiddler throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emelianenko clinches up with Fiddler and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fiddler is defending well for now.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Fiddler tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Fiddler.
Fiddler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fiddler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Fiddler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Fiddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiddler lands a body punch.
Emelianenko pushes Fiddler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fiddler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Fiddler blocks with his arms.
Fiddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Fiddler blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Fiddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiddler breaks from the clinch.
Fiddler drops Emelianenko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Emelianenko! Fiddler dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WALK BY PANTERA. Dj Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David James's chin.
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275 lbs
27 - 10 - 0 |
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240 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dj Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. James is now in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in Soul Supremacy - UK inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Sanchez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanchez passes into side control.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez wants to take his opponent's back but James doesn't allow it.
James tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez works his way to his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James just trying to survive but Sanchez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James fending off the submission attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is landing with strikes from the back.
James rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James connecting with a few gentle strikes.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Dj Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
James wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
David James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from James there.
James seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sanchez has recovered full guard.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
James keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Sanchez 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 James!
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working the ground and pound.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
James wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
James is looking to pass Sanchez's guard but actually Sanchez recovers to full guard.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
Sanchez throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails to take his opponent's back.
James gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez blocks the strikes from James.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James trying to control here.
James flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James landing small, sideways elbows.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James punching from the bottom.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
James trying to control here.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
James regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying is best to control the position here.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dj Sanchez.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dj Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Dj Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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