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Veterans 016 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magakian has chosen Sevak Magakian Highlights as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magakian looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
Morrow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magakian back to the cage. Morrow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab-cross combination lands for Morrow and sends Magakian crashing to the mat! Morrow follows him down to the mat - Magakian regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Magakian is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow passes to side control.
Magakian is still in real trouble! Can Morrow finish him?
Morrow stands up and beckons Magakian to his feet.
Morrow throws a right hand that Magakian ducks under and follows up with a left that Magakian also avoids with ease.
Magakian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrow.
It looks like Jax Morrow has been cut.
A combination from Magakian does no damage.
Magakian misses with a kick to the body
and Morrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magakian wants to clinch.
As Magakian tries to get set, Morrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Magakian manages to avoid the attempt.
Morrow drops Magakian with a big left hand! Magakian is injured, injured bad! Morrow jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Morrow!
A victorious Jax Morrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mayo's choice of entrance music: Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moreira.
A slow jab from Mayo misses its intended target.
Mayo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniel Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mayo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreira digs a good hook to Mayo's body.
Moreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayo.
Moreira throwing a counter right hand but Mayo manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moreira, as that shot connected.
Mayo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayo lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Mayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Moreira both land. Nice combination.
Mayo ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayo misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayo lands with a nice body kick.
Mayo throws a hook but Moreira avoids it easily.
Mayo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moreira dives in and grabs Mayo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayo pushes down on Moreira's head and hops out.
Mayo tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayo.
Mayo throws a hook but Moreira avoids it easily.
Mayo moves into range and clinches up with Moreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira avoids a wild elbow strike from Mayo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreira can't break the clinch.
Moreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Mayo coming out on top.
Moreira lands an overhand right.
Mayo scores with a head kick.
Mayo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moreira is out of range and Mayo settles back down.
Moreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayo throws out the jab.
Moreira closes the distance and clinches up with Mayo, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes Mayo against the cage but Mayo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreira blocks a jab.
Mayo misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Moreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo has his takedown stuffed
and Moreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayo throws the left hand but Moreira avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Mayo misses.
Moreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moreira throws a chopping leg kick but Mayo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moreira sets himself, and Mayo steps forward looking for the clinch! Moreira avoids it this time.
Moreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayo.
Mayo misses with a hook.
A low kick from Mayo is predictable there
and Mayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayo with a nice cross.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Mayo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreira counters with a huge left! Mayo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Moreira isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mayo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Moreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Moreira!
A very excited looking Daniel Moreira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honey Badger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Honey Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneybags connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Badger misses the target.
Moneybags stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moneybags takes one on the button.
Badger defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Badger as he checks the leg kick.
Badger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moneybags.
Badger feints a jab promting Moneybags to slip. Badger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moneybags slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
Badger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badger lands with a straight right. Moneybags didn't see that one coming.
Moneybags jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moneybags lands with a shot to the body.
Moneybags throws a shot from downtown. Badger moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with a two punch combination.
Badger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moneybags moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moneybags now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Badger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moneybags swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badger moves out of range as Moneybags strikes.
Badger is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Badger.
Badger checks a low kick from Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a looping overhand right but Badger ducks down to avoid it.
Badger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Badger throws a hook but Moneybags avoids it easily.
Badger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Badger ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with a left hand
and Moneybags takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Moneybags walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moneybags slips under a jab.
Badger throws an off balance right hand
and Moneybags counters with a straight right hand.
Moneybags misses with a low kick.
Badger scores with a nice strike.
Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moneybags throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badger throwing a counter right hand but Moneybags manages to avoid it.
Badger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Badger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moneybags doesn't seem phased though.
Badger blocks a head kick by Moneybags.
Badger misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moneybags uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moneybags throws a right hand that Badger ducks under and follows up with a left that Badger also avoids with ease.
Badger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badger sets himself, and Moneybags steps forward looking for the clinch! Badger avoids it this time.
Moneybags throws a body shot but no joy.
Moneybags walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Badger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moneybags swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badger digs a good body shot into Moneybags's ribs.
Moneybags misses with a hook
and Badger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moneybags takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badger moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Badger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags slips under a jab.
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Moneybags throws a right hand that misses
enabling Badger to counter with a crisp jab.
Moneybags darts in trying to clinch
and Moneybags takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badger misses the jab.
Moneybags feints a counter leg kick.
Badger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Badger misses its intended target.
Badger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moneybags takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badger throws a leg kick
and Moneybags counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moneybags is looking to slow Badger down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Moneybags. Beautiful body shot.
Moneybags is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honey Badger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab-cross combination lands for Badger and sends Moneybags crashing to the mat! Badger follows him down to the mat - Moneybags regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Moneybags is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Badger is going to stand back up.
Moneybags is still in real trouble! Can Badger finish him?
Badger trying to pass the guard but Moneybags defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moneybags is looking for a sweep. Badger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moneybags seems to have recovered his senses.
Badger is keen to just control but Moneybags is a slippery customer.
Badger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moneybags can do to turn this around?
Badger slows the pace down in half guard.
Badger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moneybags defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags tries to get to full guard but Badger has control of the leg.
Moneybags trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Badger throws a right hand that misses
letting Moneybags counter with a right hand.
Badger scores with the left hand. Moneybags knows he should have avoided that one.
Moneybags throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moneybags thinking.
Honey Badger is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Badger.
Moneybags takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moneybags throws out a loose jab but Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moneybags wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Badger is having none of it.
Moneybags misses with a wild combination.
Moneybags gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moneybags looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Badger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Badger drops Moneybags with a left right combo! Badger follows him down to the ground into side control.
Badger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger working away.
Badger throws a strike aimed at the side of Moneybags's head but Moneybags avoids it well.
Badger 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.
Badger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Badger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moneybags's legs.
Moneybags is looking for a sweep.
Badger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Badger in side control, throwing shots but Moneybags defends.
Badger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Badger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger throwing strikes but Moneybags manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Moneybags wants to stand but Badger has his arm trapped.
Moneybags sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Badger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Badger is trying to get back to half guard.
Moneybags decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honey Badger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moneybags keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Badger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moneybags is looking to clinch.
Moneybags tries to clinch there but Badger circles away.
Badger throws a body punch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Badger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Badger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Badger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moneybags's head.
Moneybags misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneybags misses with a jab to the body
letting Badger counter with a right hand.
Badger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Moneybags. Those never looked like landing.
Moneybags doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Badger. That's going to slow Moneybags down.
Moneybags tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badger scores with a leg kick.
Badger throws a body punch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Badger misses with a straight left.
Moneybags swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badger looks to score with a jab to the body but Moneybags is just out of range.
Moneybags throws a poor cross that misses
and Badger counters with a nice body shot.
Moneybags scores with a body shot.
Badger throws a hook but Moneybags avoids it easily.
Badger clobbers Moneybags with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Badger does no damage.
Moneybags is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags swings for the body but Badger moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moneybags misses with a head kick.
Moneybags walks into a straight right hand from Badger.
Badger lands with a cross.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut.
Badger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moneybags misses with a right hand
and Badger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moneybags takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moneybags, right into the meat.
Moneybags has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Badger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags defending well as Badger loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Moneybags tenderised Badger's leg. Badger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Badger takes a swing at Moneybags's ribcage but misses.
Badger sets himself, and Moneybags steps forward looking for the clinch! Badger avoids it this time.
Badger lands a jab to the nose.
Badger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Badger misses with a hook.
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Badger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moneybags keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badger.
Badger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moneybags stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badger misses with a hook. Moneybags ducked under it nicely.
Moneybags throws a right hand that misses
and Badger counters with a nice uppercut.
Badger throws a chopping leg kick but Moneybags manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Honey Badger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Moneybags.
Moneybags swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Moneybags looks to move away, Badger throws a big counter combo bu Moneybags just gets out of the way.
Moneybags's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Badger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moneybags scrambles back to his feet.
Badger slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moneybags tries to clinch but Badger is having none of it.
Badger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
John Moneybags has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moneybags throws a head kick but Badger moves out of range.
Moneybags tries to clinch up
and Badger counters with a nice leg kick.
Moneybags has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moneybags there as he acknowledges the shot.
Badger checks a leg kick.
Badger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Honey Badger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Badger 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honey Badger!
After the fight, Honey Badger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Richard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagorno looking to score a takedown here. Richard is defending well but Zagorno drives through and ends up in Richard's guard.
Zagorno distracts Richard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Zagorno from controlling successfully.
Richard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zagorno stacks Richard 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 Zagorno!
Zagorno moves into full mount!
Zagorno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richard is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Zagorno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Richard wants to get back to his feet.
Richard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Richard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zagorno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zagorno lands a couple of good shots and Richard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zagorno landing with strikes.
Richard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zagorno off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Richard tries to escape the position.
Richard trying to control the hands but Zagorno breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Richard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zagorno working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno punches Richard on the ear.
Zagorno softening up his opponent with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zagorno tightening his grip on Richard, looking for the choke.
Zagorno has Richard flattened out and is raining down punches.
Richard is trying to break free.
Richard trying to control the position but Zagorno manages to sink in the hooks.
Zagorno is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Richard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Richard for a finish.
Richard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zagorno's arms.
Zagorno punches Richard on the ear.
Zagorno punishes Richard with strikes from the back mount.
Zagorno tries to keep control of the position but Richard is staying busy.
Zagorno is punishing Richard with some ground and pound.
Richard is taking damage to the body and head.
Richard tries to roll but Zagorno sticks to his back.
Richard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zagorno gets his way!
Richard is covering up but some of the strikes from Zagorno are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard is really stuck here.
Zagorno lands with a hammerfist to the side of Richard's head.
Zagorno is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Richard takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Zagorno punches Richard on the ear.
Richard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Richard is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zagorno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zagorno clobbers Richard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duke Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zagorno scores with the left hand. Richard knows he should have avoided that one.
Zagorno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richard connects with a looping right hand.
Zagorno lands a nice shot that snaps Richard's head back.
Richard swings widly with a right hand
and Zagorno counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zagorno connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zagorno.
Zagorno shoots in and bounces Richard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zagorno is pushing down on Richard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richard is fighting to maintain full guard but Zagorno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zagorno is thwarting Richard's attempts to control the position.
Zagorno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.
Zagorno moves into full mount! Richard won't be happy about that!
Zagorno 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.
BOOM! Zagorno connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno avoids the attempt from Richard to control.
Zagorno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zagorno looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zagorno trying to control but Richard is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zagorno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Richard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zagorno controlling the pace for now.
Zagorno is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richard shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richard is working to get back to half guard.
Zagorno controlling the pace for now.
Zagorno working for a submission but Richard is keeping him at bay.
Zagorno lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richard hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zagorno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zagorno landing strikes from the mount.
Richard tries to hold on but Zagorno pushes him away.
Zagorno working the ground and pound effectively.
Richard is rocked!
Zagorno postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richard looks a forlorn figure.
Richard is still in real trouble! Can Zagorno finish him?
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!
Zagorno loads up with a big shot that hurts Richard! He's pulled Zagorno in close but Zagorno has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Richard survive? More strikes from Zagorno and Richard is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gabriel Zagorno!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Zagorno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the jungle. Pencil Neck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
178 lbs
27 - 36 - 0 |
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179 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pencil Neck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neck.
Neck shoots in and drives through. Saber sprawls well.
Saber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saber.
Neck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saber as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pencil Neck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neck misses with a takedown
and Saber counters with a nice body shot.
Pencil Neck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saber pinned against the cage. Saber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saber pinned against the cage. Saber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saber as he jumps to the side.
Saber throws out a counter right but Neck avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saber.
Cameron Saber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neck misses with a takedown attempt
and Saber counters with a nice body shot.
Neck walks into a stiff left hand from Saber.
Neck misses with a takedown attempt
and Saber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saber has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Neck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saber quickly recovers to half guard.
Neck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saber wants to get back to full guard.
Neck seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neck wants to stand but Saber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Neck has control of Saber's left arm, preventing Saber from doing any damage.
Neck controls Saber momentarily but Saber frees himself.
Neck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber wants to get up but he can't break Neck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neck working a defensive guard here.
Saber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Neck's guard.
Neck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saber gets to his feet. Neck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Neck tries for a takedown but Saber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saber scores with a punch to the head.
Neck needs to keep his hands up - Saber had a free shot at his head there.
Saber works Neck's body with a nice hook.
Neck looks for a takedown but Saber sprawls well.
It seemed like Saber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neck shoots in but Saber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neck shoots and misses
and Saber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saber but Saber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saber throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Saber 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.
Neck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saber counters with a nice uppercut.
Saber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neck has time to react.
Saber digs a good body shot into Neck's ribs.
Saber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neck ducks right into an uppercut from Saber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pencil Neck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saber digs a good hook to Neck's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber swings for the body but Neck moves out of range.
Neck takes one on the button.
Neck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saber is fending him off so far but Neck persists. Nope, Saber circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saber! But no joy.
Neck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saber pulls Neck in close to prevent any damage.
Neck won't allow Saber to sweep him here.
Saber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saber trying to keep a closed guard but Neck is proving a slippery customer.
Neck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saber's guard.
Saber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neck is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saber swings wildly with an uppercut but Neck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saber is defending well.
Neck manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Neck is proving hard to escape from.
Neck trying to control the position.
Saber wants to get up but he can't break Neck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Neck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saber has passed into side control.
Neck tries to escape but Saber is in control.
Saber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Neck to his feet.
Saber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neck feints and as Saber raises his hands in defense, Neck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neck trying to control but Saber is working from the bottom.
Saber has his feet on Neck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saber counters with a straight right hand.
Neck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neck shoots for a double leg takedown but Saber sprawls well. He's pushed Neck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saber lands a really nice looking cross but Neck seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saber connects with a body shot that sends Neck's belly button to the back.
Saber lands a jab to Neck's midsection.
Saber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neck.
Saber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Saber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Saber looks to move away, Neck throws a big counter combo bu Saber just gets out of the way.
Saber is looking to land body kicks.
Saber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neck.
Neck misses with a takedown
and Saber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber lands a glancing blow to the side of Neck's head.
Neck shoots in and drives through. Saber sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pencil Neck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saber throws a combination. Neck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cameron Saber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neck is rocked!
Saber drops Neck with a big left hand! Neck is injured, injured bad! Saber jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Saber!
Cameron Saber made sure to mention his sponsor, 95% Laundry in his post fight interview.
The defeated Pencil Neck had this to say: 'Dang, I think I broke my hip.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner's entrance music is Raining Blood by Slayer. A fine choice. Taylor has chosen Bow Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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44
185 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Taylor tenderised Banner's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
Taylor tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner is controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner postures up.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Banner stands up and waves to Taylor to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner blocks a jab.
Taylor throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Taylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Banner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Jordan Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Banner has managed to clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banner prevents a body shot from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Banner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Taylor seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looks to land a strike but Taylor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Banner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banner at a distance.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bruce Alvarez Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banner is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Banner.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Taylor managing to control the position.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Banner passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Banner is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Banner on that attempt.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
Jordan Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Bruce Alvarez Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Alvarez Banner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Banner cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Banner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Banner trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Banner connects with a decent elbow.
Taylor being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Banner cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Banner.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jordan Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Banner moves into the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor wants to hit a switch here but Banner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taylor there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Alvarez Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Alvarez Banner!
Bruce Alvarez Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venturia has chosen Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venturia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massimo ducks under a wild hook from Venturia.
Massimo cracks Venturia with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jesse Venturia has been cut.
Venturia misses with a low kick as Massimo jumps back.
A big left from Venturia misses.
Massimo tries to clinch but Venturia moves out of range.
Massimo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Massimo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Massimo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venturia keeps working.
Venturia wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massimo wants to pass to mount but Venturia is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massimo is trying to control. Venturia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Venturia is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Massimo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Massimo tries to pass to full mount but Venturia defends it.
Venturia is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Venturia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Venturia does no damage.
Massimo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jesse Venturia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venturia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Venturia throws a right hand that misses
and Massimo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massimo tries to clinch but Venturia moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massimo moves into the clinch.
Venturia tries to break free but Massimo pushes him back against the cage.
Massimo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massimo keeps control of Venturia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Venturia is trying to push Massimo away but Massimo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Massimo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Venturia after a bit of a struggle.
Massimo wants a takedown.
Massimo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venturia pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Massimo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venturia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Massimo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Venturia.
Massimo scores with a punch to the head.
Venturia misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venturia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massimo closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massimo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo has a couple of punches blocked by Venturia.
Venturia prevents the takedown attempt.
Venturia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Massimo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venturia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Venturia blocks a jab.
Venturia cracks a nice hook into Massimo's ribs.
Massimo tries to clinch up.
Venturia swinging wildly here.
Massimo feints and as Venturia raises his hands in defense, Massimo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Massimo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massimo stands up over Venturia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Massimo throws a big right hand that misses.
Massimo throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venturia wants to stand up but Massimo is controlling him.
Massimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Venturia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venturia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Massimo is controlling him.
Massimo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Massimo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Venturia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Massimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Venturia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venturia has his feet on Massimo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massimo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venturia.
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 Irving Massimo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Venturia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Venturia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Massimo doesn't manage to clinch there - Venturia circles away.
Venturia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Massimo is able to avoid easily.
Massimo is looking to counter the offense by Venturia and move into the clinch.
Venturia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massimo ducks under a wild hook from Venturia.
Massimo fails with a takedown attempt.
Massimo dives in for a single leg takedown but Venturia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Venturia throws a lazy right hand but Massimo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massimo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venturia is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massimo wants to clinch but Venturia slips to the side
and Venturia counters with a stiff right hand.
Venturia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venturia throws a hook but Massimo blocks it.
Jesse Venturia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Massimo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venturia circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Massimo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massimo fails with the takedown
and Venturia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massimo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Massimo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irving Massimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venturia connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Massimo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Venturia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Venturia!
Jesse Venturia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
27 - 31 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Greek.
Hopkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Greek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Greek.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zorba The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Greek as he jumps to the side.
The Greek throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Greek!
Hopkins wants to clinch.
The Greek misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but The Greek is avoiding it.
A punch combination from The Greek misses.
The Greek throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Greek to the ground. Hopkins is now in The Greek's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Greek trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
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.
The Greek keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Greek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Greek keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but The Greek keeps moving.
The Greek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard.
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.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
The Greek wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing The Greek from standing up.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Greek stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Greek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Greek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopkins is not content to let The Greek control the position.
The Greek tries to advance to mount but Hopkins denies him.
Hopkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hopkins wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopkins controlling the position for now.
The Greek seems to be working for a kimura but Hopkins defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
Hopkins trying to control but The Greek postures up.
The Greek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
The Greek is trying to work for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
The Greek is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins controls The Greek momentarily but The Greek frees himself.
Hopkins pulls The Greek in close to his closed guard and prevents The Greek from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zorba The Greek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hopkins.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
The Greek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
The Greek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Greek as he jumps to the side.
The Greek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Greek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Greek's guard! Nice work there by Hopkins!
The Greek keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins won't allow The Greek to sweep him here.
Hopkins trying to control but The Greek is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Greek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Greek has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopkins won't allow The Greek to sweep him here.
The Greek is adopting a defensive guard.
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Greek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Greek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but The Greek has wrist control.
The Greek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Greek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard.
The Greek passes Hopkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hopkins is trying to control but can't.
The Greek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopkins wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but The Greek has control of the leg.
The Greek is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. The Greek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Greek is looking for a kimura here.
Hopkins wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy.
Hopkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four 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.
The Greek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Greek.
The Greek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Greek is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Greek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopkins sees it coming and defends easily.
The Greek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopkins defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zorba The Greek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Greek looking for a sweep. Not yet The Greek, not yet.
The Greek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing that Hopkins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hopkins lands a couple of digs.
The Greek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but The Greek keeps moving.
The Greek controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Greek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Greek's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but The Greek keeps moving.
The Greek is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
The Greek wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Greek wants to sweep but no luck.
The Greek keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
The Greek has momentary wrist control but Hopkins slips an elbow through the middle.
The Greek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
Hopkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Greek looking to control.
Hopkins is in close to The Greek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
The Greek has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.
The Greek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Greek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Greek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Greek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Greek showed some decent athleticism there.
The Greek wants to take a breather but Hopkins is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Greek looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zorba The Greek has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Greek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. The Greek eventually gives up the hold.
Hopkins wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four 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.
The Greek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Greek prevents Hopkins from improving his position.
Hopkins trying to hold on to The Greek's head to control him but The Greek postures up.
The Greek is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hopkins still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hopkins has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The Greek sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anthony Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Greek tries to roll over but Hopkins keeps him under control.
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 Anthony Hopkins.
Well The Greek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zorba The Greek!
A very excited looking Zorba The Greek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov has chosen Diskoteka avaria-Nebo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
250 lbs
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202 lbs
30 - 34 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kvasov.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Kvasov moves his leg out of the way.
Evans checks a low kick from Kvasov.
Evans jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kvasov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
Kvasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Kvasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Kvasov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvasov works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kvasov.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kvasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kvasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kvasov.
Evans has Kvasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans stalling in the clinch but Kvasov improves position.
Evans blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Kvasov misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Evans's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kvasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kvasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kvasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans keeps control of Kvasov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kvasov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kvasov wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
Evans wants to stand but Kvasov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kvasov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kvasov misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Kvasov down.
Kvasov connects with a looping right hand.
Kvasov looks to throw a body kick
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kvasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Kvasov throws a one two combo.
A shot to the body from Kvasov misses
and Evans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvasov throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Evans throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kvasov scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Kvasov misses.
Kvasov lands a slapping body shot.
Kvasov missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kvasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Kvasov is predictable there
and Evans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kvasov misses with a shot to the body
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kvasov's guard.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Kvasov blocks nicely.
Evans wants to control from the top but Kvasov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kvasov'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.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kvasov defends well and Evans ends up having to push Kvasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kvasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvasov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvasov is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans wants to stand but Kvasov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kvasov keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov wriggles free and stands up.
Roman Kvasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kvasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Kvasov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kvasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kvasov connects with a single shot there.
Kvasov throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kvasov lands a head kick. Evans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans moves out of range as Kvasov strikes.
Kvasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kvasov.
Kvasov tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
Kvasov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Kvasov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Kvasov.
Evans feinted with a counter takedown.
Kvasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kvasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans gets a clinch.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kvasov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kvasov is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kvasov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans has Kvasov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Evans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kvasov tumbling to the mat - Evans dives into Kvasov's guard.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Kvasov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvasov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kvasov throws a right hand that misses
and Kvasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Kvasov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Kvasov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kvasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvasov.
Evans feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kvasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Evans misses.
Evans avoids the body shot from Kvasov.
Kvasov misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Kvasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans tried to counter with a leg kick but Kvasov avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvasov.
Kvasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kvasov misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Kvasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kvasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvasov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kvasov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kvasov, as that shot connected.
Kvasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans thinks about countering with a body kick.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvasov is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Kvasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Kvasov misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
No joy there for Kvasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kvasov throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Kvasov misses the body punch
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kvasov misses with a double jab.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kvasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Kvasov.
Kvasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Kvasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kvasov connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans wants to slow Kvasov down by chopping away at his legs.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvasov is looking to land body kicks.
Evans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kvasov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rob Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Kvasov connects with a high kick.
Kvasov is looking to score with low kicks.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Roman Kvasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kvasov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kvasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kvasov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kvasov!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Kvasov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit comes to the cage accompanied by You're gonna die!. Vitonen has chosen Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Holyshit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitonen connects with a right hand. Holyshit shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Holyshit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vitonen scores with a nice head shot.
Holyshit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vitonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitonen cracks the inside of Holyshit's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitonen. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holyshit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vitonen.
Holyshit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vitonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Holyshit throws a hook but Vitonen blocks it.
Vitonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice combo by Holyshit! Oh, that's hurt him - Vitonen falls to the canvas and Holyshit follows him into side control.
It looks like Nahka Vitonen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Holyshit.
The strikes coming from Holyshit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holyshit trying to control the position but Vitonen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Holyshit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vitonen is looking to reverse the position.
Holyshit in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Holyshit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holyshit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vitonen dodges the ground and pound from Holyshit.
Holyshit is putting a hurting on Vitonen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vitonen is trying to control Holyshit's posture but Holyshit avoids it.
Vitonen dodges the ground and pound from Holyshit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vitonen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Holyshit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Holyshit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holyshit distracts Vitonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holyshit throws a big right hand that misses.
Holyshit 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.
Holyshit trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vitonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vitonen has his hands on Holyshit's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Vitonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Vitonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vitonen throws out a loose jab but Holyshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a jab but it's blocked by Vitonen.
Holyshit misses with a left hand
and Vitonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holyshit throws a hook but Vitonen blocks it.
Holyshit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nahka Vitonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vitonen. That's going to slow Holyshit down.
Holyshit tries for a takedown but Vitonen circles away easily
and Vitonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holyshit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vitonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vitonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Holyshit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Holyshit backs off Vitonen throws a huge counter combo but Holyshit manages to avoid it all.
Vitonen looks to land a right hand but Holyshit moved out of range.
Vitonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Holyshit misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holyshit misses with a left hand
and Vitonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nahka Vitonen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Holyshit throws a jab when Vitonen was well out of range.
Holyshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holyshit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitonen misses with a straight left.
Holyshit throws a head kick that misses.
Vitonen wants to land a leg kick but Holyshit is out of range.
Holyshit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holyshit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vitonen staying out of range there.
Holyshit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holyshit misses with a shot to the body
letting Vitonen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitonen throws a lazy right hand but Holyshit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holyshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitonen tries to bum rush Holyshit with a series of wild strikes but Holyshit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holyshit throws a poor cross that misses
and Vitonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahka Vitonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holyshit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen looks to land a right hand but Holyshit moved out of range.
Holyshit swings for the body but Vitonen moves out of range.
Holyshit tries to bum rush Vitonen with a series of wild strikes but Vitonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vitonen.
Holyshit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vitonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vitonen slips a straight right by Holyshit.
Vitonen misses with a low kick.
Holyshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vitonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vitonen digs a good hook to Holyshit's body.
Holyshit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vitonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyshit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vitonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holyshit throws a big elbow that misses.
Holyshit looking to pass the guard.
Holyshit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vitonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holyshit is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitonen keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen working for a triangle but Holyshit defends it easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vitonen punishes Holyshit's body with a nice straight punch.
Holyshit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holyshit with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Vitonen.
Holyshit throws a hook but Vitonen avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vitonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vitonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holyshit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vitonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holyshit's hands.
Holyshit misses with a hook. Vitonen ducked under it nicely.
Vitonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holyshit with a poor takedown
and Vitonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holyshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitonen is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vitonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Holyshit is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Holyshit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holyshit to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holyshit is defended easily by Vitonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nahka Vitonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nahka Vitonen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Holyshit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vitonen moves away from the strike by Holyshit.
Holyshit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vitonen swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Vitonen misses.
Vitonen scores with a one two! Holyshit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vitonen thuds his right hand into Holyshit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holyshit misses with a takedown attempt
and Vitonen counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Evander Holyshit has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Holyshit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vitonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyshit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyshit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vitonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Holyshit's head.
Vitonen lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Holyshit up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Vitonen from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Holyshit's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nahka Vitonen!
A victorious Nahka Vitonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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